# Steel First Install

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### Things to Know Before You Get Started

* Read over the provided material prior to the start of your installation
* Viewrail Glass systems and fittings are designed to have a 1" gap between\
  panels of glass
* Many of our products are aided by a second or third set of hands, in some\
  cases it can be a necessity. Plan accordingly.

FLIGHT Cantilever can include LED products, See our [LED information page](/install/led-system-reference.md) for more information about Viewrail's LED Systems

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* Sister LVLs to both sides of main LVL stud per chart using polyurethane foam adhesive and 4" GRK screws\
  every 6" alternating
* Tie header plate into house framing as required for wall load; consult SEOR if needed
* Extend footer/header plates as needed for full bracket attachment
* Fasten LVL to top and bottom plates with full-length angle brackets
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* Locate the provided plywood Wall Templates
* Cut out the Bow Ties out of the Wall Templates
* Using wood screws, mount wall templates based off if the locations provided in the shop drawings
* Insert a Bow Ties between each Wall Template
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**Wall Bracket Installation**

* Based on the locations of the plywood Wall Templates, position the Wall Brackets - They should sit ≈1/2" below the top edge of the template
* Ensure they are flush with the studs, error on the side of caution - If needed and recess them by 1/16"
* Drilling holes for (6) 3/4" through-bolts to go through the reinforced wall studs

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*Note: The Wall Brackets are able to be offset by up to 3 hole locations depending on need. Each pair of Wall Brackets must be secured with no less than 6 through-bolts.*
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**Wall Bracket Installation (Continued)**

* Use (6) 3/4" x 6 1/2" bolts, (12) 3/4" washers, (6) 3/4" nuts per wall stud
* Torque down to 60 lb-ft

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*Note: You will receive (2) additional Wall Brackets with smaller mounting holes. These are uses in instances where through bolting isn’t possible. You will use (6) 1/2"-6 x 31/2" Hex Head Lag Screws.*
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* Add blocking in wall where needed - anywhere the Wall Plate extends >4 inches past a Wall Bracket
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**Systems with Mid-Landings**

* The landing will utilize a Landing Stabilizer
* It must either be secured to a reinforced stud or blocking if it ends up being between studs

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**Wall Plate Installation**

* With the help of a partner, position a steel wall plate on top of the Plywood Wall Template and secure it with (2) 3/8" x 5" Washer Head Lag Screws
* Mark the drill locations for a minimum of (8) fasteners

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*Notes: There is an “UP” arrow on each plate, make sure to orientate it correctly. The ideal connection point for all(8) fasteners is through-bolted into the Wall Brackets, but that will not be always possible. In cases where it isn’t, use 5"*\
*Lag screws to secure them into the reinforced studs orwall blocking.*
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**Wall Plate Installation (Continued)**

* Predrill marked locations
* Secure the Wall Plates using the following&#x20;
* **Wall Plate to Wall Bracket:**\
  (1\*) 1/2" - 13 x 2" Hex Head Flange Bolt\
  (1\*) 1/2" x 1" Flat Washer\
  (1\*) 1/2" - Grade 8 Yellow Zinc Nylon Insert Nut
* **Wall Plate to Wood:**\
  (1\*) 3/8" x 5" Washer Head Lag Screw
* Ensure the plates are level and plumb\
  \&#xNAN;*\*Qty per fastener connection - Total of 8 fastener connections per Tread Wall Plate*
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**Wall Plate Installation (Continued)**\
\&#xNAN;*If your system has multiple landings as in this example you will be able to identify the Wall Pates by their “Tag” and comparing that to the shop drawings. This tag can either be left attached to the plate and hidden in the wall build out if there is room, or cut off.*
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Inner Arm Installation\
• Using (8) 1/2" - 13 x 1' Flat Head Cap Screws, install the Inner Arms to the Tread Wall Plates

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**Inner Arm Installation (Continued)**

* Place a level on top of the Inner Arm
* Add Shims in between the Inner Arm plates and the Tread Wall Plates as needed

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**Adjustable Arm Installation**

* Place the Adjustable Arm over the Inner Arm
* Slide it out to the specified distance called out in the shop drawings
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**Adjustable Arm Installation (Continued)**

