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34 ASSEMBLE THE RAIL DROP TO THE BALCONY FITTING
36 MARK THE EASING AT THE TOP OF THE FLIGHT
Carefully remove the top lid of the balcony fitting using a putty knife or chisel . |
5 / 16 " x 2 " Lag Bolt |
Mark Tangent Point |
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Mark Cut Line |
Assemble the rail drop to the balcony fitting with a 5 / 16 " x 2 " lag bolt and washer .
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Rake
Rise
Rise
Always trim the end of the easing which has three pockets . Stand the easing up on a level surface . Mark the tangent point on the easing with the " run " leg of the pitchblock lying flat . Mark the cut line on the easing with the " rise " leg of the pitchblock lying flat . Note : See step 107-E for instructions on how to make a pitchblock .
Rake
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35 CALCULATE THE BALCONY FITTING SUPPORT BLOCK HEIGHT
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37 TRIM THE EASING AT THE TOP OF THE FLIGHT
Make a temporary support block out of a 4 x 4 or other material . The support block height equals :
Block Height
Trim Here
Rise
Rake
Balcony Rail Height From Step 3
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EQUALS |
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Rake Rail Height From Step 3
HEIGHT OF SUPPORT BLOCK
Rake Rail Thickness From Step 19
Level Rail Thickness
Run
Trim the easing along the cut line using a miter saw .
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