Installation Guide

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.
Items You Will Need
• Drill
• Chop/Miter Saw
• Quick Clamps
• PVC Cleaner
• Pencil
• Tape Measure
• Level
• #2 Square Drive Bit
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End Cap
External Swivel
Straight Aluminum
Wall Mount
90˚ Post Return
Aluminum Offset Bracket
(Line Post Mounting Bracket)
Handrail with
Aluminum Insert
Aluminum
Joiner Kit
Adjustable
Joiner
Handrail Componentsd
Aluminum Offset 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 2-1/4” screws provided.
Step 3: Clamp handrail to bracket at appropriate location to
secure in place.
Step 4: Drill 5/32” pilot holes and attach handrail using the 1”
screws provided.
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2-1/2"
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External Swivel
Step 1: Adjust external swivel to desired angle and install set
screw.
Step 2: Cut handrail with aluminum insert to desired length.
Step 3: Insert external swivel bracket into the aluminum portion of
the handrail.
Step 4: Pre-drill handrail and bracket with 5/32” drill bit and install
1” screw provided.
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4
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5
2"
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5
2-1/2"2-1/2"
P-Loop Return
End Caps optional