2.
Option A. For 2.5" aluminum posts only – Take
mounting jig out of rail kit and align on top of
trim as shown. Pre-drill two holes for bottom
bracket. Measure 32" up from the top of the trim
and make a mark. Align bottom of jig with the
mark and pre-drill 4 holes (Fig 7).
Option B. Remove template from rail kit. Align
template with the base trim and post. Secure
template in place using a piece of tape. Pre-drill
through the desired marked locations on the
template using a
3.
Remove template/jig, align brackets (Fig. 8) with
the holes ensuring the brackets are square, and
fasten brackets in place using the 1
provided.
NOTE:
Mounting hardware included is comprised of
(13) 1
use 1
keep longer 1
1
⁄
" are specifically designed to be longer and
5
8
lock top rail in place at the end of installation.
RAIL INSTALLATION - FOR SQUARE AND/OR SPIRAL BALUSTERS
1.
Cut Rails to Length (Top & Bottom Rails, Top Rail Cap):
a. Place bottom rail across post opening leaving
equivalent spacing from last baluster to post on
each end. Make sure there is even spacing from
baluster hole to post (Fig. 1)
b. Mark rail flush to post.
c. From marked lines, mark additional parallel line
⁄
" from first line to allow for bracket clearance
1
4
(Fig. 2).
d. Align top rail and top rail cap with bottom rail
and mark all before cutting to size. Then cut all
to same length with a fine-tooth carbide blade.
(Fig. 3).
2.
Assemble Railing Section:
a. Place top and bottom rail on a smooth, flat and
clean surface. Then, align the top and bottom
rails so that the ridges inside the rails are
oriented on the same side (Fig. 4).
NOTE:
4
⁄
" drill bit.
1
8
⁄
" screws and (4) 1
1
2
⁄
" screws when installing brackets and
1
2
⁄
" screws for installing top rail.
5
8
There are two (2) ridges on both sides that
are different sizes.
⁄
" screws
1
2
⁄
" screws. Be sure to
5
8
Top
Top
Bracket
Bracket
⁄
"
1
4
Measure
Top Rail Opening Facing Up
Top Rail Opening Facing Up
2 Small Ridges
2 Small Ridges
Bottom Rail Opening Facing Down
Bottom Rail Opening Facing Down
2 Small Ridges
2 Small Ridges
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Bottom
Bottom
Bracket
Bracket
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Tape
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
2 Large Ridges
2 Large Ridges
2 Large Ridges
2 Large Ridges