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104 COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION OF ALL BALCONY PARTS
Note : The LJ-3090 BalconyPro™ can also be used to quickly mark the baluster locations on level runs .
Work through the following equations to determine the proper center-to-center baluster spacing . Use the End Spacing obtained in Equation number 4 and the Equal Spacing obtained in Equation number 3 . Mark the points on the floor and double check that they add up to the Total Horizontal Distance . See the Quick Reference Index , step 108 , which lists those steps required for baluster , shoerail and fillet installation .
EQUAL SPACING CENTER -TO-CENTER ( C ): Equation 1
Equation 2
Equation 3
( A ) Horizontal Distance
( B ) Total Horizontal Distance
( B ) Total Horizontal Distance
Equal Spacing C
1 / 2 Baluster Square
+ =
÷
Horizontal Distance A Total Horizontal Distance B
Size of one Baluster Square
Spacing Required by Code
Number of Spaces
( B ) Total Horizontal Distance
Number of Spaces ( Round up )
( C ) Equal Spacing Center-to-Center
END SPACING ( D ) From face of Newel to Center of First Baluster ):
Equation 4
- =
=
÷ =
End Spacing D
1 / 2 Baluster Square
DECIMAL TO FRACTIONAL CONVERSIONS :
The following examples will help in converting the decimals in the previous equations to fractions . Assume your equal spacing from Equation 3 is 5.1724 . Determine whether you want to measure to the closest 1 / 16 , 1 / 32 or 1 / 64 . Disregard the whole number - use only . 1724 .
For the nearest 1 / 16 " measurement , multiply by 16 : . 1724 x 16 = 2.7584 ; round to 3 = equal spacing of 5 3 / 16 "
For the nearest 1 / 32 " measurement , multiply by 32 : . 1724 x 32 = 5.5168 ; round to 6 = equal spacing of 5 6 / 32 "
For the nearest 1 / 64 " measurement , multiply by 64 : . 1724 x 64 = 11.0336 ; round to 11 = equal spacing of 5 11 / 64 "
ARE YOU USING FITTINGS ? YES - GO TO 105 / NO - GO TO 106
105 FASTEN FITTINGS TO NEWEL POSTS
5 / 16 " x 2 " Lag Bolt
Lid Clamp
Starting Fitting
Perforated Strip
Newel Post
Secure all Conect-A-Kit fittings to the newel posts and assemble the lids using the instructions provided with the parts .
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( C ) Equal Spacing Center-to-Center |
1 / 2 Baluster Square |
( D ) End Spacing |
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