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Stair Railing Installation (continued)
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Preparing the bottom rail installation
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Place the lower rail and brackets in place, and locate and
mark the screw holes.
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Remove the rail and brackets, and pre-drill with a
5/32 in. bit.
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Installing the bottom rail
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Secure the bottom rail using the #10 x 1.5 in. screws (LL).
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE SCREWS.
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Transfer the stair angle to the crush block and cut to the
desired length.
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Place the crush block on the stair tread surface midway
between the posts and glue to bottom of bottom rail.
LL
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Positioning the top rail
NOTE:
Baluster length may vary slightly. Make sure all
balusters are cut to the correct length.
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Insert a baluster into the first and last holes in the bottom
rail. Carefully position the top rail over the balusters. Lower
until the balusters are fully inserted.
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With the top rail fully seated, and using the top bracket as a
guide, mark the location of the holes.
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Drilling the top rail holes
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Remove the rail before pre-drilling the holes.
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Predrill the holes with a 5/32 in. bit.
