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STRUCTURE OF THE MANUAL
The present assembly instructions are sub-divided into two sections as follows:
Part 1
-All the parts included in the package are listed and illustrated:
woodencomponents listed in progressive order, the letter“L” preceding thenumber.
The partscomposingthe VECTOR 70 - VECTOR 80 models are identifiedby a number preceded by the letters
“K”“B”“P”.
Part 2
-the preliminaryoperations and various stages for a correctprocedure are listed.
The assemblystages of steps, banister columns and handrail shared by both models are illustrated.
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Before proceeding to the various assembly stages, empty the cardboard package and arrange all parts on a flat
surface to check that all components included in the list attached are present, that the number of components
matches the indications of both the “L” and “U” configurations of the stairs and that no damaged parts are present.
- VECTOR 70 - VECTOR 80 -
Stair shape
Ref.DrawN. pcs.Ref.DrawN. pcs.
L1555
L2096
L2112
L2312
D0311
D0411
Stair shape
L2212
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These are called “modular stairs” because the rise “A” and tread “P” may be adjusted according to the availabe
space.
The “VECTOR 70” label identifies the stairmodel having a 700 mm stepwidth
The “VECTOR 80” label identifies the stair modelhaving a 800 mm stepwidth.
The type and instructions for a correct assembly are identical.
Before passing on to the assembly instructions, the correct configuration must be established.
The staircase may lean on a wall or be placed in an openenvironment.
In the first case, thebanister will be mounted only on the inner side oppositethe wall, and the gangway size may be
derivedfrom figureb.
If the banister needs to be mounted on both sides, the gangwayis highlighted in fig. a.
Moreover, the locationand available space determine the climbing directions, which may be right- or left-oriented,
andthe actualstaircase configuration, accordingto an “L-”or“U-”shapedconfiguration,asillustratedinthe following
pages.
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Mod. VECTOR 70 Width. 740 mm
Mod. VECTOR 80 Width. 840 mm
VECTOR 70 - 700
VECTOR 80 - 800
VECTOR 70 - 785
VECTOR 80 - 885
10 - 40 mm
Fig.aFig.b
VECTOR 70 - 742.5
VECTOR 80 - 842.5
VECTOR 70 - 700
VECTOR 80 - 800
VECTOR 70 - VECTOR 80
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N.B. All measures reportedin the manual are
in “mm” (millimetres)
Measure the distance between upper and lower
floor“H”.
The measure assessed thanksto this operation
playsanimportant role since it sets the rise size.
The size “H” needs to be identified in the
dedicated box of “table A” on pages 9-10-11.
After having identified the “H” height, the
adjacentboxes report the rise value “A”andhow
many steps are needed to achieve the desired
height. (Fig. 2)
However, follow the detailed explanation on the
followingpages.
P
A
Fig.1
H
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The treadmaybe calculatedaccordingtothefollowingformulas,referringtobothVECTOR70- VECTOR80 staircase
models.
In case of the “L” configuration, only the formula 1 shall be applied and all steps will have the same tread size; in
case of the “U” configuration, the formula 1 shall be applied for the W stretch, whereas the formula 2 shall be
implemented for the J tread.Consequently, two different treadsizes mayemerge,one for the J and Q stretches and
onefor theW stretch. Please notice that the values of the VECTOR 70 model mustrange between 200 mm min and
230 mm max, whereas those of the VECTOR 80 model must range between 220 mm min and 250 mm max.
The “table A” below shows the values for the rise according to the “H” height measured previously. Moreover the
number of K106 spacers to be mounted is reported, also with referenceto theheight.
How to read and use the table: example. Measured height: “H” 2390 mm
The 2390 line shows that the staircase will be composed of 12 steps and that 7 180 mm rises and 5 185 mm rises
need to be created (the first rise is always 205 mm).
To create the rises described above, a spacer packagemust be installed including:
four spaces (two P106a with rounded corners and two normal P106) to achieve the 180 mm rise
five spacers (two P106a with roundedcorners and three normalP106) to achieve the 185 mm rise
Theavailable configurations and their relevant sizes are reported below.Please noticethat, for brevity’s sake, only
right-climbing staircases are illustrated.Each of the drawings presented ismatched by its left-climbingcounterpart.
