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Report Radian • ® �� � � � ����,� ceRail _ lImberTeci Installation Guide Less Work.More Life. A , 74-777 I h i or E — ,, ____i_______,,________ •I1___L________i_______i 000..0"-- -3/ink g - R— i --- :,----1-7-------4–ii 11 — SEP 13 2018 Installing RadianceRail®with CableRail by Feeney® CITY.OF TIGAR,D 2 Installing CableRail by Feeney®for RadianceRail® 50L.01NGDMSION 7 Installing RadianceRail® Stairs with CableRail by Feeney® 10 Installing CableRail by Feeney® Stairs for RadianceRail® 14 Notes 18 TimberTech Code Listings Once a product is tested by an independent lab, an application and report is submitted to one of several agencies that provide listings for building products that meet the requirements of Acceptance Criteria 174(AC 174)as set forth by the International Code Council Evaluation Service(ICC-ES). TimberTech currently has listings from the ICC-ES and Architectural Testing Inc.The following TimberTech reports on code compliance are available to download on www.timbertech.com. For the most up-to-date code listings visit ATI Architectural Testing, Inc. www.timbertech.com/installation. CCRR-0114•RadianceRail&RadianceRail Express • Please read all instructions completely before starting any part of the installation. • TimberTech Rail should be installed using the same good building principles used to install wood or composite railing and in accordance with the local building codes and the installation guidelines included below.TimberTech accepts no liability or responsibility for the improper installation of this product. • TimberTech Rail may not be suitable for every application and it is the sole responsibility of the installer to be sure that TimberTech Rail is fit for the intended use. Since all installations are unique,it is also the installer's responsibility to determine specific requirements in regards to each Rail application. • TimberTech recommends that all applications be reviewed by a licensed architect,engineer or local building official before installation. If you have any questions or need further assistance,please call TimberTech Customer Service at 1.800.307.7780 or visit our website at www.timbertech.com. • TimberTech Railing is tested as a whole system and should be used that way. It is not intended to be used in conjunction with other railing systems or fasteners. • The following Installation Guidelines are applicable for installation of TimberTech RadianceRail railing. • IMPORTANT:Make sure the DRIVE TOOL/DRILL is configured or set to use the SCREW setting when driving and/or tightening all FASTENERS. • SAFETY:Always wear goggles when handling,cutting,drilling and fastening materials. • Failure to install this product in accordance with applicable building codes and TimberTech's written Rail Install Guide may lead to personal injury,affect rail system performance and void the product warranty. decking railing I lighting I fastening it _ . timbertech.com 4i , _ Installing RadianceRail® with CableRail by Feeney® TimberTech • Less Work.More Life. Visit www.timbertech.com/installation to view TimberTech installation videos. Consult your local building codes for guard and handrail requirements. RadianceRail®Custom Rail Packs are available in ' ..,, Components Neededor