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CODE COMPLIANT RAILING FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE

CONTENTS

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................................2

Tools You Will Need (not included) .....................................................................................................................................................3

EZ Glass Railing Box Contents .............................................................................................................................................................4

EZ Glass Railing Components ..............................................................................................................................................................5

EZ Glass Railing Assembly Overview ...................................................................................................................................................6

EZ Post Installation with Separate Mounting Flange ............................................................................................................................7

EZ Post Installation with Welded Base Plate .......................................................................................................................................8

Constructing the Bottom Glass Channel Assembly............................................................................................................................. 10

Installing the Lower Assembly .......................................................................................................................................................... 11

Constructing the Upper Glass Channel Assembly ............................................................................................................................... 12

Installing the Upper Assembly .......................................................................................................................................................... 13

Glass Baluster Layout ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Placing Setting Blocks in Bottom Glass Channel ................................................................................................................................. 15

Installing the Glass Balusters ............................................................................................................................................................ 16

Installing the Glass Spline ................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Installing the Glass Spacers .............................................................................................................................................................. 18

Stair Applications and Non 90-degree Angles .................................................................................................................................... 19

Stair Railing Helpful Hints & Apps ..................................................................................................................................................... 20

EZ Gate Instructions ......................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Care and Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22

10-year Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Engineered Drawings ....................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Summary of content (23 pages)

