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Prepare Railing
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Measure the distance between the posts near the top and bottom of the posts. As long as both posts are plumb,
this should be the same distance.
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All rails should be cut 4-3/4” shorter than the opening for your gate.
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Cut the Top Rail and bottom Support Rail to length.
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Determine baluster layout on top Support Rail and Bottom Rail. To maximize the baluster spacing between the
end balusters and the aluminum Side Rails, center the rail measurement on a pre-drilled hole or halfway between
two pre-drilled holes. The space between the end balusters and the aluminum Side Rails should not exceed 4”or
should not be less than 1-1/2”. Cut top Support Rail and Bottom Rail to length.
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Assemble Railing Panel
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Position balusters along the top Support Rail, aligning them with the pre-drilled holes. Secure using #8 x 3” coated screws.
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Position Bottom Rail, using the lip to help align Balusters. Secure using #8 x 2” coated screws.
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Tip for Bottom Rail: partially drive screws into all balusters before driving them in completely.
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Attach Aluminum Side Rails
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the Side Rails on both sides of the assembled rail section. Place the bottom
Support Rail over the lower brackets as shown.
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Using the brackets as a guide, mark and pre-drill two holes in the bottom Support Rail at each end using a
11/64” drill bit. Attach the bottom Support Rail to the lower brackets with four ¼” x 1” screws.
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Place the Bottom Rail of the assembled rail section over the bottom support rail while lowering the top of the
section onto the upper brackets.
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Place the Top Rail over the top Support Rail. Using the brackets as a guide, mark and pre-drill a hole through
the top Support Rail and lower cross rib of the Top Rail with an 11/64” drill bit. Secure the Top Rail and
assembled rail section to the upper brackets with two ¼” x 2” screws.
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If access is restricted to this bracket because of the last baluster, use a ratchet to drive the screws.
Installing a Gate
Gate opening minus 4-3/4”
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Consult your local building codes for gate requirements.
1/4” x 2” Screw (frame color)
1/4” x 1” Screw (frame color)