3
Closely follow post installation instructions (or sleeve existing wood 4x4)
a. Place bottom rail across post opening leaving equivalent spacing from the last baluster and post on each end
b. Mark ¼" from end of post to allow room for bracket and expansion
c. Align top rail with bottom rail and cut both rails with miter box or hacksaw (see saw blade manufacturer's specs for correct blade)
Note: you will have to cut through an aluminum insert in the top rail
a. 1 support brace is included with 6' railing kits. Measure equal distance from both ends of railing and install support brace in
center of bottom rail
For 67 ½" rail: install center of support brace 33 ¾" from ends of rail
b. 2 support braces are included with 8' railing kits. Measure length of rail, divide by 3 and measure that distance from your rail
to the center of your fi rst support brace and install support brace. Repeat that step from the opposite side of your rail.
For 92" rail: divide 92" by 3 (=30
2
/
2
2
3
/
/ "); install both support braces 30
2
/
2
2
3
/
/ " from their respective ends
1
2
3
Post Installation
For Vinyl Railing Installation:
Cut rails to length
Install 3" support brace
3" S
UPPORT
B
RACE
33
¾
"
3" S
UPPORT
B
RACE
33
¾
"
4
5
Cut two 3" temporary wood spacer
blocks (not included) to insert under ends
of railing sections to temporarily assist in
aligning railing section.
For 6' and 8' models, the top rail is reinforced with an aluminum insert, while the bottom rail is hollow.
For 10' models, both the top and bottom rail have aluminum inserts.
Spacer Blocks
Identify Top & Bottom Rails
3" S
PACER
B
LOCK
3" S
PACER
B
LOCK
