TAM-RAIL 31000309 Installation Guide
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1. TAM RAIL RAILING SYSTEMS INSTRUCTION MANUAL jer e 09 Se See aS Sg SSR IY 7 aan 2 d 11 50 UN BUIL 1 4 2 PREPARATION amp TOOL CHECK LIST Before You Begin Important Product Safety and Pre Installation Information The following installation instructions are provided to guide you through the installation process of the Tam Rail Railing System 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 affect 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 Fire and other sources of excessive heat may damage Tam Rail Railing Damage caused by fire or other heat sources may include melting sagging warping discoloration charring increased expansion or contraction accelerated weathering etc Low E glass is one potential source of excessive heat because it is designed to reflect more sunlight than traditional glass This enhanced reflectivity combined with any irregularity in the window glass can concentrate sunlight onto the railing and cause heat build up on areas of the railing surface When this occurs2. Kits 3 1 2 TAM RAIL 44 Post Mount Kits 4 5 Properly clean all boreholes using a 7 16 round steel brush and compressed air see Hilti HIT RE 500 SD Instructions Steps 2 4 Boreholes must be free of dust debris ice oil grease and other contaminants 6 Prepare the HIT RE 500 SD adhesive for use with a compatible Hilti dispenser and discard initial adhesive see Hilti HIT RE 500 SD Instructions Steps 5 8 7 Inject adhesive into the boreholes without forming air voids starting from the bottom of each borehole and slowly withdrawing the dispenser Fill holes approximately 2 3 full or as required to ensure that the annular gap between the threaded rod and concrete is completely filled see Hilti HIT RE 500 SD Instructions Steps 9 10 POST MOUNT COMPONENTS 4 x 4 Post Sleeve 1 Pyramid Post Cap 1 New England Post Ring 1 Post Mount Member 1 Guide Blocks 2 1 Stainless Steel Screws 13 CONCRETE ACCESSORY KIT 5 1 2 x 5 1 2 Concrete Surface Plate 1 3 8 x 2 Coated Hex Bolts 4 3 8 Coated Lock Washers 4 3 8 Coated Hex Nuts 4 5 16 x 1 Leveling Bolts 4 3 4 Self drilling Guide Block screws 4 CONCRETE ANCHORING SYSTEM 3 8 x 5 1 8 Stainless Steel Threaded Rods 4 3 8 Stainless Steel Washers 4 3 8 Stainless Steel Nuts 4 Hilti HIT RE 500 SD Adhesive 11 1 oz 1 Hilti Dispenser Not Included SUBSTITUTION FOR THESE COMPONENTS IS NOT ALLOWED AS SUBSTITUTING COMPONENTS COULD CA
3. SKIP STEP 7 IF YOU ARE INSTALLING A 6 STAIR SECTION 7 Trim the crush block to accommodate the desired bottom rail clearance and insert into the pre cut hole on the underside of the bottom rail Be sure to check with your local building code officials for any bottom rail clearance or rail height requirements Improper clearance or rail height could cause a safety hazard 8 Position the bottom rail metal brackets marked so that they are centered on both the post and bottom rail and install using two of the screws provided Use the 2 screws for mounting to a wood post or the 1 screws included in TAM RAIL Post Mount kit when mounting to the TAM RAIL Post Mount System 9 Position the rail between the bottom rail metal brackets Fig 6 Level the rail at the desired angle and secure in place on both sides of the metal brackets using two of the 1 screws provided Snap the bracket covers over the metal brackets NOTE When installing the bracket covers over the metal brackets it may be necessary to use a flat tipped screwdriver or putty knife to assist the cover over the metal bracket STAIR RAIL INSTALLATION continuea 10 Determine the location of the top rail metal brackets marked T Insert balusters in the first and last holes of the bottom rail Fig 7 Align top rail over the balusters and install Ensure the top rail is fully nested and level with the bottom rail Position the top rail metal brackets on the ra
