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20
Vantage Stair Lift
INSTALLING THE RAIL
2. Secure the rail by positioning one lag bolt in the
lower rail bracket and tightening to step.
[Figure 20-3]
The side of the bracket with two (2) holes should be
closest to the wall
1. Set the lower section of rail onto the steps. The
bottom of the rail should be resting on the stair nosings
and the bottom end should be
1/4" -
1/2" off of the
floor at the bottom landing
[Figure 20-1]
. Position the
rail 5 in.
[Figure 20-2]
from the wall or any protruding
object.
Figure 20-1
1/4" - 1/2
Figure 20-3
3. Position these brackets appropriately on the stairs
(refer to
Figure 15-2
on page 15 if needed). Each bracket
should sit toward the back of the corresponding step.
Secure the brackets to the rail using a 1/2" socket.
4. Verify each segment of rail is 5 in. from the wall or any
protruding obstruction and secure the remaining rail
brackets to the staircase steps with the remaining lag
bolts (three (3) per bracket).
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ALL RAIL MOUNTING SCREWS ARE SECURE
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ALL SPLICE BAR SCREWS ARE SECURE
INSTALLING THE RAIL
TIP
If a pilot hole is required use a 7/32”
diameter drill bit.
Figure 20-2
TIP
Use a 1/4" - 1/2" thick object, such as a
piece of wood, to keep the bottom of
the rail in position during installation.
