ATTACHING STAIR SWIVEL/COMPOUND SWIVEL BRACKETS AND RAILS TO POSTS AND PRESSURE-TREATED POST AND POST SLEEVES TREX SIGNATURE® NOTES:
How to Measure Bottom Stair Railings (WHEN REQUIRED)
» Illustrations shown are representations when using Trex Signature posts, but same rules apply if using pressure-treated posts and post sleeves. » Use a clamp to help hold stair brackets in place while fastening with screws. IMPORTANT NOTE: » BEFORE ATTACHING ANY UPPER BRACKETS, MAKE SURE PROPER RAILING HEIGHTS ARE ACHIEVED. RAILING HEIGHTS AND UPPER BRACKET HEIGHTS MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED, HOWEVER, DO NOT REDUCE HEIGHTS BASED ON YOUR RAILING CODE REQUIREMENTS. MEASURE CAREFULLY AS DIMENSION HEIGHTS MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED!
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3. With brackets in correct swivel locations, measure distance from inside of swivel bracket to inside of swivel bracket. Ensure that before cutting, balusters holes are parallel and centered in between the posts and also allow for clearance for attachment to brackets. Mark bottom stair rail at each intersection. Cutting Bottom Stair Rail, Bottom Stair Rail Cover, and Attachment of Bottom Stair Rail Cover
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1. Lay bottom stair rail on steps beside posts. Position bottom rail at least 1" (2.5 cm) above nose of stair tread . Tip: Use a 1" (2.5 cm) deck board as a spacer board and clamp rails to post. Mark where lower brackets are to be attached to both posts. Mark at underside of railing location. Installing Lower Stair Swivel and Compound Swivel Brackets
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Mounting Holes
4. Cut each end of the bottom rail, rail insert, and bottom rail cover at the mark on each end to allow for fit into bottom stair rail brackets. NOTE: Railing does not need to be cut at angle. Brackets are designed to allow for railing to be installed with standard straight cut.
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2. Center lower stair swivel bracket on post above the marked line and attach using four self-tapping screws (provided). In some cases it may be difficult to attach the stair bracket on the lower stair post. A 90° cordless drill is recommended to attach screws in this area.
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