HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL RAILING POST TO CROSSOVER POST/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE ® Cutting Top Rail Attaching Center Baluster to Bottom Rail
Center balluster slot
KEY Mark Cut
KEY
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Inverted Bottom view
Top rail
1/4" (0.6 cm)
3/4" (1.9 cm)
5. Top rail must be cut differently on each side of the rail. Railing side that attaches to standard post should be cut 1/4" (0.6 cm) shorter than the mark to allow for fit into top rail bracket. Railing side that attaches to the crossover post should be cut 3/4" (1.9 cm) LONGER than the mark to allow for fit into the crossover post bracket.
8. A ttach shorter, center baluster in center slot in bottom rail using two #8 x 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) screws (provided).
Attaching Bottom Rail Cover
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Cutting Top Rail Insert and Cover
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Top rail
3/4" (1.9 cm)
3/4" (1.9 cm)
9. A lign flat cover on one side of bottom rail in slot on side of rail. Then starting from one end of rail snap cover onto opposing slot working down the length of rail. In some cases, GENTLE tapping with a rubber mallet may facilitate fastening.
6. S lide rail insert out and cut 3/4" (1.9 cm) FROM EACH SIDE of insert, then slide back inside rail and center. 7. M ark and cut top rail
10. Attaching Foot Block (when required) See instructions on page 85.
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cover same length as top rail for all top rail configurations.
Top rail
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