# 5 - FIT TOP POSTS, SHORT HANDRAILS & U-SHAPED CONNECTORS
Figure 5.1
2-1/4
2-1/4
Figure 5.2
Fit a square top handrail (short) in place between two (2) top posts (short)
as shown in Figure 5.1. Fit the two top posts and handrail into the top
pockets / indentations of the stringers and press firmly into place.
Position a u-shaped connector overtop and also press firmly into place
(Figure 5.2). Secure u-shaped connector and posts using two (2) 2-1/4
inch long bolts, washers on both sides and hex nuts at positions indicated.
Use six (6) 3/4 inch long bolts, washers on both sides and hex nuts to
complete the fastening of the u-shaped connector. Tighten all hardware.
Secure top handrail in place using four (4) # 8 x 3/4 inch long screws at
the four pre-drilled locations in the handrail
Turn steps over 180 degrees and lay flat on other face. Repeat Step 5 above for the assembly of the
remaining two top posts, top handrail and u-shaped connector. Make certain all hardware is tightened
# 6 - FIT BOTTOM POSTS
1-1/2
1
Bottom
Posts
Stand step in upright position. Fit bottom
posts
(long)
into
the
pockets
/
indentations at the bottom of the
stringers and press into place (Figure 6).
Secure bottom posts using one (1) 1-1/2
inch long bolt, single washer and hex nut
in the bottom hole and one (1) 1 inch long
bolt, single washer and hex nut in the top
hole. These bolts only require one
washer as the hex nuts fit into pre-
molded pockets of the same shape. The
bottom bolt passes from the inside of the
step outwards and the top bolt from the
outside inwards.
Repeat for two remaining bottom posts
and make certain all hardware is
tightened before proceeding to next step
Figure 6
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