Installing 10', 8' and 6' lengths. One RadianceRail"Section Measuring Your Railing Area •Measurements are from center to center of post. Rails Hardware Mounting Kit are produced in 10', 8'and 6'lengths to allow for finished Hardware included in 4-Mounting Brackets end cuts and angles. Hardware Kits: 2-Support Blocks 16-#8 x 3/4"Screws 1 •Determine how many6-#8 x 10', 8'and 6'RadianceRail Custom Rail 6-#8 x 2 3/4"Screws 2 5/8"Screws(Stairs Only) sections you need. Check to be sure you have all components 3-#8 x 3"Screws (and quantities) listed in the chart shown to the right. 12-#8 x 3"Green Screws Important Information i T20 Driver Bit Q •RadianceRail Custom Rail 10', 8°and 6'Rails are designed not to exceed 10', 8'and 6'center of post to center of post, Mrespectively. e 1-Top Rail •For stair applications maximum rail length must not exceed 91". Components available m 1-Bottom Rail •4x4 lumber posts should be installed plumb. separately for v 2-Support Rails(1-Aluminum Top Support Rail for 10') •Cut slowly, using a fine tooth saw blade to avoid chipping. mix-and-match rail c Hardware Mounting Kit pp g' d,,, Support Block Mounting Templates •Cannot be installed using Secure Mount Post. systems Sa Foot Blocks •For 42" railing use 12'Post Sleeves cr 1 in 6'Packs,-2 in 8'Packs,-3 in 10'Packs et Component Dimensions 5" 36"Intermediate Baluster 36"Hardware Kit �2.5" I / 2.9" I -1 for 6',-2 for 8',-3 for 10' -9 Quick-Connect Fittings /� 42"Intermediate Baluster 9 Quick Connect Swivel 75j c -1 for 6',-2 for 8',-3 for 10' Fittings 0 Stair Intermediate Baluster -18 Hanger Bolts 2.125" 3" r��n a 1 r""I 75„ 1 for 6', 2 for 8', 3 for 10' 91ock nuts 5• p Cable Bottom Rail Intermediate V -100'spool or 500'spool 42"Hardware Kit Top Rat Baluster '� 11 Quick Connect Fittings Ix -11 Quick-Connect Swivel �1.8"—I m �T co Fittings I 22 Hanger Bolts n V -11 lock nuts 0 0 1.8" (Y� J LI Pest Sleeve �VJ Additional Components 2-Post Sleeves CableRail Accessory Pack uick�onnect Support Rail Protector Q Quick-Connect Intermediate Base 2-Post Caps Includes: Sleeve Fitting Swivel Fitting Plate Needed for Each 2-Post Skirts -Quick-Connect release tool System Protector Sleeves -Lacing Needle Tools Required • Miter Saw • Drill Bits:7/64", -42"System:22 per Thru -Hanger Bolt Installation Tool • Tape Measure 1/4",3/16", 1/8" Post • Drill 9/64^ 36"System:18 per Thru 2 3/8"Open End • Cable Cutters • Extended 1/4" '! - PO st Wrenches •#2 Square Drive Drill Bit �g Mounting Bracket(4), r —Post Cap(2) 1•, Lm ® Top Rail(1) Opo 1-- ( 1 Support Rail(2) Intermediate J Base Plate Intermediate Baluster Post Sleeve(2) Support Block(2) - I I - Bottom Rail(1) ® Foot Block Post Skirt(2) ®i ® (3 in 10'Section) (2 in 8'Section) (1 in 6'Section) Page 2 , _ Installing RadianceRail® with CableRail byh CableR Life. IIIINSTALL POST INSTALL LOWER � SLEEVES 4 '� SUPPORT BLOCK ��/ • Position template at -o-\ ° Trim Post Sleeves bottom of Post Sleeve to desired length. above Post Skirt. Template l...--...i,/ 40"above deck surface is Support I I optimal for 36"railing heights. Block I , Optimal 40" ✓ hiI , 2 �L--J_,J45 `� �.