Instructions / Assembly

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Installing Multiple EZ Round Handrails with existing posts or EZ Posts
STEP 1:
Planning
STEP2:
Install
1. Layout handrail installation locations.
2. Layout posts spaced 6’ or less apart (4’ for commercial ADA codes).
3. Layout handrail connection components (e.g. radius corners, adjustable
angles).
4. Ensure post configuration will support proposed handrail configuration.
Important: Adjustable angles require post support on both sides. End
loops require two wall mounts and end cap.
5. Verify secure mounting locations for all wall brackets and appropriate
fasteners.
6. Set EZ Posts every 4’ to 6’ following the EZ Post instructions found on
subsequent pages.
7. On the ground, layout handrail and wall brackets to ensure you will
achieve your desired look and symmetry once the handrail is installed.
8. Starting with the upper most wall bracket (high end of handrail), measure
from the nose of your stair tread or ramp up the post 34” – 38.”
Determine your desired installed handrail height, 34”-38” meets all
building codes.
9. Using the wall bracket as a guide, make a pencil mark where the wall
bracket fastener is to be installed.
10. Drill a 1/8” pilot hole into the post for the wall bracket fastener.
Important: Ensure your pilot hole is hitting a solid mounting surface.
11. Loosely attach wall bracket to the EZ post using 3 3/4” bolts, washers
and lock nuts (sold separately at Home Depot Fastener Dept.). If
installing to existing posts use appropriate fasteners.
12. Set the handrail on the upper wall bracket (while supporting the other
end) and again check for desired look and symmetry.
13. Cut (size) the handrail if necessary. REMEMBER, BEFORE MAKING YOUR
CUT THAT ALL WALL BRACKETS MUST ATTACH TO A SOLID MOUNTING
SURFACE (STUD).
14. Splice together handrails as necessary using vise grips on the 5” splice.
Add epoxy to all connections. NOTE: At this point it is sometimes easier
to complete Step 12 prior (attaching handrail components) to Step 10.
Distribute the splice evenly between both handrails.
15. Install wall returns, elbows and other components using the provided 3”
splices. Note: splices require epoxy. Use vise grips to compress splice
and slide components together.
16. Next, move to the lowest wall bracket (low end of handrail), measure
from the nose of your stair tread up the post 34” – 38” and using the wall
bracket as a guide, make a pencil mark where the wall bracket fastener is
to be fastened into the wall. Hint: You can use an angle finder app on