DECKORATORS ALX Instrucciones De Instalación

Items and Tools Needed
Parts included
(1) Continuous top rail corner bracket kit
(Posts and ALX Contemporary rail kit sold separately)
Tools required
• Adjustable wrench
• Drill/power screwdriver
• Miter or circular saw
with carbide tip blade
• Safety glasses/
• Marked speed square
• Carpenter's level
• Rubber mallet
• Carpenter's pencil
(1) Pre-assembled Panel
(4) Bracket Short Screws (1) Continuous Top Rail Base
Posts Installation
Prior to construction:
• Check with your local regulatory agency for special code requirements in your
area. Common railing height is 36" or 42". Read instructions completely to get an
understanding of how the product goes together and how each piece affects the
other.
• Determine the number of railing posts needed for your deck. Post spacing is 6'
or 93.5" on-center (8' rail must be cut down to 91" for continuous rail installation.
Cut 0.75" from each end). Example: A 12' x 16' deck attached to a building with a 4'
access opening on one side will need a total of eight posts.
Step 1 Cut post to 34-5/8" for 36" rail height and 40-5/8" for 42" rail height.
Step 2 Install posts by attaching the aluminum base to the surface of the deck.
Position the post so the fastener will go into the floor joist, and make sure the decking
is firmly attached to the joist at the location of the posts. If necessary, use wood
blocking securely attached to the joist structure as reinforcement underneath the
decking where the posts are located. Fasteners that hold the post base to the surface
should be able to secure to joist or reinforcement braces, not just the decking itself.
Note: When installing aluminum post on top of a wood surface, screws must be
lagged into at least 3" of solid wood (not including the decking). 5/4" or 1 1⁄2" deck
boards do not provide sufficient material for a safe installation. If necessary, add
additional material to the underside of the surface
Step 3 Position the post assembly onto the location where it will attach to the deck.
Four 3/8" diameter mounting holes are provided on the base. When the final position
is determined, mark the base hole locations. Remove the post assembly and drill
15/64" holes in the marked locations through the decking and into structural blocking.
Step 4 Reposition the post assembly with the leveling plate inserted between
the deck and the post base, and aligned with the predrilled holes. Insert the post
fasteners (NOT INCLUDED), and partially tighten. Using a level, adjust the leveling
set screws with a 3/16" allen wrench until the post is plumb. Fully tighten the post
fasteners to secure the base to the deck structure. Note: Recommended 5/16" x 4" or
longer lag screws.
STOP – Make sure post skirt is installed before continuing (fig. 3).
Railing Installation
Prior to construction:
• Check building code requirements for maximum spacing between deck surface
• Tape measure
or socket wrench
• Lag screws
for bolts, etc.
• 3/16" allen
wrench
goggles
• 5/64" allen
wrench
(2 or 3) Rail Supports (4 or 6) Rail Support Connectors
(2) Countersink Screws
Corner Railing Installation Instructions
Skirt
(fig. 2).
Lag
Screw
Leveling
Plate
ALX CONTEMPORARY RAILING WITH CONTINUOUS
TOP RAIL BRACKET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(Corner Railing)
(4 or 6) Connector Screws
(4) Base Mount Screws
Set Screw
Continuous Top Rail Cap
Set Screw
•
Base Mount Screw
Continuous Top
Countersink Screw
Rail Base
Bottom Bracket
Rail Bracket Long Screw
(2) Bottom Rail Brackets
(1) Continuous Top Rail Cap
Skirt
Lag
Screw
Set Screw
Leveling
Plate
fig. 1
(4) Bracket Long Screws
(2) Set Screws
fig. 2
fig. 3