Fypon Quick Rail Stair Rail - Manual

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Stair Rail Kit
Installation Instructions
Level
Screwdriver
Circular Saw
Tape Measure
Before You Begin:
Important Information
• The Rail Kits with structural inserts include shorter
spindles to accommodate the structural insert in the top rail.
If you are working with multiple rail kits, do not mix the spindles
between kits.
• The 10' Rail Kits should NOT be attached directly to the 4" Complete Post
Kit or Post Sleeve. The 10' Rail Kits should only be attached directly to the
supporting construction. (i.e. support column or wall)
• The mounting brackets and covers included in this kit are designed for stair
applications with a 30 - 40° slope.
• To meet residential building codes, both Square and Colonial Spindles are
spaced a nominal 3 1/8 " apart.
• No finishing is required. Painting QuickRail products is NOT recommended and
will void the warranty.
• A full line of additional QuickRail accessories is available to complement the
Stair Rail Kit and is sold separately.
Installation
Measure the inside opening between the mounting surfaces to verify that the opening
is not wider than the length of the rails provided (
Figure 1).
Lay the bottom rail on the stair tread with the spindle holes facing up. Allow the rail
to extend past the mounting surface at the top and bottom of the stairs. Align the rail
between the mounting surfaces, placing the first spindle hole on each end of the rail the
same distance from the mounting surface (
Figure 2). Note: Should the spindle holes
fall inside or directly beside a mounting surface, slide the rail in either direction to align
spindle holes evenly between mounting surfaces. When properly positioned, mark both
ends of the bottom rail where it crosses the mounting surface. Make another mark
3/8 "
in toward the center of the rail from each mark made previously. Using this second set
of marks, cut the rail to length and angle (
Figure 3).
To mark the top rail, lay it beside the bottom rail, align the spindle holes, and mark
both ends of the rail. Cut the top rail to the same length and angle as the bottom rail
(
Figure 4).
Locate the two bottom rail mounting brackets. Note: There is a difference between the
mounting brackets. The top brackets are shorter and wider than the bottom brackets.
Using eight of the 1
1/2 " screws supplied, install the two bottom rail mounting brackets
onto each mounting surface with the resting flange 2" from the mounting surface if
using traditional 2" clearance (
Figure 5). If the mounting brackets are being mounted
on posts, they should be centered on the posts. Note: If using a cordless drill to attach
the brackets to the mounting surface, be careful not to strip the screws.
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Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Hacksaw or
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Actual Rail Lengths
Nominal Square Kit Colonial Kit
6' 78" 78"
8' 102" 102"
10' 126" 126"
3
8
" 3
8
"
Personal Protective
Equipment
Warranty Information
Fypon warrants all QuickRail
products to be free from defects
in material and workmanship. For
complete warranty details, visit the
Product Support section at
www.fypon.com.