Installation Guide

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Aluminum Handrail Forming
1. The handrail is shipped in a coil that is typically between 36” and 48” in
diameter. The first step to fitting the handrail is increasing this diameter
to the proper coil diameter listed below.
Stair Diameter
3’-6”
5’-0”
Coil Diameter
60”
75”
NOTE: The coil diameter should be larger than the stair diameter.
2. On a soft surface such as carpet, position the coil as depicted below.
The cut end (1) should be approximately 4”-6” off the ground.
3. Insert a lever (2) into the cut end. A wooden handle (such as a broom
handle) makes a suitable lever.
4. Hold the coil in place on the side opposite the cut end. Push the lever
down until the coil bends slightly. It may be necessary to brace the coil
where it contacts the ground to prevent it from slipping during this
process.
NOTE: This example depicts a right hand up handrail. The lever would be on the
left side of a left hand up handrail.
IMPORTANT – The handrail is best formed with a series of many small adjustments.
To avoid kinks and/or warped sections, do not sharply bend the handrail.
5. Rotate the handrail counterclockwise (clockwise for left hand up)
approximately 20 degrees.
6. Hold the coil in place on the side opposite the cut end. Push the lever
down until the coil bends slightly. It may be necessary to brace the coil
where it contacts the ground to prevent it from slipping while forming.
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