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- Page 1 PORCH RAIL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • Level Rail ......... 2 • Stair Rail .......... 8 • Care & Maintenance, Finishing ..15...
- Page 2 COMPONENT LIST LEVEL RAIL KIT Porch Rail was designed to meet the most stringent building codes. An evaluation re- port is available through your Porch Rail Distributor or through RDI Customer Service. COMPONENTS: Depending on the level kit and kit length you purchased your component list will vary. Use this as a guide to identify the individual components. Standard Rail Kit Wood Cover Rail Kit A.) Wood Top Cover Sold Separately B.) Top Cover C.) Top Beam D.) Bottom Beam E.) Beam Cover F.) Baluster - Quantities Vary by Length-Round Iron & Glass Balusters Sold Separately G.) Bottom Rail Support H.) Level Mounting Bracket I.) Screw (#12 x 5") Warning: J.) Screw (#10 x 2") Always wear K.) Screw (#8 x 1") safety goggles. L.) Foam-Baluster Option Kits Only...
- Page 3 STANDARD LEVEL RAIL KITS Prepare all posts and mounting surfaces Establish the level placement of the Measure the finished opening space before installation. lower rail so there is no more than a between surfaces where the railing is to 4" space from the bottom of the rail to be installed. Transfer this measurement NOTE: Check with your local building the standing surface. Mark the post or to the bottom beam (D) and subtract code office for design load requirements mounting surface at this dimension to 1/2" to allow for the mounting brackets for guard rails and bottom space require- determine the bottom rail height. (See (Fig. 2). ments. All supporting structures should Fig. 1) Tip 1: be built in accordance with applicable...
- Page 4 >> Continued from previous page. Place one of the beam covers (E) across the opening where the railing is to be Tip : installed (Fig. 7). Measure from the If using a power saw, a carbide tip blade mounting surface to the first baluster of at least 60 teeth is recommended. hole on each end (Fig. 8), and adjust until these dimensions are equal. Trace the post edge onto the beam cover (E) at each end (Fig. 9). Tip: If all of mounting surfaces are plumb, transfer your measurements and baluster layout from the bottom beam cover (E) to the top beam cover (E) (Fig. 10). NOTE: A minimum of 1" from the edge of the first baluster hole to the end of the routed beam cover (E) is necessary.
- Page 5 Insert mounting brackets (H) in each end Cut the bottom rail support (G) to the Secure the bottom rail support to the of bottom beam (Fig. 12); ensure proper bottom space determined in Step 2 and standing surface with screw provided (I). alignment (Fig. 13). Place the bottom place it under the bottom beam at the beam on the marks determined in center point (Fig. 16 and 17). Step 2. Pre-drill using a 1/4" dill bit for the Secure the brackets to the post using bottom rail support screw (I) (Fig. 18). mounting screws (J) (Fig. 14). Secure the brackets to the beam using mounting screws (K). Tip: You can cut wood blocks to support the bottom beam at the proper height during installation (Fig. 15). (Fig. 12) (Fig. 15) (Fig. 18) (Fig. 16) Ensure the four tabs on bracket nest on beam as depicted. (Fig. 13) (Fig. 14) (Fig. 17)
- Page 6 Snap the bottom beam cover (E) over Insert a baluster (F) in each hole of the If your top beam (C) was not previously the bottom beam (D) (Fig. 20, 21). bottom beam cover (E) (Fig. 22). cut (Step 3), measure your finished opening, deduct 1/2”, and cut. If installing glass or iron balusters, insert Starting at one end of the rail section, foam strip (L) into baluster channel prior slide the top beam cover (E) (routed flat Insert mounting brackets (H) in each end to snapping on beam cover (E). side facing down) on top of the balusters of top beam (C) (Fig. 24); ensure proper (Fig. 23). alignment (Fig. 25). Insert each baluster into the correspond- ing rout in the top beam cover (E). Let top beam cover (E) slide down on bal- usters, this will be used after top beam (C) and top cover (B) installations are complete (See Step 11). ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ IF INSTALLING THE WOOD TOP COVER (A) SKIP TO PAGE 14 OF THIS INSTALLATION GUIDE AND THEN RETURN TO COMPLETE STEP 12.
