15.
If needed, an additional rail stiffener
(component F) can be purchased separately,
and installed in top rail (component A) as
shown below.
Measure for length (Fig. 25) and cut the top
rail (A) with stiffener (F) to fit (Fig. 26).
Top rail profiles: Emerge, Presence, Aspire
If using stiffener,
insert into top of
top rail as shown.
Stiffener shape will
vary based on top
rail profile.
16.
Fasten the top beam to the mid-baluster
support by screwing down from the inside
channel of the top beam through the holes
pre-drilled in Step 11 using #10 x 1" screws
(component S) (Fig. 27).
(Fig. 25)
(Fig. 26)
17.
Snap the top rail (component A) onto the top
beam (component D). Work from one end of
the rail to the other until the full length of the
top rail locks into place (Fig. 28).
Using the painted screws (component
N) install two of the screws upward from
underneath through the pre-drilled location.
This will secure the bracket, beam, and top
rail together (Fig. 29). Repeat for the other
end of the rail.
(Fig. 27)
(Fig. 28)
(Fig. 29)
½"
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