SR Smith 42 Inch Stainless Steel Deck Mounted Stair Rails Installation Guide
- June 9, 2024
- SR Smith
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How to Install your NEW S.R.Smith Handrail or Ladder
Installation Guide
42 Inch Stainless Steel Deck Mounted Stair Rails
Retrofitting onto Existing Deck
- Core drill a minimum 4” diameter hole for a standard stainless steel or bronze anchor, or 5” diameter hole for a universal anchor at least ½” deeper than the anchor depth.
- Clean and completely dry the hole with a pipe cleaner and shop vacuum.
- Ensure that the drain hole at the bottom of the anchor is not plugged to prevent corrosion. Refer to Figure below.
- Set anchor flush with deck, with wedge oriented away from pool. Refer to Figure below.
- Bond anchor to existing rebar in deck. Make sure to follow NEC or local building codes.
- Use either epoxy or compression cement with a minimum of 3,000 PSI. Epoxy or cement not included.
- Allow epoxy or cement to cure per manufacturer’s instructions.
- Install the ladder or rail into the anchor.
New Construction
- Set anchor flush with the deck, with wedge oriented away from pool. Refer to Figure below.
- Bond anchor to rebar in deck. Make sure to follow NEC or local building codes.
- Pour concrete with minimum compression strength of 3,000 PSI. Concrete not included.
- Allow cement to cure per manufacturer’s instructions.
- Install the ladder or rail into the anchor.
Replacing an Existing Rail
- Measure existing rail dimensions. See “Getting the Right Fit” below.
- Determine your replacement rail.
- Remove existing ladder or rail from anchors by untightening the wedge.
- Install new ladder or rail into existing anchors.
GETTING THE RIGHT FIT
When measuring your current rail for a replacement, take the following measurements.
Download our rail identificaion guide at www.srsmith.com/railid
| ARTISAN RAIL MODEL | EASILY REPLACES |
|---|---|
| Artisan Hand Rail | |
| Artisan Stair Rail | |
| Artisan Ladder | |
| Artisan Deck-Mounted Stair Rail | |
| Artisan Deck-Mounted Hand Rail |
Suggested Anchor Types
| Part Number | Description | Tubing |
|---|---|---|
| AS-104MG | 4” Commercial Stainless steel Anchor | 1.90” OD Tubing |
| AS-100B-SS | 4” Residential Stainless steel Anchor | 1.90” OD Tubing |
| AS-100P | Universal Anchor, Plastic | 1.90” OD Tubing |
| AS-100B | 4” Bronze Anchor | 1.90” OD Tubing |
| AS-200B | 4” Bronze Anchor | 1.50” OD Tubing |
Anchor Placement
The table below outlines the distance between anchors and the minimum anchor
setback. Before installing make sure to follow NEC or local building codes.
| Rail Type | Center to Center of Anchors | Anchor Setback |
|---|---|---|
| 4’ 2-Bend | 4’-0” | 6” minimum |
| 5’ 2-Bend | 5’-0” | 6” minimum |
| 6’ 2-Bend | 6’-0” | 6” minimum |
| 4’ 3-Bend | 4’-0” | 6” minimum |
| 5’ 3-Bend | 5’-0” | 6” minimum |
| 5’6” 3-Bend | 5’-6” | 6” minimum |
| 6’ 3-Bend | 6’-0” | 6” minimum |
| 6’6” 3-Bend | 6’-6” | 6” minimum |
| 7’ 3-Bend | 7’-0” | 6” minimum |
| 8’ 3-Bend | 8’-0” | 6” minimum |
| DMS-100 | 8” | 6” minimum |
| DMS-101 | 8” | 6” minimum |
| DMS-102 | 8” | 6” minimum |
| DMS-103 | 8” | 6” minimum |
| Figure 4 | 8” | 22” |
| Residential Ring | 3.63” | 19” |
| Spa Rail | No Anchor- drills into deck | 19” |
| Artisan Hand Rail | 8” | 6” minimum |
| Artisan Stair Rail | 5’-0” | 6” minimum |
| Artisan Ladder | 20” | 17.5” |
| Artisan Deck-Mounted Stair Rail | 8” | 6” minimum |
| Artisan Deck-Mounted Hand Rail | 36” | 6” minimum |
| Camelback Ladder | 19” or 20”* | 17” |
| Economy Ladder | 19” or 20”* | 17” |
| 50-901 | 30” | 6’ minimum |
| 50-770 | 32” | 6” minimum |
| 50-902 | 36” | 6” minimum |
| 50-766 | 40” | 6” minimum |
| 50-903 | 42” | 6” minimum |
*Elite models are 20” O.C. and the Econoline models are 19” O.C. See manufacturer’s specifications for more product detail.
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References
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