AZEK Glass Panel - Manual

GLASS PANEL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES for
AZEK Premier AZEK Trademark AZEK Reserve
Page 1
Read ALL instructions completely before installation. Each glass panel bracket kit comes with the glass
clamps and fastening hardware to install one complete rail section. This kit should be used in conjunction
with a 6 ft. undrilled AZEK bottom rail and AZEK top rail and retainer to complete the full installation.
POSTS, CAPS, GLASS, AND ALLEN KEY FOR GLASS CLAMPS ARE NOT INCLUDED.
WARNING: AZEK Rail with Glass Panel should be used in non-load bearing applications only. Check local building
code requirements before installation.
SAFETY: Always wear goggles when cutting, drilling and fastening materials
FOLLOW STEPS 1 THROUGH 5 OF THE AZEK PREMIER AND AZEK TRADEMARK INSTALLATION GUIDE.
Step 6 CENTER SUPPORT
Place the center support at the mid point of the Bottom Rail and attach using the 1” drill quick screws sup-
plied (Refer to Step 7 of the AZEK Premier / AZEK Trademark Installation Guide).
Step 7 INSTALL BOTTOM RAIL BRACKET AND BOTTOM RAIL
Mark the Bottom Rail Bracket hole location on the post sleeves for the Bottom Rail Bracket at (4 1 /
16
” for US
and 2 1 /
16
” for Canada) above the deck surface. Drill the marked Bottom Rail Bracket hole locations using a
3 /
16
” drill bit through the post sleeves. Install the Bottom Rail Bracket to the Post Sleeves using (2) of the 2.5”
x #10 stainless steel screws supplied with a T-25 bit. Install the Bottom Rail according to Steps 11 and 14 on
page 4 of the Straight Rail Install Guide.
Step 8 INSTALL GLASS PANEL HARDWARE
Mark the glass panel bracket hole locations above the bottom rail, centered on the Post Sleeves at 4 1/2” and
24” for a 36” high rail, or 4 1/2” and 30” for 42” high rail above the top of the Bottom Rail (for Canada, add
2” to the height of the upper class panel bracket). Using a 1/4” drill bit, drill through the Post Sleeve at the
4 glass panel bracket hole locations and install the 4 glass panel brackets using the 2” x #14 stainless steel
screws supplied. Make sure that all brackets face the same direction.
Step 9 INSTALL THE GLASS PANEL
Place 2 of the supplied rubber bumpers in the center of the rail evenly spaced (approx. 6” from each side) on
the top of the bottom rail.
Remove the clamping plates from the glass panel brackets. Place the glass against the brackets, ensuring
that the glass is centered on the rubber bumpers and in the open-
ing. Reinstall the glass panel bracket clamping plates and tighten
the screws accordingly.
Step 10 INSTALL THE HANDRAIL AND RETAINER
With the mounting brackets and retainer already installed and
fastened to the handrail, place the remaining 2 rubber bumpers
evenly spaced on the underside of the retainer (approx. 6” from
each side).
Place the handrail assembly on top of the glass ensuring the rub-
ber bumpers are centered on the glass, and rail is centered on
the post sleeve. Mark the bracket hole location and drill the Post
Sleeve only using a 3/16” drill bit. Using a T-25 square drive bit,
attach the handrail assembly to the post sleeve using the 2.5” x
#10 stainless steel screws that are supplied. Ensure the rubber
bumpers are centered against the glass.
GLASS PANEL SIZING
Ensure the opening is square and plumb. Measure the opening be-
tween the posts at the top and bottom to ensure squareness.
THICKNESS: 3/8” Tempered
WIDTH: Subtract 1 3/4” from the opening size to allow room
for the brackets and proper clearance.
HEIGHT: US 36” Rail Height ------- 28 3/8”
42” Rail Height ------- 34 3/8”
Canada 36” Rail Height ------- 30 3/8”
42” Rail Height ------- 36 3/8”
GP02/05/2013