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EZ HANDRAIL® GLASS & ALUMINUM RAILING SYSTEMS CODE COMPLIANT RAILING FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE CONTENTS Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................................2 Tools You Will Need (not included) .....................................................................................................................................................3 EZ Glass Railing Box Contents .
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Congratulations! Congratulations! You are on your way to a maintenance free railing system that is easily assembled and installed. With your EZ Handrail 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 EZ Handrail®.
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Tools You Will Need (not included) Level Tape Measure Chop Saw (60 tooth wood blade) Pencil Screw or Impact Gun ¼” Hex Bit Driver (2) pcs 10” 2x4 lumber to support railing during installation (optional) Safety Glasses 5/16” Hex Bit Driver Drill Bits: ¼” wood ¼” x 3 ½” concrete 1/8” metal/wood Time Saver Tip: Cut (2) 2x4’s to 6 inches and (2) 2x4’s to 28 inches for residential or 34 inches for commercial height railing). www.ezhandrail.
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EZ Glass Railing Box Contents 6 Ft. EZ Glass Railing Kit Qty Length Description 1 6’ Top Cap (A) 1 6’ Bottom Channel (C) 2 6’ Glass Channel (B1 & B2) 6 Each 8” Glass Baluster (H) 2 Each Top Post Mount (E) 2 Each Bottom Post Mount (D) 1 18’ Glass Spline (G) 12 1” Setting Block (F) 14 3 3/4” Glass Spacer (L) 12 1” Self Tapping Fastener (J) 8 2 1/4” Tapcon Fastener (N) 8 1 1/2” ACQ Fastener (M) ` 8 Ft.
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EZ Glass Railing Components Top Cap (A) Bottom Channel (C) (Preassembled w/ B1 below) Glass Spline (G) Setting Block (F) Glass Channel (B1, B2) (B1 and C ship preassembled) Glass Spacer (L) Glass Baluster (H) Mid Support (K) Top Post Mount (E) ACQ Fastener (M) (Wood) 1” Self Tapper (J) Bottom Post Mount (D) Tapcon (N) (Concrete) www.ezhandrail.
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EZ Glass Railing Assembly Overview Illustration #1 Top Post Mount (E) (G) (L) (L) (G) 8” Wide Glass Balusters Top Cap Assembly (H) ( A )( B1 ) (G) (L) (L) Bottom Post Mount (D) (G) (L) (G) (L) (G) (L) (G) (L) (G) (L) (G) Glass Spline Glass Spacers (G) (L) (L) (Not to exceed 3 3/4”) (G) (L) (G) (L) (L) (G) (L) Bottom Channel Assembly ( C )( B2 ) EZ Glass Handrail installed heights are 36” for residential and 42” for commercial.
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EZ Post Installation with Separate Mounting Flange Ensure that you have a solid mounting surface for your EZ Post base fasteners. Existing posts or the EZ Posts (sold separately), may be used with this system. If you are installing EZ Posts, refer to the steps and illustration below. Post Mounts are installed with 1. Layout posts uniformly or as desired across entire project. 2. Ensure spacing between posts does not exceed 6 ft. for elevated decks (or greater than local codes specify). 3.
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EZ 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. Installation into wood/composite decking/Non ACQ lumber: STEP 1: 1. Determine the 3”x3” post location(s). Spacing between posts should be 6’ or less to meet IBC codes when installed 24” or higher above the ground. 2.
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Installation into concrete STEP 1: www.ezhandrail.com for videos 1. Turn the post upside down on a hard surface and prepare to drill larger holes in base plate. Enlarge the (4) existing post base plate holes to 5/16” (using a 5/16” drill bit). 2. Determine the 3”x3” post location(s). Spacing between posts should be 6’ or less to meet IBC codes when installed 24” or higher above the ground. 3.
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Constructing the Bottom Glass Channel Assembly STEP 1: 1. Measure the distance between your existing posts or newly installed EZ Posts. A more accurate measurement is taken near the bottom of the posts (Illustration #2). 2. Subtract a 1/2” from the total measurement to allow your assembly and Bottom Post Mount to pass the post without scratching the finish. Example: If the measurement is 60 inches cut C & B1 to 59 1/2 inches. 3. (B1) and (C) ship preassembled from the factory. (Illustration #3). 4.
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Installing the Lower Assembly STEP 1: 1. Attach Mid Support (K) underneath the Bottom Assembly t the midpoint of the railing section (Illustration 3B). 2. Place the Bottom Post Mounts (D) on each end of the Bottom Channel Assembly making sure the fastener portion is facing up. (Illustration #4). 3. Attach the Bottom Channel Assembly to your post. (The maximum distance from the decking / flooring to the bottom of the Bottom Glass Channel Assembly is 3 3/4.”(Illustration #4). 4.
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Constructing the Upper Glass Channel Assembly STEP 1: 1. Measure the distance between your existing posts or newly installed EZ Posts. A more accurate measurement is taken 36” from the deck. (Illustration #5). 2. Subtract a 1/2” from the total measurement to allow your assembly and Top Post Mount to pass the post without scratching the finish. Example: If the measurement is 60 inches cut A & B2 to 59 1/2 inches. 3. Cut Top Cap (A ) and Top Glass Channel (B2) to the adjusted measurement. 4.
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Installing the Upper Assembly STEP 1: 1. The inside dimension of the upper Top Glass Channel Assembly and the lower Bottom Glass Channel Assembly must be installed exactly 28” apart for the Glass Balusters to fit properly for residential railings (34” for commercial railings). Suggestion: Cut (2) 2x4’s at 28” (if you have not already done so). Place the 2x4’s on end between the assemblies for proper spacing of the Top Assembly. (Illustration #7). Use 34” 2x4’s for commercial height railing. 2.
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Glass Baluster Layout (DO NOT INSTALL GLASS AT THIS POINT) After you have installed the Top Glass Assembly and Bottom Glass Assembly, you are ready to lay out your Glass Baluster pattern. Using the chart below determine the appropriate spacing between Glass Balusters. Lay out the Glass Balusters and Glass Spacers (L) in front of the railing section using the appropriate spacing. Ensure spacing does not to exceed 3 15/16” in order to comply with International Building Codes.
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Placing Setting Blocks in Bottom Glass Channel STEP 1: 1. Place two Setting Blocks (F) in the Bottom Glass Channel Assembly for each Glass Baluster (H). Make sure the water relief channel is facing down. Use silicone caulk (sold separately on top of setting blocks to secure glass in place. Do not install glass at this time. The Top Assembly does not require setting blocks. Note: Use silicone caulk to hold Setting Blocks (F) in place for stair or ramp installations. (Silicone caulk sold separately).
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Installing the Glass Balusters STEP 1: 1. Ensure the Setting Blocks (F) are 1/2 inch in on each side of the Glass Balusters. (Illustration #11). Glass must rest on the Setting Blocks. Illustration #9 Glass Baluster (H) ½” from edge STEP 2: 1. Starting with the most middle Glass Baluster, lift the Glass Baluster up into the Top Assembly. Swing the baluster over the Bottom Assembly into position. Gently set the glass onto the caulked setting block. www.ezhandrail.
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Installing the Glass Spline STEP 1: 1. After checking for the proper glass embedment of 1/2" in., apply the Glass Spline (G) around your first Glass Baluster (H) at the bottom assembly and then the top assembly. (Illustration #12) Illustration #12 Install this baluster first if your railing section has an ODD number of glass balusters (L) (H) ½” Mininum embedment Install this baluster first if your railing section has an EVEN number of glass balusters (H) www.ezhandrail.
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Installing the Glass Spacers STEP 1: After installing the midpoint Glass Baluster (H) with four pieces of Glass Spline (G), it is now time to install the Glass Spacers (L). MEASURE ALL GLASS SPACERS TO ENSURE UNIFORM SPACING BETWEEN GLASS BALUSTERS. The standard Glass Spacer length is approximately 3 3/4.” Trim the spacers as necessary using a utility knife or razor blade. Code requires gaps between balusters to be less than 4 inches.
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Stair Applications and Non 90-degree Angles This kit is manufactured for level runs only. For stair installations, custom Glass Balusters must be ordered through The Home Depot. One EZ Handrail Pivot Mount Kit (EZPMW) is required for each stair section as well. (Illustration #13) stair components). Illustration #13 Stair slope required to order custom sized glass balusters for stairs www.ezhandrail.
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Stair Railing Helpful Hints & Apps Tip#1: Use rise and run chart for quick stair angle measurement RISE 5" 5.25" 5.5" 5.75" 6" 6.25" 6.5" 6.75" 7" 7.25" 7.5" 7.75" 10" 27° 28° 29° 30° 31° 32° 33° 34° 35° 36° 37° 38° 10.5" 25° 27° 28° 29° 30° 31° 31° 33° 34° 35° 36° 36° 11" 24° 26° 27° 28° 29° 30° 30° 32° 32° 33° 34° 35° RUN (TREAD LENGTH) 11.5" 12" 12.
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EZ Gate Instructions EZ Gates can swing left or right depending on the hinge location. Standard hinges and gravity latch are included with all EZ Gates. Note: Self closing hinges and pool child safety latch sold separately. Step 1 1. Verify rough opening between posts is 1” greater than width of gate. 2. Set gate in opening and visually identify where hinges will attach to gate for the desired swing direction. 3.
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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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(b) (c) (d) (e) (f) severity of any of these conditions depends upon the geographical location of your home, the cleanliness of the air in your area and many other local influences over which Madden Manufacturing has no control. Damage caused by faulty or improper installation or application of the EZ Handrail, or settlement, distortion, or warping.