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INSPIRE RAILING INSTALLATION

 

 

 

 

Post Cap

Inspire Stair Bracket

2-1/2” x 51”

[64mm x 1295mm]  

Post

Post Base Cover

Stair Angle 

31° to 38° 

  

I-Support

STAIR BRACKET

Inspire Railing: Stair Bracket Installation option

Inspire Railing

 Post Configuration

32-1/2” [826mm]

36” [914mm]

51” [1003mm]

Inspire Railing

Panel Height

Inspire Railing Panel

Installed Panel Height*

Required Post

Inspire Stair 

Bracket Cap

Summary of Contents for INSPIRE

Page 1: ...1 INSPIRE RAILING INSTALLATION INSPIRE ALUMINUM RAILING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...2 INSPIRE RAILING INSTALLATION TABLE OF CONTENTS English Introduction 3 Level Bracket 4 Angle Bracket 16 Stair Bracket 21 Care Maintenance Warranty 33 ...

Page 3: ... only the deck boards Note When cutting Inspire Railing it is very important to complete the following at cut points Remove all metal shavings from the cut area File any sharp edges left by cutting Thoroughly wipe and remove any filings grime or dirt from the railing Apply two coats of Fortress zinc based touch up paint to the cut area If touch up is at rail ends allow paint to dry before connecti...

Page 4: ...illips Head Bit Crescent Wrench Bit Extender Drill Bits 1 16 3 16 3 8 2mm 5mm 10mm Inspire Railing Level Bracket Installation option Socket Set Pencil Socket Wrench Rubber Mallet 3 32 1 4 2 38mm 6 35mm Hex Wrench Post Cap 2 1 2 64mm Post Post Base Cover Inspire Railing Panels 69 1753mm or 93 2362mm I Support Inspire Level Bracket Spring Punch ...

Page 5: ...ed Panel Height Required Post BRACKET INSTALLATION Step 1 Install Brackets 1 Locate dimples on post As shown in Fig 1 Each post has three faces with dimples for the bracket holes of the top and bottom brackets fourth face is blank 2 Pre drill bracket holes with a 3 16 5mm drill bit 3 Attach brackets into the pre drilled holes in posts with supplied T 25 thread cutting screws As shown in Fig 2 Use ...

Page 6: ...Max Post Spacing 6 panel maximum post spacing is 69 1 4 1759mm 8 panel maximum post spacing is 93 1 4 2369mm If using Fortress Evolution Framing contact Fortress for instructions Step 1 Install Wood Blocks 1 Install Wood Block level with top of joist As shown in Fig 3 2 Secure Wood Block to blocking on all four sides with 10 X 3 1 2 89mm deck screws Wood Block must be constructed with treated dime...

Page 7: ...ening Length Measure the distance of the panel opening Measure from the back wall of the bracket to the back wall of the bracket on other post Confirm that the measurements for the top brackets are the same as the bottom brackets Measure the panel opening Not here Measure from back of bracket Check measurement with top OTP and Proud Post Max Post Spacing 8 panel maximum post spacing is 93 7 8 6 pa...

Page 8: ...he back wall of the bracket on other post As shown in Fig 11 Fig 10 Fig 11 Measure the panel opening Check measurement with top DO NOT measure from post Measure from back of bracket Step 2 Mark Rails Where Cuts Will Be Made 1 Take the measurement found in step 1 above and divide it in half 2 Find the center of the rails and measure out half of the length each direction As shown in Fig 12 3 Mark th...

Page 9: ... to rail As shown in Fig 14 15 3 Cut rails using a saw with a fine tooth carbide cutting blade As shown in Fig 16 4 Use file to smooth cut edges As shown in Fig 17 5 Remove any metal shavings and dust with a brush or rag As shown in Fig 18 6 Make sure surfaces to be painted are clean Note Top Cap should be cut to the length of the panel opening found on page 8 step 1 DO NOT cut on deck surface Fig...

Page 10: ...k plug into place As shown in Fig 21 Tip Top and bottom rails can be identified by the picket plug Plugs with B stamp are used for bottom rails plain plugs are used for top rails As shown in Fig 22 Fig 16 Fig 17 Fig 18 Step 4 Apply Spray Paint To Cut Areas 1 Using a piece of cardboard as a mask apply the 1st coat of Fortress zinc based touch up paint 2 Allow to dry before applying second coat 3 Ap...

