POST INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS

Layout your deck or patio to

optimize the railing sections and

posts.

Use speed square for placement of post.

Important to have blocking below decking

and fastened to or through the blocking or

substructure.

Start fastening the post

flange to deck and use

shims for plumbing posts.

Pre Drill and use the APPROVED Building

Code methods to attach and install the

POST. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL BUILDING

CODE OFFICIAL. Fasten and shim, check for

plumb.

Trim shims with utility knife, score and snap.

Finalize the plumbing of the post, then take

the 2 pc Flange Cover and slide 3 sided

flange into place and then snap final piece

of the flange to complete assembly

To detach the flange cover, simply pull

straight up and twist the side of the casting

to remove the 2nd piece.

Railing Installation Guidelines For:

ULTRA MAX

• Please read all instruction completely before starting any installation of our Pro Railing systems

• Railing Boxed Kits come complete with Top/Bottom Rails, In Rail Connectors, brackets, balusters and hardware

• Rail Sections come in 4ft, 6ft & 8ft

• Posts are available in RESIDENTIAL Rated (2.5” & 3.0”) and COMMERCIAL (3” .125 wall with 6 Boss channels)

• MAX railings should be installed using accepted building principles in accordance with Local Building codes and

the installation guidelines.

• MAX has been tested by ATI and meets the current testing standards for IRC and IBC construction codes

• If you have any questions, Please call YOUR Distributor or check their website for more install details

• SAFETY: Always be safe and follow all instructions when using power tools and always wear safety goggles!

• NOTE: consult your local building code official and check all Code Requirements.

• Any Questions? Call 800-656-4420 and Ask for your Railing Specialist!

• Visit our website www.ultrarailing.com

All fasteners are included in box kits

ULTRA MAX Boxed Railing kits include Top Rail, Bottom Rail, ¾” Square balusters, Two (2) Top MAX Drop In Brackets, Two (2)

Bottom Drop In Brackets, 18/8 Stainless Steel Fasteners 12-#14-Type F self-Threading, Foot-block and shoe.

#14 Type F, 12 self-threading screws included, 2 screws for bracket attachment to post and 1 painted screw for securing profile to

the top bracket. Use a # 3 screwdriver bit for a sure fit. Stairs brackets include 5-#14 TEK screws. Foot-block assembly has 3-#8’s,

1-TEK for the connector and two Type A for the shoe.

STAIR BRACKETS

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BUILDING MATERIALS: HARDWARE & PROFILES

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Layout the deck or patio for the

best for optimizing the railing

sections.

Use speed square for placement of post and

flange. Important to have blocking below

decking and fastened to or through the

blocking or substructure

Start fastening the post

flange to deck and use

shims for plumbing posts,

snap on Flange covers.

Level, Rubber Mallet, 2-speed square, cordless Drill and impact driver, Quick clamp grips, Measuring Tape, meter

saw with high tooth count, 13/64” drill bit, #3 screwdriver bit, ratchet set, Portable Band Saw

TOOLS

MAX Railing kits are packaged for secure and

safe shipment. Rails and balusters are

separated by a corrugated compartments and

bracket kit is packaged securely and placed in

compartment of the box.

Picket template provided in the box to help

stabilize the top pickets when installing and

aligning top rail. Brackets can be installed on

the post manually or with the Install Guide

Template. Sold separately

MANUALLY: place BOTTOM BRACKET, 1- 3/8”

from top of post plate. Measure from bottom

of INSTALLED BOTTOM BRACKET and mark at

32.5”. Draw line for placement of Top bracket.

Place BRACKETS on marks, mark the holes or

use bracket as template for drilling 13/64” pilot

holes. Attach all (4) brackets with 2- #14 1”

Type F screws. Place the BOTTOM RAIL

adjacent to the 2 post and use speed square to

transfer cut lines and mark. Double check the

length at bottom and top of posts with tape

measure for square. Cut the top and bottom

railing profiles to size. Assemble the top and

bottom rail by inserting the baluster into the In

Rail Connector and build railing section.

Fully assembled panel is lifted and placed

onto the 4 pre-installed Brackets.

Foot Block provided needs to be added to the

center point of all sections, attach connector to

bottom profile with 1-#8 1” TEK screw and

install. Friction fit pre-cut foot block (2”) and

place shoe on baluster. Set in place and take

remaining #8 5/8” Type A screws and attach

shoe to substrate. (screw provided for wood or

composites)

POST

Pre Drill with 13/64” Drill Bit from bottom

of Top Rail into the Top Drop In Bracket,

Use 2- #14 1” Type F PAINTED HEAD, screw

and fasten the top rail to Bracket.

