Trex® Rod Rail Installation Instructions

Trex rod rail horizontal railing installation instructions with 24 pages of comprehensive guidelines for professional installation and proper assembly.

TREX SIGNATURE ® ROD RAIL HORIZONTAL RAILING Installation Instructions

NOTES: » A DJUST DRILL POWER TO LOWEST SETTING THAT WILL DRIVE SCREW. DO NOT OVER TORQUE 316 STAINLESS STEEL STAINLESS FASTENERS. » N EVER USE IMPACT TOOLS ON 316 STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS. » B E CAREFUL INSERTING RODS THROUGH INTERMEDIATE VERTICAL SUPPORTS. LAY PIECES ON A FLAT, SOLID SURFACE AND INSERT AS STRAIGHT AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT SCRATCHING. » W HEN MARKING LINES ON BOTTOM RAIL, DO NOT MAKE A MARK WIDER THAN 1" OR IT WILL BE VISIBLE AFTER INSTALLATION. » TOP AND BOTTOM RAILS ARE DIFFERENT LENGTHS, TO ACCOMMODATE THE INSTALLATION OF CROSSOVER POST APPLICATIONS. » A LL ROD RAILS OVER 6' WILL REQUIRE THE USE OF A FOOT BLOCK, THUS THESE RAILING SPANS MUST BE INSTALLED OVER THE DECKING FRAME OR ON INSIDE OF RIM JOIST.

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Trex Signature ® Posts (black only) can also be purchased with brackets installed, eliminating steps 1-4 in instructions. Sku numbers are as follows: SKU NUMBER DESCRIPTION SKU NUMBER DESCRIPTION BKAL252537RCAPCNR2G Signature Post 37" Corner Post BKAL252543RCAPCNR2G Signature Post 43" Corner Post BKAL252537RCAPEND2G Signature Post 37" End Post BKAL252543RCAPEND2G Signature Post 43" End Post BKAL252537RCAPLINE2G Signature Post 37" Inline Post BKAL252543RCAPLINE2G Signature Post 43" Inline Post

TOOLS NEEDED

PARTS

#2 Square Bit

1/4" (6.4 mm)

7/64" (2.8 mm) or similar sized metal punch

Non-ferrous metal cutting blade

A. Trex Signature top rail and crowned cover - 6’ (actual length 73-1/2" [1867 mm]) - 8’ (actual length 97-1/2" [2477 mm]) B. Trex Signature bottom rail and flat cover - 6’ (actual length 71-1/2" [181.6 cm]) - 8’ (actual length 95-1/2" [242.6 cm]) C. Trex Signature upper rail bracket and cover D. Trex Signature lower rail bracket and cover E. Anti-rattle strip F. Rod G. End vertical support H. Intermediate vertical support Note: 1 for 6' span/2 for 8' span I. Trex Signature post cap or post sleeve cap** J. Template L. Trex Signature foot block**** M. HZ spacer

N. Trex Signature post skirt or post sleeve skirt** O. Trex Signature post

- 36" (actual length 37" [94.0 cm]) - 42" (actual length 43" [109.2 cm]) or Trex post sleeve** - 4 x 4 post sleeve - 6 x 6 post sleeve - Trex 4 x 4 Aluminum Post Sleeve

** Item not included in Trex Signature Railing kits. Both 4 x 4 (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm) and 6 x 6 (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) post sleeves are designed to fit over 4 x 4 pressure-treated post. *** For 8' Rail Sections only - RODRAILSTIFFENER (included with kit), not shown above ****Foot block required for all spans greater than 6'

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TREX SIGNATURE ® ROD RAIL HORIZONTAL RAILING Installation Instructions

HOW TO INSTALL RAILING BRACKETS

NOTES: » FOR EASE OF INSTALLATION, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE THE TREX SIGNATURE RAIL TEMPLATES TO ATTACH BRACKETS TO SIGNATURE POSTS OR 4 X 4 POST SLEEVES (SOLD SEPARATELY). » DO NOT USE IMPACT DRIVER WHEN INSTALLING SIGNATURE RAILING, ONLY USE STANDARD DRILL FOR SCREW ATTACHMENT OF BRACKET TO POSTS AND RAILS. » SEE OTHER NOTES BELOW DEPENDING ON THE POST/POST SLEEVE THAT IS BEING INSTALLED BEFORE INSTALLATION OF BRACKETS. IMAGES BELOW DO NOT REFLECT SPECIFIC POST/POST SLEEVE APPLICATION. » U SE A CLAMP TO HELP HOLD BRACKETS IN PLACE WHILE FASTENING WITH SCREWS.

HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL FIXED BRACKETS

4A. If installing Signature post, center upper

1. M easure 1-7/8" (4.8 cm) up from deck surface. Mark with light line.

bracket on post above marked line and attach using three self-tapping screws (provided) .

1-7/8" (4.8 cm)

4B. If installing 4 x 4 post sleeve or Aluminum post sleeve, center upper bracket on post above marked line and attach using three 2" (5.1 cm) wood screws (provided) . 4C. If installing 6 x 6 post sleeve, center upper bracket on post above marked line and attach using three 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) wood screws (not provided) . NOTES: • IMPORTANT – If installing a post sleeve with a one-piece skirt, ensure the skirt is installed BEFORE installing lower bracket. • Upper bracket is not required in Signature ® crossover post configuration.

2. M easure 34 1/2" (87.6

cm) for 36" (92 cm) rail height or 40 1/2" (102.8 cm) for 42" (107 cm) rail height up from decking surface. Mark with light line.

34-1/2" (87.6 cm) or 40-1/2" (107 cm)

3A. If installing Signature post, center lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using two self-tapping screws (provided) .

3B. If installing 4 x 4 post

sleeve or Aluminum post sleeve, center lower

bracket on post above the marked line and attach using two 2" (5.1 cm) wood screws (provided) .

3C. If installing 6 x 6 post sleeve, center lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using two 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) wood screws (not provided) .

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HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL SWIVEL BRACKETS

1. M easure 1-7/8" (4.8 cm) up from deck surface. Mark with light line.

4a. If installing Signature post, center lower bracket on post below the marked line and attach using four self-tapping screws (provided). 4b. If installing 4 x 4 post sleeve or Aluminum post sleeve, center

1-7/8" (4.8 cm)

lower bracket on post below the marked line and attach using four 2" (5.1 cm) wood screws (provided).

2a. If installing Signature post, center lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using four self-tapping screws (provided).

4c. If installing 6 x 6 post sleeve, center lower bracket on post below the marked line and attach using four 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) wood screws (not provided). NOTES: • IMPORTANT - If installing a post sleeve with a one- piece skirt, ensure the skirt is installed BEFORE installing lower bracket.

2b. If installing 4 x 4 post

sleeve or Aluminum post sleeve, center lower

bracket on post above the marked line and attach using four 2" (5.1 cm) wood screws (provided).

2c. If installing 6 x 6 post sleeve, center lower bracket on post above the marked line and attach using four 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) wood screws (not provided).

3. Measure up from top

of lower rail bracket 32-5/16"(82.0 cm) for 36" (91.4 cm) tall railing or 38-5/16" (97.3 cm) for 42" (106.7 cm) tall railing from top of lower rail bracket. Mark with a light line.

32-5/16" (82.0 cm) or 38-5/16" (97.3 cm)

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HOW TO INSTALL ROD RAIL STANDARD RAILING

How to Measure and Cut Rails if Installing Crossover Posts or Swivel Bracket (When required) 5a. If installing crossover post configurations adjust top rail length: X + 3/4" if using one crossover post, or X + 1-1/2" if using two crossover posts. 5b. If using swivel brackets, measure distance between brackets and cut railings to this distance. Cutting Covers

6 Bottom rail

| 1. P repare a solid work surface area (plywood, deck surface, etc.). How to Measure and Cut Bottom and Top Railings (When Required) 2. For Full Span Post to Post Applications – only top rail will need to be cut. 3. For Full Span Crossover to Crossover post Applications – no rails have to be cut, HOWEVER the location of the HZ Template on the top rail will need to be adjusted in 3/4" on each side of top rail to allow for proper placement of vertical supports.

Bottom rail cover

6. M ark and cut bottom rail cover the same length as bottom rail. 7. M ark and cut top rail cover same length as top rail for all top rail configurations. Locating Vertical Holes on Bottom and Top Rails

4a. F or odd span post-to-post applications and when using fixed brackets, measure distance between posts (X), and subtract 1/2" for bracket clearance.

8. P lace HZ template at end of top and bottom rails. Pre-drill pilot holes (using a 7/64" bit or small punch) at locations. Ensure that template is oriented correctly before drilling holes. NOTES: » Template is labeled for the type of bracket used. » Pilot holes will be drilled out larger in a later step. » F or Compound Swivel Brackets, set the rail in the bracket and mark 3.75" from the post .

