Installation Guide

8. Insert the supplied threaded rods into the boreholes to the required depth, slowly twisting the rods as they are inserted (see Hilti HIT‑RE 500‑SD Instructions,
Steps 11‑13). Remove excess epoxy above the boreholes and ensure that the mounting surface remains clear of debris.
IMPORTANT: Once installed correctly, do not disturb the threaded rods until the appropriate setting time has elapsed. Do not install the post mount
or apply load to the concrete anchors until the adhesive is fully cured. Follow the adhesive setting guidelines published in the Hilti HIT‑RE 500‑SD
Instructions.
9. After the concrete anchors are fully cured, carefully position the post mount over the threaded rods and install flush onto the concrete surface.
10. Install four of the supplied stainless steel washers and nuts over the threaded rods and tighten nuts to 15 ft‑lb using a torque wrench.
11. Check the post with a level. If the post needs to be adjusted for plumb install four of the supplied 1" leveling bolts. (Fig. 3) Adjust the leveling bolts until post is
plumb and all four leveling bolts are in contact with the concrete surface plate.
NOTE: It may be necessary to slightly loosen the coated hex nuts to allow the post mount member to be adjusted. Do not adjust the stainless steel hex nuts
used for concrete anchoring. When post is level, reapply 33 ft‑lb torque on coated hex nuts.
12. Install the post ring over the concrete surface plate.
NOTE: For 38" Post Mount Systems, a portion of the 5‑1/8" threaded rods may need to be removed for proper post ring fit. If required, carefully trim the threaded
rods ensuring that a minimum of three threads remain above each of the stainless steel nuts. (Fig. 4) Recheck and reapply the required torque on each of the
hex nuts.
13. Install the two guide blocks onto the post mount member (Fig. 5).
Position the lower guide block at the bottom of the post and secure in place by installing one of the
supplied self‑drilling screws through the center of the guide block and into the post until firmly seated.
Position the upper guide block so that the top of the guide block is 1" above the top of the post member
and secure in place by installing one of the supplied self‑drilling screws through the center of the guide
block and into the post until firmly seated.
14. Trim the TAM‑RAIL post sleeve to the desired length and install over the post mount.
15. Apply PVC glue (not provided) to the post cap and install over the top of the post sleeve.
To install a TAM‑RAIL Straight or Stair Rail Kit to the TAM‑RAIL Post Mount, use the 1" screws provided
in this kit. Refer to the TAM‑RAIL Straight or Stair Rail Installation Instructions for details.
For TAM‑RAIL code compliance information, please see Architectural Testing, Inc. CCRR‑0118 at tamrail.com
APPENDIX A: TAM‑RAIL POST MOUNT SYSTEM
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS
1. Installation of this post mount system requires the use of Hilti HIT‑RE 500‑SD Adhesive Anchoring System
as described in ICC‑ES ESR‑2322.
2. Installation should only be in cracked or uncracked normal weight concrete with a specified compressive
strength of 2,500 to 8,500 psi.
3. Use only the fasteners included with TAM‑RAIL Post Mount Kits during this installation.
4. Installation condition must be dry.
5. Boreholes must be drilled using a hammer drill with ANSI B212‑1994 approved 7/16" carbide bit, and
cleaned as described in ESR‑2322.
6. Special Inspection and Jobsite Quality Assurance must be provided in accordance with Sections 4.4 and
4.5 of ESR‑2322.
7. In service concrete Temperature must be per Range A of Table 9 in ESR‑2322. Max short term temperature
= 110 deg F, Max long term temperature = 80 deg F.
8. Applied torques to concrete anchors shall not exceed limits established by ESR‑2322.
9. Installation must be in structures assigned to Seismic Design Categories A and B.
10. Installations are not subject to fatigue or shock loading.
11. For installations not consistent with the requirements and limitations noted above and in CCRR‑0118,
calculations and details demonstrating compliance must be prepared by a licensed Professional Engineer
and submitted to the building official having jurisdiction in that area. Otherwise, this installation could be
improper and create a safety hazard.
FIG. 3
1" LEVELING
BOLT
Fig. 5
THE UPPER
GUIDE BLOCK
IS SET 1"
ABOVE THE
TOP OF
THE POST
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POST MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS CONCRETE APPLICATION (continued)
Fig. 3
3/8" STAINLESS STEEL
HEX NUT
3/8" STAINLESS STEEL WASHER
3/8" COATED
HEX NUT
3/8" × 2" COATED
HEX BOLT
3/8" COATED
LOCK WA
SHER
3/8" × 5-1/8"
STAINLESS STEEL
THREADED ROD
5/1
6" × 1" LEVELING BOLT
FIG. 4
Fig. 4