Level Surface Mount Post Install

Express level surface mount post installation guide

Tools Needed for this Installation

Measuring Tape
Chalk Line Tool
Speed Square
Pencil
Drill
13/64" Metal Drill Bit
Hand Rivet Tool (Provided)
T-30 Torx Bit (Provided)
Post Level (Provided)

Phillips Screw Driver
3 /16" Allen Wrench (Provided)
Painter’s Tape
Miter Saw w/Aluminum Cutting Blade
Dead Blow Hammer
Bar Clamps
Cable Cutter (Provided)
Cable Crimper (Provided)

Things to Know Before You Get Started

Read over the provided material prior to the start of your installation.
Make sure you have all of the posts, brackets, screws, cable and components needed for your installation.
When opening up the cable, it may help to open the spool inside a 5 gallon bucket to help control the cable.

Preparing Your Project

Before beginning, it is important to review your project’s shipping list and confirm you have received all your products. If you have not, please reach out to our customer service team as quickly as possible.
If you received your project from our Sales Team, refer to the provided layout drawing. If you created your own project, it will be helpful to draw your railing layout. Viewrail recommends a maximum of 48" between each post in your cable run.
Our Express railing system utilizes three types of posts: End Posts, Line Posts, and Corner Posts. You may or may not have all of these in your system.
Place each post you’ve received on your mounting surface according to the drawing you’ve received or created. (fig. A) Note: Each corner post will have 5 /16" holes on 3 sides. When laying out the corner posts, make sure the “inside post mount” holes are not pointing at each other.
At this point, it will also be helpful to layout your handrails and make sure you are using the correct lengths with the relevant runs.
Finally, it may be helpful to prepare and set aside your cable hardware for each post. Refer to the hardware shown in (fig. B & C) to help. Setting aside your cable hardware will not only ensure you have the correct fittings, but will also help you understand the orientation of the posts. Tip: When accounted for, set aside each post’s hardware in a box or baggy to make sure they do not become lost.

Tip: When accounted for, set aside each post’s hardware in a box or baggy to make sure they do not become lost.

Surface Mount Level Post Installation

When mounting your level posts it is important to make sure your posts are:

• Mounting over 4" of solid blocking • In line with each other • Square to each other

To help with this, you can snap a chalk line the length of the run to help orient your posts

Note: To snap a chalk line correctly, make sure each end of the line is held off the edge of the mounting surface at the same distance. You can choose to either snap the center line or the front edge to ensure alignment.

Take the post and center it on your chalk line
If the foot plate has marks, these can be used to orient the post properly
Use a square to make sure each post is plumb with the environment and with each other
Mark the hole placements
At least four holes must be populated, with at least one hole on each side
Set the post aside

Use a 3 /16" drill bit to pre-drill the post mounting holes to an approximate depth of 3-1 /2"

Replace the post over your mounting holes
Use the T-30 bit and populate your pre-drilled holes with the provided screws

Using the provided post level, ensure that your post is plumb
If the post is not level, back out the mounting screws slightly, apply shims as needed, and fasten the screws