Vision PICKET RAIL SYSTEM Assembly Instructions Manual

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VOP PICKET RAIL SYSTEM
36” & 42” HEIGHTS

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

TOOLS REQUIRED:

• Power Drill

• 3/8” x 5” concrete bit for 3/8” x 4 concrete anchor (concrete

mounted application)

• 1/8” x 6” wood bit for 3/8” x 6” wood lag screw (wood mounted
application)

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• Measuring Tape

• Safety glasses and gloves

• Level

• #2 Square Driver Bit

• Miter Saw (with Carbide Tipped Blade min. 60 teeth)

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Woodbridge, ON L4H 4J8
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BOX KIT INCLUDES:

• 1 pc. Top Handrail

• 1 pc. Pre-Punched Top Filler Strip

• 1 pc. Pre-Punched Bottom Rail

• 1 pc. Bottom Filler Strip

• 1.25” x 1.25” x 31” / 36” Long Pickets (9 pcs. for the 48” long kit

and 14 pcs. for the 72” long kit)

• 2 pcs. Pre-punched Aluminum Reinforcement

• 4 pcs. Galvanized Steel Mounting Brackets

• #8 x 1.50” Screws (36 pcs. for the 48” long kit and

• 52 pcs. for the 72” long kit)

• 12 pcs. #8 x 1.00” Self Drilling Screws

• 8 pcs. #8 x .50” Self Drilling Screws

ASSEMBLY TIPS:

Find a flat elevated surface to assemble rails. Always take precaution when using power tools and extension cords. Always cut your top and
bottom rails before assembly. Cut your rails from both ends, this way you will keep the picket spacing consistent. When using a drill it is rec­ommended to use a drill with a torch setting. Adjust the torch setting to low.

STEP 1 - DETERMINE POST
CONFIGURATIONS & LOCATIONS

(i.e. end, center, corner, etc.) (See Fig. 1)

Fig. 1

STEP 2 - POST INSTALLATION

• Draw a line with a pencil at 2.5” from the edge of your deck or con­crete pad to guide your installation.

• Secure the first post down to the surface using the recommended
post anchors. (See Fig. 1 & 2)

• Slide on the post cover. Measure and mark 3.5” from the top of the
plate. Fasten the mounting “L” bracket to the center of the post
using the two outside holes only. (See Fig. 3 & 4)

• Remove “L” bracket. Leaving the screws in place with the screw
head slightly away from the post. (See Fig. 4)

• Fasten the mounting “L” Brackets using the fasteners recommended.

• The Bracket must be mounted in the middle of the pvc cover with the

screws located at 3.5” from the top of the plate. (See Fig. 3)

• Loosen screws about 1/8 of a turn removing the mounting “L” brack­ets. (See Fig. 4)

INSTALLATION FOR POST ON CONCRETE/
WOOD SUBSTRUCTURE

• Place post in place and mark anchor locations.

• For Concrete drill 1/4” holes to allow a minimum embedment of 4”.

• Clean holes of all concrete and dust debris.

• Place post reinforcement over the drilled pilot hole and thread in

3/8” x 4” long concrete fasteners. (See Fig. 5)

• For Wood drill 1/8” holes to help prevent lumber from splitting.

• Deck must have proper blocking in place underneath deck boards.

• This must be done to ensure proper installation

• Once done drive the 3/8” x 6” long lag bolts into place. (See Fig. 6)

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

STEP 3 - RAILING PREPARATION

• Place your posts where desired and then measure the distance
in between the two posts. (See Fig. 7)

• This is your railing measurement and now you are ready to cut
your top and bottom rails.

3.5”

Fig. 3Fig. 2

Fig. 4

Fig. 7

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• Using a Miter Saw with a carbide tipped blade that has a minimum
of 60 teeth.

• Cut the vinyl components down on each side so the picket spac­ing is equal.

• Use the same blade to cut the aluminum reinforcement down. Cut
the aluminum 1/8” shorter on both ends. This will prevent the
aluminum from scuffing the vinyl posts or other existing posts.

STEP 4 - RAILING ASSEMBLY

• Once your top and bottom rails are cut down you can start the
assembly process.

• Find a flat elevated surface.

• Take the top filler along with one of the aluminum reinforcements

and start driving the 1.5” long pan head screws into the pickets.
(See Fig. 8 below)

• Each picket requires two screws on top and bottom.

STEP 6 - FINAL TOUCHES

Your railing has now been installed and you can complete the
process by snapping on the top handrail, bottom filler and the
post cap and base cover. You can use some silicone underneath
the post cap to help keep it in place. (See Fig. 12)

STEP 7 - MEASURING & ASSEMBLING
STAIR RAILS

The top post on the landing must already be installed at this point.
To measure the length of the stair rails place the bottom post on
top of the last step 3” in from the edge. A measurement can be
then taken from the inside of each post. To determine the stair
angle you can use two very simple techniques.
First we have provided a stair angle chart below to help determine
the angle by simply measuring the rise and run. (Please see Fig.
13 below.) Another way to determine the angle is to lay a straight
board down on top of each step and against each post and mark
the angle. Using a miter saw, line up the mark on the board with
the blade to determine the angle. (Please see Fig. 14 below.) Now
that your angle has been determined cut each picket on both sides
and then your top and bottom rails all at the same angle. Once
all of your cuts have been made start the assembly process and
repeat steps 4 to 6.

Fig. 8

• Repeat this process for the remaining pickets along the top and
bottom. (See Fig. 9)

• Once the pickets are installed you can then take the four steel
mounting brackets and fasten them down to the aluminum
reinforcement on all four corners using the 1/2” long self-drilling
screws provided. Two screws are required for each bracket.

• Mount the brackets approx 1/16” in to prevent the brackets from
scuffing the vinyl posts or other existing posts when sliding the
railing in place. (See Fig. 10)

Screws

Fig. 10

STEP 5 - RAILING INSTALLATION

• Once your railing section is assembled you are now ready to
install.

• Within the hardware bag that is included you will find 1” long
self-drilling screws to mount the railing to our post kit.

• Drop the assembled railing section onto the four screws already
installed on both posts. (See Fig. 11)

• Now you can mount the top rail to the posts.

• Drive three 1” long screws into each of the top brackets.

• Then drive 1 screw 1” long into the center hole on the bottom

brackets on both sides. Your railing is now fastened and secured.

Fig. 12

Fig. 9

Fig. 11

Exploded view of the stair
railing assembly.

2.5”

2.5”

Rise

Run

Fig. 14

The diagrams and instructions shown 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.

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T: 905.850.9971 Customer Service: 1-877-550-9971
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Angled steel railing bracket.

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Fig. 13