HOW TO INSTALL STANDARD STAIR RAILING/ CONTINUED TREX SELECT ®
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Installing Balusters 15. Slide remaining
balusters into bottom rail until balusters are fully seated.
Attachment of Top Rail to Post 16. P lace top rail onto
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balusters, allowing the top rail to rest on the surface of the balusters.
11. M ark top stair rail at post intersections.
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.
12. R emove rail, and cut along the marks.
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NOTE: Verify the height of the railing before installing rail to post to ensure this meets proper height requirements for stairs.
TIP: Pre-drill prior to screw installation using a 7/64" drill bit
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Attaching Brackets on Top Stair Rail
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13. S nap the top stair
adaptor bracket (labeled TOP) to the standard bracket. Repeat for remaining bracket.
17a.Attach top stair rail bracket to upper post using two #9-16 x 3 " screws (provided) . 17b.Attach top stair rail bracket to lower post using two #9-16 x 3 " screws (provided) . IMPORTANT NOTE: SET DRILL TO LOW SPEED AND LOW CLUTCH SETTING WHEN INSTALLING THESE SCREWS. DO NOT USE IMPACT DRIVER.
TIP: Use a dap of super glue when snapping bracket together. This will help stabilize bracket when installing.
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Attaching Post Caps and Installing Foot Block 18. S ecure post caps with silicone or PVC adhesive (apply adhesive on the
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inside self-centering/ corner tabs). Attach Foot Block per Foot Block instructions.
14. O n the TOP RAIL, attach the assembled stair brackets to the side WITH the baluster holes. Attach both brackets using three #8-18x1" self-drilling screws (provided).
NOTE: Clean up any excess adhesive before it dries.
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