Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
INSTALLATION
4
Rev 09/17
1-1/2 inch Vinyl Handrail
Model(s): BHRVE15C-P
installation
Preparation: Verify that all products listed on the packaging slip are included in the package.
Check the products for damage. If product is damaged, contact customer support immediately
to report a freight claim.
Store material in a clean dry place where the temperature is maintained above 50°f (10°C).
Walls and rooms should be maintained at a minimum of 65°f (18°C) for at least 48 hours prior
to installation. Acclimate materials to normal building conditions for at least 24 hours before
cutting and installing.
Step 1
Determine top of handrail height and snap a chalk line 2-1/2 inches below for centerline
of mounting hardware, see
fig. 1
.
Step 2
Cut retainer. See
Cutting Adjustment Diagrams and Schedule
for adjustments to
retainer length at wall returns, inside corners and outside corners. Refer to
Minimum
Layout Configurations
and
Clearance with Adjoining Construction
for additional
information. All cuts must be square and deburred.
Step 3
Layout retainer “face up”, mark and drill bracket mounting hole locations. Use groove in
retainer to locate centerline for drilling, see
fig. 2
. Bracket mounting holes must be spaced:
• Not to exceed 32 inches on center
• 1-1/2 inches to 6 inches from end of retainer at returns and corner accessories
• A minimum of 4 inches from end of retainer at splices to avoid interference with splice
hardware (shown in
fig. 5
)
• To align with metal studs (on metal stud construction) or preferably with horizontal
backer plate (by others)
Step 4
Locate and drill bracket mounting holes in wall construction using the retainer as a
template or by careful measurement. Choice of hardware will dictate hole diameter.
Step 5
Insert molded accessories into end of retainer, press firmly to ensure molded part is
seated squarely against the end of the retainer. Drill accessory mounting holes using the
accessory as a template, see
fig. 3
.
Step 6
Attach molded returns, outside corners and inside corners to retainer with accessory
seated firmly and squarely while tightening. Fasten with 1/4 inch machine screw, flat
washers and nylon lock jam-nut provided.
Caution:
Do not use lock washers, use flat washers only. Install a flat washer between nut
and molded tab. Tighten to 10 ft-lbs maximum torque, see
fig. 4
.
