Deckorators Secondary Handrail - Manual (Page 2)

Adjustable Joiner
Step 1: Measure the angle needed. Adjoin the two joiner halves
together by inserting the bolt. Place the joiner halves at the
desired angle, and tighten bolt to set.
Step 2: Cut handrails at ½ the desired angle. Slide handrails onto
adjustable joiner.
Step 3: Drill 3/16” pilot holes and fasten handrails together using
3/4” screws.
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Aluminum Joiner Kit
Step 1: Use aluminum joiner to fasten handrail components at
straight joints.
Step 2: Slide joiner an equal distance into both components.
Drill 3/16” pilot holes and fasten using 3/4” screws provided.
Note: All joiners should be supported by an aluminum bracket
as closely as possible to the joint.
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Stair Elbows
Step 1: Attach aluminum bracket to post, following instructions
under “Aluminum Bracket”.
Step 2: Choose proper degree of stair elbow. Slide aluminum
joiners into each side of the stair elbow. Slide joiners into
handrails, and follow instructions for “Aluminum Joiner Kit”.
Step 3: Attach elbow to bracket, drilling 3/16” pilot holes and
securing with the 1” screws provided.
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Handicap Loop
Step 1: Position handicap loop in desired location. Mark and cut
loop as necessary.
Step 2: Attach handicap loop to handrail system using aluminum
joiner (for level installation) or adjustable joiner (for angled
installation).
Step 3: Attach top and bottom aluminum brackets to surface at
desired locations, following instructions under “Aluminum
Bracket”.
Step 4: Attach the handicap loop to the aluminum brackets by
drilling 3/16” pilot holes and securing with the 1” screws
provided.
Step 5: Attach end cap to unfinished end of loop.
Note: The alternate installation method uses the 90° post return
for the lower portion of the handicap loop, terminating into the
end post.
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90° Post Return
Step 1: Slide 90° post return into handrail.
Step 2: Drill 5/32” pilot holes into the desired surface and attach
post return using 1-1/2” screws provided.
Step 3: Drill 3/16” pilot holes into handrail and attach using
3/4” screws provided.
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Secondary Handrail Installation Instructions – Page 2