# 7 - FIT HANDRAILS
Narrow
End
Wide
End
IN-POOL
EXTERIOR
Figure 7
Fit the two (2) square handrails, with
routed holes for the pickets facing down-
ward, into the EXTERIOR portion of the
step. The WIDE END (as shown) fits into the
top post and the NARROW END fits over
the knob on the bottom post (see Figure 7).
Secure each exterior handrail using four
(4) # 8 x 3/4 inch long screws at both top
and
bottom
post
connection
points.
Similarly, fit two (2) blank handrails
provided for the IN-POOL portion of the
step. Make certain the pre-drilled screw
holes are on the sides of the post
connection points. Secure using four (4) #
8 x 3/4 inch long screws. Tighten all screws
to snug
Separate the twelve (12) pickets provided. The pickets are
packaged in bundles of six (6) marked “R” for right and “L”
for left. Right and left for the step is always determined as if
you are facing the step about to climb. Fit the left and right
pickets into the routed holes on the underside of the
exterior handrails and into the molded pockets /
indentations on the stringers. IMPORTANT: Make certain
the pre-drilled screw holes in the pickets are on the bottom
and face in toward the step / stringers (see Figure 8).
Secure the pickets in place using twelve (12) # 10 x 1 inch
long screws provided. Fasten screws through the holes in
stringers and into the pre-drilled hole of the pickets. Do not
over-tighten the screws as the holes may strip causing the
picket to be loose fitting. Repeat for all left and right pickets
# 8 - FIT & SECURE PICKETS
Figure 8
Attach two (2) spring hinges to the gate using
six (6) # 10 x 1 inch long screws provided. The
gate has pre-drilled holes at both top & bottom
to accept the screws (Figure 9.1). Do not over-
tighten screws as it may cause the holes to
strip. Position the gate in the step opening on
the EXTERIOR portion (Figure 9.2). The upper
hinge should be positioned directly below the
ridge in the bottom left post (see Detail 9.3).
You should have @ a 1/4 inch gap between the
bottom of the gate and the bottom step tread so
the gate will open without hitting the tread.
Likewise, you should balance the gap on the
left & right side of the gate, between the bottom
posts so it will open freely. Mark location of six
(6) remaining hinge screws on left post. Pre-
drill using a 1/8 inch bit and secure gate in
place using the # 10 x 1 inch long screws. Do
not over-tighten the screws as holes may strip
Figure 9.1
# 9 - ATTACH GATE
Exterior
Bottom
Left Post
Figure 9.2
Detail 9.3
Ridge
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