STEP 5 • CUT V220 TOP RAILS
With both ends of top rail marked from
STEP 3D
, place the bottom (baluster
pocket side) against the back stop of the miter box. Match up miter cut with
line marked on top rail and cut top rail to length. You may cut both aluminum
and vinyl at the same time.*
STEP 6 • CUT V220 STAIR BRACKET
A)
Measure the distance from the end of rail to the baluster pocket (so
V220 stair bracket will not cover baluster pocket). Mark bottom of V220 stair
bracket with this measurement. Make sure mounting screws are facing towards
balusters.
B)
Slide V220 stair bracket onto a piece of scrap V220 rail and cut at same
angle as top rail. (
TIP:
Use another V220 stair bracket to hold railing level in
miter box for a correct angle cut.)
STEP 7 • INSTALL 3/16" S.S. PINS IN V220 STAIR BRACKET
(3/16" S.S. pins keep rail from pulling out of V220 rail bracket under load.)
A)
With both V220 stair brackets cut to match top rail, slide V220 stair bracket
onto top rail and hold flush with end of top rail. Make a mark on both sides of
contour stair bracket.
B)
Remove V220 stair bracket. Measure from marks toward the end of the top
rail 1/2" and down 1/8" from bottom of bead on the side of top rail. Where the
lines intersect, drill a 7/32" hole through the vinyl and aluminum (make sure
aluminum is flush with vinyl) on both sides of top rail. Slide V220 stair brackets
onto top rail, insert 3/16" S.S. pin and engage pin into V220 stair brackets.
STEP 8 • INSTALL BALUSTERS & V220 TOP RAIL
Install all balusters into bottom rail. Start at the bottom of stair run and one
by one insert balusters into top rail. Set rail in place and center on mounting
surface. Insert two (2) #10 x 4" pan head screws into V220 stair bracket. While
keeping V220 stair bracket square and centered on mounting surface, start
screw enough to mark mounting surface. Push top rail to one side and pre-
drill a 5/32" hole at same angle as mounting screw. Set rail in place and install
mounting screws. Insert fill plugs, two (2) per V220 stair bracket, using PVC
glue or silicone caulk to hold in place.
STEP 9 • CUT VINYL POST SLEEVE TO HEIGHT
After your railing is installed, you may wish to trim the top of the vinyl post
sleeves before installing post caps. We recommend measuring up 2-1/2" to
3-1/2" from the top of the mounting bracket trim ring and making a pencil
mark prior to cutting.
NOTE:
Finished post height with post cap may be
adjusted for personal preference and appearance. Once all marks are
satisfactory, cut the vinyl sleeve using a hand or power saw.
(Be sure to cut
top of post square.)
You are now ready to install your post cap.
Apply a small amount of PVC glue or silicone caulk to the inside lip of the
post cap and mount in place.
STEP 6A
STEP 6B
STEP 6B
STEP 7B
STEP 7B
STEP 7B
TOP
RAIL
STEP 8
STEP 9
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V210 & V220 VINYL RAILING
INSTALLATION GUIDE
