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Place and Mount the Level Newels :
Refer to the table on page 1 for placement of newels . We recommend using our LJ-3004-3.5 Newel Mounting Kit to mount each newel post .
To ensure performance of our system , a stabilizing member such as our 3 / 4 " hollow stainless steel tube or S4S wood is required between all newel posts at the top predrilled position .
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Installer Bolt
Installer Nuts
Steel Insert
Landing Tread
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G |
Newel
Hanger Bolt
Installer Nuts
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1 . Follow the LJ-3004-3.5 Newel Mounting Kit instructions to drive the steel insert into the treads and install the hanger bolt into each newel ( G ). |
Newel |
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2 . Mount the Level Stop Newel on the level run centerline at the end of the level run by threading the newel hanger bolt into the steel insert on the tread ( H ). Placing wax paper under the newel may help prevent marring the tread as the newel is tightened down . Trim away the excess wax paper once the position of the newel is permanently set . |
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Hanger Bolt |
Landing Tread
Steel Insert
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3 . Mount a Level Corner Newel at each level run corner in the same manner as 2 . above ( H ). |
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WALL |
Level Start / Stop Newel |
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4 . The distance between the newels should not exceed 42 ". If the distance is greater than 42 ", a Level Pass Through Newel must be installed at 42 " maximum intervals between the installed Level Newels . Mount each Level Pass Through Newel on the centerline ( I ). |
Rake Down Newel |
42 " Maximum |
Level Pass Through Newel |
42 " Maximum |
42 " Maximum |
Centerline |
Level Corner Newel |
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Install the Handrail onto the Newels : |
1 . Drill a hole 25 / 32 " x 1 " deep centered on the top of each newel to accept the provided 2 " x 3 / 4 " wooden dowel ( J ). |
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2 . Using construction adhesive , install the wooden dowel into the hole on the top of each newel . |
Rake Newel |
J |
Level Newel |
3 . Trim the 684 handrail to length for each run . Utilize handrail fittings for making turns or changes in elevation ( if desired ). |
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4 . Drill the bottom of the handrail to accept the wooden dowel previously installed in each newel ( J ). |
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5 . Using construction adhesive , place the handrail onto the newel dowels . Secure the handrail in place by installing 1½ " screws through the newels into the handrail bottom . Plug the holes ( K ). |
1½ " Screw
2 " x 3 / 4 " Wooden Dowel
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1½ " Screw |
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K |
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Install the Rake Cable Rail Fittings : |
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If cable rail fittings will be installed directly into a wall , be sure there are double 2x4s behind the finished drywall .
1 . Install the Fixed Rake Fittings into the Level Down Newel by driving the lag thread into each pre-drilled hole . Use the articulating portion of the fitting as a lever to rotate the lag end of the fitting into the newel ( L ). Tip : Coating each lag with paraffin wax and using a 6 " -8 " piece of 3 / 4 " PVC tube over the articulating portion may make this task easier .
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Fixed Rake Fitting |
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Stop turning when the fitting shoulder makes contact with the newel face . Continue to rotate the fitting up to 1 / 4 turn to properly orient the fitting or it may be backed off 1 / 4 turn to achieve the proper orientation . |
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