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Read the instructions completely before beginning the installation.  

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Plan your railing project.  Sketch your project with the actual measurements of your deck or balcony  

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complete with post locations. 

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Check local building codes to ensure compliance.  

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Check carton(s) to determine part count is complete.  

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After cutting rails, balusters, or posts, paint exposed metal for maximum protection against the elements. 

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Installation is best accomplished with two people.  

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Wear personal protection equipment; safety glasses, etc.  

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 Use care not to over-torque the screws.  Pre-drilling is recommended.  

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Provided hardware to install AFCO-Rail is for use with Aluminum AFCO-Rail posts.  If installing to other 
surfaces the installer must acquire the appropriate hardware as needed for proper installation.   

FOR A SUCCESSFUL INSTALLATION:  

TOOLS REQUIRED: 

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Drill bit 

5/32

" (.156") 

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Drill Bit 9/32” (.281) 

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Drill bit 29/64” (.453) 

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1/8” hex wrench 

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7/16” wrench 

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Drill (with adjustable clutch, recommended) 

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Miter Saw (with metal cutting blade) 

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Level 

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Rubber mallet 

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Tape measure 

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Cable cutters 

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Grinder with cutoff wheel 

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Touch-up paint 

NOTES:  

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NOTE: Cables for this rail system are sold           

separately. 

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Posts packaged separately.  

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An Optional AFCO-Tool is available to simplify the 
locating, pre-drilling and installation of  

       brackets. 

PARTS INCLUDED: 

TOP RAIL—TOP RAIL (1)   

BOTTOM RAIL— BOTTOM RAIL (1)  

 

B  D 

 

 

SADDLE

 

BRACKET

 (2)  

BRACKET

 

COVER

 (2) 

BOTTOM

 

BRACKET

 (2) 

10” 

SUPPORT

 

BLOCK

 (1) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPORT

 

BLOCK

 

CONNECTOR

 (2) 

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1” 

SELF

 

DRILLING

 

SCREW

 

(12)

  3 1/2 “ 

DRIVER

 

BIT

 (1) 

ADHESIVE

 

TAB

 

SHEET

(1) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

Series 175 AFCO

Series 175 AFCO

Series 175 AFCO

 

 

 

Level Cable Rail

Level Cable Rail

Level Cable Rail

 

 

 

PRE

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DRILLED

 

CABLE

 

BALUSTER

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 175 Series

Page 1: ...he appropriate hardware as needed for proper installation FOR A SUCCESSFUL INSTALLATION TOOLS REQUIRED x Drill bit 5 32 156 x Drill Bit 9 32 281 x Drill bit 29 64 453 x 1 8 hex wrench x 7 16 wrench x Drill with adjustable clutch recommended x Miter Saw with metal cutting blade x Level x Rubber mallet x Tape measure x Cable cutters x Grinder with cutoff wheel x Touch up paint NOTES x NOTE Cables fo...

Page 2: ...ructure 4 Finish by sliding the base trim to the bottom of the post to cover the mounting flange 5 To install the post cap set post capital in place on top of the post and tap lightly with a rubber mallet to drive the post cap onto the post Silicone or water based caulking may be used to secure the post cap and base trim Note Cap installation step is typically completed after all rails have been i...

Page 3: ...ed to lightly tap the rail to fully seat on the baluster 5 Slide the Bracket Covers D on each end of the top tail A approximately 3 4 inward Note A small piece of tape may be required to temporarily hold covers on top rail 6 Slide the Bottom Brackets E on each end of the Bottom Rail B with holes facing down and counter bore holes facing towards baluster 7 Set the assembled rail in place with Top R...

Page 4: ...ends of the cable through all posts and support balusters starting at the holes drilled out to 9 32 3 Slide Line Fittings with required round black washers onto the cables while twisting in a clockwise motion until the fittings are fully seated in the end post Pull the bare ends to remove as much slack as possible Trim all ends of the ca ble sticking out of the fittings with a cutoff wheel and pre...

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