�� 'g� For angled rail installations, / 7/64"Predrill align angled face of Support / #8 x 3"Green Coated Block parallel to rail section. Post Skirt Screws , Slide Post Sleeve and Post lialo Skirt over post (do not force). l I If you do not have a the template,position Ensure post are ` the top of the Support Block 4"above the square and plumb. deck and 2-1/2"above the post skirt. CUT AND ASSEMBLE BOTTOM SUPPORT rill #8 x 3/4 Coated Screws 111 RAIL 7/64"Predrill #8 x 3"Coated 1 i Screws ; Cut Bottom Support Rail to � �, length. Attach bracket to Bottom Support Rail with screws. 'mein---- nl --------1F----, Foot Block 1�2 Center screw aligned to rail centerhne / \ C \ / Bracket set • flush to rail _ face Center screw 40J/ \ Bracket set aligned to rail flush to rail `Mgled Section / centerline Straight Section ,face A For sections up to 6': Place one Foot Block in the center of the rail For sections 6'to 8': Space two Foot Blocks approximately at 1/3 intervals on the rail For sections 8'to 10': Space three Foot Blocks approximately at 1/4 intervals on the rail Page 3 Installing RadianceRail® with CableRail by Feeney® TimberTeCh Less Work.More Life. 4 INSTALL BOTTOM SUPPORT RAIL r - �l� o Position rail assembly onto Support Blocks. "It'= Pre-dril7/64" , �:. #8 x 3"Green #8 x 3°Green 3IL4 ' Goated Screws EiCUT& PREP BOTTOM RAIL AND TOP SUPPORT RAIL Bottom Rail -.,-"yip •Measure distance between the post's at the Bottom Top Support Rad Rail and Top Support Rail. i •Cut to length. •Attach brackets to the Top 4111111111111% Support Support Rail. Use step 3 forrdrillreference.the Hc:'\-.---T •Pre-dri(i the Bottom Rai( � for the Intermediate Baluster Use Intermediate r Predrill 7/64' ,TIT Base Plate as Pre drill 3/16" #8 x 3/4"Screws ;i template 08 Bottom Rail Top Support Rail 6'sections require 1 Intermediate Baluster; 8'sections require 2 intermediate Balusters; 10'sections require 3 Intermediate Balusters. Page 4 , , Installing RadianceRail® with CableRail by Feeney® glimbeiredi Less Work.More Life. 6 ATTACH INTERMEDIATE BALUSTERS Intermediate Baluster Pre-drill Intermediate Baluster 3/16" Screw Chase i • 4110 x 2"Coated Screwsm Bottom Rail . i For ease of installation, pre-drill screw chase with a 3/16"drill bit. Ensure the screw finds the screw chase. ,: IrjINSTALL BOTTOM RAIL *Place the Bottom Rail between the posts and allow the rail to rest on the Bottom Support Rail. tl- 4 't Bottom Rail • 1 ; e -, Bottom y;_; Support Rail Page 5 _ Installing RadianceRail® with CableRail by Feeney® 1mberTech Less Work.More Life. 8 TRANSFER HOLE 141 LOCATION ONTO POST SLEEVE •Use an extra Intermediate Baluster, rested on the Bottom Rail, as a template for the CableRail Hardware and through holes. I Use a 3/16" drill bit to transfer your I marks onto the Post Cover. 9 ATTACH TOP 7 SUPPORT RAIL co.1°Coated Screws Support Rad b Intermediate Base Plate i • Intermediate Ba l I l I I I1 I0._I ' • I Predrill 9/64" #10 x 1"Coated Screws I •,- 10 INSTALL TOP RAIL AND POST CAPS Predrill 7/64" #8 x 3"Green aCoated Screws �a Top Rad Secure Post - b Caps with I extesor grade caulk at _ Support J __. MI 1 I ... flI 1 Rad (414 Predrill 3/16" J #8 x 1 3/4" - — Coated Screws t , Page 6 Installing CableRail by Feeney®for RadianceRail® TimberTech Less Work.More Life. 01 PRE-DRILL ANCHOR POST THROUGH POST COVER ' SLEEVES ` • Using the marks on the • For the through posts, --_- Anchor Posts, drill a drill a 1/4" hole through through hole only in the both the Post and Post Post Cover with a 1/4" Sleeve. Bit drill. 