AZEK Stair Rail with Universal Bracket - Manual (Page 2)

b
Make Sure X=Y
Y X
Make Sure X=Y
a
Y X
If X is greater than 5” baluster spacing will not meet code. Shift hole
pattern from to by moving the scrap piece along the Bottom
Rail until the distance X=Y again. Make sure X is greater than 2 1 / 2 ”.
a b
4 Measure & Mark Bottom
Rail Ensuring Proper
Baluster Spacing
Tip: Mark on centerline
of dimpled surface to
ensure accurate cuts
and hole spacing Most building codes require that a 4” sphere
shall not pass through the rail at any point.
To comply with the 4” sphere rule, a 6 ft.
rail seciton must be cut a minimum of 7/8”.
5 Measure &
Mark Top
Retainer
Ensuring Proper
Baluster Spacing
Make Sure X=Y
Y X
Mark on centerline of
inside dimpled surface to
ensure accurate hole
spacing
Tip
Use X & Y
measurements
obtained in step
4
Do not
force the
Post
Sleeve
over the
4” x 4” as
it may
eventually
lead to a
crack or
split
2
Install
Post
Sleeves
6
Cut Top
Retainer &
Bottom Rail Angle
Use saw set to
the same angles
as determined
in step
Tip
3
Use Scrap wood from step 3 as a drill guide for
properly angled baluster holes
Drill through both top and bottom surfaces of the
Bottom Rail with the
3 / 16 ” bit
Tip
Cut Scrap
from step # 3
3 / 16 ”
Drill Bit
7 Drill Baluster
Holes in Top
Retainer &
Bottom Rail
Once correct angle has been
obtained, trim small amounts
off scrap until it fits the
correct angle and scrap is
centered on the post.
Mark scrap
from the
outside of the
angle to ensure
adequate
material length
Ensure Posts are plumb
Use Speed Square to
assist in determining
angles
Tip
Tip: Once correct angles
have been obtained, mark
these angles on Mitre Saw
for easy reference.
Before installing
stair rail section, be
sure section complies
with local stair codes
Be sure to
measure rail
length along
center line of
scrap
Mark and Cut Scrap
Wood to Find Rail
Length & Angle
3
After cutting
compound
angles, dry fit
scrap wood
between posts
to verify proper
length and angle
Rail
Length
Tip
Because marks are on the inside
surface of the top retainer,
you may have to make a few
test cuts and back in to
your measured line.
STAIR RAILING WITH UNIVERSAL BRACKET INSTALLATION GUIDELINES for
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