AIRSAIRSAIRSAIRS

MAX PIVOT STAIRSMAX PIVOT STAIRSMAX PIVOT STAIRSMAX PIVOT STAIRS or Friction Fit Stairsor Friction Fit Stairsor Friction Fit Stairsor Friction Fit Stairs

THE MAX PIVOT STAIRS PIVOT FROM 0 TO 38, FRICTION FIT WORKS FROM RANGE 30 TO 40 DEGREES

ELIMINATING THE CALCULATION OF RISE AND RUN, FOR YOUR ANGLES ON STAIRS.

Mark your length of RUN by setting

BOTTOM RAIL on the nose of the steps and

clamp to the two posts. Use (2) speed

squares (see pic) on steps to keep BOTTOM

RAIL off the steps and allow for clearance of

flange cover on TOP post installation.

NOTE: Place Flange cover on post base for

clearance of bottom rail

Mark with speed square and cut the profiles

square, use Chop saw, cut at the marks and

view your location mark to match how you pre-

measured the Stair Railing originally, VERY

IMPORTANT to LINE UP AND PLACE STAIR

SECTION BACK THE SAME AS ORIGINAL.

USE YOUR MARKS FOR PLACMENTS

After clamping Railing section, mark TOP and

BOTTOM RAILS with pencil, use your POST as

your straight edge. (Use white mark on dark

profiles) Clearly label your TOP and Bottom

Rails for identification when cutting and

installation. T for TOP, B for Bottom, L and R

Double check your measurements by placing

the Upper and lower STAIR BRACKET flush to

the POST and check the distance for added

accuracy. IMPORTANT: MARK YOUR RAILING

FOR PROPER REALIGNMENT & Installation

Clamp Stair template, (see picture) to

outside of POSTS, using quick clamp grips,

when centered and sized so that top and

bottom BALUSTERS are symmetric and

plumb to the two posts.

MARK and CUT: TOP & BOTTOM RAIL OF STAIRS

TOP of MARKED RAILS (A1 and B1) Measure

from bottom of angle, 1.25” to the Right.

BOTTOM of MARKED RAILS (A2 and B2)

Measure from top of angle, 1.25” to Left.

After placing the assembled stair section

between the two posts, MARK your TOP and

BOTTOM BACKER plates.

Now make location MARKS on STAIR BACKER

PLATES. NOW, mark/outline the BACKER PLATE

position with the 4 BACKER PLATES. This is

important, as you will install the BACKER PLATES

to the POST with #14 TEK Screws, after removing

the stair section.

Drop TOP and BOTTOM Rail into position on the

installed BACKER PLATES. Set #14 TEK Screw on

TOP RAIL at the BOTTOM of the Stair Run. This will

allow the TOP RAIL to PIVOT, UP and DOWN for

Baluster placement. (see Pics).

Remove stair section in whole and remove all 4 stair

brackets. Separate the RAILING CUPS from the

BACKER PLATES (remove #14 set screws) Now install

the 4 BACKER PLATES and attach to the previous

marked position on the POSTS. Secure all (4) Stair

RAIL CUPS to the top and bottom rails. USE #14 TEK

screws.

When all Baluster are in position between

the POSTS. Secure last of #14 TEK Screws

into the Stair Brackets.

INSTALL GUIDE TEMPLATE INSTRUCTIONS

TEMPLATE FOR INSTALLATION OF MAX BRACKETS

Place ULTRA MAX template on the post

and using a BRACKET, Drill a 13/64” pilot

hole. Secure brackets by using the #14 x

1”-TYPE F-18/8 SS screws provided.

Place the posts in the position desired for

railing placement, fasten the post with the

proper fasteners and begin shim process.

Level, Plumb and SECURE.

The assembled panel will DROP IN to the

attached brackets on the posts. Connect top covers

for final install.

2 piece

flange

cover

simply

snaps

into

position.

NOTE: CORNER POST (2.5”)

MANDATORY, use template and pre

drill holes BEFORE INSTALLING.

INSTALLING BRACKETS ON ONE SIDE

WILL PREVENT FLUSH INSTALLATION OF

GUIDE TEMPLATE