4. before cutting if required Ensure that the gap between posts and balusters will not exceed 4 When marked properly cut the bottom rail Refer back to the TAM RAIL Straight Rail Installation Instructions for installing TAM RAIL Straight Rail Kits STRAIGHT RAIL KIT MOUNTED BETWEEN ANGLE ADAPTER AND A FLAT POST SURFACE STRAIGHT RAIL KIT MOUNTED BETWEEN ANGLE ADAPTERS 11 TAM RAIL RAILING SYSTEMS Building products for the professional Since 1944 building professionals and homeowners have looked to TAMKO for quality products that are built to perform Our extensive line of residential products includes Heritage series and Vintage laminated asphalt shingles 3 tab shingles MetalWorks steel shingles EverGrain and EverGrain Envision composite decking Tam Rail and Marquee Railing rolled roofing products waterproofing materials ventilation products and asbestos free cements and coatings Each of these products delivers TAMKO quality and performance It is the responsibility of the installer to meet all building code and safety requirements and to obtain all required building permits For Tam Rail code compliance information see CCRR 0118 TAMKO Building Products Inc shall not be held liable for improper or unsafe installation
5. damage of Tam Rail Railing is possible Contact the manufacturer of the product which contains the Low E glass for suggestions to reduce or eliminate the reflected heat Arailing system which has been damaged or exhibits signs of excessive wear or weakness must be replaced or repaired immediately as it may be a safety hazard Composite railing will retain heat when exposed to direct or reflected sunlight Exercise caution around these heated surfaces TOP RAIL BRACKET COVER SQUARE BALUSTER TOP RAIL Kit Contents Straight Rail Kits Stair Rail Kits TAM RAIL Top Rail 6 8 or 10 TAM RAIL Top Rail 6 or 8 TAM RAIL Bottom Rail 6 8 or 10 TAM RAIL Bottom Rail 6 or 8 2 Square or Colonial Balusters 6 14 8 19 10 24 Square or Colonial Balusters 6 11 8 15 Top Rail Metal Brackets 2 Top Rail Metal Brackets 2 Bottom Rail Metal Brackets 2 Bottom Rail Metal Brackets 2 Top Rail Bracket Covers 2 Top Rail Bracket Covers 2 Bottom Rail Bracket Covers 2 Bottom Rail Bracket Covers 2 1 Stainless Screws 13 1 Stainless Screws 13 2 Stainless Screws 13 2 Stainless Screws 13 Crush Block 6 amp 8 1 10 2 Crush Block 6 0 8 1 Bracket Placement Template on box L SUBSTITUTION FOR THESE COMPONENTS IS NOT ALLOWED AS SUBSTITUTING C
6. EINFORCEMENT SCREWS BACK PLATE FRAMING BLOCKING WASHER NUT POST MOUNT INSTALLATION concrete APPLICATION Post Mount Kit 4 x 4 38 for use with all TAM RAIL 6 x 36 Railing Kits Post Mount Kit 4 x 4 x 44 for use with all TAM RAIL 6 x 42 Railing Kits CONCRETE ANCHORS TAMKO requires the use of the Hilti HIT RE 500 SD adhesive anchoring system in the installation of this post mount The anchoring system must be installed in accordance with Hilti HIT RE 500 SD Instructions and ESR 2322 Concrete anchors must be installed in dry normal weight concrete with a specified compressive strength of 2 500 psi to 8 500 psi In addition it is the installer s responsibility to ensure that the application and conditions for use of this post mount are in accordance with the Requirements and Limitations provided in Appendix A of these instructions and TAM RAIL CCRR 0118 Failure to correctly anchor the post mount in accordance with the above requirements could result in a safety hazard For more information regarding HIT RE 500 SD adhesive anchoring please contact Hilti at 1 800 879 8000 or visit www Hilti com REQUIREMENTS FOR USE WITH TAN RAIL G RAILING KITS Post Mount Minimum Concrete Minimum Threaded System Thickness Rod Embedment 38 4 3 4 3 1 2 44 5 1 4 4 For TAM RAIL code compliance information please see Architectural Testing Inc CCRR 0118 at tamrail com TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION Tap
7. OMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD Wood Composite and Concrete Post Mount Kits BOTTOM RAIL BRACKET COVER CRUSH BLOCK BOTTOM RAIL See pages 6 7 45 Fixed Angle Adapter Kit 22 5 Fixed Angle Adapter Kit Top Rail Angle Adapter 1 Top Rail Angle Adapter 1 Bottom Rail Angle Adapter 1 Bottom Rail Angle Adapter 1 Note No hardware is included in the 10 x 1 3 4 screws 5 45 Fixed Angle Adapter Kit as the hardware 10 x 3 self drilling screws 3 from the Tam Rail Straight Rail Kit is used TOP RAIL SQUARE BALUSTER Tools Required for Installation Tape measure miter saw or hack saw drill 2 square drive bit level pencil safety glasses and hearing protection For larger construction projects a miter saw and drill are strongly recommended for quicker installation Note Some specific tools are required to install the Tam Rail Wood Composite and Concrete Post Mount TOP RAIL Kits Please see pages 6 8 for full details BRACKET COVER TABLE OF CONTENTS Straight Stair Rail slcsisessssessssccssecessescsssscecsssess BOTTOM RAIL Concrete Post Fixed Angle Bracket Adapter CRUSH BLOCK 3 4 Wood Composite Post Mount 6 7 9 BOTTOM RAIL 2 BRACKET COVER STRAIGHT RAIL INSTALLATION 6 8 or 10 Straight Rail Kit ava
