18
"
- 66
"
GLASS PANEL INSTALLATION
A:
Cut the glass gaskets the same length as
the rails.
B:
Drill 1/8" holes into the base rail glass
gasket (the smaller gasket) every 12" for
water drainage.
3
4
E:
Press the glass gaskets into the rails.
The smaller of the two glass gaskets goes into
the base rail.
Ensure screws are no more than 16" apart.
To ensure that the pickets remain engaged
in the rails, you must install one base rail
support for each railing section.
Position base rail support with long side
extending past the deck-facing side of the
bottom wood rail. This is to ensure the
screw hole is accessible later to fasten it to
the deck surface.
Always use two people to handle glass panels. Always lift a glass panel by its sides. Tempered glass is
extremely fragile – do not bump the edges. Always use protective gear including eyewear and gloves
when handling glass panels.
2
A:
Remove the plastic picket
gaskets from both rails.
B:
Temporarily position the
second post but do NOT
secure it yet. Cut the wood
rails to fit between the
posts.
C:
Cut the handrail and base
rail 3/8" shorter than the
distance between the posts.
A
5
6
8
Install the glass panel by inserting it
into the handrail gasket then lowering
it into the base rail gasket.
Ensure that the glass gaskets and the
top and bottom edges of the glass
panel are well lubricated with liquid
soap before installing the glass panel.
Ensure that the glass is fully seated
in the gaskets. Wash away excess
soap with clean water.
Drill 5/32" pilot holes, then secure
each handrail bracket to each post
using two 2" flat head screws. Ensure
the top of the handrail is 38-1/2"
above the bottom wood rail.
To ensure the glass panel remains
engaged in the rails, you must
install one base rail support for
each railing section.
The opening between a glass panel
and a post must not exceed 3-15/16".
A:
Position and level base rail. Drill 5/32"
pilot holes and position and secure
base rail bracket to post using two 2"
flat head screws.
B:
Position and fasten the second post in
place, ensuring that the post is plumb
(see step 1 for full details).
C:
Drill 5/32" pilot holes and position and
secure base rail bracket to second post
using two 2” flat head screws.
D:
Fasten the base rail bracket to bottom
wood rail using two 1-1/2" flat head
screws.
E:
Fasten the base rail support to the
deck surface using one 1-1/2" pan
head screw.
B
A
E
D
C
Before starting this installation, read all warnings and important information.
B
C
3/8
"
A:
Fasten a handrail bracket on one end of the
hand rail using a 1-1/2" flat head screw.
B:
Fasten one base rail bracket to the bottom
wood rail using two 1-1/2" flat head screws.
C:
Fasten the base rail to the bottom wood rail
using #8 x 1-1/2" deck screws (not provided).
D:
Secure the base rail support to the centre of
the underside of the bottom wood rail using
two 1-1/2" pan head screws.
38-1/2
"
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Ensure each pair of screws are no
more than 16" apart.
A:
Fasten top wood rail to each top rail
bracket using two 1-1/2" flat head
screws.
B:
Fasten top wood rail to the top rail
using #8 x 1-1/2" deck screws (not
provided), using two screws at each
location.
C:
Drill two 7/64” pilot holes at 45°, 1-1/2"
from each end of the top wood rail
into each post. Fasten top wood rail
to each post using two #8 x 3" deck
screws (not provided).
D:
Drill two 7/64" pilot holes at 45°, 1-1/2"
from each end of the bottom wood rail
into each post. Fasten bottom wood
rail to each post using two #8 x 3" deck
screws (not provided).
A
B
C
45°
1-1/2
"
D
45°
1-1/2
"
A
B
Measure and mark the position of all posts and space equally.
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To prevent wood rot, coat fastener screw threads with non-corrosive exterior
silicon caulking.
Maximum post spacing of 6' for Residential* use.
*Guards within dwelling units and exterior guards serving not more than two dwelling units.
Put the first post in position and fasten. Ensure that the post is plumb.
D
E
C
B
A