1/2"

4b.C ut both bottom and top rail to length as determined above.

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HOW TO INSTALL ROD RAIL STANDARD RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE ® 6 ' Rail Spans or Shorter

11. Using pilot holes

(or marks), drill 1/4" holes for all vertical supports in both top and bottom rails. NOTE: Clean any burrs from edges of holes to ensure good fit on both sides.

Cutting Rods to Length (When Required)

9a. M easure the distance between the vertical end holes on both top and bottom rails . Mark the center. IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT mark the line across the entire width of the bottom rail, as it will be visible after install.

Maximum recommended line width is 1".

Over 6' Rail Spans

12. M easure the distance between the end (outer) holes (X") on top or bottom rail and add 3/8" to this measurement.

NOTE: If installed at exact spans, rods do not have to be cut.

9b. M easure the distance between the vertical end holes on both top and bottom rails . Divide the distance into thirds and make two marks on top and bottom rails.

NOTE: Maximum unsupported rod span is 32.25.

Locating and Drilling Midspan Holes

13. C ut rods to the length measured in previous step.

Vertical and Rod Assembly

14. Insert anti-rattle strips into the vertical supports. NOTE: There are two anti- rattle strips for each support which can only be inserted in one side.

10. U sing the slot on the HZ template, locate marked line and drill two 7/64" pilot holes (or mark with a punch). NOTE: Pilot holes will be drilled out larger in next step.

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HOW TO INSTALL ROD RAIL STANDARD RAILING/ CONTINUED

15. Attach one end vertical and all intermediate verticals to bottom rail using HZ spacer and screws provided. HZ spacer should be oriented so the ribbed side of the spacer is not showing.

19. Install top rail to all vertical and end supports using HZ spacer and screws provided. HZ spacer should be oriented so the ribbed side of the spacer is not showing. Attaching Foot Block (when required) Required ONLY for All Clear Span Applications over 6' (1.83 m). Included with 8' (2.44 m) railing kits.

16. S lide all rods through intermediate supports and into end vertical support. NOTE: When inserting rods through intermediate supports, keep rods straight to avoid scratching

20.Temporarily drop rod rail panel into brackets. To ensure correct location, place foot block under center of bottom panel. Mark to provide placement location of base. Once marked remove panel.

17. S lide end vertical onto rods and attach to bottom rail using HZ spacer and screws provided. HZ spacer should be oriented so the ribbed side of the spacer is not showing. Installing Bottom Rail Cover and Top Rail to Verticals

21. P lace base (smaller side facing down) on decking surface. Pre-drill using a 3/16" bit. Attach base of foot block using one screw at an angle through base and into decking.

18. 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.

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22. A fter attached, use a rubber mallet along with scrap piece of

Rod stiener

wood to tap foot block until it locks into place.

Installing Lower Rail to Brackets 23. P lace adhesive strips (provided) into bottom rail brackets. NOTE: Make sure surface is clean and dry.

27. Place rod stiffener inside rail channel.

Installing Top Rail Cover

28. Using a mallet, install top rail cover.

Attachment of Bracket Covers, Skirts, and Caps

Signature post

24. Drop assembled rod rail panel into brackets.

Attaching Panel to Brackets 25. Attach top rail to top bracket using two #10 x 1" self-tapping screws (provided) on each side of bracket.

29.Attach corresponding bracket covers over opening in top and bottom rails. 30.Attach provided post skirt to bottom of posts when using Trex Signature posts.

Inserting Rod Rail Stiffener – For Rail Sections Over 6'

Rod stiener

Post sleeve

Signature post

31. A ttach post caps to Trex Signature ® posts. (Use of rubber mallet may be required for secure attachment.)

26. Attach tape (qty 6 provided) to alternating sides of the rod stiffener as shown.

32.S ecure post caps with silicone or PVC adhesive. (apply adhesive on the inside self-centering/corner tabs).