8. USE A SAFETY HAZARD GUIDE BLOCK K POST MOUNT MEMBER CONCRETE SURFACE PLATE See Fig 4 for more details 10 Ti 12 13 14 15 For TAM RAIL code compliance information please see Architectural Testing Inc CCRR 0118 at tamrail com APPENDIX A TAM RAIL POST MOUNT SYSTEM INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS 1 10 11 POST MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS concrete APPLICATION continued Insert the supplied threaded rods into the boreholes to the required depth slowly twisting the rods as they are inserted see Hilti HIT RE 500 SD Instructions Steps 11 13 Remove excess epoxy above the boreholes and ensure that the mounting surface remains clear of debris IMPORTANT Once installed correctly do not disturb the threaded rods until the appropriate setting time has elapsed Do not install the post mount or apply load to the concrete anchors until the adhesive is fully cured Follow the adhesive setting guidelines published in the Hilti HIT RE 500 SD Instructions After the concrete anchors are fully cured carefully position the post mount over the threaded rods and install flush onto the concrete surface Install four of the supplied stainless steel washers and nuts over the threaded rods and tighten nuts to 15 ft lb using a torque wrench Check the post with a level If the post needs to be adjusted for plumb install four of the supplied 1 leveling bolts Fig 3 Adjust the leveling bo
9. ace by installing one of the supplied self drilling screws through the center of the guide block and into the post until firmly seated Position the post ring over the post sleeve and slide over the post mount system until the post sleeve is flush to the deck surface Attach the post cap to the post sleeve with PVC glue not provided To install a TAM RAIL Straight or Stair Rail Kit to the TAM RAIL Post Mount use the 1 screws provided in this kit Refer to the TAM RAIL Straight or Stair Rail Installation Instructions for details Consult applicable building codes to determine permitted applications of TAM RAIL Railing For code compliance information please see Architectural Testing Inc CCRR 0118 at tamrail com POST MOUNT COMPONENTS 4 x 4 Post Sleeve 1 Pyramid Post Cap 1 New England Post Ring 1 Post Mount Member 1 Guide Blocks 2 1 Stainless Steel Screws 13 WOOD ACCESSORY KIT 3 4 Self Drilling Guide Block screws 4 Leveling Plate 1 5 16 x 1 Leveling Bolts 4 5 16 Washers 8 Back Plate 1 5 16 x 6 Mounting Bolts 4 5 16 Mounting Nuts 4 SUBSTITUTION FOR THESE COMPONENTS IS NOT ALLOWED AS SUBSTITUTING COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD THE UPPER GUIDE BLOCK IS 1 ABOVE THE TOP OF THE POST MEMBER GUIDE BLOCK SCREW POST MOUNT MEMBER GUIDE BLOCK SCREW LEVELING BOLT T e MOUNTING BOLTS R
10. bottom rail clearance or rail height requirements Improper rail height and clearance could create a safety hazard Install the bottom rail metal bracket and angle adapter to the post using two of the 2 screws provided in the TAM RAIL railing kits Ensure angle adapters are installed evenly and flush to post corners For 36 height rail systems measure 36 1 2 above the deck surface and mark post For 42 height rail systems measure 42 1 2 above the deck surface and mark post Position the top rail adapter on the post so that the top of the adapter is aligned with the mark Place the top rail metal bracket marked T included in TAM RAIL railing kits onto the face of the top rail angle adapter Install the top rail metal bracket and angle adapter to the post using four 2 screws provided in the TAM RAIL railing kits 22 5 FIXED ANGLE ADAPTER WOOD POST APPLICATION ONLY 45 FIXED ANGLE ADAPTER WOOD POST AND POST MOUNT APPLICATION o 10 x 1 SCREW sse 10 x 1 SCREW 10 x 2 SCREW 10 2 SCREW 22 5 FIXED ANGLE BOTTOM RAIL METAL BRACKET AND ANGLE ADAPTER WOOD POST APPLICATION ONLY 45 FIXED ANGLE ADAPTER BOTTOM RAIL METAL BRACKET amp ANGLE ADAPTER WOOD POST AND POST MOUNT APPLICATION FIXED ANGLE ADAPTER INSTALLATION 22 5 on Post Mount 22 5 Fixed Angle Adapter Instructions for Post Mount Applications Only see page 9 for Wood Post Applications ile 2 3 Install a
