RDI 73018473 Instructions / Assembly
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1. e RDI railing kits are manufactured for a 36 or 42 finished rail height with a 2 standard bottom space COMPONENT LIST Check the kit to ensure all components are included A Vinyl Shim 2 B Extrusion Set Screw 1 C Centering Extrusion 2 D Steel Post 1 Warning Always wear safety goggles When installing a structural post in a fascia thru mount application be sure that sufficient mounting structure exists to receive post attachment fasteners When mounting to a straight face three fasteners should be used Fig 1 In an inside corner application five fasteners should be used to maximize strength in both directions Fig 2 Note Thru bolting using 3 8 stainless steel bolts is recommended to attain maximum strength and durability Fig 1 E7 Ensuring that the post is plumb from side to side and at the appropriate height clamp in place Fig 3 Posts should be installed at a height of 36 for an RDI residential railing kit and 42 for an RDI commercial railing kit Using two standard deck screws temporarily secure the post in place through the two smaller holes in the post Fig 4 Tip If using Endurance Deck Rail with Decorative Cap please refer to the instruction booklet included in the Deck Rail kit or www rdirail com for finished post height After mounting location is con firmed pre drill for perman2. CROSSOVER PRODUCT STRUCTURAL POST INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS e Flush Mount pp 2 5 e Fascia Thru Mount pp 6 9 e Core Mount pp 10 11 Compatible with ENDURANCE and TITAN PRO Railing Systems OlLOlOIOIOMOIOIOL FLUSH MOUNT POST INSTRUCTIONS Determine placement of all structural posts before beginning installation RDI railing kits are manufactured for a 36 or 42 finished rail height with a 2 standard bottom space COMPONENT LIST Check the kit to ensure all components are included A Vinyl Shim 2 B Extrusion Set Screw 1 C Centering Extrusion 2 D Galvanized Steel Post 1 Warning Always wear safety goggles When installing a structural post in a flush mount application be sure that sufficient mounting structure exists to receive the post attachment fasteners Install blocking under surface if necessary Tip Thru bolting using 3 8 stainless steel bolts is recommended to attain maxi mum strength and durability Fig 1 Determine the rail direction and ori ent the structural post flange base accordingly Fig 2 Tip When a structural post will act as the transition point between level and stair rail at other than a right angle be sure to set the post in line with the stair rail This will allow the use of any RDI specialty bracket kit on the level rail and standard RDI stair brackets Tip If using Endurance Deck Rail
3. Tip The sleeve should extend above the desired rail height enough to allow clearance for a post cap Fig 8 Note If using a turned newel sleeve be sure to leave enough flat area to accept rail attachment brackets Fig 9 Remove the top centering extrusion set screw and the extrusion Use this screw to attach the bottom centering extrusion to the post Slide the top extrusion onto the post after the turned sleeve has been installed Endurance rail kits measure 34 or 40 from the bottom of the bottom rail to the top of the top rail Slide the vinyl sleeve over the struc tural post and the centering extru sions Fig 10 Note The top centering extrusion may need to be repositioned depending on your application For example in stair railing applications the center ing extrusion may need to be raised to allow attachment of the stair brackets Fig 8 Fig 9 x a rt TY 3 ah mor LEH S 7 Fig 10 OLOlLOIOIOILOLOIOIOIOIOIO The post is now ready to accept the railing installation Fig 11 Note Post caps should be glued on AFTER installation is complete Simply apply a small amount of vinyl adhesive to the cap to permanently secure Fig 11 FASCIA THRU MOUNT POST INSTRUCTIONS e Determine placement of all structural posts before beginning installation
