Picket Systems
1) Check Contents Of Packages:
Verify that all parts have arrived and that they match the packing list.
2) Gather and Identify All Posts:
Use the rail connecting bracket (RCB)
holes on each post to identify the post type:
• End posts – RCB holes on one side only.
• Intermediate posts – RCB holes on opposite sides.
• Single corner posts – RCB holes on adjacent sides.
3) Anchor Posts:
Position and fasten all posts. The sides of
the posts with RCB holes should be facing the adjacent
post(s). Be sure that the posts are plumb, in-line with one
another, and spaced a
maximum
of five feet apart. The
proper penetration for your lag bolts is critical and will vary
depending on your installation. See drawing at the end of
this document for details on lag bolt lengths for your project.
Expansion anchors can be supplied for concrete base.
• Base mounting: anchor each post using provided hardware
(see detailed sheet included in your order) with retaining washers and
large plastic caps.
• Fascia mounting: anchor each post using provided hardware with retaining
washers and large plastic caps. Cover bottom of each post with an
post cap; pre-drill post & screw an H screw through the side of the post
to secure the post cap.
If you are mounting posts using the stanchion mount or fascia bracket
mount methods, please call for additional installation details.
4) Cut & Attach Top Rails:
Cut the top rail to length and then snap
it into position on top of the posts. Be sure to attach decorative end caps
(see step 6) to any ends that terminate against a wall face or that have limited
access.
• Butt splices: always cut the top rail at 90 degrees
and center the joint over a post. Use a rectangular
splice plate with four H screws
*
to secure the joint.
• Mitered corner joints with double corner posts: the
top rail will extend past each of the corner posts
and the actual miter joint will be unsupported.
Remember to cut each top rail miter at 1/2 the total
corner angle (i.e. if the corner angle is 90 degrees, cut
each miter at 45 degrees). Add one splice plate to
connect and stabilize the miter joint. Insert the plate
before setting the two rail sections down on top of the
posts; use eight H screws
*
to secure the splice plate to
the rails.
*
Use shorter G screws when installing the Series 450 top rail
90˚
90˚
KK
Cap
3/8
" SS
Hex Head
Lag Screw
HH
Washer
Post Cap
HH
Washer
KK
Cap
H
Screw
3/8
" SS
Hex Head
Lag Screw
45˚
45˚
Splice Plate
End Post
RCB
Holes
Double Corner
Post Miter
Base
Mounting
Butt Splice
From
Below
From
Below
Intermediate Posts
Splice Plate
EndPost
RCB
Holes
RCB
Holes
Fascia Mounting
bolt number & pattern
varies, depending on
your system
ALUMINUM RAILING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AF#2010-309E
continued on next page
H Screws
G Screws for Series 450
H Screws
G Screws for Series 450
