AZEK 22.5 Degree User Manual
22.5 DEGREE BRACKET INSTALLATION GUIDELINES for
AZEK Premier AZEK Trademark AZEK Reserve
• Pleasereadallinstructionscompletelybeforestartinganypartoftheinstallation.
• Each AZEK Premier and AZEK Trademark railing kit comes complete with all parts, hardware and installation guide to install one
complete rail section (excluding posts.)
• Each AZEK Reserve railing kit comes complete with all parts, hardware and installation guide to install one complete rail section
(excluding handrail and posts.)
• Railing sections have been pre-cut to 6 ft., 8 ft. or 10 ft. lengths. Check to ensure that the kit is complete.
• AZEK 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. AZEK Building Products Inc. accepts no liability or responsibility for the improper installation of this product.
• AZEK Rail may not be suitable for every application and it is the sole responsibility of the installer to be sure that AZEK 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.
• AZEK Building Products 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 AZEK Customer Service at 877-ASK-AZEK (877-275-
2935) or visit our website at www.azek.com.
• AZEK 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 AZEK Premier, AZEK Trademark, and AZEK Reserve Rail Systems
(except AZEK Reserve over post applications).
• 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.
• NOTE:Check local code requirements prior to installation.
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NOTE: 22.5° BRACKET INSTALLATION GUIDELINES to be used in
conjunction with RAILING INSTALLATION GUIDELINES included in
Rail kit for complete railing assembly and installation
Hardware included in
22.5° Angle Bracket Pack
Prepare for and Install Post Sleeves as
1
indicated in RAILING INSTALLATION
GUIDELINES included in Rail kit
(2) Bracket Shims
Measure & Mark Top Retainer, Bottom Rail, & Handrail
2
Ensuring Proper Hole Spacing...And Cut
When measuring angled
sections, measure length on
a
b
Rail Center On Hole
X
Rail Center Between Holes
X
Hand Rail can be cut from either end
center of Rails
If X is greater than 4 3/8”
a
Baluster spacing will not
meet code
Shift Rail center from
(a) Center On Hole to
(b) Center Between Holes
Ensure Posts are square and
plumb.
Take measurements between
bottom of Posts for more
accurate rail length.
1
Leave Hand Rail
than Top Retainer for a tight
fit.
Most building codes require
that a 4” sphere shall not
pass through the rail at any
point.
To comply with the 4” sphere
rule, a 6 ft. rail section must
be cut a minimum of 7/8”.
/16” longer
This diagram illustrates how to
create a 45° turn using two 22.5°
Shim Brackets.
Straight Rail Bracket
22.5° Shim
Bracket
X is
greater
1
than 3
/8”
NO
Swing
Bracket
required
X is less
1
than 3
/8”
Swing
Bracket
required
If X is less than 3
b
use Baluster Swing
Brackets in Step
to allow access in
Step # o of RAILING
13
INSTALLATION
GUIDE
Swing
Bracket in
use
1
/8”
6a
Now
Cut
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22.5 DEGREE BRACKET INSTALLATION GUIDELINES for
AZEK Premier AZEK Trademark AZEK Reserve
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3
Measure, Mark & Drill for Brackets
Install Shim on
Top Retainer
Bracket
Mark Bracket
Assembly
from end of Top
Retainer
1
/16
”
Top Retainer
with closest point
1
/16
Bottom Rail
Mark Bracket
” from end of
Bottom Rail
Now Pilot & Drill
Pilot with
Drill with
X 2
X 2
1
/8” Drill Bit
5
/16” Drill Bit
X 2
When drilling holes
for Brackets, do
not drill through
top surface of
Bottom Rail
4
Install Brackets
Top Retainer
Remove
installation
tool before
fully tighten-
ing Bracket
screws
1
2
Close Spring Clip
and insert it into
Installation Tool
Top Retainer
X 2
X 2
Bottom Rail
X 4
X 4
Bottom Rail
X 2
X 2
Spring Clip
Installation Tool
IMPORTANT
Make sure that
the DRIVE
TOOL/DRILL is
configured or set
to use the
SCREW setting
when driving
and/or tightening
all FASTENERS.
5
Continue installation process as indicated in RAILING INSTALLATION
GUIDELINES included in Rail kit
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