Feeney DesignRail User manual

Picket Systems
1) Check Contents Of Packages: Verify that all parts have arrived and that they match the packing list.
2) Gather and Identify All Posts: Use the rail connecting bracket (RCB)
holes on each post to identify the post type:
• End posts – RCB holes on one side only.
• Intermediate posts – RCB holes on opposite sides.
• Single corner posts – RCB holes on adjacent sides.
3) Anchor Posts: Position and fasten all posts. The sides of
the posts with RCB holes should be facing the adjacent
post(s). Be sure that the posts are plumb, in-line with one
another, and spaced a maximum of five feet apart. The
proper penetration for your lag bolts is critical and will vary
depending on your installation. See drawing at the end of
this document for details on lag bolt lengths for your project.
Expansion anchors can be supplied for concrete base.
• Base mounting: anchor each post using provided hardware
(see detailed sheet included in your order ) with retaining washers and
large plastic caps.
• Fascia mounting: anchor each post using provided hardware with retaining
washers and large plastic caps. Cover bottom of each post with an
post cap; pre-drill post & screw an H screw through the side of the post
to secure the post cap.
If you are mounting posts using the stanchion mount or fascia bracket
mount methods, please call for additional installation details.
4) Cut & Attach Top Rails: Cut the top rail to length and then snap
it into position on top of the posts. Be sure to attach decorative end caps
(see step 6) to any ends that terminate against a wall face or that have limited
access.
• Butt splices: always cut the top rail at 90 degrees
and center the joint over a post. Use a rectangular
splice plate with four H screws*to secure the joint.
• Mitered corner joints with double corner posts: the
top rail will extend past each of the corner posts
and the actual miter joint will be unsupported.
Remember to cut each top rail miter at 1/2 the total
corner angle (i.e. if the corner angle is 90 degrees, cut
each miter at 45 degrees). Add one splice plate to
connect and stabilize the miter joint. Insert the plate
before setting the two rail sections down on top of the
posts; use eight H screws*to secure the splice plate to
the rails.
*Use shorter G screws when installing the Series 450 top rail
90˚
90˚
KK
Cap
3/8" SS
Hex Head
Lag Screw
HH
Washer
Post Cap
HH
Washer
KK
Cap
H
Screw
3/8" SS
Hex Head
Lag Screw
45˚ 45˚
Splice Plate
End Post
RCB
Holes
Double Corner
Post Miter
Base
Mounting
Butt Splice
From
Below
From
Below
Intermediate Posts
Splice Plate
EndPost
RCB
Holes
RCB
Holes
Fascia Mounting
bolt number & pattern
varies, depending on
your system
ALUMINUM RAILING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AF#2010-309E
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H Screws
G Screws for Series 450
H Screws
G Screws for Series 450

• Mitered corner joints with single corner post: cut each top rail
miter at 1/2 the total corner angle (i.e. if the corner angle is 90
degrees, cut each miter at 45 degrees) Center the joint over
the corner post. Add one splice plate to connect and stabilize
the miter joint. Insert the plate before setting the two rail sections
down of top of the post; use eight H screws*to secure the splice
plate to the rails. Also, on each side of the miter cut, screw an H
screw through the top rail flange and into the post face.
5) Fasten Top Rails: Secure the top rail to each post using two
H screws (one each side); Butt splices require four screws (two
each side). Screws should run through the top rail flange and
into the post face.
5A) Cut & Attach Wood/Composite Cap Rails (for Series-450 Top Rails only):
A wood or composite cap rail may be used with the Low-Profile Top Rail
(Series-450). Cut the wood or composite cap rails to fit the top rails (cap rails
supplied by customer). Pre-drill holes through the top rail and use G Pan Head
Screws from underneath. Alternatively the wood can be attached with con-
struction adhesive that has a minimum shear strength of 30 psi.
6) Attach Decorative End Caps: Attach the decorative end caps to all of the exposed top
rail ends using two A screws. This applies to 200, 300, 350, and 450 Top Rail options.
7) Attach RCBs: Locate the rail connecting bracket (RCB) holes on each
post (these are pre-drilled except on stair rail posts where all the holes
must be drilled in the field). Attach the RCBs to the posts using two K
screws (outside holes) and one M screw (center position). The RCBs should
be mounted wings down.
Most installations now come with the picket panel infill already assem-
bled, which can be trimmed to fit between the posts. The following steps
cover assembly of the components if you are not receiving the pre-assembled
picket infill panels.
8) Measure Bottom Rails & Top Rail Insert: Measure between each set of
posts just above the RCBs for the bottom rail length and just below the top
rail for top infill channel length. Record these measurements for each infill
section.
9) Cut Bottom Rails & Top Rail Insert: For aluminum picket systems the
bottom rails and top infill channels come with picket screw holes pre-drilled.
Note that it is neccesary to cut both the bottom rails and top rail insert so
that when they are installed their holes line up vertically and the final array of pick-
ets is centered evenly between posts. Additionally note that each picket has a built-in
screw chase hole which is located on the inside edge of each picket, not the
center of the picket (see diagram). Therefore, when installed, the pickets will not
be centered over each hole but instead will be offset to one side by 1/4”. Be sure
to allow for this offset when planning your bottom rail and top rail insert cuts.
Remembering the above notes, cut the top rail insert for each section no more
than 1/16” shorter than your corresponding measurements from step 8.
Offset
1/4"hole
Screw
Chase
Measure
Between Posts
Bottom Rail
Measure
Between Posts
Top Rail
Insert
RCBs K
Screws
M
Screw
Butt
Splice
Typical
Post
45˚ 45˚
H Screws
Splice
Plate
Single Corner
Post Miter
End
Cap
A
Screws
Cap Rail
Series-450
Top Rail
G Screw
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H Screws
G Screws for
Series 450

