ENRAIL INSTALL GUIDE Installing the Nantucket (100 Series), Manhattan (200 Series), and Charleston (300 Series) Code-Approved Rail Systems Thank you for choosing Enduris Enrail Code-Approved Railing products. For best results please review the installation instructions to follow. Always check your local building codes before starting a project. Please read assembly instructions completely before beginning construction. Always wear safety goggles. Enduris AC174/AC10 Code approved CCRR-0107 railing systems are guards under the definitions of the 2012 IBC and IRC intended for use on elevated walking areas in buildings and walkways as required by the codes. Enduris 6/22/2016 For the most current version of this installation guide please visit www.enduris.com/professionals/installation-2/
ENRAIL INSTALL GUIDE Nantucket (100), Manhattan (200), and Charleston (300) Nantucket (100) Series 6, 8, 10 Stairs 8 only White, Tan & Khaki Manhattan (200) Series 6, 8, 10 Stairs 8 only White, Tan & Khaki Charleston (300) Series 6, 8 Stairs 8 only White, Tan & Khaki LAYOUT Enduris Railing System is designed for post sets of either 72, 96, or 120 between posts as shown in Figure #1. The PVC rail and aluminum insert are cut ¼ shorter making the rail 71 3/4, 95 3/4, and 119 3/4 to allow for the bracket thickness. Do not cut the Charleston (300) rails shorter, the bracket allows the rail to touch the inside to inside of the post. When trimming the rail is necessary, equal amounts should be cut from both ends of the rail in order to maintain equal spacing from the outer picket and the adjacent post. POST MOUNTING Enduris Railing Systems are designed for PVC posts to be sleeved over 4 x 4 pressure treated wood posts or sleeved over a mounting tower such as the Angle Wizard post mount. The Angle Wizard post mount is designed to be mounted to the top of the deck surface with reinforcement in the sub-structure as shown on page #2. Fig. 1 A complete instruction sheet is included in every post mount kit. 1
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Once post installation is complete, trim the post sleeve to the proper height and slide over the wood or post mount. Make certain that you maintain an installed vinyl post height as measured from the walking surface to the top of the post that is at least 3 greater than the required rail height. Designed Rail Height Recommended Min. Post Height Residential 36 39 Commercial 42 45 HORIZONTAL RAIL INSTALLATION The brackets are designed for easy installation and to provide the required support needed to meet building codes. Prior to completion of these next steps, ensure that you complete the post installations as described above. 1. Cut rails and inserts to length: Measure distance between the inside of the top of the post and subtract ¼ to allow room for brackets. This is the length of the top rail. Measure the distance between the post close to the bottom and subtract ¼ to allow room for the bottom brackets. This is the length of your bottom rail. a. The insert should be the same length as the PVC. Slide rail trim over both ends before installing the rails. Note: The top rail of the Charleston (300) Series will not need to be cut ¼ less. The Charleston (300) Series bracket allows the rail to touch the inside to inside of the post. 2. Drill Drain Holes: Take the bottom rail and drill three ¼ drain holes on the underside of the rail as shown in Figure #2. Fig. 2 3. Install Foot Block Inserts: Center the 7/8" x 1 ½" x 3 ¼" insert block in the center of the bottom rail. Screw the insert block to the bottom rail using #8, 1" self-tapping screws as seen in Figure #2. When utilizing aluminum inserts in both top and bottom rails for residential applications up to 8, the foot blocks are optional. The 10' rail section uses (2) foot blocks per section (spaced 40" from each end). 3
4. Install Bottom Brackets: Slide trim pieces onto the bottom rail facing the finished side towards the center of the rail. Make sure the aluminum insert (if required) is inside the rail before placing the brackets over the end of the rail and sliding the rail down between the two posts. See Figure #4. Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 4a 4
5. Once the rail is level (Figure #4a) at 2 ½ off the walking surface of the deck, attach brackets with provided screws and lock trim into place. Insert three pickets, one in each end and one in the center of the rail. This will help with the placement of the top rail brackets. Fig. 4b a. Slide the top rail down over the (3) pickets. Push the rail to the opposite side and place the bracket on the end of the rail. Then push the rail to the other side allowing you to slide the other bracket on the end of the rail on the opposite end (Figure #4b). b. Make sure the top rail is level and in the center of the post. Check to make sure the rail is the correct height from the surface to the top of the rail for code. c. Attach the bracket to the post with the screws that are provided. d. Remove the rail and add all missing pickets. e. Slide the trim over both ends of the rail and replace the rail back down over all the pickets. f. Check the rail to make sure it is level. g. Screw the #8 self-tapping screws through the bracket, PVC and into the aluminum on both sides. h. Slide trim into the lock position. 5
6. Install Post Cap: Glue cap to post as shown in Figure #5. Place a 1 x ¼ wide bead of PVC glue or silicon adhesive on the inside of the cap along the center of all four sides. Slide cap onto the top of the post. The glue will smear as it slides down over the post. Be careful not to drip glue on the outside of the post or cap it may cause a scar to the PVC. Fig. 5 CLEANING PVC RAILING Generally, no cleaning is required under normal circumstances. If cleaning becomes necessary, use mild household cleaner such as Simple Green and #0000 steel wool. It is the responsibility of the railing contractor to meet or exceed all code and safety requirements, and to obtain all required building permits. These instructions are only a guide, and may not address every circumstance. The deck and railing installer should determine and implement appropriate installation techniques for each situation. Enduris shall not be held liable for improper or unsafe installations. 6