7. Optional-Protector Sleeves r :•� are not repaired on the through :•.' posts, but do offer a more Dnllttrough :'•' '• :' •� :' finished appearance. Post Cover — ••: •'•:•�• •• I ,.r with 1/4'bit .i.•.••• '::. :::' •••••• • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • �) 1 Use a dab of adhesive on 1op �4" —�1 B" .;.;....._........•;::::::::.:.: : Protector Sleeve if needed. PreIL drtlllB. :': :':.'.''.'.':'. :'.: r into 4"x4" •. . '.' ::•:•:.::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: • .':•:':':':'. :'::, Protective :::-:-:•:-:::::•:•:•:.:•:•:::•:•:-:•:.: Sleeve(x2) 44 tt JT Anchor posts should not exceed ))n_-- 1 4. ) r Drill through i • 60 feet apart during any Post Sleeve continuous run of cable. with 1/4"bit 1E1 DRIVE IN HANGER BOLTS 4:::•:,•:•:.:•:•:•:•:•:•:•:.:•-..:. On Anchor Posts, -..*:::::::::::.:•:-:-...:.:•:-:• 1 screw the Hanger 1 Bolts into the pilot ; holes in the Post with the Hanger Bolt Installation Tool. \ 'IM! ,. 1;!!!!" \ ,.: _ J Leave about 1"of machine thread exposed for cable • take-up. • \.: ' • r G Page 7 _ Installing CableRail by Feeney®for RadianceRail® alimberTech Less Work.More Life. 4 ATTACH QUICK- F: • Screw on Quick-Connect Swivel CONNECT AND fitting onto the Hanger Bolt with QUICK-CONNECT the lock nut already installed. SWIVEL FITTINGSImithiliailiralle111111* • Screw Quick-Connect fittings - One side of the railing will be nect fittings,the snugly against Post Sleeve of one other side will ube Quick-Connect side of the railing and lock nuts swivel fittings and lock nuts. onto hanger bolts on the other side. • 0 INSERT AND THREAD CABLE i ...u._ ��AlafaYR/tlaflD •When all of the hardware is in ,. place, insert one end of the '_ Cable into the Quick-Connect � ''IliMME fitting. iMIIIIINOINIMININ _ *Feed the Cable through the �� Intermediate Baluster (or through posts) with a lacing ! needle. �+ 6 , CUT CABLE TO LENGTH „ „,� :� `ate 'ft a „, 4• Unscrew the Quick-Connect swivel fitting from the post to measure length of cable Insert Cable into Quick- Connect Swivel fittings bTrim Cable at the first cut '•' line on Quick-Connect Swivel . ... 1 o I I o � ; Fittings /ilii!!/r!//!!` .. 0 it ti lI'T'r;iiiil Be sure to leave """""""A a threads exposed for ''t' : tightening. `:i.... ...:.- Page 8 - Installing CableRail by Feeney®for RadianceRail® OlimberTecli Less Work.More Life. FA TIGHTEN CABLE ° 1 t fl • Use a set of 3/8" open- ; ended wrenches to 5 0 tighten the Cable using 3 the "swivel" end insuring 2 the Cable does not twist. 4 — 6 — • Once the Cable is tight, 8 tighten the lock nuts against 70 the Quick-Connect swivel — Tightening Order fittings in order shown. Oil1 .. .... ............... .... i I ® If necessary,the Cable can be removed I! from the Quick-Connect fitting by using it the Quick-Connect Release Tool. %_ Page 9 - Installing RadianceRail® Stairs with CableRail by Feeney® (JTimbeffeCh Less Work.More Life. DINSTALL POST MEASURE SLEEVES e�� SUPPORT RAILS .�`� o Support Rails are rotated 90`for 0 stair rail applications. •Trim Post Sleeves to desired length. „�� o 11 ,:y Right Wrong 6'1446— •Determine measurements l qd, and angle as h • Slide Post Sleeve and Post I shown. 