11. ce post mount location by installing a minimum 3 of blocking under the mounting location Cut blocking to the length of the joist span opening and secure with 3 deck screws or nails not provided directly under the deck surface Using the leveling plate as a template mark the locations of the four mounting holes to be drilled Drill four holes through the deck and blocking using a 3 8 or 7 16 diameter drill bit Install the four leveling bolts into the post mount member Place the leveling plate on the decking surface and align over the four drilled holes Place the post mount member on top of the leveling plate and align the four holes Adjust the leveling screws to ensure the post mount member is level Install the four mounting bolts with washers as shown On the underside place the back plate over the exposed mounting bolts Use the centered holes for in line applications and the offset holes for corner applications Secure the back plate by using the supplied mounting nuts and washers IN LINE INSTALLATION CORNER INSTALLATION Install the two guide blocks onto the post mount member Position the lower guide block at the bottom of the post and secure in place by installing one of the supplied self drilling screws through the center of the guide block and into the post until firmly seated Position the upper guide block so that the top of the guide block is 1 above the top of the post member and secure in pl
12. e measure round steel brush compressed air torque wrench drill safety glasses hearing protection and Hilti MD 2000 or compatible Hilti dispenser INSTALLATION STEPS 1 Assemble the concrete surface plate to the bottom of the post mount member as shown using four of the supplied 2 coated hex bolts 3 8 coated lock washers and coated 3 8 hex nuts Fig 1 Tighten nuts to 33 ft lb using a torque wrench Ensure that the hex bolt heads are firmly seated inside the surface plate channels 2 Determine the post mount location Using the 5 1 2 5 1 2 concrete surface plate as a guide ensure that the distance from the edge of the concrete to the edge of the surface plate is at least 4 1 4 Fig 2 3 Mark the location of the four concrete surface plate corner holes for drilling Fig 2 IMPORTANT Before continuing with installation the installer must review and ensure compliance with all Hilti HIT RE 500 SD instructions and guidelines ory ea 11 191 2 4 1 4 MIN BOTTOM OF CONCRETE SURFACE PLATE SURFACE PLATE Fig 1 4 Drill four boreholes into the concrete to the required embedment depth using a hammer drill and 7 16 masonry drill bit When drilling check periodically to ensure boreholes remain plumb and aligned with all four of the concrete surface plate corner holes REQUIRED EMBEDMENT DEPTH FOR THREADED RODS TAM RAIL 38 Post Mount
13. er install two of the supplied 1 3 4 screws through the left side holes of the metal bracket and angle adapter Install two of the supplied 3 self drilling screws through the right side holes and into the metal post b When installing a RIGHT top rail angle adapter install two of the supplied 1 3 4 screws through the right side holes of the metal bracket and angle adapter Install two of the supplied 3 self drilling screws through the left side holes and into the metal post 22 5 LEFT FIXED ANGLE ADAPTER POST MOUNT APPLICATION ONLY 22 5 RIGHT FIXED ANGLE ADAPTER POST MOUNT APPLICATION ONLY sss 10 1 SCREW 0 10 1 SCREW 10 3 gt 10 1 3 4 SCREW SELF DRILLING 10 x 1 3 4 7 10 x 3 SCREW SELF DRILLING esssho 10 X 1 SCREW eso _ 10 X 1 SCREW 10 X 1 3 4 gt 10 X 1 3 4 SCREW BOTTOM RAIL METAL BRACKET BOTTOM RAIL METAL BRACKET AND ANGLE ADAPTER AND ANGLE ADAPTER POST MOUNT APPLICATION POST MOUNT APPLICATION FIXED ANGLE ADAPTER INSTALLATION Straight Rail Kit Between Posts Accommodates 45 and 22 5 horizontal angle applications for attaching TAM RAIL Straight Rail Kits to a TAM RAIL Post Mount System or wood post covered by a TAM RAIL Post Sleeve INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING STRAIGHT RAIL KIT BETWEEN POSTS WITH PRE INSTALLED 22 5 OR 45 ANGLE ADAPTERS 1 Measure opening between the bottom
