TAMKO TAM-RAIL - Manual (Page 3)

FIG. 1
ImPortant ProDUCt saFEtY anD
PrE-InstallatIon InFormatIon
The following installation instructions are provided to guide you through
the installation process of the TAM‑RAIL
® Stair Rail Kit. TAMKO ® Building
Products, Inc. shall not be held liable for improper or unsafe installations.
Failure to follow these instructions may lead to an unsafe product and
will adversely effect coverage under the Limited Warranty.
TAMKO
recommends that all designs be reviewed by a licensed architect,
engineer or local building official before installation to ensure that they
are safe and in compliance with local building code requirements.
tools rEqUIrED For InstallatIon
Tape measure, miter saw or hack saw, drill, #2 square drive bit, level, safety
glasses, and hearing protection. For larger construction projects, a miter
saw and drill are strongly recommended for quicker installation.
InstallatIon stEPs
1. Install and prepare posts for TAM‑RAIL Railing installation. Ensure
mounting surfaces are level and plumb. (Fig. 1) TAMKO recommends
using TAM‑RAIL post mount systems or wood posts covered with our
matching TAM‑RAIL post sleeve.
2. Measure the length between posts and confirm the TAM‑RAIL
Railing Kit required. (Fig. 2)
Refer to the TAM‑RAIL Stair Slope Chart on page 12 for the
degree of angle required.
TAM‑RAIL STAIR RAIL KIT RAIL LENGTHS
Nominal Rail Length 6' 8'
Actual Rail Length 78" 102"
3. Lay the bottom rail beside the posts with baluster holes facing
upward. The rail should extend past each of the mounting surfaces.
For 8' Rail Kits, verify that the crush block location on the underside
of the bottom rail will be positioned securely onto the stair tread.
4. Mark the required rail length with an additional 1/8" removed from
each end to compensate for the metal brackets. (Fig. 3)
IMPORTANT: For even end spacing a minimum of 2‑3/8" rail length
is required from the end of rail to first baluster hole on both ends of
the rail. If even end spacing is not required, a minimum of 2‑3/8"
rail length on the lower end and 2" rail length on the upper end of
the rail is allowable. Check end spacing and verify minimum length
requirements prior to cutting.
Ensure that the end space gaps
between posts and balusters will not exceed 4".
When positioned and marked cut the bottom rail to the proper angle.
MINIMUM
2-3/8"
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FIG. 2
staIr raIl
InstallatIon InstrUCtIons
CONTINUED
6' staIr raIl KIt ComPonEnts:
6' TAM‑RAIL Top Rail
6' TAM‑RAIL Bottom Rail
Square or Colonial Balusters (11)
Top Rail Metal Brackets (2)
Bottom Rail Metal Brackets (2)
Top Rail Bracket Covers (2)
Bottom Rail Bracket Covers (2)
1" Stainless Screws (13)
2" Stainless Screws (13)
8' staIr raIl KIt ComPonEnts:
8' TAM‑RAIL Top Rail
8' TAM‑RAIL Bottom Rail
Square or Colonial Balusters (15)
Top Rail Metal Brackets (2)
Bottom Rail Metal Brackets (2)
Top Rail Bracket Covers (2)
Bottom Rail Bracket Covers (2)
1" Stainless Screws (13)
2" Stainless Screws (13)
Crush Block (1)
TOP RAIL
BOTTOM RAIL
BRACKET COVER
BOTTOM RAIL
CRUSH BLOCK
SQUARE BALUSTER
TOP RAIL
BRACKET
COVER
SUBSTITUTION FOR THESE COMPONENTS IS NOT ALLOWED
AS SUBSTITUTING COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD.
6' or 8' stair rail Kit available in 36' or 42' rail heights
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