* Using (4) 3/8"-16 x 11/4" Carriage Bolts and (4) 3/8"-16 Serrated Flange Locknut, secure the Adjustable Arm over the Inner Arm - Do not tighten them yet, just get them started
* Slide Arm Gaskets in between the Adjustable Arm and the Inner Arm - It will hook over all (4) carriage bolts
* Tighten all (4) hardware fasteners

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**Landing Brace Installation (If Applicable)**<br>

* If your system has a landing, it may be have been designed with a brace to better reinforce landing
* Position the Landing Brace against the ends of the Tread Arm assemblies with gaskets between each
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**Landing Brace Installation (Continued)**

* Secure the Landing Brace to the Tread Arms using (2) 3/4" x 2" Hex Head Flange Bolt per Tread Arm
* Secure the Landing Brace to the wall using the following
* Landing Brace to Wall Bracket:\
  1/2" - 13 x 2" Hex Head Flange Bolt\
  1/2" x 1" Flat Washer\
  1/2" - Grade 8 Yellow Zinc Nylon Insert Nut
* Landing Brace to Wood:\
  3/8" x 5" Washer Head Lag Screw
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* Remove the plywood wall templates that were installed in STEP 2
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* Using your shop drawings and the routed panel identification label on each of the plywood railing templates to find the first panel
* Have a partner hold it in place while you do the following\
  two steps
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* Thread a 3/8" - 16 x 11/2" Hex Head Flange Bolt through a Vedera Glass Pin, a Nylon Bushing, the plywood and into the Tread Arm
* Tighten the bolt securely

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*Note: If the bolt holes on the ends of the Tread Arms do not align with the holes in the Plywood Templates, then*\
*additional shimming of the Tread Arms will be necessary.*
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At this point, the Steel First portion of the installation is complete. This stair system will act as a sturdy set of temporary stairs for the remainder of the overall project.\
The following steps of this instruction manual, will be used once you have received the finished wood treads &\
glass panels and are ready to install them to finish the job.

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If your Cantilever order was structured so that the Wall Plates, Tread Arms, Plywood (glass) Templates and hardware were shipped and installed first, those temporary components will need to be dismantled before continuing. Remove the glass mounting hardware and Plywood Templates. Otherwise, if you received the entire order as one complete shipment and did not install temporary treads or railing, proceed to the next step.
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* Build out the wall using 3/4" Plywood
* Leave ≈1" gap around the Wall Plates to allow for the running of the LED harness
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**LED Installation (If Applicable)**

* Before commencing any installation or maintenance work, disconnect power at the breaker box and ensure that it cannot be re-connected inadvertently

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**LED Installation (Continued)**

* Connect the Red & Black wires from the LED Power Supply to the “V -” connections on the LED Controller
* Connect the Stringer Harness Pigtail to the LED
* Controller - Red to “V+”, Black to “W” & White to “C”
* Secure the whole assembly the structure either to header or the floor depending on your configuration

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Note: Use of a junction box is required for all exposed wiring connections.
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**LED Installation (Continued)**

* Connect to the 120V AC line to the LED Power Supply

**Small Power Supply**

<table><thead><tr><th width="133.640625"></th><th width="103.109375">Power Driver</th><th width="82.12890625">Line</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Live/ACL</td><td><strong>L</strong> (to)</td><td>Black</td></tr><tr><td>Neutral/CAN</td><td><strong>N</strong> (to)</td><td>White</td></tr><tr><td>Ground/FG/PE</td><td><img src="/files/ImtSQzbSkMG5PNbvjP1Q" alt="" data-size="line"> (to)</td><td>Copper</td></tr></tbody></table>

**Large Power Supply**

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**LED Installation (Continued)**

* Run the loomed stringer harness through the gap left between the plywood and the Wall Plates and secure it with Zip Ties
* Connect the Stringer Harness to the pigtail coming off of the LED Controller

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**LED Installation (Continued)**

* Lace the pigtails coming off of the main harness through the wall plates and into the pass-through holes in the Tread Arms
* Connect the LED Harness Extensions to each Main Harness Pigtail
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**LED Installation (Continued)**

