Instructions / Assembly

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Aluminum

Railing Systems

CODE COMPLIANT R AILING FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE

Congratulations!

You are on your way to a maintenance

free handrail system that is easily

assembled and installed. With your

system, you’ll feel safe being protected

by the tremendous strength of its

aluminum alloy components, plus be

comforted knowing the hardened

powder coated ﬁnish will last year

after year.

Please take a moment to read

the instructions before you begin

assembling your project.

Care and Maintenance

While most powder coat ﬁnishes are tougher and much more ﬂexible than

conventional solvent based paints, they are about the same hardness as

automotive paint and can scratch. To clean a powder coated surface, use the

same care and methods you would use to clean your car. Gently wash with a

clean, soft cloth and a mild detergent followed by a clear water rinse. Even

though most powder coatings are highly resistant, certain solvents can harm

them. Avoid contact with nail polish remover, paint or lacquer thinner, motor

oils, transmission and brake ﬂuids or solvent based cleaning ﬂuids. If any of

these should contact the powder coated surface, immediately wipe the area

with a soft, clean cloth, and wash as described above.

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Summary of content (8 pages)

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m s u n m i YLE T S e m t LIFE s u l R y U A g S FOR YO n G i l i LIN I A a R LIANT R Care and Maintenance COD OM EC P While most powder coat finishes are tougher and much more flexible than conventional solvent based paints, they are about the same hardness as automotive paint and can scratch. To clean a powder coated surface, use the same care and methods you would use to clean your car. Gently wash with a clean, soft cloth and a mild detergent followed by a clear water rinse.
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Contents Introduction Tools You Will Need (not included) Components and Assembly Instructions Post Installation with Welded Base Plate Post Installation with Separate Mounting Flange Installation into wood/composite decking/concrete Pre Sizing and Cutting Top and Bottom Rails (prior to assembly) Railing Assembly and Installation Mid Support Stabilizer Stair Railing Assembly and Installation Stair Railing Helpful Hints & Apps Gate Instructions Care and Maintenance 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 BC Please tak
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Components and Assembly Instructions Components A. B. C. D. E. F. G. Top Cap Top Snap 1" Sq. Balusters Bottom Channel Top Post Mount Bottom Post Mount 1 ½" Fasteners Post Installation with Welded Base Plate Start by ensuring that you have a solid and level mounting surface for your post(s). Washers or galvanized/stainless metal shims (not included) may be used to plum posts. Post Mounts are installed with railing sections in later steps. Mounts shown for informational purpose only in this step.
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Post Installation with Separate Mounting Flange Note: When installing “low profile” base covers with the separate mounting flange, the horizontal thru bolts must be installed near the bottom of the mounting flange. 1. Layout posts uniformly or as desired across entire project. 2. Ensure spacing between posts does not exceed 6 ft. for elevated decks (or greater than local codes specify). 3. Starting at a corner post, attach post flange to deck/patio using appropriate fasteners provided with the Post Kit.
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Pre Sizing and Cutting Top and Bottom Rails (prior to assembly) There are two methods used when cutting the top and bottom rails to size. It is important to cut appropriate amounts from each end of the rails so the picket spacing from the post/wall appears symmetrical. 1. Measure the distance between your posts from the inside edge of the post to the inside edge of the other post.
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STEP 3: 1. Align the top cap (E) with your top snap making sure one end is flush. Starting at one end, squeeze the top cap and top snap (D) together until it pops in place. Continue snapping down the top cap until reaching the end of your railing. 2. Slide the top post mounts (F) and bottom post mounts (G) over the ends of your railing (4 mounts total). 3. Place assembled railing section between posts.
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STEP 4: Hint: Place railing section on edge of 2x4 lumber to fasten bottom post mounts. 1. Ensuring the gap from the top of the deck (ground) to the bottom of the bottom channel (A) is less than 4", and that the top of the rail meets your code requirements, vertically center your railing. Now attach the bottom post mounts (G) to the existing or post using the proper fasteners (C) provided. Reminder: Typically residential minimum handrail height is 36" and commercial handrail height is 42". 2.
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Stair Railing Helpful Hints & Apps Gate Instructions RUN (TREAD LENGTH) 11" 11.5" 12" 12.5" 13" 13.5" 14" RISE 10" 10.5" 5" 27° 25° 24° 23° 23° 22° 21° 20° 20° 5.25" 28° 27° 26° 25° 24° 23° 22° 21° 21° 5.5" 29° 28° 27° 26° 25° 24° 23° 22° 21° 5.75" 30° 29° 28° 27° 26° 25° 24° 23° 22° 6" 31° 30° 29° 28° 27° 26° 25° 24° 23° 6.25" 32° 31° 30° 29° 28° 27° 26° 25° 24° 6.5" 33° 31° 30° 29° 28° 27° 27° 26° 25° 6.