Installing Impression Rail
Aluminum Posts
3
Install Stair End Posts
(if applicable)
• Temporarily install end stair post
so rail centerline aligns with top
stair posts installed in Step 1 (if
applicable). Recommended post
installation locations are shown.
(Dia. #5)
Confirm with local code
officials before installing stair
rail sections or stair rail posts
to ensure compliance with local
code requirements.
4
Install End Posts
(if applicable)
Install posts at all end locations with
maximum gap between post and wall
to be less than a 4" opening.
Important Note:
3" posts are required at all transitions.
2" posts may not be used to start/end
a run or to form a corner.
5
Install 90-degree Corner
Posts
Position post on same 3" centerline
(typical) and temporarily fasten using
a single fastener through base plate
mounting hole.
(Dia. #7)
Express
™
3" TOP
STAIR POST
DECK
(Dia. #6)
EDGE
3" CENTERLINE
TYPICAL
TOP VIEW
DECK
EDGE
3" CENTERLINE
TYPICAL
Page 5
DECK
SURFACE
STAIR DOWN
3"
3"
TEMPORARILY INSTALL
3" BOTTOM STAIR
END POST ALIGNED
WITH TOP STAIR END
3" TYPICAL
POST (REFER TO STAIR
INSTRUCTIONS)
Dia. #5
BUILDING WALL
LESS THAN 4"
OPENING
Dia. #6
LOCATE END
POST
3" CENTERLINE
TYPICAL
LOCATE
90° CORNER
POST
Dia. #7
3B
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