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14 SQUARE CUT THE OPENING CAP
Mark and Trim Here
16 ASSEMBLE THE STARTING FITTING TO THE HANDRAIL
1 1 / 2 " Deep
5 / 16 " x 3 1 / 2 " Lag Bolt
The mitered end of the opening cap must be square cut in order to be assembled to the easing . Mark the opening cap at the bottom edge of the miter . Square cut the opening cap at the mark using a miter saw .
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Use the Rail Marking Template to mark the handrail . Drill a 1 / 4 " x 1-1 / 2 " deep pilot hole in the handrail . Assemble the starting fitting to the handrail with a 5 / 16 " x 3-1 / 2 " lag bolt and washer . The LJ-3044 VersaTool may simplify this task .
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15 ASSEMBLE THE STARTING FITTING
17 CLAMP THE STARTING FITTING AND HANDRAIL TO THE STAIR
Nut
Balustrade Centerline
5 / 16 " x 2 1 / 4 " Machine Bolt
Carefully remove the top lid of the opening cap using a putty knife or chisel . Use a 5 / 16 " x 2 1 / 4 " machine bolt and nut to assemble the single pocket end of the easing to the opening cap . Use a 3 / 8 " SAE washer on the bolt head end , and a 3 / 8 " SAE washer with a 5 / 16 " lock washer on the nut end . The LJ-3044 VersaTool may simplify this task .
Newel Centerpoint
Clamp the assembly to the stair tread nosings using bar clamps . Locate the handrail over the balustrade centerline and the starting fitting directly over the starting newel centerpoint .
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