4. with Decorative Cap please refer to the instruction booklet included in the Deck Rail kit or www rdirail com for finished post height Fig 1 Fig 2 ae After mounting location is con firmed pre drill for permanent mounting hardware Fig 3 Check and adjust structural post for plumb using supplied vinyl shims Fig 4 Secure the post through all four base attachment holes Fig 5 Fig 3 Se een Nee Fig 4 Fig 5 _ i i ram G I i F p SI l 1 KE Position the lower extrusion aligning it with the proposed railing direction Fig 6 Ensure that the pre mounted top centering extrusion is aligned as well Note RDI railing kits are manufactured for a 36 or 42 finished rail height with a 2 standard bottom space If other heights or bottom spaces are desired adjust the height of the centering extrusion accordingly Note If installing Endurance ADA Hand Rail onto a post determine the mounting location and create sufficient attachment by blocking out post with 1 material or by purchasing a third centering extrusion and installing at desired location Fig 7 Fig 6 J Fig 7 Slide the vinyl sleeve over the centering extrusion Mark and cut the sleeve to length
5. ent mounting hardware Fig 5 Using the provided vinyl shims plumb the post and permanently secure with at least three mounting fasteners Fig 6 7 Fig 6 Fig 7 Position the lower extrusion aligning it with the proposed railing direction Fig 8 Ensure that the pre mounted top centering extrusion is aligned as well Note RDI railing kits are manufactured for a 36 or 42 finished rail height with a 2 standard bottom space If other heights or bottom spaces are desired adjust the height of the centering extrusion accordingly Note If installing Endurance ADA Hand Rail onto post determine the mounting location and create sufficient attachment by blocking out post with 1 material or by purchasing a third centering extrusion and installing at desired location Fig 9 Fig 8 a 4 h Fig 9 Slide the vinyl sleeve over the centering extrusion Mark and cut the sleeve to length Tip The sleeve should extend above the desired rail height enough to allow clearance for a post cap Fig 10 Note If using a turned newel sleeve be sure to leave enough flat area to ac cept rail attachment brackets Fig 11 Remove the top centering extru sion set screw and the extrusion Use this screw to attach the bottom centering extrusion
6. to the post Slide the top extrusion onto the post after the turned sleeve has been installed Endurance rail kits measure 34 or 40 from the bottom of the bottom rail to the top of the top rail Slide the cut vinyl sleeve over the structural post and the cen tering extrusions Fig 12 Note The top centering extrusion may need to be repositioned depending on your application For example in stair rail applications the centering extrusion may need to be raised to allow attachment of the stair brack ets Note In some cases the vinyl sleeve will need to be notched to extend below the plane of the standing surface to hide the post tail and mounting hardware Fig 13 Endurance rail kits measure 34 or 40 from the bottom of the bottom rail to the top of the top rail Fig 12 ay YS Fig 11 Fig 10 Z aS i 34 or 40 6 5 Minimum T as Fig 13 OLOlOIOIOILOLOIOIOIOIOIOI The post is now ready to accept the railing installation Fig 14 Note Post Caps should be glued on AFTER installation is complete Simply apply a small amount of vinyl adhesive to the cap to permanently secure Fig 14 m OlLOIOIOIOMOIOIOL CORE MOUNT POST INSTRUCTIONS Determine placement of all structural posts before beginning installation e RDI railing kits are manufact
7. ured for a 36 or 42 finished rail height with a 2 standard bottom space COMPONENT LIST Check the kit to ensure all components are included A Vinyl Shim 2 B Extrusion Set Screw 1 C Centering Extrusion 2 D Steel Post 1 Warning Always wear safety goggles Consult your hydraulic cement manufacturer s specifications for core hole diameter and depth based on the final railing height for your installation After depth and diameter have been confirmed drill and remove the core from the hole Fig 1 2 Place the post in the hole and adjust for plumb Fig 3 Temporarily secure in place using clamps and wood supports Fig 4 Mix and pour hydraulic cement as per manufacturer s instructions Fig 5 Fig 1 Fig 3 N s Fig 4 Fig 2 Fig 5 After post has cured follow the instructions for RDI flush mount structural post beginning with Step 4 Cece eee ee eee 200000000000000000000000000 TD D D a P DP D P P 0 P D D D Ob D D D 20000 00 0 0 0 0 0 00000000 z aD aD aD 2 aD 2 AD AD om D aD aD aD aD ap ap ap 4b 4b phi mmo am am gt 2000000 96 900060 00 500000000000000000606066006
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