TAMKO TAM-RAIL - Manual

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TAMKO’s Limited Warranty, contact us at 1‑800‑641‑4691 or
visit us online at tamko.com.
InstallatIon stEPs
1. Install and prepare posts or other mounting surfaces for TAM‑RAIL
Railing installation. Ensure mounting surfaces are level and plumb.
(Fig. 1) TAMKO recommends using TAM‑RAIL Post Mount Systems
or wood posts covered with our matching TAM‑RAIL Post Sleeve.
2. Measure the length between posts and confirm the
TAM‑RAIL Railing Kit required. (Fig. 2)
TAM‑RAIL STRAIGHT RAIL KIT RAIL LENGTHS
Nominal Rail Length 6' 8' 10'
Actual Rail Length 70‑1/4" 93‑7/8" 120"
ImPortant ProDUCt saFEtY anD
PrE-InstallatIon InFormatIon
The following installation instructions are provided to guide you
through the installation process of the TAM‑RAIL
® Straight Rail Kit.
TAMKO ® Building Products, Inc. shall not be held liable for improper or
unsafe installations. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to an
unsafe product and will adversely effect coverage under the Limited
Warranty.
TAMKO recommends that all designs be reviewed by
a licensed architect, engineer or local building official before
installation to ensure that they are safe and in compliance with local
building code requirements.
tools rEqUIrED For InstallatIon
Tape measure, miter saw or hack saw, drill, #2 square drive bit, level,
safety glasses, and hearing protection. For larger construction projects, a
miter saw and drill are strongly recommended for quicker installation.
straIght raIl
InstallatIon InstrUCtIons
taBlE oF ContEnts
CONTINUED
6' straIght raIl
KIt ComPonEnts:
6' TAM‑RAIL Top Rail
6' TAM‑RAIL Bottom Rail
Square or
Colonial Balusters (14)
Top Rail Metal Brackets (2)
Bottom Rail Metal Brackets (2)
Top Rail
Bracket Covers (2)
Bottom Rail
Bracket Covers (2)
1" Stainless Screws (13)
2" Stainless Screws (13)
Crush Block (1)
Bracket Placement
Template (on box)
8' straIght raIl
KIt ComPonEnts:
8' TAM‑RAIL Top Rail
8' TAM‑RAIL Bottom Rail
Square or
Colonial Balusters (19)
Top Rail Metal Brackets (2)
Bottom Rail Metal Brackets (2)
Top Rail
Bracket Covers (2)
Bottom Rail
Bracket Covers (2)
1" Stainless Screws (13)
2" Stainless Screws (13)
Crush Block (1)
Bracket Placement
Template (on box)
10' straIght raIl
KIt ComPonEnts:
10' TAM‑RAIL Top Rail
10' TAM‑RAIL Bottom Rail
Square or
Colonial Balusters (24)
Top Rail Metal Brackets (2)
Bottom Rail Metal Brackets (2)
Top Rail
Bracket Covers (2)
Bottom Rail
Bracket Covers (2)
1" Stainless Screws (13)
2" Stainless Screws (13)
Crush Block (2)
Bracket Placement
Template (on box)
6', 8' or 10' straight rail Kit available in 36' or 42' rail heights
straight rail ..................1
stair rail ...................... 3
Wood/Composite
Post mount ................... 5
Concrete Post mount .... 6
45º Fixed angle Bracket
adapter ........................ 8
22.5º Fixed angle
Bracket adapter ..........10
rise/run Chart ...........12
SUBSTITUTION FOR THESE COMPONENTS IS NOT ALLOWED
AS SUBSTITUTING COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD.
FIG. 2
TOP RAIL BRACKET COVER SQUARE BALUSTER TOP RAIL
BOTTOM RAIL BRACKET COVER CRUSH BLOCK BOTTOM RAIL
1
FIG. 1