Deckorators Secondary Handrail - Manual

Secondary Handrail Installation Instructions – Page 1
Secondary Handrail Guidelines and Installation
Prior to construction, check with your local regulatory agency
for special code requirements in your area.
Start with an Inside Corner piece when applicable.
Guidelines:
• The height of the secondary handrail must be installed between
34” and 38” above the surface, regardless of the height of the guard.
• We recommend that handrails be dry fit prior to final installation to
eliminate cutting and fastening errors.
• IMPORTANT: The secondary handrail must be attached to a structural
support. When installing mounting brackets on post sleeves, ensure
the hardware attaches to the structural support.
• For maximum strength, brackets should be used at every post and
every joint, or as closely as possible to the joint.
• An adhesive may be applied to further reinforce construction.
• Handrails must be supported every 6’ on-center by a mounting bracket.
Handrail with Aluminum Insert
Step 1: Dry fit handrails to determine proper lengths prior to
cutting rails.
Step 2: Measure and cut rails to proper lengths for all runs.
Step 3: Install to handrail component, following instructions for the
components.
Tools Required
• Drill
• Miter/Circular Saw
• Quick Clamps
• PVC Cleaner • Pencil
• Tape Measure
• Level
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End Cap
90˚ Outside Corner
180˚ Post Return
Handicap Loop
Straight Aluminum Wall Mount 90˚ Post Return
Aluminum Bracket
(Line Post Mounting Bracket)
Inside Corner
Mounting Bracket
Handrail with Aluminum Insert Aluminum Joiner Kit Adjustable Joiner
32˚ Stair Elbow 34˚ Stair Elbow 36˚ Stair Elbow
5˚ Handicap Elbow 90˚ Inside Corner 13.5” Wall Return
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90° Inside Corner
Step 1: Measure 2” less than the handrail height to determine
inside corner bracket position. Mark post.
Step 2: Align the top of the bracket mounting plate with the mark
made in Step 1. Drill 5/32” pilot holes and attach to the post
using the 1-1/2” screws provided.
Step 3: Align the 90° inside corner so that it is centered evenly on
the bracket, ensure it is level, and clamp into place. Drill 3/16”
pilot holes and secure with 1” screws provided.
Step 4: Slide aluminum joiners into each side of corner. Slide join-
ers into handrails and follow instructions for “Aluminum Joiner
Kit.”
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Aluminum Bracket (Line Post Mounting Bracket)
Step 1: Measure 2” less than the handrail height to determine
bracket position. Mark surface.
Step 2: Align the top of the bracket mounting plate with the mark
made in Step 1. Drill 5/32” pilot holes and attach to the desired
surface using the 1-1/2” screws provided.
Step 3: Clamp handrail to bracket at appropriate location to
secure in place.
Step 4: Drill 3/16” pilot holes and attach handrail using the 1”
screws provided.
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