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Installing Clubhouse Plus Vinyl Railing
INSTALLING CLUBHOUSE PLUS VINYL RAILING WARNING: Parts have sharp points & edges. Use extreme caution when handing & installing. Wear safety glasses and PPE at all times. Clubhouse Plus vinyl post covers are designed to be used with conventional 4”x4” pressure-treated wood post or Ulti-Mount™ post mounts. All Clubhouse Plus rail systems are true length measurements with bracket applied. Never use a Clubhouse Plus post cover without a treated wood core post or codeapproved Ulti-Mount. The minimum rail height is 36” for residential applications and 42” for commercial applications. Clubhouse Plus post covers are slightly larger than wood posts to allow them to slide over.
Figure 9 F
Figure 10 F
1. Slide the vinyl post cover and post skirt over the wood post. (Figure 9) 2. Use the template provided with the railing to locate and drill 1/8” pilot holes for mounting bracket. Make sure mounting brackets are level and plumb for smooth rail installation. 3. Measure the distance between the posts; then measure the length of the rails. The length of the rails must be 1/2” shorter than the distance between the posts. Use a carbide-tip circular saw to cut the rails. Maintain an equal distance between the baluster and the post on each end of the rail. Cut the vinyl rail and aluminum reinforcement separately. 4. Install mounting brackets or dovetails to the post cover with the provided screws; insert aluminum reinforcement into the rails, then slide the brackets or dovetails on the top and bottom rails at each end. (Figure 10)
Figure 11 a
Figure 11b
36" OR 42"
5. Position the bottom rail section between the posts. Using a rubber mallet gently tap the rail into the mounting bracket or dovetail, making sure it is seated completely inside the bracket. (Figure 11) 2" FROM DECK SURFACE
6. Insert spindle into the bottom rail, using tabbed spindles as shown in chart (Figures 12a & 12b). Make sure tabbed spindles are spaced evenly across the span of the rail. See Figure 12b (the highlighted spindles are the designated spots for the tabbed/notched spindles).
Figure Figure 12 12a
7. Place top rail over spindles. (Figure 13) Option: pre-assemble top and bottom rails with spindles and brackets, strap together and attach to mounting brackets as one unit. 8. Repeat above steps for each rail section.
F Figure 12b
9. Place post cap on top of post cover, glue into place with vinyl/PVC cement if desired. (Figure 14)
Tools Special tools are not required for installation of Clubhouse Plus vinyl products. The following tools are recommended: • Drill • #1 Square head bit • Circular saw with carbide tip blade (minimum 60 teeth) • Jigsaw • Rubber mallet • Tape measure • Framing square • Pencil • Safety glasses
F Figure 13 13
Building Codes Clubhouse meets and exceeds the acceptance criteria for the universal Building Code’s AC-174 requirements under ICC. Clubhouse Plus Vinyl Railing is code approved, CCRR-0178 (the report can be downloaded at www.clubhousedecking.com).
Figure 14 Figure 14
INSTALLING ANGLE WIZARD™ ADJUSTABLE RAIL BRACKETS
INSTALLING CLUBHOUSE PLUS VINYL STAIR RAIL
Angle Wizards™ are mounting brackets that allow rail sections to be adjusted vertically or horizontally around complex perimeter shapes (such as octagons) without complicated measuring and cutting. Installation is simple:
It is extremely important to layout your installation dimensions carefully to maintain straight and plumb spindles, as well as equal distances between the first and last spindle from the support post. (Figure 15)
1. Slide the post cover over the wood post. Temporarily set the post cap on top of the post cover. 2. Place an Angle Wizard bracket on the post at the desired height and mark the locations of the mounting screws with a pencil. 3. Determine the correct angle of the railing by rotating the Angle Wizard. Look at the square-site window inside the Angle Wizard. Angles are marked at 15°, 22.5°, 30° and 45° intervals. Flipping the Wizard will accommodate steeper angles. 4. Drill a 1/8” hole in the indentation that appears directly above the site window and install one of the provided screws. This will hold the bracket at the correct angle on the mounting base. Some building codes may require drilling and installing a second screw to hold the bracket to the mounting base. 5. Measure the distance between the posts. Temporarily place the Angle Wizard on the rail and measure the length of the rails. Remove the Wizard and adjust rail length, if necessary, to fit between the posts. Carefully remove rail material from each end to maintain equal distance between the baluster and the post. If cutting rails, cut vinyl rail and aluminum rail inserts separately. 6. Slide an Angle Wizard on the top and bottom rails at each end of the rail section. 7. Position the rail section between the posts and attach each Angle Wizard with #10 x 1-1/2” screws through the mounting base into the post.
