Stack Stair & Tread Install
This is an install guide for the cantilever frame of the staircase.
Tools & Supplies for This Installation
Right Angle Drill
Hammer Drill (Concrete Header or Footer)
Impact Driver
Belt Sander
Pin Nailer
Hand Router w/ 1/8" Round Over Bit
Glass Suction Cups (Provided)
Torque Wrench
Black Felt Marker
Level
Measuring Tape
3/8" & 11/64" Wood Drill Bits
9/16" Sockets
Concrete Drill Bit (Concrete Header or Footer)
Phillips Bit
#2 Robertson Bits
Bar Clamps
Caulk Gun
LocTite® Adhesive (Provided)
TiteBond® Wood Glue
Silicone Sealant
Things to Know Before You Get Started
Before you get started, review your print set, specifically reviewing the steel exploded assembly print(s) and the wood exploded assembly print(s)
Read over the provided material prior to the start of your installation
This is, at minimum, a two person job
Viewrail Glass systems and fittings are designed to have a 1" gap between panels of glass
Install Steps
If your Stack order was structured so that the stringers, tread pans, temporary treads, and plywood (glass) templates were shipped and installed first, those temporary components will need to be dismantled before continuing. Remove the plywood templates, glass mounting hardware, and the 2x12 temporary treads. Otherwise, if you received the entire order as one complete shipment and did not install temporary treads or railing, proceed to the next step.
Drill a hole for the LED harness to pass through
Note: This hole can be in the floor below the first tread or through the header. The LED Wireless Receivers and the fuses on the 3-Wire Connectors should be accessible for replacement or adjustment. Usually stored in a nearby closet or cabinet.
• Before commencing any installation or maintenance work, disconnect power at the breaker box and ensure that it cannot be re-connected inadvertently
A Licensed Electrician is required for the following two steps. Incorrectly connecting the system to power may result in; damage to the components, electric shock, fire or death.
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 near the hole you drilled in STEP 2
Note: You can use double sided tape to secure the LED Controller to the Power Supply.
Connect to the 120V AC line to the LED Power Supply
Small Power Supply
Live/ACL
Black (to)
Black
Neutral/CAN
White (to)
Green
Ground/FG/PE
Green (to)
Copper
Large Power Supply
Live/ACL
Brown (to)
Black
Neutral/CAN
Blue (to)
White
Ground/FG/PE
Green (to)
Copper
Run the loomed stringer harness through the round holes in tread pans A on the glass side of the system
Make sure that the tread connector harnesses can reach through the rectangular hole in the tread pans B
Connect the Stringer Harness to the pigtail coming off of the LED Controller
Note: The Stringer Harness is designed to allow multiple sections to be connected together to form a longer harness.
Dry fit the tread to ensure fitment
Starting at the top tread, apply construction adhesive to the front and top of the top most Steel Pan
Run the attached LED harness through one of the large openings
Firmly press the tread rise & run assemblies to the glued surfaces
Note: Take note of any need to scribe the any edge of the tread that comes into contact with the structure to ensure a professional fit and finish.
• Use 3 /4 II wood screws to secure the rise & run assembly to the tread pan from underneath Note: These screws are only meant to hold the tread in place while the construction adhesive cures. Be careful not to over tighten them.
• Using a 1/4" drill bit, drill 4 holes, 2 per side, through the bottom of the riser exactly 1/2" from the lip of the wide openings in the tread pan
These pilot holes will be used in a later step to secure the lower tread run to the rise of the tread above
Plug in the harness that you threaded through the tread pan into the Main Stringer Harness
You can take this time to test the functionality of the LED strip in the tread by powering up the line
Disconnect power to the line to proceed
Moving to the next tread pan down in the system, dry fit the tread and make any scribe cuts needed
Apply construction adhesive to the front and top of the top most Steel Pan as well as a very small amount to the edge of the tread above where it comes into contact with the one you are currently installing
Run the attached LED harness through one of the large openings and firmly press the tread rise & run assemblies to the glued surfaces
Move back underneath the stair system and locate the 1/4" holes you drilled into the bottom of the top tread in STEP 9
Use a 11/64" drill bit and continue drilling the pilot holes into the 2nd from the top tread to a depth of 1 3/4"
Drive (4) 1 1/2" Pocket Hole Screws, through the pilot holes drilled in the previous step to secure the lower tread’s run to the upper tread’s rise
Note: These screws are only meant to hold the tread in place while the construction adhesive cures. Be careful not to over tighten them.
