Inserting Brackets onto Top Rails
Pre-Drilling Top Rails at Bracket Locations
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Pass-Through Bracket
Straight Bracket
Straight Bracket
Pass-Through Bracket
7. Insert all brackets so they are ALL fully seated. IMPORTANT: See steps 9a-9c to see proper bracket orientation for 18', 12' and 6' applications, BEFORE attaching any brackets to rails.
8. Using a 9/64” drill bit, pre-drill at all bracket locations as shown.
Note: Only pre-drill through the first layer of the rail and bracket.
Installing Top Rails and Brackets onto Posts
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Note: Cables removed from image above for clarity.
9a. For 18' spans (or spans that have 3 top rails), install center rail onto Pass-Through Posts first, then install outer rails on each side.
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Note: Cables removed from image above for clarity.
9b. For 12' spans (or spans that have 2 top rails), install first rail onto X-Series Anchor Post and Pass-Through Post, then install remaining rail.
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