FOR 10' RAILING ONLY:
Install enclosed screw through the bottom bracket as shown
approximately
1
1
1
⁄
⁄
⁄
⁄ " from the front face of the bracket, centered
2
2
vertically on the at surface.
Do this for each bottom bracket.
LEVEL RAIL INSTALLATION:
1.
Closely follow Post Install Kit installation
instructions or use a Post Jacket on an existing
wood post.
NOTE:
Railing system is designed for use with both
4"x4" and 5"x5" vinyl post jackets. If using
with a 4"x4" post jacket, rails come out of
the box designed to t structural posts 72"
on center. If using a 5"x5" post jacket, the
structural posts remain 72" on center, but the
rail will have to be cut down slightly to t.
2.
Bracket Dovetail Installation:
If installing rail system on a 4"x4" post jacket
using a one-piece base trim, install the base
trim over the post sleeve prior to installation. If
installing rail system with 5"x5" post jacket using
a two-piece base trim, installation template will
be used to set railing height prior to installing the
base trim.
Follow the instructions on template provided
depending on installation type.
4"x4" Post jacket with Heritage trim:
a. For 36" high rails, cut as needed and place
dovetail install template against post sleeve
directly on top of the base trim and secure in
place with a rubber band (Fig. 1).
b. For 42" high rails, the top bracket dovetail will
install 37
the bottom bracket will install
base trim (Fig. 2).
5"x5" Post jacket with two-piece trim
a. For 36" high rails, place dovetail install
template against post sleeve directly on top of
the mounting surface and secure in place with
a rubber band.
b. For 42" high rails, the top bracket dovetail
will install 39
surface and the bottom bracket will install 2"
from the mounting surface.
3.
With a
and bottom brackets (Fig. 3). Remove template
(if used).
4.
Use 2" screws to attach top bracket dovetails.
Screws must penetrate the steel insert (if using
steel post install kit). Use 1
bottom bracket dovetails (Fig. 4).
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⁄
⁄
⁄ "
1
1
1
2
2
⁄
⁄ " from the top of the base trim and
⁄
⁄
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7
7
8
8
⁄
⁄
⁄
⁄ " from the top of the mounting
1
1
1
8
8
⁄
⁄
⁄
⁄ " drill bit, pre-drill the holes for the top
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1
1
8
8
1
1
1
⁄
⁄ " from top of
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⁄
3
3
3
4
4
⁄ " screws to attach
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⁄
4
4
Fig. 1
Template
Template
Template
Template
Template
Template
Base Trim
Base Trim
Top
Bottom
2"
1
⁄
⁄ "
⁄
⁄
1
1
1
4
4
Fig. 2
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37
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⁄
⁄ ⁄
⁄ ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ ⁄
"
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7 7
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8
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" "
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Fig. 3
Fig. 4
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