HOW TO INSTALL HORIZONTAL RAILING WITH GASKETS AND BRACKET COVERS/ CONTINUED
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Installing Railing Section to Posts 11a. Using scrap material cut at least three
support blocks at 3-3/4" in height. Place one each on decking surface beside each post and one near center of span.
3-3/4"
12a. At each end of the rail, position black washer so screw will recess into pocket of washer, and install side screws through T-Rail bracket into rail, one on each side of T-Rail bracket, using two #8-18x1" self-drilling screws (provided). IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS WASHER MUST BE USED. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE WITH OTHER GENERIC WASHERS.
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11b. Lift secured railing section up, and CENTER this section in between the spanned posts on pre- positioned support blocks.
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12b. P ress T-Rail bracket cover onto T-Rail bracket. Bracket cover will SNAP into position.
NOTE: To help stabilize railing section use a quick-grip clamp (or other type of clamp) and clamp the first baluster to post sleeve. (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN CLAMP.)
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Attaching Post Caps and Installing Foot Block
13. S ecure post caps
with silicone or PVC adhesive (apply adhesive on the inside self-centering/corner tabs). Attach foot block per foot block instructions.
11c. Ensure that gaskets are positioned onto each side of the rails and install both bottom and T-Rail brackets on each side to post using two #9-16 x 2" wood screws (provided). If using a 6x6 post sleeve use #9-16 x 2 1/2" screws (not provided).
Note: Clean up any excess adhesive before it dries.
Note: Screw goes in at slight angle.
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