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TREX SIGNATURE ® ROD RAIL STAIR RAILING Installation Instructions

BRACKET HARDWARE – ROD RAIL STAIR RAILING (INCLUDING STAIR SWIVEL BRACKETS AND STAIR CROSSOVER BRACKET) TREX SIGNATURE ®

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FIXED BRACKET – STAIR HARDWARE

AA. B ottom Stair Bracket and Cover – Lower Rail BB. Top Stair Bracket and Cover – Lower Rail CC. Fastener Pack DD. B ottom Stair Bracket and Cover – Upper Rail EE. T op Stair Bracket and Cover – Upper Rail

SWIVEL BRACKET – STAIR HARDWARE

FF. Swivel Top Rail Bracket and Cover – Stair GG. Swivel Bottom Rail Bracket and Cover – Stair HH. Fastener Covers II. Fastener Pack

SWIVEL CROSSOVER BRACKET KIT – STAIR HARDWARE

NN. Swivel Crossover Bracket – Stair OO. Post-to-Bracket Fasteners

HOW TO INSTALL ROD RAIL STAIR POSTS TREX SIGNATURE ® TOOLS NEEDED

5/16” (7.9 mm) drill bit for stairs

7/64” (2.8 mm) or similar sized metal punch

8 Irwin Quick Clamps (or similar)

#2 Square Bit

Non-ferrous metal cutting blade

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HOW TO INSTALL ROD RAIL STAIR POSTS/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE ®

Installing Pressure-Treated Posts » P LEASE REFER TO LOCAL BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO ATTACHING PRESSURE TREATED POSTS. » P RESSURE TREATED POSTS MUST BE INSTALLED ON INSIDE OF STAIR STRINGER AND AT NOSE OF STAIR TREAD. » P OST TO POST SPAN WILL BE LESS THAN 6' OR 8'. PRIOR TO INSTALLING POSTS CALCULATE POST TO POST SPAN USING A MAXIMUM RAIL LENGTH REQUIRED AND THE ANGLE (32°-37°) AT WHICH THE RAILS WILL BE INSTALLED. DO NOT INSTALL STAIR POSTS AT 6' OR 8' SPAN, AS STAIR RAILINGS WILL THEN BE TOO SHORT. » In most cases, a post and post sleeve longer than 39" (991 mm) will be needed on the lower section of stair rail to accommodate stair angle.

IMPORTANT NOTES: » FOR A 6' OR 8' STAIR RAIL, POST TO POST SPAN WILL BE LESS THAN 6' OR 8'. PRIOR TO INSTALLING STAIR POSTS CALCULATE POST TO POST SPAN USING A MAXIMUM STAIR RAIL LENGTH REQUIRED AND THE ANGLE (32°- 37°) AT WHICH THE STAIR RAILS WILL BE INSTALLED. DO NOT INSTALL STAIR POSTS AT 6' OR 8' SPAN, AS STAIR RAILINGS WILL THEN BE TOO SHORT. » TREX SIGNATURE® POSTS CANNOT BE USED WITH TREX® ROD RAIL TRADITIONAL OR TREX ROD RAIL COCKTAIL STAIR DESIGNS, ONLY PRESSURE-TREATED POST/ POST SLEEVES CAN BE USED. REFER TO DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION. » All Trex® Rod Rail stair installations require the use of 53" (134.6 CM) stair post, measured and cut to appropriate length if required. » If crossover stair post is required, use stair post (again cut to appropriate length if required) and use swivel crossover bracket. » Trex Signature ® Stair fixed brackets are designed to work only with stair slopes of 32°-37°. » Foot Blocks are sold separately and recommended for all spans over 6’ for Rod Rail Cocktail and Rod Rail Traditional stair applications. Installing Standard Trex Signature ® Stair Posts, Trex Signature ® Stair Crossover Posts, or Pressure-treated Post, Post Sleeves and Skirts

1. Make sure 53 " (135.6 cm) posts are used for all stair posts.

2. If Trex Signature stair posts are used, install at nose of stair tread directly under required blocking. See Trex Signature horizontal post instructions for blocking requirements.

HOW TO INSTALL ROD RAIL STANDARD STAIR RAILING TREX SIGNATURE ® Cutting Bottom Rail

1" (2.5 cm)

1. P lace a 1” deckboard on the nose of the stair tread, then lay the bottom stair rail on top of the deckboard. Use the lower and upper stair post to set the size of the lower stair rail. On UPPER STAIR POST , mark from underside of bottom rail. ON LOWER STAIR POST , mark from top side of bottom rail.

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Installing Upper Fixed Stair Brackets

KEY Mark Cut

KEY

36" – 33-1/8" 42" – 39-1/8"

Bottom stair rail

36" – 33-1/4" 42"– 39-1/4"

Upper post

1/4" (0.6 cm)

Lower post

1/4" (0.6 cm)

5. On Lower Post – From top of lower bracket, measure up and mark with light line (33-1/4" for 36" rail; 39-1/4" for 42" rail). On Upper Post – From top of lower (upper) bracket, measure up and mark with light line (33-1/8" for 36" rail; 39-1/8" for 42" rail).

