INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
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POSTS INSTALLATION:
1.
Measure and locate the position of the post(s) based on the project layout. Pre drilled holes must be
installed in-line with the direction the cables will follow.
2. Install the post by attaching the aluminum mounting flange to the surface of the deck or balcony.
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 post. If necessary, use wood blocking as reinforcement underneath the
decking where the posts are located. Post mounting fasteners should be able to secure into the joist or
reinforcement braces, not just the decking itself. When installing AFCO-Rail Post on top of a wood surface,
screws must be lagged into at least 3” of solid wood. Deck boards sized
5/4
” or 1-
1/2
” do not provide
sufficient material for a safe installation.
Note: When installing AFCO-Rail Post onto treated wood surface, install the provided ACQ pad (included in
the post kit) between the post base and the treated surface.
3. Position the post to the deck surface. Four
3/8
” diameter mounting holes are
provided on the mounting flange. Mark the mounting flange hole locations and
remove the post. Pre-drill the marked locations into the decking and reinforcement
for the appropriate fasteners. Remount the post with the pre-drilled holes for the
cables in the correct direction per the project requirements. Insert the appropriate
fasteners to secure the mounting flange to the deck structure.
4. Finish by sliding the base trim to the bottom of the post to cover the mounting
flange.
5. To install the post cap, set post capital in place on top of the post and tap lightly with a rubber mallet to
drive the post cap onto the post. Silicone or water based caulking may be used to secure the post cap and
base trim.
(Note: Cap installation step is typically completed after all rails have been installed.)
LEVEL CABLE RAIL INSTALLATION:
1.
Measure the opening between the installed posts. If required to cut rail
shorter than provided, start with the Bottom Rail (B), and mark the rail to
the same distance measured between posts. Carefully cut the rail to the
required length.
Trimming the rail from both ends will be required to
keep the support baluster centered between posts.
Align the baluster
connectors on the top and bottom rail. Mark and cut top rail 3/8” shorter
on each end than the bottom rail.
(The top rail is cut a total of
3/4
" shorter than the bottom rail for bracket
clearance)
Note: One Support Block, cut from Support Block Material (F), is recommended for rails measuring 72" or less.
Install the Support Block Connector (G) at center point of Bottom Rail (B] If two or more Support Blocks are
used, install Support Block Connectors (G) equally distributed from each end of the Bottom Rail (B).
2. Cut 10” Support Block (F) to required length and press over the Support Block
Connector installed in step 2. Support block is typically cut at 2”, but can be cut
longer based on your project needs and code requirements.
(Note: all cut dimensions in this instruction is based on 2” space under the
Bottom Rail and 36” height top rail. Any variation from this will require
additional measuring and planning for bracket placement.)