RDI CROSSOVER Directives D'installation page 8

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4.
Position the lower post insert adjacent to
deck surface (Fig. 8).
NOTE: RDI railing kits are manufactured for
a 36" or 42" finished-rail height with a 2"
standard bottom space. If other heights or
bottom spaces are desired, adjust the height
of the centering extrusion accordingly.
NOTE: If installing ADA Hand Rail
determine the mounting location and create
sufficient attachment by blocking out post
with 1" material or by purchasing a third post
insert and installing at desired location (Fig 9).
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5.
Slide the vinyl sleeve over the post insert.
Mark and cut the sleeve to length.
Tip: The sleeve should extend above the
desired rail height enough to allow clearance
for a post cap (Fig. 10).
NOTE: If using a turned newel sleeve*, be
sure to leave enough flat area to accept rail
™ onto post, attachment brackets (Fig. 11). Remove the
top post insert set screw and the insert. Use
this screw to attach the bottom post insert
to the post. Slide the top insert onto the post
after the turned sleeve has been installed.
* Endurance rail kits measure 34" or 40" from
the bottom of the bottom rail to the top of
the top rail.
(Fig. 8)
(Fig. 10)
(Fig. 9)
6.
Slide the cut vinyl sleeve over the structural
post and the post inserts (Fig. 12).
NOTE: The top post insert may need to be
repositioned depending on your application.
For example, in stair rail applications, the
post insert may need to be raised to allow
attachment of the stair brackets.
NOTE: In some cases, the vinyl sleeve will
need to be notched to extend below the
plane of the standing surface to hide the post
tail and mounting hardware (Fig. 13).
(Fig. 11)
(Fig. 12
(Fig. 13)