14. ht or Stair Rail Kit to the TAM RAIL Post Mount use the 1 screws provided in this kit Refer to the TAM RAIL Straight or Stair Rail Installation Instructions for details Installation of this post mount system requires the use of Hilti HIT RE 500 SD Adhesive Anchoring System as described in ICC ES ESR 2322 Installation should only be in cracked or uncracked normal weight concrete with a specified compressive strength of 2 500 to 8 500 psi pine oe Use only the fasteners included with TAM RAIL Post Mount Kits during this installation J Installation condition must be dry Boreholes must be drilled using a hammer drill with ANSI B212 1994 approved 7 16 carbide bit and cleaned as described in ESR 2322 Special Inspection and Jobsite Quality Assurance must be provided in accordance with Sections 4 4 and 4 5 of ESR 2322 In service concrete Temperature must be per Range A of Table 9 in ESR 2322 Max short term temperature 110 deg F Max long term temperature 80 deg F Applied torques to concrete anchors shall not exceed limits established by ESR 2322 Installation must be in structures assigned to Seismic Design Categories A and B Installations are not subject to fatigue or shock loading For installations not consistent with the requirements and limitations noted above and in CCRR 0118 calculations and details demonstrating compliance must be prepared by a licensed Professional Engineer and submitted to the building off
15. icial having jurisdiction in that area Otherwise this installation could be improper and create a safety hazard 1 LEVELING 3 8 x 2 COATED HEX BOLT 3 8 COATED HEX NUT 3 8 COATED LOCK WASHER 3 8 x 5 1 8 STAINLESS STEEL THREADED ROD 3 8 STAINLESS STEEL HEX NUT Fig 4 FIXED ANGLE ADAPTER INSTALLATION 22 5 on Wood Post 45 on Wood Post Post Mount 22 5 Fixed Angle Adapter Instructions for Wood Post Applications ONLY see page 10 for Post Mount Applications 45 Fixed Angle Adapter Instructions for Wood Post amp Post Mount Applications 1 2 3 Install and prepare all mounting surfaces and posts to which the TAM RAIL Railing will be installed Ensure the mounting surface is level and plumb TAMKO recommends using TAM RAIL post mount systems or wood posts covered with our matching TAM RAIL post sleeve Measure and mark post 6 above the deck surface Position the bottom rail angle adapter on the post so that the top of the adapter is 6 above the deck surface Place the bottom rail metal bracket marked B included in TAM RAIL railing kits onto the face of the bottom rail angle adapter Note These installation instructions provide a 2 clearance between your deck surface and bottom rail Be sure to check with your local building code officials for any
16. il and mark the bracket locations on each post 11 Remove the top rail Position the top rail metal brackets on the posts and install using four of the screws provided Use the 2 screws for mounting to a wood post or the 1 screws included in TAM RAIL Post Mount kit when mounting to the TAM RAIL Post Mount System 12 Insert balusters into the pre routed bottom rail holes 13 Slide bracket covers over both ends of the top rail Align top rail over the balusters and insert balusters one at a time until the top rail is fully installed Fig 8 14 Secure top rail in place by installing two 1 screws on both sides of the metal brackets Snap bracket covers over the metal brackets NOTE When installing the bracket covers over the metal brackets it may be necessary to use a flat tipped screwdriver or putty knife to assist the cover over the metal bracket TAN RAIL Stair Slope Chart RUN inches RISE inches O Stair Rail 30 35 Bracket included in kit O Stair Rail 36 41 Bracket included kit POST MOUNT INSTALLATION woon composite DECK APPLICATION Post Mount Kit 4 x 4 x 38 for use with all TAM RAIL 6 8 and 10 x 36 Railing Kits Post Mount Kit 4 x 4 x 44 for use with all TAM RAIL 6 and 8 x 42 Railing Kits TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION Tape measure level drill 3 8 drill bit wrench safety glasses and hearing protection INSTALLATION STEPS 1 Reinfor
