AXXYS
®
Stairparts
Fitting Instructions
The following instructions are for installing Axxys Stairparts only.
If you have any queries please contact Cheshire Mouldings technical helpline on (0800) 085 3464.
Please Check, All components should be inspected BEFORE installation commences for any damage and all your items are
correct before installations.
Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the information contained within these fitting instructions are correct, they are only
a general guide, every situation is different. Please read through the fitting instructions fully before commencing any fitting,
Cheshire Mouldings will not be held responsible for any mistakes made through incorrect fitting. Cheshire Mouldings reserve
the right to amend the fitting instructions at any time.
You will need to take extra care when installing pre-finished components and some touching up will undoubtedly be
necessary around the cut areas.
Regulations & Standards
AXXYS
®
has been designed not only for its quality and style, but also for its simplicity to install. All components have been
independently tested to conform to UK building regulations, are design registered and patent pending.
This means that they conform fully to the domestic requirements laid down by UK Building Regulations Part K, relating to
guarding and resistance to horizontal force. Relevant British Standards for compliance are BS585 Part 1 1989 and AMD
6510, concerning wooden stairs and their fixings; BS5395 Part 1 2010 about straight stairs; and BS6180 2011 with its code of
practice for protective barriers.
Domestic
As stated, the Cheshire Mouldings balustrade systems conform to domestic standards as set out in Building Regulations Part
K. This asserts that “The guarding should be able to resist a horizontal force of 0.36kN for each metre of length if it guards a
private stairs”. Cheshire Mouldings spindles have also been tested in accordance with BS610.
AXXYS
®
is a contemporary range of stair balustrade designed to inspire.
As a modular system
AXXYS
®
provides the flexibility to blend components from across the range to create a stylish, bespoke
staircase and a focal point for any living space. Clean lines and metallic details also allow
AXXYS
®
to make a modern
statement within more classic, period environments.
Cheshire Mouldings
AXXYS
®
stair balustrade is a UK and International Patent and Design Registration pending product,
blending traditional turnings with modern materials. Hand and base rails are assembled using our unique metal brackets.
Balusters are fixed into place using our patented fully adjustable baluster brackets which adjust between 90
o
and 45
o
, locking
firmly into place when positioned into the Hand and Base rail profile. These components once assembled form an innovative
balustrade solution that can be adjusted to suit any staircase pitch between 38
o
& 45
o
.
Please Note;
Cheshire Mouldings
AXXYS
®
is a factory pre finished system, therefore when handling and installing please take extra care in
order to not damage the finish.
AXXYS
®
is designed for use in domestic situations and will fit most closed stair cases achieving minimum handrail heights
of 900mm on the rake and 900mm on the landings. If your staircase is longer than 3.9m on the rake, you must install an
Intermediate Newel Base, Newel Post & Handrail Connector in order to achieve the FIRA strength standards, instructions for
this are on the following pages.
AXXYS
®
is manufactured to precise tolerances, however please be aware that timber is a natural product and some distortion,
expansion and sometimes shrinkage can occur.
If timber components (i.e. hand rails) are slightly oversize, gently sand or shave the timber until a tight fit is achieved, being
careful to only sand/shave the part of the component that is going to be concealed by the metal or plastic connector.
If the timber component is slightly under size, the tolerance can be taken up by using a gap filling adhesive.
