INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • ALX CONTEMPORARY PRE-ASSEMBLED RAILING
24 ALX CONTEMPORARY PRE-ASSEMBLED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Post
Base
Trim
Pre-Assembled Panel
Post Cap
39-in
Post
Bracket
Rail
Support
Leveling
Plate
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In-Line Railing Installation Instructions
ALX CONTEMPORARY PRE-ASSEMBLED RAILING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Items and Tools Needed
Posts Installation
Prior to construction:
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Check with your local regulatory agency for special code requirements
in your area. Common railing height is 36” or 42”. Read instructions
completely to get an understanding of how the product goes together and
how each piece affects the other.
• Determine the number of railing posts needed for your deck. Post
spacing is 6’ or 8’ on-center. Example: A 12’ x 16’ deck attached to a
building with a 4’ access opening on one side will need a total of eight
posts.
Step 1
Install posts by attaching the aluminum base to the surface of the
deck. Position the post so the fastener will go into the floor joist, and make
sure the decking is firmly attached to the joist at the location of the posts.
If necessary, use wood blocking securely attached to the joist structure
as reinforcement underneath the decking where the posts are located.
Fasteners that hold the post base to the surface should be able to secure
to joist or reinforcement braces, not just the decking itself.
Note: When
installing aluminum post on top of a wood surface, screws must be lagged
into at least 3” of solid wood (not including the decking). 5/4” or 1 1⁄2” deck
boards do not provide sufficient material for a safe installation. If necessary,
add additional material to the underside of the surface
(fig. 2).
Step 2
Position the post assembly onto the location where it will attach
to the deck. Four 3/8” diameter mounting holes are provided on the base.
When the final position is determined, mark the base hole locations.
Remove the post assembly and drill 15/64” holes in the marked locations
through the decking and into structural blocking.
Step 3
Reposition the post assembly with the leveling plate inserted
between the deck and the post base, and aligned with the predrilled holes.
Insert the post fasteners (
NOT INCLUDED
), and partially tighten. Using a
level, adjust the leveling set screws with a 3/16” allen wrench until the post
is plumb. Fully tighten the post fasteners to secure the base to the deck
structure.
Note: Recommended 5/16” x 4” or longer lag screws.
STOP – Make sure post base trim is installed before continuing.
Parts included
Tools required
(1) Pre-assembled panel (4) Rail support connectors for 6ft
(2) Rail supports for 6ft (6) Rail support connectors for 8ft
(3) Rail supports for 8ft (4) Brackets with hardware
(Posts and stair rail kits sold separately)
• Drill/power screwdriver
• Miter or circular saw
with carbide tip blade
• Marked speed square
• Carpenter’s level
• Carpenter’s pencil
• Adjustable wrench
or socket wrench
for bolts, etc.
• Safety glasses/
goggles
• Rubber mallet
• Tape measure
• Lag screws
•
3/16" allen
wrench
(1) Pre-assembled Panel
(2 or 3) Rail Supports
(4 or 6) Rail Support Connectors
(2) Top Rail Brackets
(2) Bottom Rail Brackets
(12) Metal Screws
(4) Large Screws
(4) Small Screws
fig. 1
fig. 2
fig. 3
