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u STEP ONE u
Assemble Posts
Applies to Walking / Working Surfaces and Stairway Landings
u STEP TWO u
Placement of Posts
u STEP THREE u
Anchor Posts to Surface
u STEP FOUR u
Fasten Rails to Posts & Insert Toeboard
u Cut 2X4 lumber into two 42 inch lengths.
DO NOT use wet or oversized lumber.
u Fasten the lengths together with
screws or nails to form a post.
u Place one end of the post into the
top of the Safety Boot and tap until
the bottom of the post is flush with
the bottom of the Safety Boot.
u Be sure and anchor the
Safety Boot to the post using
one Hex-Head Lag Screw,
⅜ X 2 inch with provided washer.
Assemble Guardrails Using (Stress Grade)
Construction Grade Lumber
u Place Safety Boot Posts in line along all edges of
unprotected walking/working surfaces of stairways,
balconies, landings, roofs, on parapets, elevator
shafts, bridges, etc.
u Space between the Posts MUST NOT exceed Eight
(8) feet according to OSHA guidelines.
u Place Safety Boot Posts a max-
imum of Eighteen (18) inches
on center away from all
permanent wall structures.
(Always leave ample room for
drywall installation, if required).
Placement of Posts Should be Along
Unprotected Sides or Edges
NOTE
Maximum Distance
of 8 Feet
Between the Posts
u Securely fasten Safety Boots to surface using specified
fasteners (see previous page) and provided washers.
u You MUST always use the correct fasteners for
different types of flooring — To meet OSHA strength
requirements refer to the Fastener Specifications Section
in this instruction booklet for your specific subfloor
application.
u DO NOT USE NAILS TO ANCHOR THE BOOTS!
ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT FASTENERS!
Anchor Posts to Subfloor Surface
u For Stair rails, including Handrails, top railings must
be attached to the posts at approximately 39-40 inches.
u For Guardrails, including Landings, top railings must
be flush with top of posts (42 inches).
u For all Mid-rails, fasten halfway between top railing
and flooring.
u Terminal (End) System, always extend the railings past
the posts and stop the railings four (4) inches from any
permanent structure. EXCEPTION: Where there is no
permanent structure, the ends of the rails must stop at
the terminal post to prevent a projection hazard.
u For Toeboards, (required by OSHA), cut 2X4’s to fit
tight between two posts and drop into toeboard slots
on each Safety Boot. (Toeboards are not required on
stair rail systems).
Fasten Top Rails and Mid Rails to Posts
and Insert Toeboards Between Posts
1926.1052(c)(7) states: When the top edge of a stairrail system also serves as a handrail, the height of the
top edge shall be not more than 37 inches (94 cm) nor less than 36 inches (91.5 cm) from the upper surface of
the stairrail system to the surface of the tread, in line with the face of the riser at the forward edge of the tread.
Cut Toeboards to Fit
Tight & Drop into
Slots on Safety Boots.
NOTE