Moreover,the points where the staircase can be anchored or supportedduringtheassemblystagesare also shown.
Wall anchoringpointWall anchoring pointSupport point
CONFIGURATION“L”
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VEC. 70 VEC. 80
L=740L=840
X740840
Z 2580-2820 2840-3100
VEC. 70 VEC. 80
L=740L=840
X 1340-1430 1500-1590
Z 1980-2130 2200-2350
VEC. 70
L=740
X 1940-2120
Z 1380-1440
VEC. 70 VEC. 80
L=740L=840
X 940-970 1060-1090
Z 2390-2600 2640-2850
VEC. 70 VEC. 80
L=740L=840
X 1540-1660 1720-1840
Z 1780-1900 1980-2100
VEC. 70
L=740
X 2140-2350
Z 1180-1210
VEC. 70 VEC. 80
L=740L=840
X 1140-1200 1280-1340
Z 2180-2360 2420-2600
VEC. 70 VEC. 80
L=740L=840
X 1740-1890 1940-2090
Z 1580-1670 1760-1850
VEC. 70
L=740
X 2340-2580
Z980
X 2160-2340
Z 1540-1600
X 2540-2810
Z750
X 2820-3090
Z850
VECTOR 70 - VECTOR 80
VEC. 80
L=840
VEC. 70
L=740
VEC. 80
L=840
VEC. 80
L=840
X 2380-2590
Z 1320-1350
H
Z
X
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the staircase characteristics (H height,P tread and A
rise) assembly operations can actually start.
Alwaysbegin from the arrivalposition.
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On the arrival floor slab, the correct position must be
identified toanchor the step support.
Position the D03 template on the floor slab, make sure
it is aligned with the floor (use a level) and comply with
thefollowingreferences:
value V = 260mm min. for the VECTOR 70 model
(sidewithout banister)
310mmmin.fortheVECTOR80model(side
withoutbanister)
value A = corresponding to the value of the “A” rise
calculatedpreviously.
The D03 template includes six holes. To anchor the
module, two holes areenough.
Identifytheholesthatneedtobereproduced:in general
refer to those halfway the floor slab width,not too close
to the floor surface. fig. 3.
V
Vector 70= min. 260 mm
Vector 80= min. 310 mm
m
0 m
5
1
Ø
D03
1
6
A
Fig.3
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K129
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Before proceeding to assemble the steps, mount the
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P107 banister column support fig. 7 -8 - 9 - 10.
Drill a Ø4 hole by means of a wood drill in the points
identified on the step and achieve a 30 mm depth as
shown in fig. 9.
WARNING!!!
Be very careful when operating on the bottom side
of the step, where anchoring holes are already
present, and on the correct side where the banister
will be mounted.
Mount columns as shown in fig. 6
K66
st
1
nd
2
P107
20 mm
Fig.7
P107
K80
K65
K63
Length. 1125 mm
Fig.8
Ø4
30mm
Fig.9
L20
VECTOR 70 - VECTOR 80
B203
Fig.6
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package which will determine the size of the
rise set previously.
To define the numberof spacers to be used,
refer to the “table A” attached to the pages
9-10-11.
Form the spacer packagebyassemblingthe
P106 - P106a spacers as shown in fig. 12.
Insert the K120 plate into the K101 support
module and maintain its position by means
of the D04 template as shownin fig. 12.
Screw the K104 pin into the K120plate
described aboveas shown in fig. 12
P107
Fig.11
P106a
K104
P106
K120
P106a
K101
D04
Fig.12
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of the pin into the hole placed under the step
supportmodulemountedpreviously. Insertthe
K119 plate into the pipe of the unit described
aboveandanchoreverythingby means of the
K127 screw and theK126 washer.
To facilitate screwing operations, we
recommend using a jack spanner to screw in
the screw until it starts tightening. Since the
tread must stillbe adjusted, theunit must not
be tightened fully.
