Use And Care Manual

Code Compliance Research Report CCRR-0335 Page 6 of 12
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Version: 21 December 2017 SFT-CCRR-OP-40b
TABLE 2 – FASTENING SCHEDULE FOR 2X4 M-PVC GUARDRAIL SYSTEMS
Connection
Fastener
Rail Bracket to Post (Level Inline)
Three #10-16 by 2 in. (0.133 in. minor diameter) pan head, stainless steel screws
Rail Bracket to Post (Angled)
Four #10-16 by 2 in. (0.133 in. minor diameter) pan head, stainless steel screws
Rail Bracket to Post (Stair)
Four #10-16 by 2 in. (0.133 in. minor diameter) pan head, stainless steel screws
Top Rail to Bracket (Level Inline / Stair)
Two #10-16 by 1 in. (0.133 in. minor diameter) pan head, stainless steel screws
Top Rail to Bracket (Angled)
Four #10-16 by 1 in. (0.133 in. minor diameter) pan head, stainless steel screws
Bottom Rail to Bracket (Level Inline / Stair)
Slip fit dovetail – no mechanical connection
Bottom Rail to Bracket (Angled)
Two #10-16 by 1 in. (0.133 in. minor diameter) pan head, stainless steel screws
Traditional Baluster to Rail
Two #8-15 by 1.5 in. (0.119 in. minor diameter) stainless steel screws (per end)
Arc Baluster to Rail
Two #8-15 by 1.5 in. (0.119 in. minor diameter) stainless steel screws (per end)
Baroque Baluster to Rail
Two #8-15 by 1.5 in. (0.119 in. minor diameter) stainless steel screws (per end)
Estate Baluster Connector to Rail
One #8-9 by 1.5 in. (0.014 in. minor diameter) stainless steel screw
Estate Baluster to Connector
Slip fit – no mechanical connection
Classic Baluster Connector to Rail
One #8-9 by 1.5 in. (0.014 in. minor diameter) stainless steel screw
Classic Baluster to Connector
Slip fit – no mechanical connection
Support Block to Estate Connector
One #8-9 by 1.5 in. screw through support block into connector
TABLE 3 – FASTENING SCHEDULE FOR CLASSIC GRAB & GO M-PVC GUARDRAIL SYSTEMS
Connection
Fastener
Angle Adapter Bracket to Post (Angled)
One #8-9 by 1.5 in. (0.111 in. minor diameter) pan head stainless steel screw
Rail Bracket to Post (Angled)
Four #9-15 by 3.5 in. (0.124 minor diameter) pan head stainless steel screws
through angle adapter
Rail Bracket to Post (Level Inline or Stair)
Four #8-18 by 2 in. (0.118 in. minor diameter) pan head stainless steel screws
Rail Bracket to Top Rail (Level Inline)
Four #10-16 by 1 in. (0.135 in. minor diameter) pan head stainless steel screws
Rail Bracket to Top Rail (Stair)
Two #10-16 by 1 in. (0.135 in. minor diameter) pan head stainless steel screws
Rail Bracket to Bottom Rail
Two #10-16 by 1 in. (0.135 in. minor diameter) pan head stainless steel screws
Baluster to Rail or Connector
Slip fit – no mechanical connection
Baluster Connector to Rail (when used)
One #8-9 by 1.5 in. (0.014 in. minor diameter) stainless steel screw
Support Block Connector to Bottom Rail
One #8-9 by 1.25 in. (0.107 in. minor diameter) trim head stainless steel screw
Support Block to Support Block Connector
Slip fit – no mechanical connection
TABLE 4 – FASTENING SCHEDULE FOR CONTEMPORARY GRAB & GO M-PVC GUARDRAIL SYSTEMS
Connection
Fastener
Rail Bracket to Post (Angled)
Four #8-15 by 3.5 in. (0.116 minor diameter) pan head stainless steel screws
through socket bracket and angle adapter into post
Rail Bracket to Post (Level Inline or Stair)
Four #8-18 by 2 in. (0.117 in. minor diameter) pan head stainless steel screws
Rail Bracket to Top Rail (Level Inline)
Four #10-16 by 1 in. (0.135 in. minor diameter) pan head stainless steel screws
Rail Bracket to Bottom Rail
Two #10-16 by 1 in. (0.135 in. minor diameter) pan head stainless steel screws
Baluster to Rails
Slip fit – no mechanical connection