2. C ut each end of the bottom stair rail and bottom rail cover 1/4" (0.6 cm) shorter than 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.

Upper stair bracket – top rail

1" (2.5 cm)

Lower stair bracket – top rail

6. C enter upper stair brackets on posts below the marked lines and attach using two self-tapping screws (provided) .

3. W ith deckboard still on nose of stair tread, place brackets on end of bottom stair rail (DO NOT attach brackets to rail) and mark posts for bracket locations. Installing Lower Fixed Stair Brackets

7. S et bottom stair rail into bottom stair rail brackets.

4 Bottom stair bracket – bottom rail

Top stair bracket – bottom rail

4. C enter lower stair bracket on post above the marked line and attach using two self-tapping screws (provided) . In some cases it may be difficult to attach the stair bracket on the lower stair post. Recommend using a 90° drill adapter or loosen the post to get access to the lower bracket screw holes.

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How to Mark, Cut and Place Top Stair Railing

Measuring and Cutting Rods

8. P osition top rail to side of post. Mark top stair rail at each location stated. On UPPER STAIR POST , mark from underside of bottom rail. On LOWER STAIR POST , mark from topside of bottom rail.

11. Using the long edge of the stair template, mark the location of the end verticals on the upper and lower rails.

NOTE: Mark should only be 1" max length or it will be visible after installation of verticals.

KEY Mark Cut

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Top stair rail

1/4" (0.6 cm)

9. Cut each end of top stair rail and top rail cover 1/4" (0.6 cm) shorter than mark to allow for fit into top stair rail bracket. NOTE: Railing does not need to be cut at angle. Brackets are designed to allow for railing to be installed with standard straight cut. HOWEVER IF INSTALLING ROD RAIL WITH EITHER COCKTAIL OR TRADITIONAL DESIGN, THE TOP RAIL WILL NEED TO BE CUT ON AN ANGLE.

12. M easure and mark the mid-line (6’ sections) of the two end marks of the top and bottom rail. Take that measurement and add 3/8” for rod length in next step. NOTE: For 8’ sections divide the distance into thirds and make two marks for the two verticals.

10.Set top stair rail into top stair rail brackets.

13. Cut rods to the length measured in previous step.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT CUT RODS AT RAIL ANGLE; MAKE 90˚ CUTS ONLY!

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14. C lamp first vertical (lower part of stairs) in place, using width of stair template to position.

17. C lamp top vertical (upper part of stairs) in place, using width of stair template to position.

15. Clamp middle vertical(s) in place.

18. .Mark angle cuts at top and bottom on all verticals.

19.A fter removing rods and verticals, make angle cuts on top and bottom of verticals following marks from previous step.

16. S lide a rod into top and bottom of all verticals. Ensure that distance of top rod to top rail and bottom rod to bottom rail are equal.

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20. Insert anti-rattle strips

into the vertical supports.

NOTE: There are two anti-rat- tle strips for each support which can only be inserted in one side.

24. Slide rods into lower end and all intermediate verticals.

NOTE: When inserting rods into intermediate supports, keep rods straight to avoid scratching.

21. Using the slot on the HZ template, locate marked line and drill two 7/64” pilot holes at each mark (or mark with a punch).

25. S lide upper end vertical onto rods and attach to bottom rail using ST Wedge Spacer and screws provided.

NOTE: Pilot holes will be drilled out larger in next step.

22. Using pilot holes (or marks), drill 5/16” holes for all vertical supports in both top and bottom rails.

26.Using a mallet, install bottom rail cover onto bottom rail.

Installing Top and Bottom Rails

23. Install lowest end vertical and all intermediate verticals to bottom rail using ST Wedge Spacer and screws provided.

27. Install top rail to all vertical and end supports using S Wedge Spacer and screws provided.

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Attachment of Foot Block (where recommended)

31. Drop assembled stair rod rail panel into brackets.

28. Temporarily drop assembled stair rod rail panel into brackets. To ensure proper location place foot block towards the nose of the stair tread along the side of the bottom rail. Mark location of angle on foot block and cut on mark. Then place foot block under the center of the bottom rail. Mark placement location of the base.

Attaching Stair Panel to Brackets

32. A ttach bottom stair rail to bottom stair bracket using two self-tapping screws (provided) on each side of bracket. 33. A ttach top stair rail to top stair bracket (all types) using two self-tapping screws (provided) on each side of stair bracket.

