Deckorators Postcover - Manual (Page 2)

Postcover Installation
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G Before you install the rail connectors,
you must first mark the center of
the postcover. To do this, make
a vertical mark on the postcover
using a carpenter’s pencil.
Step 5 • Install rail connectors
I Hold the connectors up to the post-
cover in their proper location, mark
the connector holes and pre-drill
using a 1/8" masonry drill bit.
J Fasten the connectors to the
postcover and wood post using
#8 x 3-1/2" exterior grade screws*
(sold separately). The screws
MUST be attached to the wood
post for proper structural support.
H Lift the rail section into place and
line it up with the vertical mark on
the postcover. Make sure it is level
and plumb, and mark where the rail
connectors should go.
The postcover is for decorative
use only. Although the postcover
finish was designed with rail
con nectors in mind, some sanding
may be required for a perfectly
plumb installation. Simply sand the
uneven spot within the location
of the connector bracket using
100 grit coarse aluminum oxide
sandpaper.
Step 6 • Finish the job
K To complete the first rail section
installation, drill holes and install
connectors on the other side.
L Cut rails to fit and place them as
you go. Secure rails to connectors
with the screws provided. Finish
deck railing.
M If using postcover post caps, use
a strong exterior masonry adhesive
to secure post cap to the postcover.
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* Screw must be compliant with ANSI/ASME
Standard B18.6.1-1981 with a yield strength
of 90,000 psi.
The diagrams and instructions in this
brochure are for illustration purposes only
and are not meant to replace a licensed
professional. Any construction or use of the
product must be in accordance with all local
zoning and/or building codes. The consumer
assumes all risks and liability associated
with the construction or use of this product.
The consumer or contractor should take all
necessary steps to ensure the safety of
everyone involved in the project, including,
but not limited to, wearing the appropriate
safety equipment. Except as contained in
the written limited warranty, the Warrantor
does not provide any other warranty, either
express or implied, and shall not be liable
for any damages, including consequential
damages.
Step 3 • Build rail section
F Deckorators Postcovers can be used
with wood, composite material or vinyl
rail sections. Rail connectors
(sold separately) allow for trouble-
free 2x4 rail installation of 90-degree,
22.5-degree and 45-degree rail angles,
and 35-degree stair angles.
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If installing any railing besides a
2x4, use the connectors provided
with the railing.
Build your first rail section to use
as a template, before adding the
rail connectors to the postcovers.
Step 4 • Rail connector placement
Note: If any chips or blemishes
have occurred to the finish
of the postcover due to
mishandling, they can
be touched up using
Deckorators postcover
touch up kits, sold
separately.