Instructions / Assembly

Pegatha Aluminum Railing
Stair Rail Installaon Instrucons 2015 V1.0
Boom Post Locaon & Rail Length
 Add blocking where necessary to support proper post
installaon.
 Use the composite shims included with your posts to
make sure your post is plumb.
 Lay boom rail on stair treads, evenly space stair rail
slots to make sure you have at least 2 5/8” from baluster
cut-out to the post, to allow for bracket, no more than
4” to meet code (1a). Adjust post, mark post locaon
(1b) and mark upper and lower boom rail to be cut
later. (1c)
Post Height
 Measure up from the boom of boom rail while sing
on top of the stair tread 36” and add 2”, mark post with
Line.
 Use a speed square to mark post.
 Cut with chop saw, realign post with marks from earlier
(1b).
Post Install
 Re-plumb post with shims, fasten post (hardware not
included), cut or break o excess shim.
 Install Post base
 Place post cap on top of post, using construcon
adhesive if necessary to hold in place.
Components Included:
 Top Stair Rail w/ Cut outs (1)
 Bottom Stair Rail w/ Cut outs (1)
 Top Stair Rail Mounting Brackets w/ U-bracket (2)
 Bottom Stair Rail Mounting Brackets w/ U-bracket (2)
 Balusters (13-6’ or 18-8’)
 #8X3/4” Pan Head Self Drilling Screws (4)
 #8X1 1/4” Stainless Steel Pan Head #2 Sq. Drive (8)
 #10X1 1/2” Stainless Steel Pan
 *Post Kits are sold separately
Check all local building codes before you begin!
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Tools Recommended for
Instillation
Pencil, tape measure, Level, Drill or Impact, Chop saw with metal blade,
Right angle driver, #1 & 2 Square bit, #2 Phillips bit, Clamps, Speed
square, String Line. (Not Included But Recommended for Post Install—
Power Lag)
1b
1a
1c
1d