3
1.
2.
3.
Closely follow post installation instructions.
NOTE:
Install base trims on all posts before installing
brackets (Fig. 1).
Install Brackets:
a. With base trim installed on bottom of post,
unroll paper install template and tape to post,
ensuring the bottom of the template rests on
the top of the base trim. Pre-drill through all
marked locations on installation template "L"
(not "A") into aluminum post with a
1
⁄
11 8
⁄⁄ " drill bit.
Do this for all marked locations for both top
and bottom brackets (Fig. 2).
b. Screw bottom brackets into post using #8x1
1
⁄
11 2
⁄⁄ "
Pan Head screws (2 per bracket).
c. Screw top brackets into post using #8x1
1
⁄
11 2
⁄⁄ "
Pan Head screws (4 per bracket).
Cut Rails to Length
(Top & Bottom Rails, Top Rail Profi le):
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. 3)
b. Mark rail fl ush to post.
c. From marked lines, mark additional parallel line
3
⁄
33 8
⁄⁄ " from fi rst line to allow for bracket clearance
(Fig. 4).
d. Align top rail and top rail profi le with the
bottom rail and mark all before cutting to size.
e. Then, cut to the same length using a saw with
a fi ne-tooth carbide blade (Fig. 5).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Base Trim
Base Trim
STRAIGHT RAIL INSTALLATION
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
3
⁄
33 8
⁄⁄ "
Fig. 5
