
Chapter 6: Installing Winding Bin Stairs (Intermediate to Bin Bottom)
Installing the Winding Bin Stair Handrails
The following procedure is for the installation of outer handrails for the winding bin stair assembly
1. Install the handrail brackets (17) to the end of bin stair handrail posts (49) using flange bolts (2) and
flange nuts (3).
NOTE:
Install the flange bolts (2) from the inside of the stairs assembly and flange nuts (3) on the
outside.
2. Starting at the top of the winding bin stair assembly and working towards the bottom, orient the first
upper handrail (41) with the swaged end up and secure it to the handrail brackets (17) using two
self-drilling screws (4) per bracket.
NOTE:
• The swage at the top end will need to be cut off before it is attached to the handrail post
in the platform.
• Install the self-drilling screws (4) from the outside of the handrail brackets (17).
3. Install the next upper handrail (41) over the installed handrail and secure it to the handrail brackets
(17) using two self-drilling screws (4) per bracket with swaged end up.
NOTE:
• The swaged end should be pushed into the handrail as far as it can go.
• Install the self-drilling screws (4) from the outside of the handrail brackets (17).
4. Starting at the top of the winding bin stair assembly and working towards the bottom, orient and
align the first lower handrail (42) to the holes located in the middle of the handrail posts (49) and
secure using self drilling screws (4).
NOTE:
• The swage at the top end will need to be cut off before it is attached to the handrail post
in the platform.
• Install the self-drilling screws (4) from the outside of the roof handrail posts (49).
5. Align the next lower handrail (42) to the holes located in the middle of the handrail posts (49) over
the installed handrail and secure using self drilling screws (4) with swaged end up.
NOTE:
• The swaged end should be pushed into the handrail as far as it can go.
• Install the self-drilling screws (4) from the outside of the roof handrail posts (49).
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