Atlantis NOVA II User manual

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The NOVA II System features a powder-coated aluminum

framework (offered in black, white or bronze color options)

combined with horizontal stainless steel cable infill.

The framework is made up of posts with top and bottom rails.

The cable inll consists of HandiSwageTM ttings and 1/8” cable.

The following guide will take you step-by-step through

the process of installing your NOVA II System.

Installation Instructions

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TOOLS NEEDED...................................1

SYSTEM COMPONENTS.......................2-3

Stair Sections......................................2

Level Sections.....................................3

WARNINGS & INSTALL TIPS....................4

STAIR SECTION INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Stair Posts..........................................5

Rail Bracket Bases................................6

Tensioners..........................................7

Stair Rail Kits...................................... 8

Running Cable.................................... 10

Tensioning Cable................................. 10

LEVEL SECTION INSTALLATION..........11-15

Posts................................................11

Rails.................................................12

Running Cable.................................... 14

Tensioning Cable.................................15

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS.....................16

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Atlantis Rail Systems

70 Armstrong Road 3900 Civic Center Drive

Plymouth, MA 02360 North Las Vegas, NV 89030

(800) 541-6829 or (508) 732-9191

(508) 732-9798

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TOOLS NEEDED

Hand Swage Tool

#E0113-H600

Cable Cutter

#C0989-00HD

3/8” & 7/16”

Combination

Wrench Set

#C0731-TK01-2

Grommet Install

Tool

#E0916-1000

Cable Grip Pad

#E0114-0000

After Swage

Gauge

#E0113-HG00

Here is a list of tools needed to install your NOVA II

System. Most of the required tools are common.

For the tools that are not common, Atlantis Rail

offers a complete selection of specialized tools

to successfully complete your installation.

- Power Drill - Gloves

- Vice Grips - Safety Glasses

- Tape Measure - Allen Wrenches

- Rubber Mallet - Carpenter’s Square

- Chalk Line - Hack Saw

- Ratchet & Socket Set - Level

- Silicone Caulk - Drill Bit Set

- Miter Saw with a - Pencil

Non-Ferrous Carbide

Tipped Blade

Specialized tools offered by Atlantis Rail

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- Open Wrench Set

- Phillips Driver Bits

NOVA II SYSTEM COMPONENTS STAIR SECTIONS

A. Top Stair Rail B. Bottom Stair Rail C. Top Stair Rail Bracket Base D. Upper Stair Rail Bracket

Q. 3-1/2” Square Driver Bit

N. Set Screw

W. Post Cap

W. Post Skirt

R. 36” Stair Post, Un-Drilled S. 42” Stair Post, Un-Drilled

U. Post Pad, Drilled

P. Lag Bolt

M. Plastic Cover Nut

E. Lower Stair Rail Bracket F. Bottom Stair Rail Bracket Base G. Bottom Stair Rail Bracket H. Cable Stabilizer, Slotted

I. Support Block J. Stabilizer & Support Block Connector K. #10 Self-Drilling Screw L. Support Block Base Kit

V. Post Shim

Y. NOVA II Single Mount Tensioner 1/8” Z. HandiSwageTM Tensioner 1/8”

T. 42” Mid Stair Post, Slotted

O. Set Screw Cover

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AA. Top Rail AB. Bottom Rail

AC. Top Rail Bracket AD. Bracket Key AE. Angled Screw Cover AF. Bottom Rail Bracket

AH. Stabilizer & Support Block

Connector

AI. #10 Self-Drilling Screw AK. Button Head Screw AL. Support Block

AM. Cable Stabilizer, Drilled (36” System)

AJ. Support Block Base Kit

AO. 3-1/2” Square Driver Bit AP. Post Cap AQ1. 36” Universal

Post, Drilled

AR1. 36” Corner

Post, Drilled

AS. Post Skirt AT. Post Pad, Drilled AU. Lag Bolt AV. Plastic Cover Nut

AW. NOVA 1/8” Stud AX. Plastic Washer AY. Cable Grommet

AQ2. 42” Universal

Post, Drilled

AR2. 42” Corner

Post, Drilled

AZ. Post Shim

NOVA II SYSTEM COMPONENTS LEVEL SECTIONS

AG. Screw Cover

AN. Cable Stabilizer, Drilled (42” System)

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WARNINGS

Follow the tips below to ensure a successful

installation of your NOVA II System

●READ THE INSTRUCTIONS completely before

beginning the installation.

●PLAN YOUR RAILING PROJECT. Sketch your

project with the actual measurements of your deck

or balcony complete with post locations.

●FIND A HELPER. Installation is best accomplished

with two (2) people.

●CHECK CARTON(S) to determine part count

is complete.

●ALWAYS WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTION

EQUIPMENT; safety glasses, work gloves, etc.

