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99675 DSI09/16
Baluster
TRX Vinyl and TRX "B" Series Railing
Installation Instructions...
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Level Railing Applications...
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middle of the section. Position top rail
into balusters one at a time. Position
top rail between posts and fasten top
mounts to post with screws (like
Then,
carefully line up
bottom of cover and
LIGHTLY TAP
with a hammer.
The top to bottom measurement should be
the same for both the stair rail and the level
rail sections.
The top of the top rails
and the bottom of the
bottom rails should
match in height.
bottom mount procedure).
If using standard height posts, top rail
should be 2” down (2⅜” down if
Assemble Rail Section
Angle Applications
NOTE: Make sure to review the level application installation before these steps are
using an aluminum post mount) from top of post. Should a special height
railing be required, the balusters and post may be cut down.
Place mount covers over mounts. Tap each corner of cover to secure it to
mount.
CAUTION:
For bottom mount cover, line up top two corners of
cover and
LIGHTLY TAP
the corners with a hammer. Then,
carefully line
up
bottom of cover and
LIGHTLY TAP
with a hammer.
Stair Rail Applications
NOTE: Make sure to review level railing applications before these steps are attempted.
Stair rail mounts are needed for stair rail applications. Stair rail mounts are designed
attempted. Angle mounts are needed for level application.
These mounts can be cut to
accept UP TO a 22½° angle.
For greater degree angles, the post must be rotated so
both the post and mount will equal the total degree of angle. (i.e.: Post 22½° + mount
22½° = total 45° angle.)
Step 1:
Cut rails to correct length, angle to fit in between posts. Make sure it is cut
to be the same baluster spacing at each end of the rails.
NOTE: These
mounts can be cut to accept UP TO a 22½° angle.
4” x 4”
Post
for a 32° to 35° application. Uncut stair rail mounts are available for other angle
applications.
Mark the angle for
Top
Angle Mount
45°
Top
Angle Mount
22½°
Step 1:
Lay the bottom rail on the
steps and up against the
cutting top rails
Step 2:
Top Mount…
Top view of angled top rail mounts
Cut or File Cover for
the Desired Angle
posts. Determine the two
end holes. Insert a baluster
at each end of rail. Place
top rail on top of these two
Equal
Spacing
at Posts
The top mount will need to be cut
at an angle to align with the post
angle. Position top mount on rail to
determine where to cut. Mark
TRX Top Angle Mount
balusters. Holding rails
against posts, determine
exact end spacings, mark
rails
for
cutting.
If
balusters are too tight and
not level, make holes
Mark the angle for
cutting bottom
rails
Equal
Spacing
at Posts
Baluster overall
length remains
the same
mount and cut on a miter saw. If needed, use a
belt sander to sand down mount until you get an
exact fit to the post. After mounts fit on post
correctly, slide over each end of rail. Refer to
Level Application, Step 3.
TRX Bottom Angle Mount
The profile edge of mount should
be placed to the inside of the rail
angle to hide the rough edge.
larger by filing out holes accordingly. Then, cut both rails at angle marks.
Cut each end of the balusters at the same angle as top and bottom rails were
cut. NOTE: The overall length of balusters will not change.
NOTE: Above ground application requires a 48” post at the bottom step.
Field cut after railing is installed. The “A” Series Post must be cut off at the
bottom before railing is installed. “A” Series Post length for bottom of
steps - 48” for 36” railing and 52” for 42” railing.
Step 2:
Slide a mount over each end of the rail (make sure profile side of mount is
down, remove spacer from bottom mount). Place bottom rail in position.
Center and screw mounts to post with (4) 1¼”
screws (screws provided). Insert (2) ¾” self-tapping
screws through location tabs (screws provided).
Bottom Mount…
Remove spacer from mount. Turn profile toward inside of the rail angle.
Center and screw mounts to post with (4) 1¼” screws (screws provided).
Insert (2) ¾” self-tapping screws (screws provided) through location tabs.
Insert vertical balusters into bottom rail holes. If there are notched balusters,
they need to be placed in the middle of the section. Position
top rail into balusters one a time. Position top rail between posts
and fasten top mounts to post with screws (like bottom mount
procedure).
45° Angle Mount Application
Step 1:
Place a bottom 45° Block on the corners of the posts. Cut bottom rail to fit
between blocks. Refer to Level Railing Application, Step 1. Top rail will be
same size as bottom rail if post is level. (Both rails will be cut square.)
Insert vertical balusters into bottom rail holes.
Position top rail into balusters one at a time. Position
top rail between posts and fasten top mount to post
with screws (like bottom mount procedure).
If using standard height posts, top rail should be 2”
down from top of post. Should a special height
railing be required, the balusters and post may be cut
down.
TRX Top Stair Mount
TRX Bottom Stair Mount
Step 2:
Refer to Level Railing Applications to install sections. NOTE: Pilot holes
are required in post. For bottom mounts, drill completely through the mounts
to indicate the placement of the pilot holes.
Post
TRX
Top Mount
TRX
Top Rail
Place mount covers over mounts. Bottom cover has a knock out for a 32° to
35° angle (or may be cut out for varying angles). Tap each corner of cover to
secure it to mount.
CAUTION:
For bottom mount
cover, line up top two corners of cover and
LIGHTLY TAP
the corners with a hammer.
Baluster
Bottom
45° Block
TRX Bottom Mount
TRX Bottom Rail
Post
