DECKORATORS 502218 Installation Instructions

Tools required
• Drill/power screwdriver
• Miter or circular saw with carbide tip blade
• Marked speed square
• Carpenter's level
• Pencil
• Adjustable wrench or socket wrench
for bolts, etc.
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Rubber mallet
• Tape measure
• Lag screws
• 3/16" allen wrench
• 1/8" drill bit
Line Railing Kits
Parts included
A. Pre-assembled panel
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B. Lower Bracket Base (2)
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C. Upper Bracket Base (2)
POST KIT
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D. Lower Bracket Caps (2) (not included)
E. Upper Bracket Caps (2)
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F. #10 x 1" Bracket Post Screws (8)
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G. #8 x 1/2" Bracket Rail Screws (8)
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H. Rail supports (1)
I. Rail support connectors (2)
J. #8 x 1" Connector screws (2)
(Posts and stair rail kits sold separately)
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Note: 6' Rails do not require a rail support, Rails longer than 6' require at least one rail support.
Prior to construction:
• Check building code requirements and your local regulatory agency for required rail height and maximum spacing between deck
surface and bottom of rail (sweep). Code requirement is either 36" or 42" minimum. This rail is designed for a 3" sweep.
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• Read instructions completely to get an understanding of how the product goes together and how each piece affects the other.
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• Determine the number of railing posts needed and post spacing for your deck. Post spacing maximum will be 69-1/2" between the
posts (not including bases) for 6' railing and 93-1/2" between the posts (not including bases) for 8' railing.
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• Refer to the post installation instructions to install the proper under deck joists and blocking materials to align with the holes in the
post bases prior to installing your decking materials.
Step 1: Refer to the installation instructions included with your posts to mount your posts to the deck.
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STOP – Make sure post base trim is installed before continuing.
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Step 2: Measure the distance between installed posts near the bottom to determine the length of the top and bottom rails. Position rail
adjacent to installed posts. The distance between the post and the first baluster should be less than 4" and equal on both ends. Mark F
the length on top and bottom rails.
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POST KIT
(not included)
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J J
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POST CAP
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ALUMINUM CONTEMPORARY WELDED RAILING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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34-3/4"
or 40-3/4"
F
from deck
surface
Line Railing Installation
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2-7/8"
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C E G F A
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POST KIT
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(not included)
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D
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B
J J
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G
34-3/4"
or 40-3/4"
F
from deck
surface
POST CAP
G
B
34-3/4"
2-7/8"
F
or 40-3/4"
from deck
surface
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POST KIT
(not included)
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POST KIT
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(not included)
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G F
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B
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J J
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C
B
34-3/4"
or 40-3/4"
F
from deck
POST CAP surface
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B
2-7/8"
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C
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F
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POST KI
(not inclu
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POST CAP
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