●DO NOT OVER-TORQUE THE SCREWS.

Pre-drilling is recommended.

●PROVIDED HARDWARE TO INSTALL THE

NOVA II SYSTEM IS FOR USE WITH NOVA II

ALUMINUM POSTS. If installing to other

surfaces, you must acquire the appropriate

hardware as needed for proper installation.

●TOUCH-UP ANY SCRATCHES. After completing

the installation of your NOVA II System look for

any scratches and/or damage to the powdercoating.

These can easily be fixed using the our NOVA II

Touch-Up Paint.

INSTALL TIPS

DO NOT INSTALL WITHIN ONE (1) MILE

OF SALT WATER. Atlantis Rail Systems

will not warranty a NOVA II System,

if installed within one (1) mile of salt water.

ALWAYS REFER TO YOUR LOCAL BUILDING

CODE OFFICIALS PRIOR TO INSTALLING

ANY ATLANTIS RAIL SYSTEM to ensure all

code and safety requirements are met.

Atlantis Rail Systems is not responsible

for improper or non-recommended

installations.

ATLANTIS RAIL SYSTEMS PROVIDES A

VARIETY OF MOUNTING OPTIONS FOR

POSTS AND RAILS USED IN OUR SYSTEMS.

PRODUCTS OF THIS NATURE REQUIRE

THAT MOUNTING SURFACES ARE

CONSTRUCTED TO BE CONSIDERED

STRUCTURAL PER BUILDING CODE

DEFINITION FOR THE SURFACE MATERIAL

USED. Structural integrity and building

code compliance of mounting surfaces are

the responsibility of the end user and/or

installer. The use of any of our mounting

methods are at the option and decision

of the end user and/or installer and should

be selected to match the structural material

used to create the mounting surface.

NOVA II STAIR SYSTEMS ACCOMMODATE

STAIR ANGLES BETWEEN 29 AND 41

DEGREES ONLY.

ALWAYS WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTION

EQUIPMENT during the installation process.

Safety Glasses and work gloves are highly

recommended.

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Confirm the Contents of Packaging: Make sure to verify that the system components for your order are present.

INSTALL THE STAIR POSTS

Gather the Posts and Position them in their

General Locations per your Plan Layout.

Considerations for Positioning

the Top Stair Post(s):

- Will the stair rail section be “inline” with

the level section railing? If so, you will need

to “double post” using a Top Stair Post and

Universal Post (See Figure A).

- Will the stair rail section be “perpendicular” with

the level section railing? If so, use a Universal

Post from the level section (See Figure B).

NOVA II INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STAIR SECTIONS

“Inline” Stairs “Perpendicular” Stairs

A B

Mark & Pre-Drill Posts for Rail Brackets and Tensioners: Based on the angle degree of your stairs, choose the appropriate

paper “drilling template” (See Figure C). You can find the paper “drilling templates” within the Stair Rail Brackets Kit packaging.

When using the templates, be sure to place the bottom of the template on top of the post flange (See Figure D). Mark the locations

of the mounting holes onto the Upward face of the bottom stair post and the Downward face of the top stair post (See Figure E).

DOWNWARD FACE

Universal Post

Top Stair Post

Bottom Stair Post Bottom Stair Post

Universal Post(s)

C D

UPWARD FACE

Pre-Drill the Posts.

For RAIL BRACKETS - use a 5/32” drill bit (See Figure F).

For TENSIONERS - use a 7/32” drill bit for the NOVA II Single

Mount Tensioner or use a 9/64” drill bit for the HandiSwageTM

Standard Tensioner (See Figure G).

Stair Mid Posts (Component T) come “slotted” for cable,

but require the use of the paper “drilling template” for drilling

the Stair Rail Bracket Base mounting holes.

Pre-Drilling for

NOVA II Single

Mount Tensioner

Pre-Drilling for

HandiSwageTM

Standard Tensioner

Pre-Drilling for Stair Rail Bracket Bases

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INSTALL THE RAIL BRACKET BASES

4. H

Mount the Posts:

Keep in mind, it is critical that the mounting hardware penetrate into the

structure in accordance with local building codes.

Position all stair posts making sure to follow our recommended placement

measurements (See Figure H).

Mark the location of mounting holes and the center hole of the Post Pad

(Component U). Pre-drill using a 1/4” drill bit (See Figures I, J & K).

Use the Lag Bolts (Component P) to anchor the Posts (See Figure L).

Make sure the Posts are installed plumb.

Use Post Shims (Component V) if necessary.

Install the Top and Bottom Stair Rail Bracket Bases:

Using the #10 Self-Drilling Screws (Component K), install the Top and Bottom Stair Rail Bracket Bases (Components C & F)

onto the post. Make sure the slots on the Top Stair Rail Bracket Bases are facing down (See Figure N)and the slots on the

Bottom Stair Rail Bracket Bases face up (See Figure O).