Moreover, before assembling the module,
insert theP105 plug from behind.
(fig.13)
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K127
K126
K119
P105
Now adjust the moduleaccording to the “P”
tread size.
Thisvaluemustbemeasuredstartingfrom the
front part of the spacer package until the
reference present on the support flange as
shown in fig. 14.
Fully tighten the K127 screw which was
previouslyleft lose, payingparticularattention
to the position of the spacer package, which
needs to remain aligned with the support.
The use of a rigid reference guide is
recommended to be applied to the sides of
the pipe with clamps during the operation.
Assemble the L20 step on the K101 support
by means of the B205 screws as shown in
fig. 15.
K101
Fig.13
P
Fig.14
VECTOR 70 - VECTOR 80
L20
B205
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mountedpreviously.
By means of a level check that it is vertical
and lock it temporarily in the position
illustrated in fig. 16.
Insert a P107 supportand mark the position
of the holes on the bottom part of the step
fig. 16 -17
according to the same procedure until the first
L21 is achieved where the staircase starts
turning.MounttheP107supportontheL21 step
by using the pre-existing holes and make sure
to insert the square nut with relevant security
dowel as illustrated above. Inset a K63banister
column into the top step support and lock it
temporarily in the position illustrated in fig. 19.
Check that the module is positioned in the PMax tread position, then place the L21 step as
shown in fig.19 and lock it by means of B205
Adjust the step in the maximum tread position,
i.e.allthewayinthefront,untilthemostadvanced
position is achieved. (fig. 19)
Lock the module in the position achieved and
make sure that during the operation the spacer
package remains aligned with the module,
including thevertical direction of the column.
WARNING!!!
While the steps are being assembled, the
unit that is being formed should be
supported so that it does not press on the
support of spacer package (see the “SUPP.”
example fig. 20). This should be done every
three/four steps (see Example in fig. 20) to
facilitate assembling the starting module
after having reached the ground.
P Max
Vector 70= 230 mm
Vector 80= 250 mm
L21
x
a
m
P
P Min
Vector 70= 200 mm
Vector 80= 220 mm
K63
P107
Fig.19
Similarly, proceed to assemble the L23 central
step.
In this case, the K125 extension should be
mounted and connected to the top rod.
The packagecontains a K125 column.
Cut K125 to achievealength amountingtothree
times the size of the rise T=3*A, and proceed
asshowninfig.20,connectbothpiecesbymeans
of the threaded rod K130 and K23 bushing.
Thestep supporting module
will take the direction set by
theanchoring holes present
in the step.
In this case adjust the “P”
tread until it reaches its
minimumvalue.
Alignthespacerpackageby
means of one of the two
supports and keep it still
while it is being anchored.
K127
K126
K119
L23
SUPP.
B205
K130
K23
n
i
m
P
T=3*A
K125
Fig.20
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Similarly, proceed to mount the L22 turning step by
followingthe same procedure described above.
Also in this case, the step must be positioned in the
furthestbackwardpossibletreadposition(P min) (fig.
21)
Anchor the column and extension definitivelyto their
P107 supports, insert the P110 plug into the column
hole as shown in fig. 22.
After havingcompletedtheassemblyof the staircase,
according to the selected configuration, one further
turning step (U configuration) or straight step (L or
wideU configurations)must be inserted.
In either case, the procedure is the same as the
proceduredescribedabove.
Rememberthatif a straightstepismounted,theK101
support modulemust be adjusted again accordingto
the .P. tread as shown in fig. 22.
Complete the assembly of the steps until you reach
theground.
P Min
Vector 70= 200 mm
Vector 80= 220 mm
P
m
i
n
.
L22
B205
Fig.21
P110
P
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Drill in the marked point by means of a Ø12 drill and
insert the B202 kit small block into the hole
(fig.34-35)
Fig.33
K122
H
1
-
1
0
m
m
B202
Place the Columnback and anchor itbymeansof the
B202 kit screws (fig.36).
