9.
Press bottom brackets onto the bottom rails. Slide
all four brackets into bracket bases which are
connected to the posts. Slide bracket covers onto
the bases and loosely secure in place with hinge
bolts (Fig. 21).
10.
Pre-drill the top rail at the bottom stair post using
the bracket holes as a guide (Fig. 22). Drive two
1½" painted pan-head screws up through the
holes locking the bracket, panel, and top rail
together. Once top rail is secured, tighten all four
of the hinge bolts to lock stair panel in place.
Install pyramid post top onto each post.
NOTE:
A rubber mallet may be needed for proper fit.
LEVEL ANGLE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES!
1.
Level angle rail installation uses a combination
of features used in both the level and stair
applications. This installation will use the same
mounting base of the stair brackets and similar
components, while using the preset layout on
the installation template for quick and easy
install. Level angle brackets must be purchased
separately. Place rail panel across the opening
and adjust to ensure equal baluster spacing on
each end (Fig. 1). Level angle mounting varies
greatly on each installation.
2.
Open the paper bracket mounting template
(included with brackets). See Fig. 2 for level angle
bracket components. Align bottom of template
with top of the base trim, and secure template in
place using a piece of tape. Follow instructions
on template for pre-drill using a
Remove template, align top and bottom bracket
bases with covers attached (Fig. 3) with the holes
ensuring that they are square, and fasten bracket
bases in place using the non-painted flat-head
1½" screws provided.
8
/
" drill bit.
1
8
Stair Bracket Base
Stair Bracket Cover
Hinge-Bolt
(4)
(4)
Top Level Angle Bracket
Bottom Level Angle Bracket
(2)
(2)
Fig. 21
Fig. 21
Fig. 22
Fig. 22
Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
(4)
Hinge Bolt (4)
Fig. 3
Fig. 3