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Installing Aluminium Posts
Determine All Posts Needed and Prepare (end,
center or corner)
Important Note:
75mm x 75mm posts are required to reach 1830mm and
2440mm lengths. 50mm x 50mm posts must be set in-line to
balustrade.
Do not install post caps and vinyl post base
covers until balustrade assembly is completed.
Install Lower Deck Rail Clips – Two Options:
Option A - When No Installation Jig Is Available
• Measure 73mm from top of casting shoulder and place a pencil
mark for location of the top edge of the Balustrade clip.
(Dia. #1)
• Center clip on post and secure with (2) - #8x20mm self-drilling
screws. Clips are included in the Balustrade Kits.
Option B - Using Installation Jig
(Sold separately. Accessory
pack includes Installation Jig and Touch-up paint.)
• Place Installation Jig (w/arrow facing base plate) on top of base
plate upper edge.
(Dia. #2)
• Place clip in hole and fasten with (2) - #8x20mm self-drilling
screws. Clips are included in the Balustrade Kits.
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Dia. #1
Dia. #4
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Cap
Square Post
Post Base Plate
Vinyl Cover
*Do not install
until balustrade
assembly is
completed.
Deck Edge
Joist
Stringer
45mm x 140mm
Blocking
45mm x 140mm
Cross Block
Rest
Installation Jig
on Base Plate
– Arrow Down
Place Clip in
hole, hold clip
firmly while
installing (2)
Self-Drilling
Screws.
Dia. #2
Shims
below
base
45mm x 140mm
Blocking
4X 10mm x 150mm
construction lag screws (sold
separately)
*Verify local code
requirements for post
attachment hardware.
Dia. #3B
(SIDE VIEW)
Dia. #3A
(TOP VIEW)
How to Secure 75mm x 75mm Posts
to Deck
• Install proper post blocking
(Dia. #3A & 3B)
.
Use proper attachment screws or anchors
shown in diagram. (Hardware for post
attachment are not provided with the posts.)
• With 5mm drill bit, pre-drill through deck
boards and into blocking.
(Dia. #3C)
• Drill a 15mm hole in center of four deck
screw holes for lighting wires (optional).
• Level and plumb post using shims.
• Secure posts to deck frame with suggested
screws.
(Dia. #3B)
*Verify local code requirements for post
attachment hardware.
• Install post caps (after Balustrades are
installed).
(Dia. #4)
Pre-drill 5mm holes for post
attachment fasteners (sold
separately).
15mm hole for lighting
wires (optional)
Dia. #3C
(TOP VIEW)