Figure 15
Notes: Top and bottom post heights, should be tall enough to accommodate the stair angle. This is particularly important when there is an extra or uneven step at the bottom of the rail. If the rise of the steps is greater than 32°, a taller post cover is required for the bottom stair post. Set a 54” post cover and cut to the desired height after the rail installation is complete. Spindle receiver holes in vinyl hand rails are designed for a maximum 32° angled stair rail (standard building code). If steps are at a steeper angle, it’s necessary to enlarge the spindle receiver holes to accommodate the angle and not bind the spindles. A Dremmel® or Rotozip® tool works well for this procedure.
1. Slide post covers over wood posts and measure the distance between posts.
4. With bottom rail and both Angle Wizard brackets in place, mark the pilot hole locations.
2. Lay a piece of 3/4” scrap material to allow for proper spacing between the step and bottom rail. (Figure 16)
5. Remove bottom rail and brackets, then drill pilot holes.
Figure 16
3. Place an Angle Wizard bracket on the bottom end (of staircase) of the bottom rail. (Figure 17) Note: Use tape to hold the Wizard in place. Measure the first and last spindle receiver holes from the post. They should be equal distance from their respective post. Repeat this step with the top end (of staircase) of the bottom rail. The distance should be equal. If not, the rail will have to be cut to fit. Note: If cutting rails, cut vinyl rail and aluminum rail inserts separately.
Figure 17
6. Adjust Angle Wizard bracket to correct angle by looking at the square-site window inside the bracket. Drill a 1/8” hole in the indentation that appears directly above the site window and install one of the provided screws. This will hold the bracket at the correct angle on the mounting base. Note: Some building codes may require drilling and installing a second screw to hold the bracket to the mounting base. 7. Slide Angle Wizard brackets on to the bottom rail and attach it to the top and bottom posts with the enclosed screws. Remove 3/4” scrap material spacer. 8. The aluminum reinforcement must be in the top rail during the next procedure. Place a spindle in the first and last receiver hole to help support the top rail while taking measurements. Match the cut angle of the spindle to the angle of the rail. 9. Repeat steps 3-6 for the top rail. Spindles should be plumb. 10. Place all spindles into the bottom receiver holes. 11. Slide Angle Wizard brackets on to top rail and attach to top and bottom posts with the enclosed screws.
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INSTALLING CLUBHOUSE PLUS VINYL RAILING WARNING: Parts have sharp points & edges. Use extreme caution when handing & installing. Wear safety glasses and PPE at all times. Clubhouse Plus vinyl post covers are designed to be used with conventional 4”x4” pressure-treated wood post or Ulti-Mount™ post mounts. All Clubhouse Plus rail systems are true length measurements with bracket applied. Never use a Clubhouse Plus post cover without a treated wood core post or codeapproved Ulti-Mount. The minimum rail height is 36” for residential applications and 42” for commercial applications. Clubhouse Plus post covers are slightly larger than wood posts to allow them to slide over.
Figure 9 F
Figure 10 F
1. Slide the vinyl post cover and post skirt over the wood post. (Figure 9) 2. Use the template provided with the railing to locate and drill 1/8” pilot holes for mounting bracket. Make sure mounting brackets are level and plumb for smooth rail installation. 3. Measure the distance between the posts; then measure the length of the rails. The length of the rails must be 1/2” shorter than the distance between the posts. Use a carbide-tip circular saw to cut the rails. Maintain an equal distance between the baluster and the post on each end of the rail. Cut the vinyl rail and aluminum reinforcement separately. 4. Install mounting brackets or dovetails to the post cover with the provided screws; insert aluminum reinforcement into the rails, then slide the brackets or dovetails on the top and bottom rails at each end. (Figure 10)
Figure 11 a
Figure 11b
36" OR 42"
5. Position the bottom rail section between the posts. Using a rubber mallet gently tap the rail into the mounting bracket or dovetail, making sure it is seated completely inside the bracket. (Figure 11) 2" FROM DECK SURFACE
6. Insert spindle into the bottom rail, using tabbed spindles as shown in chart (Figures 12a & 12b). Make sure tabbed spindles are spaced evenly across the span of the rail. See Figure 12b (the highlighted spindles are the designated spots for the tabbed/notched spindles).
Figure Figure 12 12a
7. Place top rail over spindles. (Figure 13) Option: pre-assemble top and bottom rails with spindles and brackets, strap together and attach to mounting brackets as one unit. 8. Repeat above steps for each rail section.