- Page 7 Place the top beam (C), as oriented in Measure for length (Fig. 29) and cut the Slide the top beam cover (E) up onto the Fig. 25, between the posts and on top of top cover (B) to fit (Fig. 30). underside of the top beam (C) and snap the balusters (Fig. 26). into place (Fig. 32, 33). Snap the top cover (B) onto the top Secure the brackets to the post using beam (C) by rolling the cover to one side, mounting screws (J) (Fig. 27). Secure the engaging the locking strip. Then, roll brackets to the beam using mounting the top cover (B) to the other side while screws (K) (Fig. 28). applying downward pressure. Work from one end of the rail to the other until the full length of the cover locks into place (Fig. 31). (Fig. 29) (Fig. 26) (Fig. 32) (Fig. 27) (Fig. 30) (Fig. 31) (Fig. 33) (Fig. 28)
- Page 8 COMPONENT LIST STAIR RAIL Porch Rail was designed to meet the most stringent building codes. An evaluation re- port is available through your Porch Rail Distributor or through RDI Customer Service. COMPONENTS: Depending on the stair kit and kit length you purchased your component list will vary. Use this as a guide to identify the individual components. Standard Rail Kit Wood Cover Rail Kit A.) Wood Top Cover Sold Separately B.) Top Cover C.) Top Beam D.) Bottom Beam E.) Beam Cover F.) Baluster - Quantities Vary by Length-Round Iron & Glass Balusters Sold Separately G.) Bottom Rail Support H.) Stair Mounting Bracket I.) Screw (#12 x 5") Warning: J.) Screw (#10 x 2") Always wear K.) Screw (#8 x 1") safety goggles. L.) Foam-Baluster Option Kits Only...
- Page 9 STANDARD STAIR KITS Prepare all posts and mounting surfaces Temporarily secure a plank on the nose NOTE: Depending on the angle of your before installation. of the stairs along side of the posts onto stair, code may require you to mount which you are installing the stair rail (Fig. the bottom beam to the tread noses (no NOTE: Check with your local building 1). The thickness of the plank will deter- plank). Check with your local building of- code office for design load requirements mine the space between the stairs and fice for applicable regulations.
- Page 10 Place a beam cover (E) on the temporary Insert mounting brackets (H) in each end plank (Fig. 6). of bottom beam (Fig. 11); ensure proper alignment. Set the bottom beam in posi- NOTE: Routed holes in the bottom beam tion between the posts. (Fig. 12) cover (E) are angled routs. Insure that the bottom beam with bottom cover is facing Secure the brackets to the post using in the right direction to allow the balusters mounting screws (J) (Fig. 13). Secure the to stand plumb, i.e. straight up (Fig. 7). brackets to the beam using mounting screws (K).
- Page 11 Place the bottom rail support (G) on Insert a baluster in the first and last routs Now, adjust rail until the balusters are the nose of the tread that is nearest the of the bottom beam cover (E) (Fig. 16). plumb (Fig. 18). Mark the top beam (C) center of the section. Trace the bottom and beam cover (E) on the angle at the Snap the top beam cover (E) onto the of the beam onto the bottom rail support top and bottom post (Fig. 19). top beam (C). and cut the support to match the angle. Place the cut support in position under Place the top beam (C) onto the two the center of the bottom beam. Now balusters you installed, allowing the top drill through the beam perpendicular to beam (C) and beam cover (E) to extend the tread surface using a 3/16” bit. It is past the top and bottom post (Fig. 17). necessary to drill the beam so the bolt will be positioned at the front edge of the ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ bottom rail support to prevent the beam IF INSTALLING THE WOOD TOP COV- from bowing during installation (Fig. 14). ER (A), TOP AND BOTTOM BEAMS Secure the bottom rail support using the ARE ITEM D. supplied screw (I).
