Barrette AVALON ALUMINUM RAILING Instructions Pour L'installation page 3

AVALON ALUMINUM RAILING
DECK/WOOD SURFACE INSTALLATIONS:
For decking applications, use the provided
secondary mounting plate when securing
posts in place.
Beneath all post locations install at least two
2" x 8" blocks using at least three #10 x 3½"
deck screws penetrating through the joists
at least 1½" into the blocks (sold separately)
(Fig. 4 & 5).
Mark holes through the bottom of the post
plate onto deck surface. Remove post and
drill 7⁄16" holes in all four marks through deck
board and blocking.
Purchase ⁄ " diameter hot-dipped
3
8
galvanized or stainless steel bolts and nuts
approximately 1" longer than the distance
between steel mounting plates (minimum 5").
Push bolts through post plate and attach
separate bottom plate from beneath deck
surface (Fig. 6). Plumb and level the posts
using leveling shims (included) (Fig. 2).
Tighten bolts. Install base trim sections
around post. Insert the plastic attachment
plugs into the holes on the underside of the
trim ring half. Place trim ring halves on the
post base plate and push together (Fig. 3).
Corner Post Note: The corner post includes
an insert used to guide the cables along the
90 degree turn. This must be inserted on
the inside corner of the post before bracket
installation (Fig 11 & 12).
When pulling cable through a corner
application a maximum of two corners with a
maximum span of 40ft can be achieved.
(Fig. 4)
(Fig. 5)
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INSTALLING BRACKETS:
Bottom rails are not included in the beam kits
nor required for installation. An installation
template is included with each bracket
kit (included in beam kits) to easily locate
bracket placement. This template has Top
and Bottom markings, but only the top
portion is to be used (easily identifi able with
the word Top and 4 screw holes) during
bracket installation.
Open the paper bracket mounting template,
align base trim with the appropriate guide
on template and secure template in place
using a piece of tape. Pre-drill through the
top bracket holes ONLY using a
Remove template and secure brackets (Fig.
7).
NOTE:
Mounting hardware included in bracket kits
is comprised of (8) 1½" screws and (4) 1
screws. Be sure to use 1½" screws when
installing brackets to the post and keep
longer 1
are specifi cally designed to be longer and
lock top rail in place at the end of installation.
(Fig. 6)
⁄ " drill bit.
1
8
⁄ " screws for installing top rail. 1
5
8
⁄ "
5
8
⁄ "
5
8
(Fig. 7)
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