AZEK Timbertech Impression Rail Express Installation Manual Download

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Installation Guide

Aluminium Posts ...........................4
Level Balustrades ..........................8
Stair Balustrades ......................... 10
Gate Kits ....................................... 13

Aluminium Balustrade

Impression Rail

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Express

Summary of Contents for Timbertech Impression Rail Express

Page 1: ...TimberTech com au Installation Guide Aluminium Posts 4 Level Balustrades 8 Stair Balustrades 10 Gate Kits 13 Aluminium Balustrade Impression Rail Express ...

Page 2: ...l Express is tested as a whole system and should be used that way It is not intended to be used in conjunction with other balustrade systems or fasteners The following Installation Guidelines are applicable for installation of Impression Rail Express only IMPORTANT Make sure the DRIVE TOOL DRILL is configured or set to use the SCREW setting when driving and or tightening all FASTENERS SAFETY Alway...

Page 3: ...blade Cordless drill Tape measure Prior to construction check with your local regulatory agency for special code requirements in your area Common balustrade height is 1100mm Post spans will vary depending on job site conditions Never span more than 2440mm on center between balustrade posts Spans longer than 3660mm in length will require reduced post spans For all other applications consult a desig...

Page 4: ...p Square Post Post Base Plate Vinyl Cover Do not install until balustrade assembly is completed Deck Edge Joist Stringer 45mm x 140mm Blocking 45mm x 140mm Cross Block Rest Installation Jig on Base Plate Arrow Down Place Clip in hole hold clip firmly while installing 2 Self Drilling Screws Dia 2 Shims below base 45mm x 140mm Blocking 4X 10mm x 150mm construction lag screws sold separately Verify l...

Page 5: ...ll to be less than a 100mm opening Dia 6 Install 90 degree Corner Posts Position post on same 75mm centerline typical and temporarily fasten using a single fastener through base plate mounting hole Dia 7 3 4 5 Dia 5 Dia 6 DECK EDGE TOP VIEW LOCATE 90 CORNER POST DECK EDGE Dia 7 Important Note 75mm x 75mm posts are required at all transitions 50mm x 50mm posts may not be used to start end a run or ...

Page 6: ...sed separately to install 45 corner posts Dia 8 Determine Center Post Locations Loosely lay center post over deck edge and adjust as required to determine final center post mounting locations Dia 9 10 6 7 Dia 8 Dia 9 Dia 10 PLAN VIEW CLOSE UP VIEW CENTER LINE Installing Aluminium Posts Dia 8 POST DISSECTS DECK ANGLE TYPICAL DECK EDGE 75mm CENTERLINE TYPICAL TOP VIEW LOCATE 45 ANGLEDPOST 75MM CENTE...

Page 7: ...t for lower 8 9 Installing Aluminium Posts Dia 11 DECK EDGE Secure 50mm x 50mm Posts to Deck center only For continuous hand rail systems install 50mm x 50mm posts centered between 75mm x 75mm end and corner posts NOTE 50mm x 50mm Posts must be installed with center screw chases in line with balustrade Dia 11 Follow instructions in step 2 Dia 3A to Dia 4 Important Note 75mm x 75mm posts are requir...

Page 8: ...gainst post adjust for equal end spacing Dia 1 Determine the desired center of the balustrade either a baluster hole or between two baluster holes Dia 2 Measuring from the determined center cut both ends of the balustrades Mark the hand and base rails Cut balustrade 2mm less than opening size Clean cut areas and apply touch up paint on exposed ends Touch up paint sold separately 2 1 Installing Lev...

Page 9: ...s than opening Clean cut areas and apply touch up paint on all exposed metal Snap each balustrade snap over the corresponding balustrade channel until properly seated Dia 6 TIP Roll the Hand Rail Snap in place to avoid scratching the posts and put weight down to get to the second snap NOTE Do not install hand snaps yet if lighting wires will be run through hand rails 4 Important Note The hand rail...

Page 10: ...l to find your angle for post cut Dia 1B Remove clamps and cut stair balustrade at all four 4 locations Dia 2 Take care to cut stair channels at appropriate stair angle Use of Miter saw with a sharp non ferrous blade is recommended Clean cut areas and apply touch up paint on all exposed ends Important Notes Actual Stair Balustrade Lengths 1830mm Balustrades 1765mm and 2440mm Balustrades 2320mm 75x...

Page 11: ...strade onto the lower stair balustrade attach clips Dia 5 Tip to avoid scratching the posts slide stair balustrade in from the side then downward onto the brackets When lower extrusion is fully seated on lower clips insert stair balustrade attach clips into upper extrusion Secure attach clips to post with 2 8x20mm self drilling screws then secure upper extrusion to stair balustrade attach clip wit...

Page 12: ...priate stair angle Use of Miter saw with a sharp non ferrous blade is recommended Cut 2mm less than opening size Clean cut areas and apply touch up paint on exposed ends Snap each balustrade snap over the corresponding balustrade channel until properly seated Dia 8 Tip Support balustrade with a block of wood when installing hand rail snap l Dia 8 Installing Stair Balustrades Temporarily clamp top ...

Page 13: ...Gate End Posts Into Balustrade Upper and Lower Horizontal Channels Dia 3 1 2 3 4 Dia 1 Dia 2 Dia 3 Suggested Tools Cordless Drill Pencil Tape Measure Safety Glasses 2 Sq Drive Bit 3 2mm Drill Bit Miter Saw w Non Ferrous Blade One 1 Picket Balustrade Two 2 Snap Covers Two 2 Gate End Posts w Welded Rods Sixteen 16 3 4 Self Drilling Screws Two 2 Self Closing Hinges One 1 Locking Latch Kit w Key Four ...

Page 14: ...irst attach Support Bracket to Post using 2x 8 x 20mm self drilling screws as shown then press Support Bracket against Horizontal Balustrade drill 2x 3 2mm pilot holes and secure using remaining 2x 8 x 20mm self drilling screws Repeat for remaining brackets Dia 6 Install Gate Hinges Per Instructions Provided In Hinge Package Install Gate Latch As Per Instructions Provided In Latch Package 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 15: ...building codes The consumer assumes all risks and liability associated with the construction or use of this product The consumer or contractor should take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of everyone involved in the project including but not limited to wearing the appropriate safety equipment Except as contained in the written limited warranty AZEK does not provide any other warranty eithe...

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