Deckorators CXT8 Rail - Manual

Deckorators ® CXT 8' Rail Installation Instructions
For Installations Using Co-Extruded Composite,
Classic, Estate, Twist and Ellipse Balusters
Each Deckorators CXT Rail Kit
ColonialRail.ai
CXTBracket.ai
(4) - In-line or stair brackets
(8) - 2" long
countersunk screws
(16) - 1" long
countersunk screws
(4) - 1-1/2" long
pan head screws
(2) - 2-1/2" long
countersunk screws
ConnectorWScrew.ai
SupportBlock.ai
(3) - 4" Support blocks
(3) - Support block
connectors
with screws
LowerRail.ai
(1) - Lower rail
RailRetainer.ai
(2) - Inner rails
Bit.ai
(1) - Drill bit
ContemporaryRail.ai
(1) - Upper rail (Colonial or Contemporary Style)
or
3
Step 1: Determine the number
of railing posts needed for your
deck. Post spacing is 8' on-
center. Example: A 16'x20' deck
attached to a building with a
4' access opening on one side
will require a total of eight posts
(fig. 1).
Prior to construction, check with your local regulatory agency for
special code requirements in your area. Common railing heights are
36" and 42". Structural support should come from the continuation of
deck support posts that extend up through the deck floor or from railing
posts that are bolted to the inside of the rim or outer joists. Never
span more than 8' on-center between railing posts. Install railing posts
before deck boards are fastened to the joists.
Pre-drilling of all railing components is essential to successful
installation. Do not over-tighten screws. Read instructions completely
to get an understanding of how the product goes together and how each
piece affects the other.
fig. 1
PAGE 1 - 8' CXT Rail_ENG
6475_3/14
Items you will need:
• Drill/power screwdriver
• Assorted drill bits
• Hammer
• Miter or circular saw with
fine-tooth carbide tip blade • Construction adhesive
• Marked speed square
• Two clamps
• Carpenter’s level
• Carpenter’s pencil • Adjustable wrench or socket
wrench for bolts, etc.
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Assorted fasteners
(see instructions)
• Tape measure
PFS AA-652
For each 8' on-center railing section you will need:
One 8' Deckorators CXT Line or Stair Rail Kit that contains:
* (1) Upper rail
* (1) Lower rail
* (2) Inner rails
* (3) Support block kits that contain:
• 3 4" Support blocks
• 3 Support block connectors with screws
* (1) In-line or stair hardware kit that contains:
• 4 In-line or stair brackets
• 16 1" long countersunk screws
• 4 1-1/2" long pan head screws
• 8 2" long countersunk screws
• 2 2-1/2" long countersunk screws
• 1 Drill bit
• 1 Screw pack consisting of 40 screws
(use with Deckorators Baluster Connectors)
• 1 Post Sleeve Bracket placement template
Baluster options:
One Co-Extruded Composite Baluster Kit that contains:
• 20 – Balusters
• 40 – Baluster Connectors with screws
Classic, Estate, Twist or Ellipse baluster kits that each contain:
• 10 aluminum balusters
• 20 balusters needed per 8' on-center railing section
(Classic, Estate and Twist)
• 24 balusters needed per 8' on-center railing section (Ellipse)
and
Baluster connector or designer baluster connector kits
that each contain:
• 20 baluster connectors
• 1 kit needed per 10 balusters
Glass baluster kits that each contain:
• 5 glass balusters
• 20 stainless steel screws
• 12 balusters required per 8' on-center railing section
and
Glass baluster connector kits that each contain:
• 2 connectors
• 1 kit needed per baluster
Use rail kit without pre-drilled holes with Glass baluster kits.
One 40" or 52" Post Sleeve Kit that contains:
• 1 post sleeve
• 1 post base trim
One Post Cap for each post sleeve (sold separately)