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Installing Impression Rail
™
Express
Open Mid-Rail Aluminum Railing System
36" X 6' STAIR
PANEL KIT
STAIR PANEL ATTACH
KIT REQUIRED WHEN
STAIR PANEL IS CUT
& USED AS 2-PIECES
ENSURE
PROPER
BLOCKING
3" X 42" POST/BASE KIT
ON DECK SURFACE
PANEL ATTACH KIT
REQUIRED WHEN DECK
PANELS ARE CUT & USED
AS 2-PIECES
GATE KIT
STRAIGHT WALL
MOUNT KIT
ENSURE
PROPER
BLOCKING
(4) 3/8” X 6” GRK RSS
STRUCTURAL SCREWS
(SOLD SEPARATELY)
36" X 6'
PANEL KIT
*CAUTION*
45 CORNERS
POST MUST
BISECT CORNER
& USE 22.5 KIT
22.5 PANEL ATTACH KIT
(USE FOR 45 CORNERS)
42" POST/BASE KIT
ON ALL STAIR TREADS
2" X 42" CENTER POST
2" X 42" CENTER POST
CONTINUOUS TOP RAIL
DET. PLAN VIEW
REF 45 CORNER
**CONCRETE APPLICATIONS**
WHEN POSTS ARE SECURED TO CONCRETE
SUBSTRATES USE CONCRETE ANCHORS
(SOLD SEPARATELY)
NOTE: IF INSTALLING POST LIGHTING, WIRING MUST BE
INSTALLED PRIOR TO SECURING POSTS TO DECK/STAIR
SURFACE AND INSTALLING TOP RAIL SNAPS.
It is the responsibility of the installer to meet all local code
requirements and obtain all required building permits.
The installer should determine and implement appropriate
installation techniques for each installation situation.
AZEK Co. LLC or its reseller shall not be held responsible
for improper or unsafe installations.
Suggested Tools:
• Appropriate fasteners
for mounting posts to
deck
• Miter saw with carbide-
tipped non-ferrous
blade
• Cordless drill
• Tape measure
• Level
• Power cords, drop
sheets and safety
glasses
• 3/16" Drill bit
• 6" #2 Square drive bit
• Installation jig (optional)
Important Note:
42" posts and 36" high railing panels (34" actual size)
are required to build 42" high Open Mid-Rail System
on a level surface. 48" posts are required for stair
applications.
Important Note:
Actual Level Panel Lengths Are As Follows:
• 6' Panels = 69.43"
• 8' Panels = 91.31"
• 3" posts are required to reach 6' & 8' lengths
