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Things to Know Before You Get Started

•  Read over the provided material prior to the start of your installation

•  Ensure to apply the supplied Threadlocker to all mechanical connections

Other Tools and Supplies Not Included in the Installation Kit

•  Drill/Hammer Drill

•  Impact Driver/Socket Wrench

•  Pencil

•  Level

•  T-Square

•  

3

/

8

" Wood Drill Bit

 (Wood Install Only)

•  

9

/

16

" Concrete Drill Bit

 (Concrete Install Only)

•  

11

/

16

" Forstner Bit

 (Wood Install Only)

•  Wood Glue

•  Concrete Epoxy

 (Concrete Install Only)

Tools Needed from the Installation Kit

5

/

16

" Hex Bit Socket

3M DualLock

(Included with Optional Tread Bracket Covers)

3

/

4

" Socket

ThreadLocker

1

/

2

" to 

3

/

8

" Reducer

T-10 & T-30 Torx Bits

Torque Wrench

5

/

16

" Hanger Bolt Driver

Straight Stringer

Installation Guide

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Summary of Contents for Straight Stringer

Page 1: ...cket Wrench Pencil Level T Square 3 8 Wood Drill Bit Wood Install Only 9 16 Concrete Drill Bit Concrete Install Only 11 16 Forstner Bit Wood Install Only Wood Glue Concrete Epoxy Concrete Install Only Tools Needed from the Installation Kit 5 16 Hex Bit Socket 3M DualLock Included with Optional Tread Bracket Covers 3 4 Socket ThreadLocker 1 2 to 3 8 Reducer T 10 T 30 Torx Bits Torque Wrench 5 16 Ha...

Page 2: ...6 1 2 Nylon Lock Nuts secure the insert into place Torque to 70 lb ft Slide the Foot insert into the stringer body Line up the holes Using the access hole at the end of the stringer body 6 1 2 13 x 11 2 Flange Bolts 6 1 2 Washers 6 1 2 Nylon Lock Nuts secure the insert into place Torque to 70 lb ft Identify the top and bottom inserts 3 2021 VIEWRAIL All Rights Reserved 866 261 8013 viewrail com Fo...

Page 3: ... stringer in place Lift the stringer into place lining up the hole We recommend using either a pulley system or a Come Along Winch and brace material to hold the stringer in place while fastening Predrill with a 3 8 drill bit 8 7 6 5 Straight Stringer Installation Steps Continued 2021 VIEWRAIL All Rights Reserved 866 261 8013 viewrail com For Helpful Tutorials go to www youtube com viewrail ...

Page 4: ...prevent the tread from pulling unevenly Place a single tread on to one of the tread brackets about half way up the stringer Thread the 1 2 x 1 flange bolts through the tread bracket and into the stringer in the marked order so they are finger tight Torque to 70 lb ft 12 11 10 9 Straight Stringer Installation Steps Continued 2021 VIEWRAIL All Rights Reserved 866 261 8013 viewrail com For Helpful Tu...

Page 5: ...y are finger tight Predrill through the header plate holes with a 3 8 drill bit At this point predrill all your header plate holes using a 1 2 bit If not level left to right shim the header plate to adjust If not level front to back shim the footer plate to adjust Cut the excess shim away 14 13 Straight Stringer Installation Steps Continued 15b 15a 2021 VIEWRAIL All Rights Reserved 866 261 8013 vi...

Page 6: ...oxy you are using and predrill the correct sized holes for these 1 2 threaded studs Drill 1 2 holes for the concrete wedge anchors Insert a concrete wedge anchor into each hole Predrill your footer plate holes with a 3 8 drill bit Thread the 1 2 x 5 head lags into place 18 17 Straight Stringer Installation Steps Continued 16b 16a 2021 VIEWRAIL All Rights Reserved 866 261 8013 viewrail com For Help...

Page 7: ...crews Do not mount at this point Secure the optional Tread Bracket Covers using the provided 3M Dual Lock fasteners to attach the cover into place Repeat Steps 10 12 to fasten the remaining treads one at a time onto the tread brackets Using a nut tighten the tread to the tread bracket 22 21 20 19 Straight Stringer Installation Steps Continued 2021 VIEWRAIL All Rights Reserved 866 261 8013 viewrail...

Page 8: ... the center line to the headboard Position level hold the nosing in the desired location Mark a center line on the side of the nosing 26 25 24 23 Straight Stringer Installation Steps Continued 2021 VIEWRAIL All Rights Reserved 866 261 8013 viewrail com For Helpful Tutorials go to www youtube com viewrail ...

Page 9: ...wo center holes 29 28 27 Straight Stringer Installation Steps Continued Press the nosing firmly into place and use the T 10 bit to fasten 8 x 2 trim screws holding the nosing cover in place 30 We d love to see your work Snap a few pics with your phone and send them to pictures viewrail com Thanks for choosing Viewrail Enjoy your new installation Congratulations You re done 2021 VIEWRAIL All Rights...

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