17. ilable in 36 or 42 rail heights 1 10 Install and prepare posts or other mounting surfaces 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 Measure the length between posts and confirm the TAM RAIL Railing Kit required Fig 2 TAM RAIL STRAIGHT RAIL KIT RAIL LENGTHS Nominal Rail Length 6 8 10 Actual Rail Length 70 1 4 93 7 8 120 Lay the bottom rail beside the posts with the pre routed baluster holes facing upward and evenly spaced Mark the rail with an additional 1 8 removed from each end to compensate for the metal brackets Fig 3 IMPORTANT A minimum of 1 7 8 rail length is required from the end of rail to first baluster on both ends of the rail Check end spacing and shift the position of the rail before cutting if required Ensure that the gap between posts and balusters will not exceed 4 When positioned and marked properly cut the bottom rail Lay the top rail beside the bottom rail with baluster holes aligned Mark and cut the top rail to match the bottom rail length and end spacing Fig 3 Trim the crush block s to appropriate length and insert into the pre cut hole s on the underside of the bottom rail NOTE Typical crush block length is 5 1 4 to allow for a 2 clearance between the deck surface and bottom rail Be su
18. ket will install flush with the bottom of the top rail This will not affect the integrity of the railing system Slide top bracket covers over both ends of the top rail Align top rail over the balusters and insert balusters one at a time until the top rail is fully installed Fig 6 Secure top rail in place by installing two 1 screws on both sides of the metal brackets Snap bracket covers over the metal brackets NOTE When installing the bracket covers over the metal brackets it may be necessary to use a flat tipped screwdriver or putty knife to assist the cover over the metal bracket iva We STAIR RAIL INSTALLATION 6 or 8 Stair Rail Kit available in 36 or 42 rail heights 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 MINIMUM 23 8 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 5 for the degree of angle required TAM RAIL STAIR RAIL KIT RAIL LENGTHS Nominal Rail Length 6 8 Actual Rail Le
19. lts until post is plumb and all four leveling bolts are in contact with the concrete surface plate NOTE It may be necessary to slightly loosen the coated hex nuts to allow the post mount member to be adjusted Do not adjust the stainless steel hex nuts used for concrete anchoring When post is level reapply 33 ft lb torque on coated hex nuts Install the post ring over the concrete surface plate NOTE For 38 Post Mount Systems a portion of the 5 1 8 threaded rods may need to be removed for proper post ring fit If required carefully trim the threaded rods ensuring that a minimum of three threads remain above each of the stainless steel nuts Fig 4 Recheck and reapply the required torque on each of the hex nuts Install the two guide blocks onto the post mount member Fig 5 Position the lower guide block at the bottom of the post and secure in place by installing one of the supplied self drilling screws through the center of the guide block and into the post until firmly seated Position the upper guide block so that the top of the guide block is 1 above the top of the post member and secure in place by installing one of the supplied self drilling screws through the center of the guide block and into the post until firmly seated Trim the TAM RAIL post sleeve to the desired length and install over the post mount Apply PVC glue not provided to the post cap and install over the top of the post sleeve To install a TAM RAIL Straig
20. nd prepare all mounting surfaces and posts to which the TAM RAIL Railing will be installed Ensure the mounting surface is level and plumb Measure and mark post 6 above the deck surface Position the bottom rail angle adapter on the post so that the top of the adapter is 6 above the deck surface Place the bottom rail metal bracket marked B included in TAM RAIL railing kits onto the face of the bottom rail angle adapter Note These installation instructions provide a 2 clearance between your deck surface and bottom rail Be sure to check with your local building code officials for any bottom rail clearance or rail height requirements Improper rail height and clearance can create a safety hazard Install the bottom rail metal bracket and angle adapter to the post using two of the supplied 1 3 4 screws Ensure angle adapters are installed evenly and flush to post corners For 36 height rail systems measure 36 1 2 above the deck surface and mark post For 42 height rail systems measure 42 1 2 above the top of the deck surface and mark post Position the top rail angle adapter on the post so that the top of the adapter is aligned with the mark Place the top rail metal bracket marked T included in TAM RAIL railing kit onto the face of the top rail angle adapter Install the top rail metal bracket and angle adapter to the post as illustrated and according to these instructions a When installing a LEFT top rail angle adapt