Page 11: ...ed T 25 M6 Flat Head Bolt As shown in Fig 24 5 Insert standard pickets into bottom rail As shown in Fig 25 6 Install top rail by starting at one end of the rail with a Support Picket Loosely fasten one end Support Picket with included T 25 M6 Flat Head Bolt As shown in Fig 26 7 Work your way down the top rail carefully inserting all all remaining pickets into the top rail 8 While keeping pickets e...

Page 12: ...G INSTALLATION Fig 27 Step 3 Install Top Rail Cap onto Top Rail 1 Slide the top rail cap on to the top rail As shown in Fig 27 Fig 25 Fig 24 Fig 26 Fig 23 Support Picket Section View Thread 1 2 3 T 25 M6 Flat Head Bolt ...

Page 13: ...e As shown in Fig 29 Step 5 Install Panel Into Brackets 1 Install panel into brackets to confirm proper fit Confirm that pickets are parallel to posts As shown in Fig 30 2 Pre drill top and bottom bracket holes for screws using a 3 16 5mm drill bit 3 Install T 25 Thread Cutting screws into brackets As shown in Fig 31 Note Only one screw per bracket is needed to secure the panel to the bracket Scre...

Page 14: ...35 4 Make sure one of the locking pins on the 2nd cover engage with the proper slot on the 1st cover piece As shown in Fig 36 5 Once the first locking pin is started turn the 2nd cover piece back parallel to the post base plate One you have confirmed both locking pins have engaged with the opposing slots lower both half s over the post base plate As shown in Fig 37 POST BASE COVER BRACKET CAP INST...

Page 15: ...15 INSPIRE RAILING INSTALLATION Step 2 Install Bracket Caps 1 Bracket Caps snap over Bracket Cups Fig 38 Fig 39 Fig 33 Fig 34 Fig 35 Fig 36 Fig 37 ...

Page 16: ...led Panel Height Required Post Post Cap 2 1 2 64mm Post Post Base Cover I Support Inspire Railing Panels 69 1753mm or 93 2362mm Inspire Angle Bracket ANGLE BRACKET BRACKET INSTALLATION Step 1 Mark Bracket Hole Locations 1 Mark the centerline of each post with a pencil 2 Take measurements used to mark bottom and top bracket hole locations onto posts Reference Fig 40 and 41 Note Installed panel heig...

Page 17: ... drill bit is required 36 914mm Panel B 35 3 16 894mm C 3 4 19mm A 4 1 8 105mm Step 2 Pre drill Angle Bracket Holes Tip It s important to double check dimensions to confirm accuracy of bracket hole locations before drilling 1 Use Spring Punch to mark the holes As shown in Fig 42 2 Pre drill bracket holes with a 3 16 5mm drill bit As shown in Fig 43 3 Remove the bolt from the Angle Bracket Assembly...

Page 18: ...uld be facing downwards As shown in Fig 44 2 Reassemble the Angle Brackets but DO NOT install the Angle Bracket Cap at this time As shown in Fig 45 3 Remove all metal shavings from deck post base cover post and panel before bracket is screwed to post Tip Use a Bit Extender Fig 44 ANGLE BRACKET POST MOUNTING Reference Post Mounting instructions on page 6 Fig 45 Assembled Angle Bracket Without Cap A...

Page 19: ...e position As shown in Fig 46 2 Check to ensure that all posts are square and straight Shim posts as required 3 Ensure that the Angle Bracket Cups are approximately aligned 4 With another person s help measure the distance from the inside back of one cup to the inside back of the other cup This will be the panel length As shown in Fig 47 48 Fig 46 Bottom of Bracket Fig 47 ...

Page 20: ...rom post Step 2 Panel Cutting Steps Reference pages 8 10 for panel cutting steps ANGLE BRACKET PANEL INSTALLATION Reference pages 10 14 for Panel Installation steps ANGLE BRACKET POST BASE COVER BRACKET CAP Reference Post Base Cover Bracket Cap installation instructions on pages 14 15 ...

Page 21: ...t Post Base Cover Stair Angle 31 to 38 I Support STAIR BRACKET Inspire Railing Stair Bracket Installation option Inspire Railing Post Configuration 32 1 2 826mm 36 914mm 51 1003mm Inspire Railing Panel Height Inspire Railing Panel Installed Panel Height Required Post Inspire Stair Bracket Cap ...

Page 22: ...bottom post As shown in Fig 49 Fig 49 Mount Post DO NOT Mount Post TOP POST BRACKETS INSTALLATION Step 1 Confirm Needed Bracket 1 Each Inspire Stair panel comes with two top post brackets and two bottom post brackets Be sure to reference the sticker on the inside face of the bracket cups to confirm the bracket set being used As shown in Fig 50 Fig 50 ...

