Installation Guide

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HOW TO INSTALL TREX
®
ADA RAILING
End Loop - Horizontal
18" x 12" x 18" (45.7 cm x 30.5 cm x 45.7 cm)
1. Apply adhesive to all metal contact surfaces. Slide
s
traight joiner into end loop and aluminum rail
support.
2.
P
re-drill holes using 1/4" (0.6 cm) drill bit and
attach top bracket to mounting surface using an
a
ppropriate connector (a 3/8" (1 cm) lag bolt at
least 2" (5.1 cm) long should be used when
m
ounting to a wood surface).
3. Attach bottom bracket in the same manner.
P
lace end loop in appropriate location on bracket.
Pre-drill four holes in end loop with an 11/64"
(
0.4 cm) drill bit at appropriate location and attach
with screws (provided). Snap bolt covers into place.
4.
U
sing PVC adhesive, attach hand rail end cap (sold
separately) to unfinished end of rail.
End Loop - Angled
18" x 12" x 18" (45.7 cm x 30.5 cm x 45.7 cm)
NOTE: Rail and end loop must be cut to appropriate
angles before installing.
1. Apply adhesive to all metal contact surfaces. Slide
a
djustable joiner into end loop and aluminum rail
support. Make sure adjustable joiner is plumb.
2.
P
re-drill holes using 1/4" (0.6 cm) drill bit and
attach top bracket to mounting surface using an
a
ppropriate connector (a 3/8" (1 cm) lag bolt at
least 2" (5.1 cm) long should be used when
m
ounting to a wood surface).
3. Attach bottom bracket in the same manner.
P
lace end loop in appropriate location on bracket.
Pre-drill four holes in end loop with an 11/64"
(
0.4 cm) drill bit at appropriate location and attach
with screws (provided). Snap bolt covers into place.
4.
U
sing PVC adhesive, attach hand rail end cap (sold
separately) to unfinished end of rail.
Post Return - Horizontal
1. Apply adhesive to all metal contact surfaces. Slide
s
traight joiner into post return and aluminum rail
support.
2.
P
re-drill holes using 1/4" (0.6 cm) drill bit and
attach bracket to mounting surface using an
a
ppropriate connector (a 3/8" (1 cm) lag bolt at
least 2" (5.1 cm) long should be used when
m
ounting to a wood
s
urface).
3. Place post return at appropriate location on
b
racket. Pre-drill two holes in post return with an
11/64" (0.4 cm) drill bit at appropriate location and
a
ttach with screws (provided).
4. Snap bolt covers into place.
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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.
Post Return - Angled
1. Apply adhesive to all metal contact surfaces. Slide
a
djustable joiner into post return and aluminum
rail support. Make sure adjustable joiner is plumb.
2.
P
re-drill holes using 1/4" (0.6 cm) drill bit and
attach bracket to mounting surface using an
a
ppropriate
c
onnector (a 3/8" (1 cm) lag bolt at
least 2" (5.1 cm) long should be used when
m
ounting to a wood surface).
3. Place post return at appropriate location on
b
racket. Pre-drill two holes in post return with an
11/64" (0.4 cm) drill bit at appropriate location and
a
ttach with screws (provided).
4. Snap bolt cover into place.
Straight Joiner
1. Apply adhesive to all metal contact surfaces.
2.
Op
tional: Position joint ring between rail sections.
3. Slide joiner into both aluminum rail supports until
t
he joint is tight.
Angled Corner
1. Cut the aluminum and PVC tube to proper length at
d
esired angle.
2. Apply adhesive to all metal contact surfaces.
3.
S
lide rails together until the adjustable joint is tight.
NOTE: A PVC adhesive may be used to ensure a tight seam on the exterior tube. Make sure adhesive cures per manufacturer’s
instructions.
HOW TO INSTALL TREX
®
ADA RAILING
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