5.
For the bottom rail only, add ¾" (toward the rail
end or post) to the marks made on the panel in
Step 3 (Fig. 15) and cut the panel at these marks.
For the top rail, cut the panel directly on the marks
made in Step 3. Insert the bottom brackets onto
bottom rail, align top brackets (temporarily secure
brackets in place with tape), and test the panel
for proper fit. Once proper fit is ensured, mark the
bracket positions at all 4 locations (Fig. 16), and
remove brackets from the rail panel.
6.
Loosely assemble the mounting base and cover
and use it as a template to mark locations for pre-
drilling. (Note: If base is centered without bracket
cover, rail will NOT be centered). Place the bracket
mounting base on the post aligned with the marks
made in Step 4 (Fig. 16) ensuring that brackets
are properly oriented. Mark the two hole locations
shown (Fig. 17) for each bracket and pre-drill using
a 1/8" bit. Secure brackets to post using the non-
painted flat-head 1½" screws provided.
7.
Measure the length of the rail panel and cut the
top rail (sold separately) to match. Press down on
the top rail to ensure that it fits snugly onto the
panel (Fig. 18).
Align top stair bracket with the rail end only at the
top of the stairs. Using the pre-drilled holes as a
guide, drill through the railing using a
shown, being careful not to drill through the top
of top rail (circled with dotted line) (Fig. 19). Do this
for the top of the stairs only.
8.
Press top rail end covers onto both ends of
the top rail. Slide top brackets in place on the
rail ends, ensuring that the top rail end covers
nest into the grooves of the brackets. Align the
bracket, panel, and top rail as shown in Figure 20.
Drive two 1½" painted pan-head screws through
the pre-drilled holes locking the assembly
together at the top of the stair only.
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" bit as
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Fig. 15
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
Fig. 19
Fig. 20
Fig. 20
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