- Page 12 Cut the top beam (C) and cover (E) on Insert a baluster in each rout of the bot- Insert the mounting brackets (H) into the angle indicated at the marks made in tom beam cover (E) (Fig. 22). both ends of the top beam (C) (Fig. 24). Step 7. (Fig. 20) The top bracket will be angled down and Set the top beam cover (E) in place by the bottom bracket will be angled up. Separate the pieces and cut the beam inserting the first baluster (at the upper 1/2” shorter at the same angle. (Fig. 21) post) in the corresponding routs of the Place the top beam (C) onto the balus- top beam cover (E) and work towards ters. Slide the beam cover (E) up to the the bottom. Slide the top beam cover bottom beam to adjust the top beam (C) (E) down several inches to allow for top to the correct angle and secure in place beam (C) installation. (Fig. 23) using screws (J). (Fig. 25) Secure the brackets to the beam using screws (K). (Fig. 22) (Fig. 24) (Fig. 23) (Fig. 20) (Fig. 25) (Fig. 21)
- Page 13 Cut the top cover (B) to length at the Snap the top cover (B) onto the top Slide the top beam cover (E) up onto the stair angle (Fig. 26, 27, 28). beam (C) by rolling the cover to one side, top beam (C), ensuring that it snaps into engaging the locking strip. Then, roll place over its entire length and under the ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ the top cover (B) to the other side while top cover (B) (Fig. 30, 31). applying downward pressure. Work from IF INSTALLING THE WOOD TOP one end of the rail to the other until the COVER (A) REFER TO STEP 3W ON full length of the cover locks into place PAGE 14. ONCE COMPLETED (Fig. 29). RETURN TO STEP 13 ON THIS PAGE. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ (Fig. 26) (Fig. 30) (Fig. 27) (Fig. 31)
- Page 14 WOOD COVER RAIL INSTALLATION If your top beam (D) was not previously Place the top beam (D), as oriented in Measure for length (Fig. 6) and cut the cut (Step 3), measure your finished Fig. 2, between the posts and on top of wood top cover (A) to fit. opening, deduct 1/2”, and cut. the balusters (Fig. 3). Use a 3/16” bit to drill holes through the Insert mounting brackets (H) in each end Secure the brackets to the post using top beam (D) approximately every 12” of top beam (D) (Fig. 1); ensure proper mounting screws (J) (Fig. 4). Secure the (between balusters). Holes should be alignment (Fig. 2). brackets to the beam using mounting drilled down center baluster channel. screws (K) (Fig. 5). Set wood top cover (A) on top beam (D) and secure in place with supplied screws (Fig. 7). Return to Step 12, page 7. (Fig. 3) (Fig. 6) (Fig. 7) (Fig. 4) (Fig. 1) Ensure the four tabs on bracket (Fig. 5) nest on beam as depicted. (Fig. 2)
- Page 15 Center A deck board or custom wood board 1/4” may be attached to the top of the Porch Rail Wood Kits. To properly attach, 2 slots should be routed down the base of the board as shown below. Slots should be made equal distance from the boards 1/2” center line. Follow steps for “Wood Cover Rail Installation” in this instruction 1-1/8” guide to properly attach custom routed board. 2-1/4” CARE AND MAINTENANCE FINISHING OF Porch Rail TEXTURED TOP COVER (B) All Porch Rail products other than textured top covers (B) are pre-finished Porch Rail textured top covers (B) must products. Application of any type of fin- be painted using a primer and paint ish to these products will void the Porch system designed for PVC material. The Rail warranty. surface must be dry, clean, and free of dirt, grease oil, wax, soap residue, chalk To clean any Porch Rail product, use and any other foreign matter. Follow mild soap and water with or without a manufacturer’s application instructions.
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