Part #SEC19 CW 6KD SEC19 CW 8KD SEC19 CWS 6KD HW INSTALLATION MANUAL ARMORGUARD® CLASSIC RAILING Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to the store, call Fiberon Customer Service 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday 1-800-230-7547 FIBERONDECKING.COM THANK YOU We appreciate the trust and confidence you have placed in Fiberon through the purchase of this railing. We strive to continually create quality products designed to enhance your home.
Table of Contents Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Pre-Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Line Rail Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Stair Railing Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Angle Bracket Installation. . .
Warranty 20 YEAR PERFORMANCE LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED This railing product is covered under a Limited Residential Warranty to protect against checking, splitting, decay, rot and splintering.
Pre-Installation TOOLS REQUIRED Rubber mallet Power drill Safety goggles Phillips drill bit Pencil PVC adhesive Level 5/32 in. drill bit Miter saw RAILING HARDWARE KIT Tape measure Speed square Adjustable square STAIR RAILING HARDWARE KIT DD AA BB CC EE Part Description Quantity (per kit) AA Top railing bracket 2 BB Bottom railing bracket 2 CC Flange 4 DD #10 x 1.5 in. screw 8 EE #10 x 2.5 in.
Pre-Installation (continued) PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE RAILING IMPORTANT: Please read and follow the instructions in this section before you begin installation of your railing products. NOTE: Rail and baluster lengths will vary slightly due to manufacturing processes. Make sure rails and balusters are cut properly to correct length, and with hole pattern centered between posts before securing. NOTE: For best results, cut post sleeves with a carbide-tipped blade, minimum 32-tooth.
Pre-Installation (continued) □□ For line applications, subtract 3/8 in. from the measurement on each end to allow for rail brackets and flanges. For stair applications, subtract 1/8 in. from the measurement on each end to allow for stair brackets. Transfer the measurement to the top rail, making sure that the distance from the end of the rail to the first baluster slot is equal on both ends of the rail. The minimum distance from a post to first baluster slot is 2 in.
Line Rail Installation 1 Preparing the bottom rail □□ Place the bottom railing bracket (BB) over the ends of the bottom rails. 2 Tracing the bottom railing bracket □□ Lightly trace a line to show the location of the bottom of the bracket (BB). □□ Center the crush block on the deck surface between posts. Set the bottom rail on top of the crush block and ensure the rail is level. BB BB 3 Attaching the bottom bracket flange □□ Remove the bottom rail and mark the bottom bracket flange (CC) holes.
Line Rail Installation (continued) 6 7 Preparing the top rail □□ Place top rail brackets (AA) over each end of the top rail. □□ Insert a baluster into the first and last baluster holes in the bottom rail. AA 8 Inserting balusters NOTE: Baluster length may vary slightly. Make sure all balusters are cut to the correct length. 9 Positioning the top rail □□ Carefully position the top rail between the posts and lower onto the two balusters. Ensure you fully seat the balusters into the top rail.
Line Rail Installation (continued) 10 Installing the balusters and top rail 11 Installing the post caps □□ Install all balusters into the bottom rail. □□ Seat the balusters into the top rail and press down on the brackets to snap/lock the top rail into place. □□ Pre-drill two holes in the flange at the bottom of the bracket (AA) 2-1/2 in. deep with a 5/32 in. bit. □□ Complete the installation by installing the post cap in place.
Stair Railing Installation SPECIAL NOTES ON STAIR RAILING The stair systems are designed for the typical angles created by an approximate 7 in. rise/11 in. run with allowance for accepted variation in components. The Classic stair system allows for a 30-36 degree stair angle. Building codes are very specific on allowable angles and widths. It is very important to consult with your local building code officials and plan your stair layout accordingly.
Stair Railing Installation (continued) 5 Preparing the bottom rail installation □□ Place the lower rail and brackets in place, and locate and mark the screw holes. 6 Installing the bottom rail □□ Secure the bottom rail using the #10 x 1.5 in. screws (JJ). DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE SCREWS. □□ Remove the rail and brackets, and pre-drill with a 5/32 in. bit. □□ Transfer the stair angle to the crush block and cut to the desired length.
Stair Railing Installation (continued) 9 Installing the top rail □□ Fully insert all balusters and secure the top railing using the #10 x 1.5 in. screws (JJ). DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE SCREWS. 10 Installing the caps □□ Complete the installation by installing the post cap in place. You can use a quality exterior adhesive in order to do this but note that you will not be able to remove the cap at a later time once it is glued.
Angle Bracket Installation NOTE: The angle bracket is available as a Special Order purchase, or from homedepot.com. 1 Determining the angle of installation 2 Making the angle cuts □□ Make the angle cuts in the top and bottom rails. NOTE: Not for stair applications. NOTE: The minimum distance from post corner to the first baluster hole is 1.5 in. □□ Determine the angle of your installation using the supplied template and cut the template out along the appropriate marked lines.
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