36" Hybrid Composite Railing Installation Guide v20181120
CONTENTS Important notes Straight Railing and Post Parts 1-3 4 Straight Railing Installation 5 - 12 Stair Railing and Post Parts 13 Stair Railing Installation 14 - 22 For the most up to date information, please visit our website: www.newtechwood.com Please consult local zoning laws in regards to the load requirements and bottom space requirements for rails. All supporting structures must be in accordance with applicable building codes.
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Straight Railing And Post Parts: IMPORTANT POINTS: • Parts D, E, and F will be different from those displayed in the stair railing and post parts. • All other parts are the same for straight and stair railings and posts.
Straight Railing Installation: Rail Length 1823 mm (71.8") Post Height 991 mm (39") Height of the Balusters 775 mm (30.5") IMPORTANT POINTS: • This railing is designed for a maximum of 1823 mm (71.8") internal rail length. • Aluminum balusters (M-R0218-36) DO NOT need to be cut for the straight railing 775 mm (30.5"). • Cut the handrail, the bottom rail and the galvanized insert on each side to comply with the Canadian Building Code, which requires a maximum width of 102 mm (4") between the balusters.
1 Mark where the post mount (J-R0221-36) will be installed. The maximum distance of the post mount is 1923 mm (75.7") from center to center as shown in diagram 1. 3 Install the post mount (J-R0221-36) as shown in diagram 4-15. Note: Screw WJ0094 is used when installed on concrete. Screw WJ0155 is used when installed on wood. Installing on a concrete surface a. First position the post with the metal base in the position of installation.
c. Insert the plastic anchors into the drilled holes as shown in Diagram 6. DIAGRAM 6 d. Position the post with the metal base over the predrilled holes and then insert the screws (SWJ0094) into the designated holes as shown in Diagram 7. DIAGRAM 8 Installing on a wood surface / deck surface a. Following Diagram 9, 10, 11 position the post with the metal base.
b. Once the post is in the correct position mark the holes with a marker or pencil as shown in Diagram 12. 4"(102 mm) ≤ H ≤ 4.53"(115 mm) DIAGRAM 10 DIAGRAM 12 c. Now take a drill and drill the holes previously marked as shown in Diagram 13.
d. Put the post back over the predrilled holes and insert the screws (T-WJ0155) lag bolts into place as shown in Diagram 14. 4 Install the post sleeve (N-UH35) as shown in diagram 16. T-WJ0155 DIAGRAM 16 5 DIAGRAM 14 e. Tighten the lag bolts with washers underneath the substrate as shown in Diagram 15. Mark where the post brackets will be i n s t a l l e d w i t h t h e " S t ra i g ht R a i l i n g " cardboard template as shown in diagram 17.
6 Lower the post skirt (K-LV-0119) over the post sleeve (N-UH35) as shown in diagram 19. Drill in the top post brackets (D-R0223) with screw (O-WJ0130) as shown in diagram 20. 7 Cut rail (A-UR02) to the length between the post sleeve (N-UH35) minus 3 mm (0.118") on each side for inserting the gaskets (FR0102) as shown in diagram 22. Drill in the bottom post brackets (G-R0205) with screw (P-WJ0131) as shown in diagram 21. Remember to take out galvanized insert (BR0224-1) before cutting rail (A-UR02).
8 The bottom bracket (H-R0204) should be installed with screw (R-WJ0149) at 29.5 mm (1.2") and 24 mm (1") from the ends of the rail as shown in diagram 24. Alternatively, a flat board can be used to press the bracket up against the end of rail to line up the correct distance. 10 Attach the bottom rail (A-UR02) onto the bottom post brackets (G-R0205) as shown in diagram 27.
Slide the galvanize insert (B-R0224-1) into the top rail (A-UR02) as shown in diagram 30. 16 Attach post caps (L-LV-0120) and gaskets (F-R0102) as shown in diagram 33. DIAGRAM 30 14 Attach the top rail (A-UR02) onto the top of the post brackets (D-R0223) as shown in diagram 31. DIAGRAM 33 17 If needed adjust the foot blocks (I-R0222) to the correct height as shown in diagram 34. DIAGRAM 31 15 Pre-drill and install with screw (Q-WJ0143) as shown in diagram 32.
