Installation Guide

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ADA HANDRAIL
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ADA HANDRAIL
TREX
®
ADA RAILING
Stair Application
ADA Handrail Guidelines
1. You can install ADA handrails using various design
applications such as those for stairs, ramps, and
horizontal inclines. Designs include options for
straight and 90° wall returns, 90° corners, and
adjustable angles. Choose which is best for your
needs before installing.
2.
T
he handrail system top rail should be 34"
(86.4 cm) to 39" (99.1 cm) above the surface.
However, verifying height requirements with local
building code officials before installing is important
as codes vary in different areas.
3.
M
aintain a minimum clearance of 1-1/2" (3.8 cm)
between the handrail and any obstructions above
or behind the handrail.
4.
T
he end loop return at all landings must extend
12" (30.5 cm) past the end of the ramp or stair
application.
5.
T
he slope of the handrail for the ramp should not
exceed 1" (2.5 cm) rise over a 12" (30.5 cm) run.
6. The maximum recommended span between
supports is 6' (1.83 m) on center.
7.
F
or ramps and stairs, cut railings along with the
end loops and/or post returns to the proper angle
using a miter saw to ensure proper fit.
Horizontal Application
1
34" (86.4 cm)
to
39" (99.1 cm)
ADA HANDRAIL
90° Wall Return
Cut the aluminum and PVC tube to proper length.
1.
A
pply adhesive to all metal contact surfaces.
2. Make sure flange cover is placed over PVC rail prior
t
o assembly.
3. Slide straight joiner into wall return and
a
luminum rail support.
4. Attach mounting flange to desired surface. Snap
fl
ange cover into place.
NOTE: Hardware not included.
Straight Wall Return
Cut the aluminum and PVC tube to proper length.
1. Apply adhesive to all metal contact surfaces.
2.
M
ake sure flange cover is placed over PVC rail prior
to assembly.
3.
I
nsert straight wall return into aluminum rail support.
4. Attach mounting flange to desired surface. Snap
fl
ange cover into place.
NOTE: Hardware not included.
Handrail Bracket
1.
P
redrill hole using 1/4" (0.6 cm) bit and attach
bracket to mounting surface using an appropriate
c
onnector (a 3/8" (1 cm) lag bolt at least 2" (5.1 cm)
long should be used when mounting to a wood
s
urface).
NOTE: Lag bolt is not included.
2.
P
lace the rail at appropriate location on bracket.
3. Pre-drill two holes in the rail with an 11/64" (0.4 cm)
d
rill bit at appropriate location and attach with
screws (provided).
4.
S
nap bolt cover into place.
5. Using PVC adhesive, attach handrail end cap (sold
s
eparately) to unfinished end of rail.
90° Corner
Cut the aluminum and PVC tube to proper length.
1. Apply adhesive to all metal contact surfaces.
2.
S
lide straight joiner into each side of corner and
aluminum rail supports.
HOW TO INSTALL TREX
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ADA RAILING
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NOTE: A PVC adhesive may be used to ensure a tight seam on the exterior tube. Make sure adhesive cures per manufacturer’s
instructions.