Adjust the K123 washer so that it touchesthe bottom
side of the module and join with the B206 screw by
means of the hole drilled before.
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Tocompletetheoperation,coverallanchoringscrews
(arrivalanddeparturemodules)with theirrelevantK131
caps. In the arrival module, the heads of the screws
must be covered directly, whereas the cap must be
glued on the holes left empty, Fig, 37
Ø12
Fig.34
Fig.35
B202
Fig.36
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K131
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In certain cases, no support column may be added, as shown above; in such cases it is advisable to support the
staircase by means of a K121 support bracket to be inserted by drilling a min 150 mm deep hole in the wall closer
to the staircase and embed the bracket as described in fig. 38.
Then mount the P90 closing cap on the pipe head.
SOLUTION 2
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VECTOR 70 - VECTOR 80
P90
K121
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Nowthe correct positionof the columns assembled needs to be checked. Check that they arevertical and that the
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cable supports face outside the staircase, as shown in fig. 39
Near the step preceding the first turning step an additional column must be assembled. It must be cut to achieve a
height that is half the rise .A.: T = A / 2
Between the two supports anchoredbefore, trace the position of a third element as shown in fig. 39.
The assemblyprocedure isthe same as the procedure describedabove.
Anchor everything bymeans of the relevant B203 kit screws. Then, insert the P110 cap at the foot of the column.
Mount an additional column on the last step, at a distance equal to the tread size, as shown in fig. 39. Moreover, it
is advisableto assemble an additional support anchored to thetop side of thestep, so thatthe column is anchored
in a stiffer and safer way.
Adjust the height so that it matches those mounted before and does not project beyond its support.
B207
P107
B207
B204
P107
T
=
A
/
2
P110
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A
Fig.39
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Placethe handrail on the first support approx. 40-50 mm farfrom thefirst column (fig. 40)
- VECTOR 70 - VECTOR 80 -
By referring to the housing, drill a Ø3 preliminary hole to anchor the handrail in its K65 housing.
Make sure that it is correctlyplaced into its housings, no gaps areleft between them Anchor the handrail by means
of the dedicated K66 kit screw.
Proceed until the last column before the staircase turnshas been reached.
WARNING!!!
When assembling the handrail make sure that the k65 supports shaped like a “saddle” face the inner part
of the staircase.
After having reached the last column before the staircase turns, cutthe handrailand leavetheexceedingpart so that
the K68 plug can be mounted.
We suggest to mount the plug before thefinal anchoring of the handrail on the column.
Resume assemblingthehandrailafterthe staircase has turned by proceedinginthe same way untilreachingthe last
column mountedon the finalstep.
Cut the excessive partof thehandrail andleave a 40-50 mm projectingpart.
All configurationsenvisage that an additional column must bemounted on the last straight step before the staircase
turns. Figure 41 shows the example of a “U” staircase.
L15
B301
K71
L15
K77
L15
4
0
/
5
0
m
m
L15
VECTOR 70 - VECTOR 80
K80
Ø 3
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After having assembled the handrail the K68 plug must be mounted at both ends.
Place the plug at one hand and trace the position of the anchoring holes.
Drill with a Ø 4 wood drilland mount the K68 plug with the relevant K76 screw (Fig. 41)
That operation mustbe implemented at both ends of the handrail.
Ø 4
m
m
0
5
/
0
4
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K68
K76
Ø 4
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Proceed as follows:
startingfrom above, insert one endof the K84 cable into theforks mounted on thecolumns and anchor it bymeans
of the relevant K60 clamp.
Continueinsertingthecablesintotherelevantsupportsuntilreachingthe last column, thus completing the banister.
NB. Make sure that the cables are correctly inserted in the relevant supports.
After completing the operation, make sure that the cables are sufficiently tight between columns.
Insert the K60 clamp and anchor it on the cable end; cut the excessive part. Eliminate any scrap or sharp edges
resulting from cutting.
Repeat the same steps with the other stretches of banister.
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K84
K60
K60
VECTOR 70 - VECTOR 80
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