TIP: When installing the Bottom Stair Rail Bracket Base on the upward face of the post(s), use a ratchet with a square

driver bit to fasten. There is not enough room for a power drill.

NOTIP

Install the Plastic Cover Nuts

and Post Skirts:

Use silicone caulk on the Lag Bolt heads

before installing the Plastic Cover Nuts

(Component M) (See Figure M).

DON’T FORGET to install the Post Skirts

(Component W).

1-3/4”

1” MAX

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A. Installing NOVA II Single Mount Tensioners:

Dissassemble the tensioners by removing the Threaded Stud

and unscrewing the Base Cover. Reassemble the tensioner

bases making sure to insert #14 screw before threading on

the Base Cover. Install the tensioner bases to the posts using

the Plastic Gasket in between the post and mounting base

(See Figure P). Be careful not to strip the screw head. The slots

on the tensioner base should aim down on the downward post

face and aim up on the upward post face (See Figure Q).

Reassemble the tensioners leaving 3/4” of thread exposed

(See Figure R). For cable runs over 20 feet, extend the

threaded stud an additional 1/4” for each additional 10 feet.

INSTALL THE TENSIONERS

1 2

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HandiSwage™ Tensioner Components

1. Plastic Gasket 3. Tensioner Body 5. Threaded Stud 7. Wedge

2. Mounting Base 4. Lock Nut 6. Spacer 8. Receiver Cone

NOVA II Single Mount Tensioner Components

1. Plastic Gasket 4. Tensioner Body 7. Spacer

2. Mounting Base 5. Lock Nut 8. Wedge

3. Base Cover 6. Threaded Stud 9. Receiver Cone

1234 5 6 789

45°

The NOVA II Stair Railing utilizes either NOVA II Single Mount Tensioners (Component Y) or HandiSwageTM Tensioners

(Component Z). Refer to the steps below to install the tensioners you have chosen for your system.

B. Installing HandiSwageTM Tensioners:

Install each tensioner to the posts using (3) #8 x 1-1/2” Screws,

making sure to place the Plastic Gasket in between the post and

tensioner Mounting Base (See Figure S). Be careful not to strip

the screw heads. The tensioner assemblies will aim down on

the downward post face and aim up on the upward post face

(See Figure T). Adjust the Threaded Stud on each tensioner

until 3/4” of thread is exposed (See Figure U). For cable runs

over 20 feet, extend the threaded stud an additional 1/4” for

each additional 10 feet.

SLOT DOWN

SLOT UP

UPWARD

POST FACE

DOWNWARD

POST FACE

3/4”

UPWARD

POST FACE

DOWNWARD

POST FACE

SLOT DOWN

SLOT UP

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Measure and Cut the Rails:

Measure from the top edge to top edge of the

Stair Rail Bracket Bases (See Figure V).

For the Top Rail (Component A), subtract 2-3/4”.

For the Bottom Rail (Component B), subtract 1-1/2”.

Mark the rails and cut using a miter saw with a non-ferrous

carbide tipped blade.

INSTALL THE STAIR RAIL KIT

Temporarily Install the Top and Bottom Rails: Slide the Rail

brackets (Components D,E & G) over each end of the rails.

Make sure the rail brackets are oriented correctly (See Figure W).

Insert the rib on each bracket into the slot on the rail bracket bases.

Install the Set Screws (Component N) into the side of each rail

bracket base (See Figure X).

Mark the location of the Support Block and Stabilizer (If your Stair Rail Section is UNDER 4 FEET, you DO NOT need to install the

Support Block and Stabilizer. Skip to STEP 15, if your Rail Section is UNDER 4 FEET)

Assemble the Support Block Base Kit (Component L) (See Figure Y). Position the Support Block Base with the Support Block

(Component I) in place and mark the bottom rail, the back side of the support block, as well as the stair tread (See Figure Z, AA & AB).

Mark a center line in between the marks on the bottom rail and

transfer this center line onto the top rail using a level (See Figure AC).

Use a square to transfer a center mark onto the underside of the top

rail and the top and underside of the bottom rail (See Figure AD).

These marks indicate the location of screw holes for the connectors.

10.

W X

Y Z AA AB

X”- 2-3/4”

X”- 1-1/2”

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Measure & Cut the Stabilizer and Support Block:

Measure between the Top and Bottom rails on the center line (See Figure

AE). Transfer this measurement onto the Stabilizer making sure to center

your tape measure on the Stabilizer (Component H) (See Figure AF).

With the Stabilizer and the Support Block marked, set the saw to match

the angle degree of your stairs and cut them to length. Make sure the

offset cable slots in the Stabilizer match the direction of your angled

end cuts (See Figure AG).