F Figure 12b
9. Place post cap on top of post cover, glue into place with vinyl/PVC cement if desired. (Figure 14)
Tools Special tools are not required for installation of Clubhouse Plus vinyl products. The following tools are recommended: • Drill • #1 Square head bit • Circular saw with carbide tip blade (minimum 60 teeth) • Jigsaw • Rubber mallet • Tape measure • Framing square • Pencil • Safety glasses
F Figure 13 13
Building Codes Clubhouse meets and exceeds the acceptance criteria for the universal Building Code’s AC-174 requirements under ICC. Clubhouse Plus Vinyl Railing is code approved, CCRR-0178 (the report can be downloaded at www.clubhousedecking.com).
Figure 14 Figure 14
INSTALLING ANGLE WIZARD™ ADJUSTABLE RAIL BRACKETS
INSTALLING CLUBHOUSE PLUS VINYL STAIR RAIL
Angle Wizards™ are mounting brackets that allow rail sections to be adjusted vertically or horizontally around complex perimeter shapes (such as octagons) without complicated measuring and cutting. Installation is simple:
It is extremely important to layout your installation dimensions carefully to maintain straight and plumb spindles, as well as equal distances between the first and last spindle from the support post. (Figure 15)
1. Slide the post cover over the wood post. Temporarily set the post cap on top of the post cover. 2. Place an Angle Wizard bracket on the post at the desired height and mark the locations of the mounting screws with a pencil. 3. Determine the correct angle of the railing by rotating the Angle Wizard. Look at the square-site window inside the Angle Wizard. Angles are marked at 15°, 22.5°, 30° and 45° intervals. Flipping the Wizard will accommodate steeper angles. 4. Drill a 1/8” hole in the indentation that appears directly above the site window and install one of the provided screws. This will hold the bracket at the correct angle on the mounting base. Some building codes may require drilling and installing a second screw to hold the bracket to the mounting base. 5. Measure the distance between the posts. Temporarily place the Angle Wizard on the rail and measure the length of the rails. Remove the Wizard and adjust rail length, if necessary, to fit between the posts. Carefully remove rail material from each end to maintain equal distance between the baluster and the post. If cutting rails, cut vinyl rail and aluminum rail inserts separately. 6. Slide an Angle Wizard on the top and bottom rails at each end of the rail section. 7. Position the rail section between the posts and attach each Angle Wizard with #10 x 1-1/2” screws through the mounting base into the post.
Figure 15
Notes: Top and bottom post heights, should be tall enough to accommodate the stair angle. This is particularly important when there is an extra or uneven step at the bottom of the rail. If the rise of the steps is greater than 32°, a taller post cover is required for the bottom stair post. Set a 54” post cover and cut to the desired height after the rail installation is complete. Spindle receiver holes in vinyl hand rails are designed for a maximum 32° angled stair rail (standard building code). If steps are at a steeper angle, it’s necessary to enlarge the spindle receiver holes to accommodate the angle and not bind the spindles. A Dremmel® or Rotozip® tool works well for this procedure.
1. Slide post covers over wood posts and measure the distance between posts.
4. With bottom rail and both Angle Wizard brackets in place, mark the pilot hole locations.
2. Lay a piece of 3/4” scrap material to allow for proper spacing between the step and bottom rail. (Figure 16)
5. Remove bottom rail and brackets, then drill pilot holes.
Figure 16
3. Place an Angle Wizard bracket on the bottom end (of staircase) of the bottom rail. (Figure 17) Note: Use tape to hold the Wizard in place. Measure the first and last spindle receiver holes from the post. They should be equal distance from their respective post. Repeat this step with the top end (of staircase) of the bottom rail. The distance should be equal. If not, the rail will have to be cut to fit. Note: If cutting rails, cut vinyl rail and aluminum rail inserts separately.
Figure 17
6. Adjust Angle Wizard bracket to correct angle by looking at the square-site window inside the bracket. Drill a 1/8” hole in the indentation that appears directly above the site window and install one of the provided screws. This will hold the bracket at the correct angle on the mounting base. Note: Some building codes may require drilling and installing a second screw to hold the bracket to the mounting base. 7. Slide Angle Wizard brackets on to the bottom rail and attach it to the top and bottom posts with the enclosed screws. Remove 3/4” scrap material spacer. 8. The aluminum reinforcement must be in the top rail during the next procedure. Place a spindle in the first and last receiver hole to help support the top rail while taking measurements. Match the cut angle of the spindle to the angle of the rail. 9. Repeat steps 3-6 for the top rail. Spindles should be plumb. 10. Place all spindles into the bottom receiver holes. 11. Slide Angle Wizard brackets on to top rail and attach to top and bottom posts with the enclosed screws.
www.DeceuninkNA.com www.clubhousedecking.com The name and logo of Deceuninck, of its affiliated companies and of the products and services manufactured by them, are trademarks and trade names protected by national and international laws. ©2014 Deceuninck North America. All rights reserved
Part No. CH-103-0614
