Installation Guide
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
HandiRail
™
Aluminum Rail Kit
34115903
Read all instructions prior to installing product.
Refer to manufacturers safety instructions when operating any tools.
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Tape Measure
Level
Drill
Safety Glasses
Masonry Drill Bit
Phillips Screwdriver
8
3
⁄
3
⁄
3
8
⁄8⁄
"x4" Zinc Plated
Masonry Fasteners
OR
2
1
⁄
1
⁄
1
2
⁄2⁄
"-13TPI x 12" Zinc Plated
Threaded Rods
8
3
⁄
3
⁄
3
8
⁄8⁄
"x5" External
Hex Head Lag Screws
TOOLS/MATERIALS NEEDED:
FASTENERS NEEDED:
FOR CONCRETE:
FOR WOOD:
WARNING:
• Improper installation of this product can result in personal injury. Always wear safety goggles when
cutting, drilling and assembling the product.
• Incorrect installation may cause harm to the product or individual.
• Not pool code approved.
NOTICE:
• DO NOT attempt to assemble the kit if parts are missing or damaged.
• DO NOT return the product to the store. For assistance or replacement parts call: 1-877-279-4496.
Fig. 7
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
3
4
Finishing:
a. Tighten top & mid rail screws.
b. Place base trim around both posts.
c. Assemble the two-piece post trim covers by inserting
one fastener in each trim half (Fig. 10). Snap these in
place concealing the post plate (Fig. 11).
Center
Fig. 8
zinc
Threaded
rod
Option 2 (Concrete Only):
Using the
1
⁄
1
⁄
1
2
⁄2⁄
" threaded hole under the base plates:
• Determine center of each post. Do this by marking
holes through the mounting plates of posts (upper
and lower) onto the mounting surface (Fig. 6).
• Remove the rail section and posts. Then, from the
those marks just made, draw an “X” and where the
lines cross is the center (Fig. 7).
• Drill a hole at the center marks with a ½" drill bit 3
3
⁄
3
⁄
3
4
⁄4⁄
"
deep.
• Clean out hole and ll about
1
⁄
1
⁄
1
2
⁄2⁄
of hole with anchoring
adhesive.
• Use a
1
⁄
1
⁄
1
2
⁄2⁄
" x 13 TPI x 12" zinc threaded rod (sold
separately), thread it into the hole on the bottom of
the post plates until about 3
1
⁄
1
⁄
1
2
⁄2⁄
" remain extended out
under the post (Fig. 8).
• Place rail section into place, being sure that the rods
t completely into previously drilled out holes (Fig. 9).
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