21. ngth 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 5 Lay the top rail beside the bottom rail with baluster holes facing and aligned Fig 4 Using a straight edge mark the continuation of the bottom rail angle onto the top rail Ensure that the end spacing from end of rail to first baluster on each end of the top rail matches the bottom rail end spacing below Cut the top rail 6 Slide the bracket covers over both ends of the bottom rail and position the bottom rail between posts at the desired height and angle Mark the location on the posts Fig 5
22. rail metal brackets Mark the length on the bottom rail ensuring that the balusters will be evenly spaced between posts IMPORTANT A minimum of 1 7 8 rail length is required from the end of rail to first baluster on both ends of the rail Check end spacing and shift the position of the rail before cutting if required Ensure that the gap between posts and balusters will not exceed 4 When marked properly cut the bottom rail Refer back to the TAM RAIL Straight Rail Installation Instructions for installing TAM RAIL Straight Rail Kits INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING STRAIGHT RAIL KIT BETWEEN A POST WITH PRE INSTALLED 22 5 OR 45 ANGLE ADAPTERS AND A FLAT POST SURFACE 1 2 4 Use the bracket placement template the box of the TAM RAIL Straight Rail Kit to position the top and bottom metal brackets on the flat post surface Secure the metal brackets to the flat post surface using six screws affixing four on top and two on the bottom Use the 2 screws included in the TAM RAIL Straight Rail Kits for mounting to a wood post or the 1 screws included in TAM RAIL Post Mount Kit when mounting to the TAM RAIL Post Mount System Measure the opening between the bottom rail metal brackets Mark the length on the bottom rail ensuring that the balusters will be evenly spaced IMPORTANT A minimum of 1 7 8 rail length is required from the end of rail to first baluster on both ends of the rail Check end spacing and shift the position of the rail
23. re to check with your local building code officials for any bottom rail clearance or rail height requirements Improper rail clearance or rail height could cause a safety hazard The formula for crush block length is deck surface to bottom rail Clearance 3 1 4 Use the bracket placement template to position the top and bottom metal brackets marked T and B and secure brackets in place using the six screws provided affixing four on top and two on the bottom Fig 4 Use the 2 screws for mounting to a wood post or the 1 screws included in TAM RAIL Post Mount kit when mounting to the TAM RAIL Post Mount System NOTE The template is designed for a 2 clearance from deck surface to bottom rail Slide bottom bracket covers over the bottom rail and position the rail between the bottom rail metal brackets Fig 5 Level the rail and secure in place on both sides of the metal brackets using two of the 1 screws provided Snap the bracket covers over the metal brackets NOTE When installing the bracket covers over the metal brackets it may be necessary to use a flat tipped screwdriver or putty knife to assist the cover over the metal bracket Insert balusters into the pre routed bottom rail holes Check with your local code officials for any rail height requirements NOTE Due to the aluminum insert the 10 rail the top rail of 10 sections will rest 3 8 higher than the 6 or 8 sections The bottom of the top rail metal brac
24. s These application instructions were current at the time of printing To obtain a copy of the most current version of the application instructions or of Tam Rail CCRR 0118 visit us online at tamrail com or call us at 1 800 641 4691 TAMKO BUILDING PRODUCTS 41000444 2014 TAMKO Building Products Inc TAMKO and TAM RAIL Heritage Vintage Metalworks EverGrain Envision amp Marquee Railing 02 21 14 JP55316 are registered trademarks of TAMKO Building Products Inc
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