Use 3/4" wood screws to secure the rise & run assembly to the tread pan from underneath
Note: These screws are only meant to hold the tread in place while the construction adhesive cures. Be careful not to over tighten them.
Using a 1/4" drill bit, drill 4 holes, 2 per side, through the bottom of the riser exactly 1/2" from the lip of the wide openings in the tread pan
Plug in the harness that you threaded through the tread pan into the Main Stringer Harness
You can take this time to test the functionality of the LED strip in the tread by powering up the line
Disconnect power to the line to proceed
• Repeat STEPS 11-16 for the remaining tread rise and run assemblies following the pattern below e.g.
Tread 13: Dry Fit - Scribe Cut - Glue (Step 11)
Tread 13: LED Harness - Place Tread (Step 11)
Tread 13: Drill Bottom 4 Holes (Step 12)
Tread 13: Secure w/ Screws in bottom holes (Step 13)
Tread 13: Secure with remaining screws (Step 14)
Tread 13: Drill Bottom 4 Holes (Step 15)
Tread 13: Connect LED Harness (Step 16)
Tread 14: Dry Fit - Scribe Cut - Glue (Step 11)
Tread 14: LED Harness - Place Tread (Step 11)
Tread 14: etc.
Use construction adhesive to secure the Frame Brace to the bottom of the 2nd tread pan, flush with the bottom lip of the tread pan
Let the adhesive cure before moving forward
Add more construction adhesive to the top, rear portion of an Anti-Run
With help, position the Anti-Run under the second tread
Fix with bar clamps
Note: Work from the bottom and move to the top
Use (5) 3/4" wood screws to secure the anti-run to the tread pan from inside of the tread pan
Note: These screws are only meant to hold the tread in place while the construction adhesive cures. Be careful not to over tighten them.
Do not use construction adhesive if your LED power supply is installed inside the 1st tread. This will allow for future maintenance if needed.
Add construction adhesive to the rear, lower portion of an Anti-Rise so that it will come into contact with the Frame Brace once set into position under the second tread pan
Press into place
Using at least 3 trim or pin nails, secure the Anti-Rise to the Frame Brace as shown
Install the remaining Anti-Rise and Run Assemblies
Check the alignment of the all the wood treads and anti-treads
Use a belt sander if there are any that stick out
The Tread Gaskets applied in the next step will cover any raw edge made here
Stick on the Tread Gaskets on to sides of each tread
Slide a Nylon Bushing over each exposed bolt
Using your shop drawings and the identification label on each of the glass panels to find the first panel
Have a partner hold it in place while you do the following two steps
Slide the Vedera Gaskets on to the exposed threads of the bolts followed by the Vedera Plates
Assemble the rubber O-Ring & the Slide a Vedera Glass Pin End Cap (Male) parts
Place one of the assemblies on each bolt
Hand tighten a nut on to each hanger bolt
There will be play in the exact positioning of the glass panel, this will allow you to make adjustments to the alignment of the panels
Repeat for all remaining glass panels
Hand tighten a nut on to each bolt, while doing your best to maintain plumbness of the glass panel
There will be play in the exact positioning of the glass panel, this will allow you to make adjustments in a later step
Using a torque wrench and a 9/16" socket head, tighten the first and last nut on the glass pin to 23 lb ft
Do not tighten all of them, as this will make it easier if you need to readjust the fitment once all the other glass panels are installed
Repeat STEPS 25-29 for each panel on your run
Once all the panels are in place, ensure that each is aligned with it’s neighbors
Unless otherwise specified on the provided plans, the system is designed to have a 1" gap between panels
Using a torque wrench and a 9/16" socket head, tighten all the remaining nuts on the Vedera Pins to 23 lb ft
Identify and prepare the Vedera wood 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
Attach the wood covers onto each pin
These will fit snugly and could require soft taps to place
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 (found inside the access panel in the stringer tube) until the Red LED starts to blink slowly
Press the UP direction on Kinetic Wall Switch
Repeat the process for adding additional remotes
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
The wall mounted remote switch can be installed into a standard gang box or just simply stuck to the wall with double sided adhesive tape.
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
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
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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