Please read all instructions completely before starting any part of the installation. Each railing kit comes complete with all parts, hardware and installation guide to install one complete rail section (excluding posts.) Railing sections have been pre-cut to 6 ft. or 8 ft. lengths. Check to ensure that the kit is complete. Safety: Always wear goggles when handling, cutting, drilling and fastening materials. Note: Check local code requirements.

1. POST INSTALLATIONS (Figure 1)

IMPORTANT: Determining Post Height
4"x4" Center Post:
For 36" railing height, the post sleeve must be cut to 34".
For 42" railing height, the post sleeve must be cut to 40".

6"x6" Main Posts:
For other than column full height 6"x6" Post installations, cut the main 6"x6" Post Sleeve a minimum of 2" higher than the desired rail height or 38" for a 36" rail or 44" for a 42" rail.

NOTE: If optional Post Skirt is to be used, install over Post Sleeve prior to installation of sub rail or use our 2 piece post skirt.


Figure 1:

2. RAIL MEASUREMENTS AND CUTTING
Measure between post sleeves, top and bottom, to obtain the rail length. Also check rail opening to ensure the posts, newels or walls where the rail is to be mounted are plumb and square. To obtain proper baluster spacing, be sure to measure and cut retainer and bottom rail an equal distance from the center.

TIPS: See our web sight www.composatron.com for:

1) Optional cut technique to equally divide rail kits, i.e. make 2 rail sections from one rail kit and

2) How to cut and position railing on the Post Sleeve at a 45° angle.


Figure 2:

3. RETAINERS AND BOTTOM RAIL BRACKET INSTALLATION (see Figure 3)
Place the U shaped end of the bracket on the under side of the bottom rail and retainer just slightly inside (1/16") the cut edge. Mark and drill pilot holes with a 3/16" drill bit. Drill holes to proper size using a 3/8" drill bit.

Note: When drilling the bottom rail, drill through the bottom wall only – Do not drill through the top
surface wall. Using the Allen key supplied, screw the threaded insert into the 3/8" holes from the bottom until flush. Be careful not to over tighten/torque. Fasten brackets using the 1/4"x 20 pan head bolts to the underside of the retainer and bottom rail.


Figure 3:

4. ASSEMBLE & FASTEN
Align the ends of the baluster with the predrilled holes in the retainer (see fig. 4).

Using the #8 stainless steel wood screws, fasten the ends of the baluster to the retainer first, through the predrilled holes, then fasten the other ends of the balusters to the bottom rail (be careful not to over- tighten/torque the screws).


Figure 4:

5. CENTER RAILING SUPPORT
Attach the stainless steel center support bracket to the Pre-cut center Support using the 1 remaining #8 wood screw. Install the support assembly in the center of the underside of the bottom rail using the
1" screws supplied in the sub kit.

6. CONNECTION TO POSTS
#6-1: 4"x4" Center Post, Corner Post and 6"x6"
Main Posts

Center the assembled rail sub section between the post sleeves and position the bottom of the retainer aprox. 1/16" above the top of the 4x4 center post. Mark the bracket hole locations and drill with a 3/16" drill bit. Fasten the section to the post using the
#14 x 2" stainless steel painted screws supplied with a #3 Philips or square driver. NOTE: For the 4"x4" center post and corner post, the bottom of the retainer should sit at the top of the post to allow the top hand rail to pass over the 4"x4" center post. For
a center post corner application a 6" Top Rail Corner Connection Hardware Pack" is required.

#6-2: 6"x6" Main Posts, 45° Connection

Follow the 45° Rail Installation Instructions or visit our web site at www.composatron.com for details.
A 45° Hardware Pack is required for this installation.

Figure 6-1:

Figure 6-2:

7. INSTALL ALL SECTIONS
Before installing the top rail, insure all sub rail
sections are installed.

8. INSTALL 6" TOP HAND RAIL
After all sub rail sections have been installed, measure the length between the 6"x6" main posts and cut the Top Rail.
(NOTE: Use the System Connectors, sold separately, at all joint connections to insure proper fit). Place the cut Top Rail onto the retainer of the previously installed Sub Rails and over the 4"x4" center posts. (NOTE: If the Top Rail is tight over the 4"x4" Center Post, the retainers may be misaligned. To correct this problem, loosen the #14 x 2" stainless steel screws holding the top brackets, reinstall Top Rail and retighten the screws).

#8-1: Install Corner 6" Top Rail over Center Post

Follow the directions as per step #8. Cut Top Rails with corresponding 45° angles approximately 1/8" shorter than a piece for a tight fit to allow room for the joiner piece. Before installation of the Top rail, insert both Top Rails into the joiner. Place the loose assembled Top Rail pieces onto the retainer, find the proper seating location and firmly press Top Rails onto the retainers. (NOTE: Caulking may be used to seal the joiner to the Top Rail if desired). A 4"x4" Over-post Connection Hardware Pack is required for this application.

NOTE: Overpost Connections other than 90° are not possible with this rail system until our new 22 degree Post Sleeve and accessories become available. Please see separate Top Rail Connector printed installation instructions or visit our web site at www.composatron.com

9. FASTEN THE 6" TOP RAIL TO RETAINER
Use the remaining 1" stainless steel screws supplied, fasten up through the retainer into the underside of the Top Rail to lock it in place. Space screws evenly. For additional holding strength use caulking between the Retainer and the Top Rail.