Pre-Drill and Install the Connectors onto the Rails:

Using an 1/8” drill bit, drill straight while gradually

working the drill bit to vertical to complete each

hole on the underside of the top rail and top of the

bottom rail (See Figure AH). REMOVE THE RAILS.

Drill the underside of the bottom rails in the same

manner. Install the Connectors (Component J)

using the supplied #8 screws (See Figure AI).

11.

12.

CENTER

AH AI

13. Install the Support Block: Measure and mark a center line on the stair tread for the support block. This line should be in line with the center

of the stair posts (See Figure AJ). Position the Support Block Base and mark the hole placement onto the center line (See Figure AK). Pre-drill

the holes with an 1/8” drill bit and install the Support Block Base making sure the Plastic Gasket and Washers are used (See Figure AL).

AJ AK AL

14. Install the Rails and Stabilizer: Repeat STEP 9 to install the Bottom Rail making sure to insert the connector on the underside of the

bottom rail into the top of the support block (See Figure AM). Tighten the Set Screws on the side of the rail bracket bases and install

the Set Screw Covers (Component O) (See Figure AN). Install the Stabilizer onto the connector on the top of the bottom rail. Repeat STEP 9

to install the Top Rail making sure to insert the connector on the underside of the top rail into the top of the stabilizer (See Figure AO).

Tighten the Set Screws on the side of the rail brackets and install the Set Screw Covers (See Figure AN).

Predrill the underside of the Top Stair Rail Brackets with an 1/8” drill bit and install the #10 Self-Drilling Screws to secure the top rail to the

rail brackets (See Figure AP).

Install the Post Caps: Apply a bead of silicone on the top edge of posts and set the Post Caps (Component W) firmly into place (See Figure AQ).

16.

AM AN

AP AQ

CUT CUT

CUT

Support Block (Marked in STEP 10)

15.

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Determine the Cable Lengths for Each Section:

With the Threaded Stud on each tensioner extended 3/4” (For cable

runs over 20 feet, extend the threaded stud an additional 1/4” for each

additional 10 feet), measure the distance from “Receiver Cone to Receiver

Cone” on opposing tensioners for each section (See Figure AR).

This measurement is the “cut to” length for the cable in each section.

RUN THE CABLE

17.

X”

Cut and Install the Bottom Cable Run for Each Section:

WE RECOMMEND INSTALLING THE BOTTOM CABLE RUN FOR EACH

SECTION BEFORE CUTTING ALL OF THE CABLES FOR YOUR ENTIRE

PROJECT. Using the measurements from STEP 17 for each cable run

section, cut the cable for the “bottom run” in each cable run section.

Attach the cable end to the Tensioner at the bottom of the Top Stair Post.

Insert the cable into the receiver cone while twisting the cable opposite

the lay of the wire strands. Fully tighten the receiver cone using 7/16”

and 3/8” open wrenches. The wedge inside will crimp down on the cable

(See Figures AS & AT).

Run the cable through each Stabilizer and Mid Post toward the Bottom

Stair Post of the cable run section. REPEAT the step above to attach

the cable end to the Tensioner at the bottom of the Bottom Stair Post.

18.

AS AT Cut and Install the Remaining Cable Runs for Each Section:

If you nd that the cable length was too short or too long on the

bottom cable run, determine the necessary adjustment needed

to be made to the cable length. Cut a new length to the proper

size and repeat the steps above to install it.

Now that the bottom cable runs are installed successfully, cut the

additional cable lengths for each section and repeat the process

in STEP 18 above for installing the remaining cable runs.

19.

TENSION THE CABLE

DO NOT TENSION CABLES UNLESS THE FRAMEWORK OF THE NOVA II SYSTEM IS COMPLETED. THE POSTS MUST BE INSTALLED

SECURELY TO THE MOUNTING STRUCTURE AND THE TOP & BOTTOM RAILS MUST BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE POSTS.

Tension the Remaining Cables:

Repeat STEP 20 to tension the rest of the cables. WORK AWAY

FROM THE CENTER CABLE RUN (See Figure AV).

Make Final Adjustments to the Cable Tension:

Make sure all cables are tight and relatively equal in tension.

22.

23.

Tension the Center Cable:

Beginning with the center run of cable, use the “tensioning method”

until the cable is snug. DO NOT over-tension!

20.

21.

The Tensioning Method:

Hand tighten the tensioners equally on both sides of the cable run. Holding the

tensioner stud in a fixed position with a 3/8” wrench, rotate the tensioner body with

a 5/16” wrench to apply tension (See Figure AU).

Tighten the Lock Nuts on the Tensioners:

With all of the cables tensioned properly, tighten the tensioner

lock nuts. Use a 5/16” wrench to hold the tensioner body in a

fixed position while tightening the lock nut using a 7/16” wrench

(See Figure AW).

24.

AV AW

Tensioning Sequence

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