Freedom Somerset User manual

3" Temporary
Spacer Blocks
Make sure your project meets local building codes before beginning installation
*2 Person Installation Recommended
Closely Follow Post Installation Instructions before beginning
Cut rails to length. If installing full length (uncut) rails, skip to Step 2.
a. Place rail across post opening leaving equivalent spacing from the last picket and
post on each end (Fig. 1).
b. Mark rail ush with post (Fig. 2).
c. From marked line, mark additional parallel line 1/4" from rst line, allowing for
bracket clearance (Fig. 2).
d. Carefully cut the top and bottom rails with a saw (using a ne tooth carbide blade).
Cut two 3" tall temporary wood spacer blocks (not included) to insert under ends of
railing sections to temporarily assist in aligning section (Fig. 3).
Slide top and bottom rail brackets on ends of pre-built rail sections (Figures 4 & 5).
Slide rail section and brackets between posts and on top of temporary wood spacer
blocks. (Position wood spacer blocks next to installed aluminum posts) (Fig. 3).
Using a 1∕8" drill bit, carefully pre-drill all four bottom bracket screw holes on one post (Fig. 6).
Install 3/4" screws (included) to attach bracket to post (Fig. 7).
Repeat steps 5 & 6 for second bottom bracket.
Using a 1∕8" drill bit, pre-drill all four top bracket screw holes on one post (Fig. 8).
Install 3/4" screws (included) to attach bracket to post (Fig. 9).
Repeat steps 8 & 9 for second top rail bracket.
Using a 1∕8" drill bit, pre-drill all brackets (top and bottom) through side hole (Fig. 10).
Install 3/4" screws (included) into side bracket holes to attach brackets to rails (Fig. 11).
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Somerset & New Castle Aluminum Rail & Stair Kit
PLEASE READ OWNER'S MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Level
Drill & Bits
Hacksaw
Tape Measure
Pencil
Clamps
TOOLS/MATERIALS NEEDED:
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Align posts on bottom stair tread and top landing 1" back from
edge, as shown. Follow post installation instructions closely (Fig. 1).
Fold and position (”rack”) the pre-built aluminum rail sections to
desired angle of stairs. Clamp to installed rail posts (Fig. 2). Make
sure to have the same distance from inside of post to inside of rst
baluster on both top and bottom of the stair section.
Hold top angle bracket on post adjacent to rail, and mark rail at the
end of the bracket. Repeat for other three stair rail brackets(Fig. 3).
Remove clamped stair kit from post.
Locate previous marked rails and add 1" to your pre-determined
measurement (Fig. 4).
Cut all four 1" marks at 90º (Fig. 5).
Slide brackets on ends of rails (top and bottom) and slide section
in-between posts.
Using
1
⁄
1⁄ 1
8
⁄8⁄
" drill bit - pre drill bottom rail bracket to top stair post (Fig. 6).
Attach bottom bracket to post with
3
⁄
3⁄ 3
4
⁄4⁄
" screws (included).
Repeat for bottom stair post bottom rail bracket (Fig. 7).
Using 1∕8" drill bit - pre-drill top rail bracket to top stair post (Fig. 8).
Attach top bracket to post with
3
⁄
3⁄ 3
4
⁄4⁄
" screws (included).
Repeat for bottom stair post top rail bracket.
Using a
1
⁄
1⁄ 1
8
⁄8⁄
" drill bit, pre-drill all brackets (top and bottom) through
side hole (Fig. 9).
Install
3
⁄
3⁄ 3
4
⁄4⁄
" screws (included) into side bracket holes to attach
brackets to rails.
Cutting Stair Rail to Proper Length
Add 1"
Same Distance
Same Distance
Clamp
Clamp
Clamp
Clamp
Same Distance
Same Distance
90…
90…
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Fig. 5 Fig. 6
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Top
Stair
Brackets
Bottom
Stair
Brackets
Top
Stair Post
Bottom
Stair Post
Post 1" Back
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