Stair Railing And Post Parts: • Parts D, E, F, and O will be different from those displayed in the stair railing and post parts. • All other parts are the same for straight and stair railings and posts.
Stair Railing Installation: Rail Length 1857.5 mm (73.1") Post Height 991 mm (39") Post Height 1084 mm (42.68") 278 mm (11") 178 mm (7") Height of the Balusters 703 mm (27.7") IMPORTANT POINTS: • The stair railing is designed for a 32 degree angle with stair treads at 278 mm (11") and stair risers 178 mm (7"). • The stair railing is designed for a 1857.5 mm (73.1") rail length. • Aluminum balusters for the stair rail need to be cut to the height of 703 mm (27.7").
1 Mark where the post mount (J-R0221-36) will be installed. The maximum distance of the post mount is 1645 mm (64.8") as shown in diagram 1. 3 Install the post mount (J-R0221-36) as shown in diagram 4-15. Note: Screw WJ0094 is used when installed on concrete. Screw WJ0155 is used when installed on wood. Installing on a concrete surface a. First position the post with the metal base in the position of installation. Then use a marker or pencil to mark the drilling hole positions as shown in Diagram 4.
c. Insert the plastic anchors into the drilled holes as shown in Diagram 6. DIAGRAM 6 d. Position the post with the metal base over the predrilled holes and then insert the screws (TWJ0094) into the designated holes as shown in Diagram 7. DIAGRAM 8 Installing on a wood surface / deck surface a. Following Diagram 9, 10, 11 position the post with the metal base.
b. Once the post is in the correct position mark the holes with a marker or pencil as shown in Diagram 12. 4"(102 mm) ≤ H ≤ 4.53"(115 mm) DIAGRAM 10 DIAGRAM 12 c. Now take a drill and drill the holes previously marked as shown in Diagram 13.
d. Put the post back over the predrilled holes and insert the screws (U-WJ0155) lag bolts into place as shown in Diagram 14. 4 Install the post sleeve (N-UH35) as shown in diagram 16. U-WJ0155 DIAGRAM 16 DIAGRAM 14 5 e. Tighten the lag bolts with washers underneath the substrate as shown in Diagram 15. First, mark on the post which will be on the stair top using the "Stairs - Top Post" cardboard template.
7 Drill in the top post brackets (D-R0225) with screw (P-WJ0130) as shown in diagram 20. Drill in the bottom post brackets (G-R0205) with screw (Q-WJ0131) as shown in diagram 21. D-R0225 with P-WJ0130 G-R0205 with Q-WJ0131 DIAGRAM 20 8 DIAGRAM 17 6 Pre-drill post bracket holes with a 3 mm (7/64 inch) bit as shown in diagram 18. Lower the post skirt (K-LV-0119) over the post sleeve (N-UH35) as shown in diagram 19.
Note: Need to leave at least 83 mm (3.3") between the ends of the rail and the first hole of each end as shown in diagram 23. S-WJ0149 DIAGRAM 26 10 DIAGRAM 23 The galvanized insert (B-R0224-1) is designed for a maximum of 1825.7 mm (71.9") as shown in diagram 24. Pre-drill and install the foot blocks (I-R0217) with screw (S-WJ0149) on the bottom rail as shown in diagram 27.
15 Install the baluster plugs (E-LV-0218-C) and aluminum balusters (M-R0218-36) as shown in diagram 33. DIAGRAM 29 12 Slide the galvanize insert (B-R0224-1) into the top rail (A-UR02) as shown in diagram 30. DIAGRAM 30 13 Cut aluminum balusters (M-R0218-36) to the length of 703 mm (27.7") as shown in diagram 31. DIAGRAM 33 DIAGRAM 31 14 16 Attach the top rail (A-UR02) to the top brackets (D-R0225) as shown in diagram 34.
17 Pre-drill and install with screw (R-WJ0143) as shown in diagram 35. 19 If needed adjust the foot blocks (I-R0217) to the correct height as shown in diagram 37. R-WJ0143 DIAGRAM 35 18 DIAGRAM 37 Install the post cap (L-LV-0120) and gaskets (F-R0113, O-R0115) as shown in diagram 36. 20 Install the post cap (L-LV-0120) with screw (V-WJ0153) as shown in diagram 38.
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