Page 23: ...n Fig 52 3 Use pencil to mark top edge of bracket location on post As shown in Fig 53 4 Dis assemble the brackets by removing the barrel and screw 5 Place bracket base on previous top edge mark Center the base on the post and use pencil to add marks for two screw hole locations As shown in Fig 54 Note For best results be sure bracket bases are centered on posts when making marks DO NOT mount brack...

Page 24: ...cket holes with a 3 16 5mm drill bit As shown in Fig 56 3 Use T 25 Thread Cutting Screws to attach the bracket base Begin with top hole then bottom As shown in Fig 57 4 Keep bracket base centered as you install second screw As shown in Fig 58 5 Insert tighten barrel screw to re assemble bracket As shown in Fig 59 Fig 55 Fig 56 Fig 57 Fig 58 Fig 59 ...

Page 25: ...ake sure inside bottom of bracket is flush with bottom of rail As shown in Fig 61 6 Use pencil to mark top edge of bracket location on post As shown in Fig 62 7 Dis assemble the brackets by removing the barrel screw 8 Place top rail bracket bases on previous top edge mark Center the base on the post and use pencil to add marks for two screw hole locations As shown in Fig 63 Tip Be sure bases are c...

Page 26: ...he base of the top rail bracket to the post 4 Insert barrel screw to re assemble bracket 5 Tighten barrel screw As shown in Fig 66 Fig 64 Fig 65 Fig 66 BOTTOM POST MOUNTING Step 1 Mark Bottom Post Mounting Location 1 Position wood 2 x 4 actual 1 1 2 38mm x 3 1 2 89mm between the mounted top post and the unmounted bottom post As shown in Fig 67 2 Fully rake and place panel next to posts on top of w...

Page 27: ...position As shown in Fig 71 The post to picket spacing CANNOT exceed 4 102mm 6 Once bottom bracket spacing is confirmed clamp the panel onto bottom of both posts As shown in Fig 72 7 Level the panel and clamp onto top of both posts 8 Position top bracket onto bottom post and confirm picket spacing on both top brackets Be sure to have bottom face of panel flush with inside bottom face of brackets A...

Page 28: ...nce top post bracket installation instructions on pages 22 26 CUTTING DOWN PANEL Step 1 Measure Mark Panels Where Cuts Will Be Made 1 Position wood 2 x 4 actual 1 1 2 38mm x 3 1 2 89mm under bottom brackets 2 Rake and place panel next to posts on top of wood 2 x 4 actual 1 1 2 38mm x 3 1 2 89mm Step 2 Mount Bottom Post Reference Post Mounting instructions on page 6 ...

Page 29: ...raight 6 If needed use shims to level the posts 7 Clamp panel to post in 4 places 8 Mark cut points on panels in line with the back of bracket opening Be sure bottom of bracket is flush with the bottom of the rail As shown in Fig 78 9 Use speed square to ensure markings are perpendicular to panel Fig 77 Post To Baluster Space Must Be Less Than 4 102mm Fig 78 Fig 75 Fig 76 Step 2 Cut Clean Panel Re...

Page 30: ... a guide mark the center of the 2 screw holes As shown in Fig 80 3 Using a 3 16 5mm drill bit drill though the outside wall 4 Install the I Support with the provided Phillips Head Thread Cutting Screws As shown in Fig 81 Fig 79 Fig 80 Fig 81 Step 2 Install Panel 1 Rake the panel near to the angle needed to install 2 Drop the panel down into the brackets Confirm that the panel is level 3 Remove any...

Page 31: ...at came with the brackets Two screws are required in each bracket As shown in Fig 84 4 Remove any metal shavings after attaching the panel Fig 83 Fig 84 Step 4 Mount I Support To Deck Surface 1 Unscrew the base until it reaches the stair surface As shown in Fig 85 2 Install the I Support using the provided wood screw As shown in Fig 86 Pre drill screw hole with a 1 16 2mm drill bit Note The I Supp...

Page 32: ...32 INSPIRE RAILING INSTALLATION Fig 85 Fig 86 STAIR BRACKET POST BASE COVER BRACKET CAP INSTALLATION Reference Post Base Cover Bracket Cap installation instructions on pages 14 15 ...

Page 33: ... frequency of cleaning depends in part on the standard of appearance and also the requirements to remove deposits that may cause damage to the powder coating after prolonged exposure Fortress recommends cleaning in three to four monthly intervals all products and powder coated surfaces In areas where higher traffic increased atmospheric substances or other effects may occur the time period between...

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