66 Skirt over post (do not ''�,pd force). P�. • Ensure Posts are square and plumb. Stair Angle Ell TRIM RAILS ' 0 G •Trim both the Top Support 4,-"" Rail and the Bottom Support Rail to those dimensions. ® \\\\\\\\ Test fit rails to check for accuracy. •Transfer measurement from Bottom Support Rail to Bottom Rail. •Trim Top Rail to match Top Support Rail Bottom Bottom Top Support Rail Support Top Rail Rail Rail Page 10 • - Installing RadianceRail® Stairs with CableRail by Feeney® TimberTecii -- y Less Work.More Life. 4 PREP BOTTOM SUPPORT RAIL L *Attach Mounting Brackets *Trim and Attach Foot to Bottom Support Rail. Blocks. 7 / Center screw aligned with rail �� centerline h r 1 Predrill 7/64" Predrill through Bottom 1 I`' #8 x 3J4'Coated Support Rail with 3/16" Screws j bit i #8 x 3"Coated Screws Al For sections up to 6':Place one Foot Block in the center of the rail Bottom Support Rail For sections 6'to 8':Space two Foot Blocks approximately at 1/3 intervals on the rail elINSTALL BOTTOM SUPPORT RAIL e Secure Mounting Brackets. Predrill7/64" #8 x 3"Green Coated Screws 111Skt. LC` Lt4 illilligllialli Brackets must be installed to the stair tread side of the rail Page 11 s • - installing RadianceRail®Stairs with CableRail by Feeney® eTimberTech Less Work.More Life. 6 PRE-DRILL BOTTOM RAIL 04 Pre-doll 3/16" r /fes XBottom Rail Intermediate Baluster should be `— placed over Foot Blocks for best Use Intermediate results. Base Plate as template 0 ATTACH STAIR INTERMEDIATE BALUSTER ,o- 1111 0 ��) Trim Stair Intermediate o Baluster to match stair / I angle. i / r� I xo J Screw chase I #10x2" Coated Screws . ll 1 A -„, Be sure the screw finds the screw chase For easier installation, pre-drill screw chase with a 3/16"drill bit Page 12 • - Installing RadianceRail® Stairs with CableRail by Feeney® elimbeffecli Less Work.More Life. 8 INSTALL BOTTOM C� TRANSFER HOLE RAIL �+ LOCATION ONTO POST SLEEVE ' Place the Bottom a Use an extra Rail over the Intermediate Bottom Support Baluster as a -Ai"- Rail with thetemplate to mark Intermediate \\ for CableRail Baluster(s). hardware and Use a 3/16"drill bit to through holes. , transfer marks onto the Post Sleeve - Aillillifi \s Lower the rails perpendicular i �� to the deck surface. _,,,� I l \� i 10 ATTACH TOP SUPPORT RAIL a 1 step I , 1;k,k. / '-' - Step 2 1 t l ! •Mark Ends of Top •Rotate Rail •Secure Mounting iviii. Support Rail. assembly out of Brackets to Posts. way to fasten Support Block. b cI d --...... 0 � Q �` #8 x 3"Green 11 Coated Screws ,� Pre drill 7/64 iiIiiii x 3° Green Coated , Screws Page 13 Installing RadianceRail® Stairs with CableRail by Feeney® TimberTech Less Work.More Life. alINSTALL TOP RAIL AND POST CAPS •Position Top Rail over Z Support Rail and attach "e"IN with screws. •Secure Post Caps with exterior grade caulk. Predrill 3/16'#8x25/ � FCoated Scrr ews \ \7 II\.,gym,. -4111C \I. mi, -01111111111j11411I ' 111V , 0 It _____Ali .011-......----- Installing CableRail by Feeney® Stairs for RadianceRail® El PRE-DRILL ANCHOR POST SLEEVES Scrap Baluster cut at stair -...- ''''' )7 7' anglefor drillI II \ template I i \ ll • Grill a through hole only m the a, ,� post sleeve with a 1/4"drill �\ temp bit at the same angle as the stair run. ta I kl ALA_____-- Use a scrap piece of baluster trimmed at the stair angle as a guide. Anchor posts should not exceed 60 feet apart during any continuous run of cable. Page 14 , , ... , s - Installing CableRail by Feeney® Stairs for RadianceRail -.