29. Place base (smaller side facing down) on decking surface. Pre-drill using a 3/16” bit. Attach base of foot block using one screw at an angle through base and into decking.

30. A fter attached, use a

rubber mallet along with scrap piece of wood to tap foot block until it locks into place.

34. Using a mallet, install top rail cover.

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HOW TO INSTALL ROD RAIL STANDARD STAIR RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE ® Attachment of Bracket Covers, Skirts, and Caps

36 Signature Post

Post sleeve

Signature Post

37.A ttach post caps to Trex Signature posts. (Use of rubber mallet may be required for secure attachment.) 38.S ecure post caps with silicone or PVC adhesive (apply adhesive on the inside self-centering/corner tabs).

35.Attach corresponding bracket covers over opening in upper and bottom rails. 36.Attach provided post skirt to bottom of posts when using Trex Signature posts.

HOW TO INSTALL ROD RAIL STAIR CROSSOVER SWIVEL BRACKETS TREX SIGNATURE ®

1. Cutting

Upper stair bracket – top rail

Bottom Rail See instructions on page 2. 2. Install Lower Fixed Stair Brackets See instructions

Lower stair bracket – top rail

on page 3. NOTE: These are installed on all posts, including the center crossover post. Install Upper Fixed Stair Brackets

4. C enter upper stair brackets on posts below the marked lines and attach using two self-tapping screws (provided) . 5. S et bottom stair rail into bottom stair rail fixed brackets. 5

NOTE: When using a center crossover post the, upper fixed stair brackets will only be installed at the terminating upper and lower post, and not the center crossover post.

36" – 33-1/8" 42" – 39-1/8"

36" – 33-1/4" 42"– 39-1/4"

Upper post

Lower post

3. On Lower Post – From top of lower bracket, measure up and mark with light line (33-1/4” for 36” rail; 39-1/4” for 42” rail). On Upper Post – From top of lower (upper) bracket, measure up and mark with light line (33-1/8” for 36”rail; 39-1/8” for 42” rail).

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HOW TO INSTALL ROD RAIL STAIR CROSSOVER SWIVEL BRACKETS/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE ® Determining Placement of Stair Crossover Swivel Bracket 6 9

6. Insert stair crossover

swivel bracket into post.

Bracket cover

NOTE: Keep the bracket cover on when inserting this into post, this will cover the screw attachment area.

9. A ttach stair crossover swivel bracket to post with two self-tapping screws (provided). Slide cover over post to hide screws. Cutting Top Stair Rail For Stair Post-to-Stair Crossover Post Configuration

KEY Mark Cut

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Top stair rail

Standard post

7. D etermine location/height of the stair crossover swivel bracket by aligning the angle of this with the fixed brackets already installed. Note that the crossover post may need to be cut to ensure the top stair rail is parallel to the bottom stair rail. Attaching Stair Crossover Swivel Bracket to Post

1/4" (0.6 cm)

Crossover post

10. T op stair 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 directly on the mark to allow for fit into the crossover post bracket. NOTE: Railing does not need to be cut at angle. Brackets are designed to allow for railing to be installed with standard straight cut. 11 . Measuring and Cutting Rods See instructions on page 4. 12. Vertical and Rod Assembly See instructions on page 6. 13. Installing Top and Bottom Rails See instructions on page 6.

1/4" (0.6 cm)

8. O nce location/height is determined, center and predrill two holes (using a drill bit slightly smaller than that of self-tapping screw diameter) on opposite sides of post, approximately. 1/4” (0.6 cm) from top of post. Drill through the post and into the stair crossover swivel bracket on each side. NOTE: Slightly countersink pre-drilled holes to allow for flat head screws to seat flush on the post. This will allow cover to fit over screw heads.

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HOW TO INSTALL ROD RAIL STAIR CROSSOVER SWIVEL BRACKETS/ CONTINUED TREX SIGNATURE ® 14. Attachment of Foot Block (where recommended) See instructions on page 7. Attachment of Stair 16. For stair crossover post configuration, fasten upper stair rail to swivel crossover post bracket 16

Panel to Stair Brackets 15. Attach bottom stair rail to bottom stair bracket using two self-tapping screws (provided) on each side of bracket.

by installing screws diagonally through crossover stair bracket into upper rail using

two self-tapping screws (provided) on each side. 17. Attachment of Bracket Covers, Skirts, and Caps See instructions on page 8.

NOTES

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