* As part of your installation kit you have been provided a strip of LED’s meant to test the functionality of each treads harness connections
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• Continue to pack out the wall by adding 1/2" furring strips to the 3/4" plywood put on in STEP 21 - Using construction adhesive and screws

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* Cut 1/4" plywood to cover the furring strips
* This portion of the wall pack out will cover the Tread Wall Plates and hardware
* Leave ≈ 3/8" gap from the Tread Arms
* Tuck LED Harness behind this layer of plywood

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* Finish the wall with the material of your choosing
* Leave ≈ 3/8" gap from the Tread Arms

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**Wood Tread Installation**

* The wood treads will be cut long (+3/4") from the factory to allow for variation in the wall surface
* Measure and cut the treads down to size
* Dry fit each wood tread to ensure exact fit
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**Wood Tread Installation (Continued)**

* Apply a liberal amount of construction adhesive to the top of the Tread Arm
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**Wood Tread Installation (Continued)**

* Place the tread over the Tread Arm
* Secure with the provided #8 X 3\
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Wood Tread Installation (Continued)<br>

* Run the LED Strip Harness through the inner hole of the\
  Inner Tread Arm (If Applicable)
* Connect the LED Harness Extensions to the preinstalled LED Strip Harness
* Secure the wires to the underside of the Tread Arm

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**Wood Tread Installation (Continued)**

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**Wood Tread Installation (Continued)**

* Press the bottom tread wood up into place
* Secure with Pin Nails
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**Wood Tread Installation (Continued)**

If your system includes a mid-landing that does not connect with the glass railing (e.g. 90°s, U-Shapes and O-Shapes), you will need to insert green H Clips into the routed out holes cut into the edge of the landing wood. These will be what is used to secure the wood cover.
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**Glass Railing Installation**

* Assemble the Glass Railing handrail as shown above
* Tighten the first and last bolts of each glass panel down with a wrench
* Hand tighten the remaining bolts, this will make it easier if you need to readjust the fitment once all the other glass panels are installed
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**Glass Railing Installation (Continued)**

* Check alignment of the glass panels
* Loosen bolts as needed to make adjustments
* Once the panel is aligned, torque bolts to 23 lb ft

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* Locate the tread wood end covers
* Although the rubber O rings will provide a snug fit in the predrilled holes for the wood covers, it is recommended to use silicone on the face of the pin around the bolt hole in order to provide additional strength
* Apply a line of silicone around each O ring
* Attach the wood covers onto each pin
* These will fit snugly and could require soft taps to place
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If your system includes a mid-landing that does not connectwith the glass railing (e.g. 90°s, U-Shapes and O-Shapes), you will need to attach the platform wood end cover on to the green H Clips that you previously installed to secure it.
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**LED Installation (If Applicable)**

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**LED Installation - Wall Switch Setup**

* It will be necessary to program the Kinetic Wall Switch in order to test the system
* Press and hold the button on the LED Wireless Receiver until the Red LED starts to blink slowly
* Press the ON button on your Kinetic Remote
* Repeat the process for adding additional remotes
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**LED Installation - Wall Switch Setup (Continued)**

* Operate the remotes to test functionality of the system
* Press Up (A) on the switch to turn the lights on
* Press Down (B) on the switch to turn the lights off
* Press & Hold Up (A) on the switch to increase or decrease the brightness
* Press & Hold Down (B) on the switch to adjust the color temperature between Cool White and Warm White
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**LED Installation - Wall Switch Setup (Continued)**\
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**LED Installation - Mobile App Setup**

* Search for the CleanLife app in the Apple App Store or in the Google Play Store, or use the QR Code above for a direct link
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**LED Installation - Mobile App Setup (Continued)**

* Open the app and create a free account
* Once account has been created, press the “+” button
* Select “Add Device”
* The app will automatically scan for nearby devices
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**LED Installation - Mobile App Setup (Continued)**

* Follow the in-app instructions to complete the setup and\
  configuration
* Search for the CleanLife skill on Amazon Alexa, or Google Assistant or Apple Home for additional smart home automation control
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