® olimberTech ' Less Work.More Life. FlPRE-DRILLTHROUGH POST SLEEVES , 'Drill a 1/4" hole through --, ......,....--- ,•, both the Post and Post , Sleeve at stair angle. 1‘ ,. , • 44t, Miiiii$iCiiiiiii$iig % iik'1111114 , N :,:,:,:,:,:,:,:,:,:,:,::::::„:,,,.., - - „„„„„:,:,:,:,:„„,:„:„:,„,„ : ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,;,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,, --- ...................... \ DRIVE IN HANGER (El BOLTS 4,- •Screw Hanger Bolts into the pilot holes at the Inillii\ same angle of the stairs .41 _ using the Hanger Bolt •••••:•••:---:..:•:-: Installation Tool. .:::•• --:•:•:-:. :•:•::::::.. , 1 1\71:100,1_ :::::i:i*:.. -"14-' 10 •:::::::::•:•:•:::::: :::::::::::-:-:- rj Leave about 1"of unaJline :•:•:-:•:•:•:....:.:•:•: OM IS thread exposed for cable :::::::•:•:•:•:. take-up. Top Maw Post Bottom Anchor Post -.4Liffill111111I'- ATTACH QUICK /- 4 CONNECT FITTINGS .:::•:•::::::::.:.:-:.:-:-:-.-. As' :.:•:••••••••:•-•-•:•:-:-:-:.:- p* .•.•.•.-.•.•..•.•........... .::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 4:17.:::::::::•x*i:::::i , *•::ii:W: : ::: i :::: :: ii:: .i Quickonnect fittmg •Place one Quick-Connect :::::.. '-:::::::::*i*.i, iiiitiii :*;::::::::i:i and Lock Nut fitting at one end and the Ma:.i.:Mi: :.ii Quick-Connect Swivel fitting :•: :.: -:.*' > on the opposite end. :-:--:::•:•:•:•:::::::::.::::: ' , :-:-:-:::•:::::•:•.:.:.:.:.;.: . A „............ .:::. ::::.:...........: } One side of the railing will be only Quick-Connect fittings, the other side will be Quick-Connect swivel fittings and lock nuts Page 15 • • installing CableRail by Feeney® Stairs for RadianceRail® limberTech Less Work.More Life. 0 THREAD CABLE When all of the hardware is in place, insert one end of the Cable into the Quick-Connect fitting. *Feed the Cable through the �t" Intermediate Baluster (or. through posts) with a lacing `..`��, .. needle. ./- "• •••••••••-••:•:-:.::::::::•:1), k44\* '1' ..- -z-,zzzz ,, ii.::::::.71.iiiiiYii.i•i::::::ii.:•!:::::!;.::::ii..: lik t� Lacing Needle lilk �°*I•••'•:::ii}'�': ::-:•:•:•:- 6CUT CABLE TO LENGTH ��� a . ...:::.... .. ..:: :.:........ Unscrew the Quick-Connect swivel :.:i**:: fitting from the post to measure length of cable Insert Cable into Quick- Connect swivel fittings 13 ��� -4j� 'mo . os H rim Cable at the cut line on l;i Ij :••'••:•}•;•'•':'.:•::..:-: Quick Connect Swivel Fittings • IG'• ' .: Page 16 _ installing CableRail by Feeney® Stairs for RadianceRail® TimberTech Less Work.More Life. Fa TIGHTEN CABLE -------- `` Th ► o • Use a set of 3/8" open-ended i wrenches to tighten the Cable using the "swivel" end insuring Nt„ — '1 the Cable does not twist. • Once the Cable is tight, tighten the lock nuts against �'� �\\ g g • I l the Quick-Connect swivel !,-\• N \, iifittings. \ � ���`�� 7 I31 'i b 70 Tightening Order 1 A If necessary,the Cable can be removed from the Quick-Connect fitting by using the Quick-Connect Release Tool. Page 17 t • • Notes TmberTech Less Work.More Life. Page 18 M • - Notes TimberTech Less Work.More Life. Page 19 RadianceRail® i1imberTeci Installation Guide Less Work.More Life. 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