AZEK 22_5 Degree - Manual

22.5 DEGREE BRACKET INSTALLATION GUIDELINES for
AZEK Premier AZEK Trademark AZEK Reserve
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Hardware included in
22.5° Angle Bracket Pack
Ensure Posts are square and
plumb.
Take measurements between
bottom of Posts for more
accurate rail length.
Leave Hand Rail
1 / 16 ” longer
than Top Retainer for a tight
fit.
Most building codes require
that a 4” sphere shall not
pass through the rail at any
point.
To comply with the 4” sphere
rule, a 6 ft. rail section must
be cut a minimum of 7/8”.
When measuring angled
sections, measure length on
center of Rails
Hand Rail can be cut from either end
b
Rail Center Between Holes
X
Rail Center On Hole
a
X
If X is greater than 4 3 / 8 ”
Baluster spacing will not
meet code
Shift Rail center from
(a) Center On Hole to
(b) Center Between Holes
a
2 Measure & Mark Top Retainer, Bottom Rail, & Handrail
Ensuring Proper Hole Spacing...And Cut
X is
greater
than 3 1 / 8
”
NO
Swing
Bracket
required
X is less
than 3 1 / 8
”
Swing
Bracket
required
Swing
Bracket in
use
(2) Bracket Shims
NOTE: 22.5° BRACKET INSTALLATION GUIDELINES to be used in
conjunction with RAILING INSTALLATION GUIDELINES included in
Rail kit for complete railing assembly and installation
1 Prepare for and Install Post Sleeves as
indicated in RAILING INSTALLATION
GUIDELINES included in Rail kit
This diagram illustrates how to
create a 45° turn using two 22.5°
Shim Brackets.
Now
Cut
If X is less than 3 1 / 8 ”
use Baluster Swing
Brackets in Step
to allow access in
Step # o of RAILING
INSTALLATION
GUIDE
b
13
6a
Straight Rail Bracket
22.5° Shim
Bracket
• Please read all instructions completely before starting any part of the installation.
• Each AZEK Premier and AZEK Trademark railing kit comes complete with all parts, hardware and installation guide to install one
complete rail section (excluding posts.)
• Each AZEK Reserve railing kit comes complete with all parts, hardware and installation guide to install one complete rail section
(excluding handrail and posts.)
• Railing sections have been pre-cut to 6 ft., 8 ft. or 10 ft. lengths. Check to ensure that the kit is complete.
• AZEK Rail should be installed using the same good building principles used to install wood or composite railing and in accordance with
the local building codes and the installation guidelines included below. AZEK Building Products Inc. accepts no liability or responsibil-
ity for the improper installation of this product.
• AZEK Rail may not be suitable for every application and it is the sole responsibility of the installer to be sure that AZEK Rail is fit for
the intended use. Since all installations are unique, it is also the installer’s responsibility to determine specific requirements in regards
to each Rail application.
• AZEK Building Products recommends that all applications be reviewed by a licensed architect, engineer or local building official before
installation. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please call AZEK Customer Service at 877-ASK-AZEK (877-275-
2935) or visit our website at www.azek.com.
• AZEK Railing is tested as a whole system and should be used that way. It is not intended to be used in conjunction with other railing
systems or fasteners.
• The following Installation Guidelines are applicable for installation of AZEK Premier, AZEK Trademark, and AZEK Reserve Rail Systems
(except AZEK Reserve over post applications).
• IMPORTANT: Make sure the DRIVE TOOL/DRILL is configured or set to use the SCREW setting when driving and/or tightening all FASTENERS.
• SAFETY: Always wear goggles when handling, cutting, drilling and fastening materials.
• NOTE: Check local code requirements prior to installation.