1. Use a temporary support under ends and carefully swing posts together until edges touch.
Fig. 1
Tighten screws on A-brace securely now.
2. Place the L-bracket centered on the posts and flush to the post cap edge.
Fig. 1
3. Carefully mark the center of all four holes.
Fig. 2
4. Remove the L-bracket and predrill all four holes.
Fig. 3
Note: there are two sizes of predrilled holes. Predrill holes square to holes in posts.
5. Securely attach the L-bracket to the posts as shown.
Fig. 4
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1/4 x 2-1/2"
Panhead Screw
(2) Holes this end
Support
A-brace
Fig. 1
Fig. 4
3/8 x 2-1/2"
Lag Screw
1/4" lock washer
3/8" lock washer
3/8" flat washer
1/8" predrill
1/4" predrill
1/4" flat washer
Tighten Securely
Edges still touch
Carefully mark center
of all four holes
!
Flush with
edges of caps
!
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Center bracket on posts
Plastic sleeve may extend past cap edge,
but locate bracket flush to
cap
edge.
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