Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsEZ Handrail ManualsDeck & Porch Railings8 ft. x 42 in. Textured Black Aluminum Curved Baluster Straight Railing Kit

Congratulations!

You are on your way to a maintenance

free handrail system that is easily

assembled and installed. With your

system, you’ll feel safe being protected

by the tremendous strength of its

aluminum alloy components, plus be

comforted knowing the hardened

powder coated ﬁnish will last year

after year.

Please take a moment to read

the instructions before you begin

assembling your project.

Care and Maintenance

While most powder coat ﬁnishes are tougher and much

more ﬂexible than conventional solvent based paints,

they are about the same hardness as automotive paint

and can scratch. To clean a powder coated surface, use

the same care and methods you would use to clean your

car. Gently wash with a clean, soft cloth and a mild

detergent followed by a clear water rinse. Even though

most powder coatings are highly resistant, certain

solvents can harm them. Avoid contact with nail polish

remover, paint or lacquer thinner, motor oils, transmis-

sion and brake ﬂuids or solvent based cleaning ﬂuids. If

any of these should contact the powder coated surface,

immediately wipe the area with a soft, clean cloth, and

wash as described above.

Curved Baluster

Railing Systems

CODE COMPLIANT R AILING FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE

Summary of content (7 pages)

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Care and Maintenance While most powder coat finishes are tougher and much more flexible than conventional solvent based paints, they are about the same hardness as automotive paint and can scratch. To clean a powder coated surface, use the same care and methods you would use to clean your car. Gently wash with a clean, soft cloth and a mild detergent followed by a clear water rinse. Even though most powder coatings are highly resistant, certain solvents can harm them.
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Contents Tools You Will Need Contents/Introduction 2 Tools You Will Need (not included) 3 Curved Baluster Railing Components 4 Curved Baluster Railing Assembly Overview 4 Illustrated Curved Baluster Railing Component 5 Pre-Sizing Top and Bottom Rails 6 Top and Botttom Rail Assembly 6 Baluster Infill Spacing 7 Installing Balusters 7 Determining Baluster Spacing Care and Maintenance 8-12 (not included) A B C D E F G H Level Chop Saw (60 tooth wood blade) Safety Glasses 1/4" Hex
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Curved Baluster Railing Box Contents A Curved Baluster Railing Components (2) Top & Bottom Rails (A&B are identical) (4) Rail Mounting Brackets (C) (15, 20) Curved Balusters (D) 15 for 6', 20 for 8' kit (50, 60) 7/8" Self Tapper (E) 50 for 6', 60 for 8' kit (2) 3 3/4" Spacer (F) (8) 2 1/4" Tapcons (G) for masonry install (8) 2" SMS Fasteners (H) for wood install B Curved Baluster Railing Assembly Overview Rail Mount Bracket (C) Curved Balusters (D) Top Rail (A) or (B) C E D Rail Mount Bracket (C)
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Post Installation with Welded Base Plate Start by ensuring that you have a solid and level mounting surface for your post(s). Washers or galvanized/stainless metal shims (not included) may be used to plum posts. Post Mounts are installed with railing sections in later steps. Mounts shown for informational purpose only in this step. Stair Adjustable Mount IMPORTANT: The distance between posts should not exceed 6 ft. when installed above ground level.
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Assembly Instructions 8. Pre-sizing and Cutting Top and Bottom Rails (prior to assembly): 9. 1. Measure the distance between your posts from the inside edge of the post to the inside edge of the other post. Ensure the measurement is the same at the top and at the bottom of the posts (IIlustration #1). If the measurements are different, your posts may not be level and may need to be shimmed. 2.
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APPENDIX A: Determining Uniform Baluster Spacing (3 Possible Methods): We all approach construction in different ways, so we included three possible methods for determining your baluster spacing: table of measurements, the decks.com website calculator that provides “on center” measurements, and a mathematical equation.
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Method 2: Method 3: Use the “On Center” Baluster Spacing calculator at decks.com: http://www.decks.com/calculators/baluster-spacing Important Note: Baluster width is 1" Input: Mathematical equation to determine baluster spacing: Post to post inside dimension – # of pickets / (# of pickets + 1) Use chart from Method 1 to determine # of pickets Use the chart below to determine the fractional measurement from the decimal calculation.