Instructions / Assembly

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7.
FINAL STEPS
7.1.
TOUCH-UP ARCHITECTURALLY FINISHED HANDRAILS:
7.1.1.
Use sandpaper (180 grit or equivalent) for touching up
scratches on architecturally finished handrails.
7.1.2.
Sand in direction of the grain as shown (FIG. 13).
Do NOT use on painted or powder coated surfaces.
7.2.
FINAL CHECKS:
7.2.1.
Ensure that all fasteners are in place and secure.
7.2.2.
Walk on the assembled system, checking for any undue
movement.
7.2.3.
Ensure that the level and slope has not shifted during
installation.
7.2.4.
Check that all handrail ends are covered (either with loops
or with end caps).
FIG. 13
8.
DE-ICING
For the safety of all users, it is important to keep your system clear of snow, ice, and other debris.
Always follow the deicing agent manufacturer’s directions.
EZ-ACCESS will not be held responsible for any injuries or damages that arise from the information
provided. ALWAYS check with the deicing product’s manufacturer or your local supplier to determine
which method is best for your situation.
Sodium Chloride (salt) and Calcium Chloride are particularly damaging to newly poured concrete.
In addition, these chemicals should not be applied to brick and stone surfaces.
While care has been taken to ensure that the table below is accurate, the information shown is
not all-inclusive. Manufacturers of deicing products may make changes to their products as well as
recommended functions and usage requirements. The deicing method you choose should be
researched with your deicer supplier so you can determine which method is best for your
situation.
The information below is taken from Fact Sheet 707, Cooperative Extension Service, University of
Maryland at College Park, University of Maryland Eastern Shore and was up-to-date at the time of
this manual’s publication.
PRODUCT
MIN. WORKING
TEMP (
o
F)
SPEED OF
ACTION
DAMAGES
CONCRETE AND
METALS?
HARMFUL TO
PLANTS?
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
-13
VERY FAST
NO
MODERATE
CALCIUM CHLORIDE
5
FAST
YES
YES
SODIUM CHLORIDE (SALT)
18
MODERATE
YES
YES
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 25 SLOW
OK ON OLD
CONCRETE
MODERATE
CALCIUM MAGNESIUM ACETATE (CMA)
25
SLOW
NO
NO