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Apr 23, 2025 - 02:45 AM
To install the cable bullet HRS-1.25-93-316 Stainless Steel Handrail, follow these steps:
1. Before getting started, ensure that your structural end and intermediate posts are no more than 7 feet apart. Align the post tops so that the handrail mounting screws will run in the same direction as the cables. Make sure your post layout allows for the handrail break points to be over or within 1-3 inches of a structural post.
2. For straight level runs, measure the distance from the start of your top rail to the first structural post and add 1-2 inches. Mark the cut location on your handrail and cut it using a miter bandsaw. File down any burrs as needed.
3. At the handrail end points, cut and insert a 2-3 inch piece of spline stock, leaving space for the end cap. Use 5-6 inch pieces of spline stock at the joints to join multiple sticks of handrail on a continuous run.
4. Lay your custom cut length of handrail over the first two structural posts and temporarily secure it in place using the handrail clamp(s).
5. Drill pilot holes just through the handrail wall using a 3/16 inch hex drill bit with an extension. Use a 9/64 inch drill bit to drill pilot holes through the spline stock. Set two handrail mounting screws in each post using a drill or impact driver with a T20 star drive.
6. Once secured, remove the handrail clamp(s) and repeat the process until you've reached the end of the straight run. If the straight run turns into a corner, stop short at the last structural post before the corner transition.
7. For level to stair transitions, set a piece of handrail in place and mark the cut location in line with the post face. Determine the pitch of your stairs using an angle finder and divide that number in half to determine the exact angle needed for your handrail bevel cut. Make the bevel cut using the miter bandsaw and file down any burrs as necessary.
8. Use spline stock to create a custom spline matching the angle of your stairs.
9. For turning corners, measure from the corner to the end of your connecting handrail to determine the approximate length of your first piece. Miter your corner handrail pieces using the bandsaw and file down any burrs as needed. Connect your two corner pieces using the plastic corner spline. Set the assembled corner in place and mark the finish cut relative to the end of your connecting handrail. Once cut, secure, drill, and attach the corner to your posts with handrail mounting screws.
10. For corner to stair transitions, follow the steps for turning corners and level to stair transitions. Instead of using spline stock, bevel cut the plastic corner spline in the correct location and secure the splines together with decking screws.
If you need to build custom splines for non-structural handrail joints, refer to the manual for detailed instructions.
For a visual demonstration, you can watch a quick demo video on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgakX32Vq-c
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