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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • ALX CLASSIC RAILING
46 ALX CLASSIC INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Step 6
Attach each bracket to the post with two 1-3/4" screws.
For rail kits: Baluster connectors are attached to bottom and top rail, but should be
fully tightened by hand to railing before being installed. Do not over tighten.
Step 7
Lay bottom rail on stairs against the posts with the predrilled holes facing up. The
distance between the post and the first baluster should be less than 4
"
and equal on both
ends. Mark the rail where it meets the inside of the installed brackets. Do the same with the
top rail, but with the predrilled holes facing down. Trim the top and bottom rails to length with
a 90 degree cut.
Step 8
A rail support is needed every 2 feet (2 are included in the 6ft 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.
Step 9
Install the bottom rail between the posts by setting rail in brackets. Secure bottom rail
to brackets using two 3/4" screws. Tip: Use a driver extension bit to avoid marring the rail or
post with the drill chuck. Snap top trim piece to the rail bracket.
Step 10
Attach balusters to the lower rail by sliding onto the connectors. Stair connectors
are set at 35
˚
.
Step 11
Position the top rail between the posts. Check for plumb end-to-end and vertically.
Mark the bracket location on post and remove rail. Mark the screw locations using the
bracket as a guide, and predrill using a 1/8" drill bit. Attach a bracket to the post with two
1-3/4
"
screws at one end. Repeat for the other end. Lower the top rail into position, placing
the balusters onto the stair connectors while working from one end of the railing to the other.
Tap with a rubber mallet if needed to eliminate any gaps. Attach the rail to each bracket by
predrilling with a 1/8" drill bit and using two 3/4
"
screws.
Tip: Use a driver extension bit to
avoid marring the rail or post with the drill chuck.
Step 12
Set post caps on each post. Gently tap with rubber mallet to secure.
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Post
Base
Trim
•
Post
•
•
•
Distance
Between
Posts
Mark Rail
for Length
•
Top and
Bottom Rail
•
Mark Rail
for Length
•
Post Cap
•
Post
Cap
•
Top Rail
•
Stair Rail Bracket
•
Post
•
Post
Base
Trim
•
Rail
Support
•
Baluster
Connector
•
Bottom Rail
•
< 6
"
•
Equal Spacing on Both Ends
•
•
fig. 7
Post
Base
Trim
•
Post
•
•
•
Distance
Between
Posts
Mark Rail
for Length
•
Top and
Bottom Rail
•
Mark Rail
for Length
•
Post Cap
•
Post
Cap
•
Top Rail
•
Stair Rail Bracket
•
Post
•
Post
Base
Trim
•
Rail
Support
•
Baluster
Connector
•
Bottom Rail
•
< 6
"
•
Equal Spacing on Both Ends
•
•
fig. 8
