LJ-Smith-Linear-Collection-Tube-Instructions

Linear Collection
Installation Instructions ( wood newels & tube infill )

Linear Collection

Installation Instructions ( wood newels & tube infill )

IMPORTANT : Please read instructions thoroughly before beginning installation .
The following instructions are designed to be used for the installation of our Linear Collection of wood newels and tube railing . The rake newels in this collection are designed for stairways with 7 1 / 2 " rise and 10 " run ( approx 36.8 °), a rake handrail height of 34 " -38" and a level handrail height of 36 ", 39 " or 42 ". We recommend installing a newel at every corner or change in direction as well as placing a " Center Newel " at 48 " intervals on the rake and level runs . Before proceeding with the following steps , the balustrade centerline should be marked on the treads and balcony . Consult your local building code official before purchasing and installing this system . Tube railing is intended to be used as a guard / fence and is not intended for overhead or any condition involving motion . Load limits and breaking points may vary depending on installation . An engineer or qualified contractor should be consulted regarding the suitability of this system for particular applications .
Wood Linear Tube Newel Applications
Rake Up Newel ( TR-410U ) Use this newel as the starting newel on the first tread at the bottom of each stairway flight
Rake Center Newel ( TR-420 ) Use this newel on the stairway midway between the Rake Start Newel and the Rake Stop Newel at 48 " intervals
Level Start / Stop Newel ( TL-410 ) Use this newel at the beginning or end of each level run
Level Corner Newel ( TL-410C )
Use this newel at the corner of two level runs
( refer to Key above )
Level Down Newel ( TL-410D ) Use this newel on the second floor landing at the top of the stairway flight
Level Center Newel ( TL-420 ) Use this newel on level runs midway between the Level Start / Stop Newels at 48 " intervals
Blank Newel ( B-400-48 ) This newel is not pre-bored and can be custom drilled at the jobsite and used at any level location
Tools / Materials list :
Power Drill 5 / 16 " Twist Bit 5 / 8 " x 3 " Flare Spade Bit 9 / 16 " wrench Tape Measure Construction Adhesive
Wax paper 1½ " Wood Screws ½ " Wood Plugs 3 / 4 " Forstner Bit Hack Saw Safety Glasses
Optional Items : LJ-3085 Insert-Runner Metal Cutting Chop Saw
Centerline
Level Down Newel
2 ¼ "
Place and Mount the Rake Newels :
Refer to the above table for placement of newels . We recommend using our LJ-3004-3.5 Newel Mounting Kit to mount each newel post .
Rake Up Newel
2 ¼ "
Centerline
1 . Mark the placement of the Newels on the rake centerline . The face of the Rake Up Newel must be exactly 2 1 / 4 " from the front edge of the bottom tread ( A ). The face of Level Down Newel on the landing at the top of the each flight must be exactly 2 1 / 4 " from the front edge of the landing tread ( B ).
A
Installer Bolt
B
Newel
Installer Nuts Steel Insert
2 . Follow the LJ-3004-3.5 Newel Mounting Kit instructions to drive the steel insert into the treads and install the hanger bolt into each newel ( C ).
Tread
C
Hanger Bolt
Installer Nuts
Newel
3 . Mount each newel by threading the newel hanger bolt into the steel insert on the tread ( E ). Placing wax paper under the newel may help prevent marring the tread as the newel is tightened down . Trim away the excess wax paper once the position of the newel is permanently set .
5 . The distance between the Rake Up Newel and Level Down Newel should not exceed 48 ". If the distance is greater than 48 ", a Rake Center Newel must be installed at 48 " maximum intervals between the mounted newels ( F ). Mount each Rake Center Newel on the centerline making sure the face of the newel is exactly 2 1 / 4 " from the front edge of the tread .
Hanger Bolt
E
Tread
Steel Insert
Rake Up Newel
Rake Center Newel
48 " Maximum 48 " Maximum
F
Level Down Newel
Place and Mount the Level Newels :
Refer to the table at the top of this page for placement of newels . We recommend using our LJ-3004-3.5 Newel Mounting Kit to mount each newel post .
1 . Follow the LJ-3004-3.5 Newel Mounting Kit instructions to drive the steel insert into the treads and install the hanger bolt into each newel ( G ).
Installer Bolt
Installer Nuts Steel Insert
Landing Tread
G
Newel
Hanger Bolt
Installer Nuts