HOW TO INSTALL STANDARD STAIR RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SELECT ®
Marking Location for Foot Block to Bottom Rail
Attachment of Bottom Rail to Post
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NOTE: For attachment of brackets to posts, use at least a 3" long drill bit or extension so as to not damage sides of rails when installing.
TIP: Pre-drill prior to screw installation using a 7/64" drill bit
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8a.Keeping deck board on stair treads, center bottom rail between posts and attach bottom rail stair bracket to upper post using two #9-16 x 3" wood screws (provided) . 8b.Attach bottom stair rail stair bracket to lower post using two #9-16 x 3" wood screws (provided) . (deck board can now be removed).
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5. Mark approximate location for foot block, allowing a measurement of 4" maximum. Invert the bottom rail, and at marked location drill a hole using a 3/16" drill bit in the center of the channel. Foot block is to be installed at last step.
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Attaching Brackets to Bottom Rail 6. Snap the top stair adaptor bracket (labeled TOP) to the standard bracket. Repeat for remaining bottom bracket. TIP: Use a dab of super glue when snapping bracket together. This will help stabilize bracket when installing. 6
IMPORTANT NOTE: SET DRILL TO LOW SPEED AND LOW CLUTCH SETTING WHEN INSTALLING THESE SCREWS. DO NOT USE IMPACT DRIVER.
Measuring and Cutting Top Stair Rail
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9. Place two balusters into lower stair rail at each end closest to the post. 10. Position top stair rail onto balusters, ensuring balusters are fully seated in rail (position to side of post), and ENSURE balusters are spaced evenly AND parallel with posts.
7. On the BOTTOM RAIL, attach the assembled bottom stair brackets to the OPPOSITE SIDE of the baluster holes. Attach both brackets using three #8-18x1" selfdrilling screws (provided).
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