Installation Guide

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4.5. INSTALL STANDARD PLATFORM HANDRAILS
4.5.1. Regardless of the handrail style, but depending on the configuration, refer to FIG. 4.9 and
FIG. 4.10 as needed.
4.5.2. Pre-assemble the platform handrail for both sides of a straight configuration and the
“first″ handrail of a turn configuration as described above. Make sure the unattached legs
of the angle posts are on the same side with respect to the handrail tubes, curb and
pickets and pointing outward as shown.
4.5.3. For the “second″ handrail in a turn configuration, only assemble one angle post as
described above paying attention to how it will connect to the “first″ handrail so the
angle post will be oriented correctly.
4.5.4. For straight platform configurations and the “first″ handrail on a turn platform, drop
platform handrails into the corner pockets (FIG. 4.9). The curb should rest on top of the
corner pocket when installing the Two-Line and Single-Line handrails. For the Vertical
Picket and Horizontal Picket handrails, align the bottom of the post with the bottom of
the platform corner pockets.
4.5.5. For the “second″ handrail on a turn platform, insert the angle post into a corner pocket at
90° from the “first″ handrail, then install 5/16”-18 x 1” long hex bolts through a 5/16” flat
washer, the angle post in the “first” handrail and into a 5/16”-18 threaded inserts in the
“second” handrail, curb or picket (FIG. 4.10). Tighten all fasteners securely.
4.5.6. Tighten two each set screws on the inside of the platform corner pocket with a 3/16″
Allen wrench.
4.5.6.1. One setscrews is located above the platform deck and the other is
underneath (FIG. 4.9).
4.5.7. Install the plastic angle caps on top of all handrail posts.
4.5.7.1. Glue in place using construction adhesive as needed.
4.5.8. Tighten all fasteners securely if not done in earlier steps.
FIG. 4.9