36" Hybrid Composite Railing Installation Guide v20170720
CONTENTS Important notes Straight Railing and Post Parts Straight Railing Installation Stair Railing and Post Parts Stair Railing Installation 1-3 4 5-9 10 11 - 16 For the most up to date information, please visit our website: www.newtechwood.com Please consult local zoning laws in regards to the load requirements and bottom space requirements for rails. All supporting structures must be in accordance with applicable building codes.
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Straight Railing And Post Parts: IMPORTANT POINTS: • Parts D, E, and F will be different from those displayed in the stair railing and post parts. • All other parts are the same for straight and stair railings and posts.
Straight Railing Installation: Rail Length 1823 mm (71.8") Post Height 991 mm (39") Height of the Balusters 775 mm (30.5") IMPORTANT POINTS: • This railing is designed for a maximum of 1823 mm (71.8") internal rail length. • Aluminum balusters (M-R0218-36) DO NOT need to be cut for the straight railing 775 mm (30.5"). • Cut the handrail, the bottom rail and the galvanized insert on each side to comply with the Canadian Building Code, which requires a maximum width of 102 mm (4") between the balusters.
1 Mark where the post mount (J-R0215-36) will be installed. The maximum distance of the post mount is 1923 mm (75.7") from center to center as shown in diagram 1. 3 Install the post mount (J-R0215-36) as shown in diagram 4. Note: Screw WJ0094 is used when installed on concrete. Screw WJ0096 is used when installed on wood. Install the post sleeve (N-UH35) as shown in diagram 5. DIAGRAM 1 DIAGRAM 4 2 Cut post mount (J-R0215-36) to the length of 937 mm (36.9") as shown in diagram 2.
5 Lower the post skirt (K-LV-0119) over the post sleeve (N-UH35) as shown in diagram 8. Drill in the top post brackets (D-R0211) with screw WJ0130 as shown in diagram 9. Drill in the bottom post brackets (G-R0205) with screw WJ0131 as shown in diagram 10. D-R0211 with screw WJ0130 DIAGRAM 8 6 Cut rail (A-UR02) to the length between the post sleeve (N-UH35) minus 3 mm (0.118") on each side for inserting the gaskets (FR0102) as shown in diagram 11.
7 The bottom bracket (H-R0204) should be installed with screw WJ0149 at 29.5 mm (1.2") and 24 mm (1") from the ends of the rail as shown in diagram 13. Alternatively, a flat board can be used to press the bracket up against the end of rail to line up the correct distance. A B DIAGRAM 15 9 Attach the bottom rail (A-UR02) onto the bottom post brackets (G-R0205) as shown in diagram 16.
12 Slide the galvanize insert (B-LV-0209) into the top rail (A-UR02) as shown in diagram 19. 15 Attach post caps (L-LV-0120) and gaskets (F-R0102) as shown in diagram 22. DIAGRAM 19 13 Attach the top rail (A-UR02) onto the top of the post brackets (D-R0211) as shown in diagram 20. DIAGRAM 22 16 If needed adjust the foot blocks (I-R0222) to the correct height as shown in diagram 23. DIAGRAM 20 14 Pre-drill and install with screw WJ0143 as shown in diagram 21.
Stair Railing And Post Parts: • Parts D, E, F, and O will be different from those displayed in the stair railing and post parts. • All other parts are the same for straight and stair railings and posts.
Stair Railing Installation: Rail Length 1857.5 mm (73.1") Post Height 991 mm (39") Post Height 1084 mm (42.68") 278 mm (11") 178 mm (7") Height of the Balusters 703 mm (27.7") IMPORTANT POINTS: • The stair railing is designed for a 32 degree angle with stair treads at 278 mm (11") and stair risers 178 mm (7"). • The stair railing is designed for a 1857.5 mm (73.1") rail length. • Aluminum balusters for the stair rail need to be cut to the height of 703 mm (27.7").
1 Mark where the post mount (J-R0215-36) will be installed. The maximum distance of the post mount is 1645 mm (64.8") as shown in diagram 1. 3 Install the post mount (J-R0215-36) as diagram 4. Note: Screw WJ0094 is used when installed on concrete. Screw WJ0096 is used when installed on wood. Install the post sleeve (N-UH35) as shown in diagram 5. DIAGRAM 1 2 Cut post mount (J-R0215-36), which will be placed on the top, to the length of 937 mm (36.9") as shown in diagram 2.
6 Drill in the top post brackets (D-R0203) with screw WJ0130 as shown in diagram 9. Drill in the bottom post brackets (G-R0205) with screw WJ0131 as shown in diagram 10. Stairs Top Post 155 mm (6.102") 914 mm (36") D-R0203 with screw WJ0130 Stairs Bottom Post G-R0205 with screw WJ0131 DIAGRAM 9 7 DIAGRAM 6 5 Pre-drill post bracket holes with a 3 mm (7/64 inch) bit as shown in diagram 7. Lower the post skirt (K-LV-0119) over the post sleeve (N-UH35) as shown in diagram 8.
Note: Need to leave at least 83 mm (3.3") between the ends of the rail and the first hole of each end as shown in diagram 12. Screw WJ0149 DIAGRAM 15 9 DIAGRAM 12 The galvanized insert (B-LV-0209) is designed for a maximum of 1825.7 mm (71.9") as shown in diagram 13. The railing is designed for a maximum of 1857.5 mm (73.1") as in diagram 14. Pre-drill and install the foot blocks (I-R0217) with screw WJ0149 on the bottom rail as shown in diagram 16.
10 Attach the galvanized adaptors (C-LV-0210) on both ends of the galvanized insert (BLV-0209) as shown in diagram 18. 14 Install the baluster plugs (E-LV-0218-C) and aluminum balusters (M-R0218-36) as shown in diagram 22. DIAGRAM 18 11 Slide the galvanize insert (B-LV-0209) into the top rail (A-UR02) as shown in diagram 19. DIAGRAM 19 12 Cut aluminum balusters (M-R0218-36) to the length of 703 mm (27.7") as shown in diagram 20.
16 Pre-drill and install with screw WJ0143 as shown in diagram 24. 18 If needed adjust the foot blocks (I-R0217) to the correct height as shown in diagram 26. Screw WJ0143 DIAGRAM 24 17 DIAGRAM 26 Install the post cap (L-LV-0120) and gaskets (F-R0113, O-R0115) as shown in diagram 25. 19 Install the post cap (L-LV-0120) with screw WJ0153 as shown in diagram 27.
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