Installation Guide
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The Crown Heritage handrail comes in several styles and is
available either “plowed” to accept square-top balusters or
“unplowed” for pin-top balusters. Refer to the table on
page v for suggestions on matching handrail with your
favorite Crown Heritage collection.
Fittings (see Fig. i-4) are handrail parts used mainly, but not
exclusively, in over-the-post installations. Fittings like the
volute shown at the base of the handrail in Fig. i-2 add an
extra element of drama and beauty to the handrail. Easings
and goosenecks make it possible to fit the handrail to the
geometry of almost any stairway.
Starting steps (see Fig. i-5) are either of the “bullnose” type
(as shown in Fig. i-2), or the “quarter circle” type. Consult
StairNote Five: All About Starting Steps for additional
background information on starting steps.
The Crown Heritage System also features the specialized
hardware needed for building a sturdy stairway. Suggestions
for use of the hardware are found throughout this manual.
Left hand turnout
Starting easing
Left hand volute
Left hand
2 rise gooseneck
INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
Bullnose starting step
(double end model)
Quarter circle starting step
(double end model)
FIG. i-4 - Handrail fittings
FIG. i-5 - Starting steps can be either “bullnose” type or “quarter circle” type
C OMPARISON
T ABLE
M ORE I MPORTANT
F ACTS
Suitable for Over-the-Post
x x x x x x
Suitable for Post-to-Post
x x x x x x x
Square top balusters available*
x x x x x x
Pin top balusters available
x x x x x x
W
illiamsbur
g
1800’s
Jef
f
erson
Carolina
Colonial
Hampton
Classic
*Requires plowed rail.
6010
x
6210
x x x x x x
6310
x x x x x
6519
x x x x x
6203
x
6100
x x x x x x x
Williamsburg
1800’s
Jefferson
Carolina
Colonial
Hampton
Classic
Best Handrail Selection: