26 ALX CONTEMPORARY PRE-ASSEMBLED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Step 2
Four 3/8” diameter mounting holes are provided on the base. When final position is determined, mark hole locations and remove the
post assembly. Drill the marked locations through 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.
STOP – Make sure post base trim is installed before continuing.
Step 4
Measure the distance between installed posts to determine the length of the top and bottom rails. Position the railing on the stairs on
top of a spacer block along the stair nosings. Ensure the balusters are plumb. The distance between the post and the first baluster should be
less than 4” and equal on both ends. Once the railing is in position, clamp the railing to the posts.
Step 5 Temporarily assemble the swivel brackets.
Position the swivel bracket in location and mark the rail and post. Repeat for other
end of railing.
Note: The distance from the end of the top rail to the first stair baluster will be 1-1/16” longer than the bottom rail to ensure the
balusters are plumb. Add 3/4” to the marked location on the railing and cut to length.
Step 6
Mark locations of the bracket screw holes on the rails. Remove brackets. Predrill through the rail only, using a 9/64” drill bit. Attach the
front end of bracket to rails.
Step 7
Mark location of the bracket base screw holes on the post. Include the bracket side cover when determining the center location.
Predrill through the post, using a 9/64” drill bit. Position the base of each bracket with the bracket cover side facing the stairs, and attach to
the post with two screws.
Step 8
A rail support is needed every 2 feet (
2 are included in the 6ft rail kit, 3 in the 8ft kit
). Attach rail support connectors to the bottom
of the lower rail at 2-foot intervals using included screws. Predrill using a 1/8” drill bit. Mark the location of the rail support on the step tread
and attach the other rail support connectors to the step tread. Drill one ¼” drain hole through the bottom of the rail to prevent trapping water.
Position the hole toward the lower end of the rail, roughly 1.5” from rail end to avoid the lower bracket.
Step 9
Install the bottom railing between the posts by sliding the brackets together. Attach the side of the bracket with the barrel bolt to secure
in place.
Step 10
Set post caps on each post. Gently tap with rubber mallet to secure.
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Post
Cap
48-in
Post
Mark Rail
for Length
Top and
Bottom Rail
Mark Rail
for Length
Distance Between Posts
Post
Base
Trim
39-in
Post
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Top Rail
Bracket
Bottom Rail
Bracket
Bottom Rail
Rail Support
Post
Base
Trim
Post
Cap
Top Rail
Equal spacing
on both ends
< 6''
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39-in
Post
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48-in
Post
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