10) Assemble Picket Panels: Using
the F screws, attach pickets to the
top rail insert and then to the
bottom rail to make up a Picket
Panel for each infill section.
11) Install Assembled Picket Panels: Lift the completed picket
panels (assembled top rail insert, bottom rail & pickets)
into position on the frame by first tilting-in the bottom rail
on top of the RCBs and then rotating the top of the picket
panel inward. The top of the panel should just clear the
bottom of the top rail. At this point you should be able to lift
the entire panel up by the top rail insert and snap it into
place inside the top rail. Use two H screws to fasten the
bottom rail to each RCB. Pre-drill these holes with a
9/64”drill bit before attaching screws, as the wings of the
RCBs tend to flex when pushed by the H screw. Also, be sure to
slightly offset opposing screw holes so that the screws
do not hit one another inside the RCB.
This will complete a Picket System assembly.
H
Screws
F Screw
F
Screw
TOP RAIL INSERT
ATTACHMENT
BOTTOM RAIL
ATTACHMENT

INTERIOR EXTERIOR
36"
2-3/4" MIN. LAG PENETRATION
6" LAG SCREWS,
PART #7278
42"
RESIDENTIAL (MAX 6' OC)
38"-42"
COMMERCIAL (MAX 4' OC)
3-5/8" MIN. LAG PENETRATION
6-1/2" LAG SCREWS,
PART #7209
3" MIN. LAG PENETRATION
6" LAG SCREWS,
PART #7278
4" MIN. LAG PENETRATION
7" LAG SCREWS,
PART #7248
VINYL CAP
3/8" Ø LAG SCREW
(REFER TO CHART
FOR LENGTH
REQUIREMENTS)
T H I S D RA W I N G I S T H E P R OP E R TY O F F E E N E Y I N C. A N Y R E P R OD U CT I O N O F T H I S D O CU M E NT W I T H OU T T H E E X P R ES S E D W RI T T EN C O N S E NT O F F E E N E Y I N C. I S S T R I C T LY P R O H IB I T ED .
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Fasica Mount with Lag Screws
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NOTES:
MINIMUM LAG PENETRATION DIMENSION, REFER TO REQUIREMENTS FOR
LAG SCREW PENETRATION INTO SOLID LUMBER. LUMBER ASSUMED TO
HAVE A MINIMUM 0.43 SPECIFIC GRAVITY (ie: HEM-FIR).
RIM JOIST AND BLOCKING MUST BE PROPERLY ATTACHED TO STRUCTURE
TO RESIST TRANSFERRED LOADS FROM POSTS.
IF USING COMPOSITE MATERIAL AS FASCIA BOARD, FASCIA THICKNESS
WILL NOT CONTRIBUTE TO PENETRATION REQUIREMENT. LAG SCREW
LENGTH AND BLOCKING MUST BE ADJUSTED TO ACCOUNT FOR
ADDITIONAL LENGTH, AS NECESSARY.
BOLT PATTERN MAY VARY DEPENDING ON JOIST HEIGHT AND PROJECT
TYPE.
3" MIN. LAG PENETRATION
6" LAG SCREWS,
PART #7278
4" MIN. LAG PENETRATION
7" LAG SCREWS,
PART #7248
RIM JOIST WITH
REQUIRED
BLOCKING
CAP WASHER,
PART #7063