Mark all bracket holes (Fig. 8). Predrill all bracket holes
5
with
⁄ " drill bit (Fig. 9).
⁄
⁄
⁄
1
1
1
8
8
Drive screws through brackets into post (Fig. 10). For top
6
rail, use #10 x 2" self-tapping square drive screws (two
per bracket); for bottom rail, use #10 x 1
square drive screws (four per bracket).
Predrill one side (outside of the stair rail installation)
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of the top rail bracket with
be oriented as shown, approximately
end of the bracket (Fig. 11). Drive #10 x 1" pan head
square drive screw through bracket and rail. Do NOT
overtighten.
8
⁄
⁄
⁄
⁄ " self-tapping
1
1
1
4
4
⁄ " drill bit. Hole should
⁄
⁄
⁄
5
5
5
32
32
⁄
⁄
⁄
⁄ " in from the
3
3
3
8
8
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11