Installation Instructions

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Dia. #11 Dia. #12

STEP FOUR - Secure Deck Panels to Posts

• Slide bottom channel of pre-cut panel on to lower

clip. (Dia. #6)

• Insert clips into top channel of panel on each end.

• Using (4) - #8x3/4" TEK screws, attach the upper

2-clips to the post.

• Using (8) - #8x3/4" TEK screws, secure the upper

and lower clips to the panel.

STEP FIVE - Cut and Install Top and Bottom

Rail Snaps

• Measure between posts at the top and bottom.

(Dia.#7)

• Cut top & bottom snap covers 1/16" less than

opening.

• Clean cut areas and apply touch-up paint on all

exposed metal.

• Snap each rail snap over the corresponding rail

channel until properly seated. (Dia. #8) TIP: If snap

will not seat, try installing support leg. Then apply

pressure to snap starting from one end.

STEP SIX - Install Support Legs

• For openings greater than 4', install support legs under

center of bottom rail (Dia. #9)

• Slide support leg under bottom rail and mark.

• Install two deck screws at location of support leg, install

support leg over screws.

• Using (1) - #8x3/4" TEK screws, secure the support leg

to bottom rail. (Dia. #10)

STEP SEVEN - Install Stair Panels

• Hold or temporarily clamp stair panel against posts and

adjust for equal end spacing (Dia. #11)

• Mark the panel at 4 locations of post connection.

• Miter cut panel at marked locations and place panel in

opening. Cut rail 1/16" less than opening.

• Mark posts for location of bottom rail clips.

• Remove panel and install lower clips. (Dia. #12)

• Clean cut areas & apply touch-up paint on exposed metal.

• Place cut panel between posts, push rail onto bottom

clips, place clips into upper channel, attach clips to post

and secure panel to all clips as per Step 4. (Dia. #6)

• Miter cut and install top and bottom rails as per Step 5.

(Dia. #7 & #8)

Aluminum Picket Railing

Installation Instructions

Videos available at www.williamsrailing.com

Dia. #9

Dia. #10

Dia. #6

Dia. #7

Dia. #8

NOTE: IF INSTALLING POST LIGHTING, WIRING MUST BE INSTALLED

PRIOR TO SECURING POSTS TO DECK/STAIR SURFACE AND INSTALL

IN TOP RAIL SNAPS.

It is the responsibility of the installer to meet all local code requirements

and obtain all required building permits. The installer should determine

and implement appropriate installation techniques for each installation

situation. Williams Railing

™

or its reseller shall not be held responsible for

improper or unsafe installations.

SUGGESTED TOOLS:

Cordless Drill

Pencil

Safety Glasses

Miter Saw W/Non-Ferrous Blade

Level

Tape Measure

6" #2 Sq. Drive Bit

3/16" Drill Bit

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Actual picket panel sizes: 6' Panels = 69.43"; 8' Panels = 91.31".

• 3" posts are required to reach 6' & 8' lengths.

• MAXIMUM POST SPANS ON STAIR RAILING APPLICATIONS IS 70" ON CENTER.

• Stair railing panels are shipped at a 37° angle. Panels are adjustable and will

accommodate 30-40° stair angles. CAUTION: Over adjusting stair panels will

cause loose and rattling pickets.

• 45° deck angles require 22.5°clips applied to each side of the post. The 22.5° clip

kit is sold SEPARATELY.

• Two 3" posts are recommended on top of deck surface if stair riser is not at a 90°

angle from deck frame.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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STEP FOUR - Secure Deck Panels to Posts • Slide bottom channel of pre-cut panel on to lower clip. (Dia. #6) • Insert clips into top channel of panel on each end. • Using (4) - #8x3/4" TEK screws, attach the upper 2-clips to the post. • Using (8) - #8x3/4" TEK screws, secure the upper and lower clips to the panel. Dia. #6 STEP SIX - Install Support Legs • For openings greater than 4', install support legs under center of bottom rail (Dia. #9) • Slide support leg under bottom rail and mark.
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FOR OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND VIDEOS, VISIT WWW.WILLIAMSRAILING.COM STEP ONE – Determine necessary posts required and prepare (end, center or corner) Install Lower Deck Rail Clips – Two Options: Option A - When No Lower Rail Clip Jig Is Available • Measure 2 5/16" from top of casting shoulder and place a pencil mark for location of the top edge of the rail clip. (Dia. #1) • Center clip on post and secure with (2) #8x3/4" TEK screws.
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TOP RAIL SNAP FIGURE 8 STAIR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UltraLox 3” x 3” post attached at each end and Stair Panel Actual Lengths: 6’ Panels = 69.43”; 8’ Panels = 91.31” BOTTOM RAIL SNAP NOTE: IF INSTALLING POST LIGHTING, WIRING MUST BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO SECURING POSTS TO DECK/STAIR SURFACE AND INSTALLING TOP RAIL SNAPS. (williamsrailing.com) 6” • Clamps FIGURE 9 3” Sq. Post Kit TOP RAIL Stair Panel Attach clip ADA HANDRAIL 3X FASTENER ASSY 3" SQ.
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www.williamsrailing.com FIGURE 2 Stair railing panel 4x cut panel to suit 4x cut panel to suit With #2 pencil place mark on post at top of lower stair extrusion 2X INSTALL #8 X 3/4" TEK SCREW OUTSIDE Temporary 2” x 4” spacer board FIGURE 1 FIGURE 3 Temporary clamp panel against posts and mark for miter cuts Level post FIGURE 5 , FIGURE 4 RAIL CLIP CLIP TOP EDGE Cut 1/16” less than opening size.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND VIDEOS, VISIT WWW.WILLIAMSRAILING.COM. 3" ALUMINUM POST INSTALLATION It is the responsibility of the installer to meet all local code requirements and obtain all required building permits. The installer should determine and implement appropriate installation techniques for each installation situation. Williams Railing or its reseller shall not be held responsible for improper or unsafe installation.
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ALUMINUM GATE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP FIVE: Drill 16 - 1/8” holes as per diagram and install 3/4” TEK screws to secure gate ends to panel. Suggested Tools: Cordless Drill Pencil Tape Measure #2 Sq. Driver Bit Safety Glasses 1/8” Drill Bit Miter Saw w/ Non-Ferrous Blade STEP ONE: Remove all items from package.