HOW TO INSTALL STAIR RAILING WITH GASKETS AND BRACKET COVERS
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FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW ONLY WHEN USING OPTIONAL GASKETS AND T-RAIL BRACKET COVER.
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Measuring and Cutting Lower Stair Rail 4a. P lace a 1" deck board
on the nose of the stair tread. Set bottom stair rail on top of deck board, making sure baluster holes are vertically aligned and mark line at each intersection.
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1/16" (1.6 mm)
6. P ress lower rail gaskets onto each end of lower rail, so they are flat against the rail, and then position stair bracket so that it overhangs the rail by the thickness of the gasket. Attach both brackets using three #8-18 x 1" self-drilling screws (provided).
KEY Mark Cut
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4b. From marked
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measurement, substract 1/16" from each end of rail to allow for gaskets. When measuring, cut equal lengths from each side of railing allowing a minimum of 2 " on each end from the last baluster hole to the end of the rail. This will ensure proper baluster and bracket placement and equal spacing of balusters per each railing section.
Attachment of Bottom Rail to Post
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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. » SET DRILL TO LOW SPEED AND LOW CLUTCH SETTING WHEN INSTALLING THESE SCREWS. DO NOT USE IMPACT DRIVER.
1/16" (1.6 mm)
TIP: Pre-drill prior to screw installation using a 7/64" drill bit
7a. K eeping deck board on stair treads and ensuring stair rail gaskets are in place on the bottom rail,
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1/16" (1.6 mm)
center bottom rail between posts and attach bottom rail stair bracket to upper post using two #9-16 x 3" wood screws (provided) .
Attaching Brackets to Bottom Rail 5. S nap the top stair adaptor
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bracket (labeled TOP) to the standard bracket. Repeat for remaining bottom bracket.
7b. Attach bottom rail stair bracket to lower post using two #9-16 x 3"
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TIP: Use a dap of super glue when snapping bracket together. This will help stabilize bracket when installing.
wood screws (provided) . (Deck board can now be removed.)
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