McCue FlexCore Guardrail User manual

FlexCore Guardrail | Page 1 of 9
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Peabody, Massachusetts, USA
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Xiamen, Fujian, China
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FlexCore Guardrail
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Questions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tools Required
Components
Masonry Drill Bit
5/8˝ [16mm]
1˝ [25mm]
MarkerTape
Measure
15/16˝ Socket
& Extension
End Post Kit
GR-K-END
Core Kit
GR-K-COR
Lower Rail
GR-C-EXT
Mid Post Kit
GR-K-MID
Top Rail
GR-C-RAL
Template
GR-C-TMP
Rotary
Hammer
Drill with
7/32˝Hex Bit
Chalk
Line
7/32˝
Hex Key
Corded
Drill

FlexCore Guardrail | Page 2 of 9
Center
1" [25mm] DrillBit
Flange Hole Mark
1" [25mm] DrillBit
Flange Hole Mark
5/8" [16mm] DrillBit
Anchor Hole Mark
Anchor Hole Mark
5/8" [16mm] DrillBit
Alignment Marks
6.00in
[152mm]
Center to Flange
1.50in
[38mm]
Center to Anchor
Template Instructions
Modular Product
Use the included template to accurately mark hole locations for drilling. Steps that require the template will be labeled
the template icon.
This is a modular Guardrail System and each installation requires it's own custom layout. Please read
entire installation instructions before beginning your installation. If you require additional information,
please contact McCue Customer Care for assistance.
Template
Use template
for this step

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TOP VIEW
END POST TOP VIEW
5/8" Diameter
Anchor Hole
↓
5.5˝ [140mm]
1" Diameter
Flange Hole
↓
3˝ [75mm]
5/8" Diameter
Anchor Hole
↓
5.5˝ [140mm]
5/8" Diameter
Anchor Hole
↓
5.5˝ [140mm]
1" Diameter
Flange Hole
↓
3˝ [75mm]
5/8" Diameter
Anchor Hole
↓
5.5˝ [140mm]
1" Diameter
Flange Hole
↓
3˝ [75mm]
MID POST TOP VIEW
120in
3048mm
3.00in
[75mm]
1 in
[25mm]
5.5in
[140mm]
5/8 in
[16mm]
1
3
2
!
Attention: Make sure
the barrier hole and
flange markings line
up properly
+Chalk Line
+Rotary Hammer
with 1˝ & 5/8˝ Drill Bits
+Template &
Tape Measure
Attention: If section is less than 10' center
to center, see cutting instructions
Template
Use template
for this step

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5/8 Anchor
Washer
Damper
Core
Flange
Aluminum Pin
!
Attention:
Start thread by
hand. Do not
cross thread!
Drill Optional.
+Impact Driver
with 15/16˝ Socket
+7/32˝
Hex Key
4
6
5
7

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120in
3048mm
!
End Post:
Go to step 14
Mid Post:
Continue to next step
Attention: If rails are not
at the desired length, see
cutting instructions
8
9
+Template &
Tape Measure
Template
Use template
for this step

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1" Diameter
Flange Hole
↓3˝ [75mm]
1" Diameter
Flange Hole
↓3˝ [75mm]
5/8" Diameter
Anchor Hole
↓5.5˝ [140mm]
5/8" Diameter
Anchor Hole
↓5.5˝ [140mm]
MID POST TOP VIEW
1.50in
[38mm]
1.50in
[38mm]
6 in
[152 mm]
6 in
[152 mm]
10
11
+Rotary Hammer
with 1˝ & 5/8˝
Drill Bits

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5/8 Anchor
Washer
Damper
Core
12
13
+Impact Driver
with 15/16˝ Socket
!
Attention: Repeat
steps 9-13 until
last post
+7/32˝
Hex Key

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14
15
+7/32˝
Hex Key

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Installation instructions are provided for guidance only. The seller assumes no liability regarding improper
installation or misapplication of its products. It is the installer’s responsibility to check for proper installation
and, if in doubt, contact McCue Customer Care for assistance. ©2017 McCue Corporation. Jun 2017.
+7/32˝
Hex Key

FlexCore Guardrail
EXTRUSION CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
Tools RequiredComponents
MarkerTape
Measure
Saw 1˝ Step Bit
Lower Rail
GR-C-EXT
Top Ra il
GR-C-RAL
Template
GR-C-TMP
Corded
Drill
Chalk
Line
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McCue Corporation
Peabody, Massachusetts, USA
[phone]
[email protected]
McCue UK & Europe
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
[phone]
[email protected]
McCue Asia
迈客(厦门)有限公司
Xiamen, Fujian, China
[phone]
?
Questions

Cutting Extrusions to Length | Page 2 of 6
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+Template &
Tape Measure
+Tape Measure
Step 1: Measure to and place template at new core center. Use template to mark anchor holes and pin hole(s).
Step 2: Measure distance between the pin hole and your newly marked pin mark.

Cutting Extrusions to Length | Page 3 of 6
2 1/8in
[54mm]
Flange Hole Extrusion Cut Line
+Tape Measure
+Drill with
1˝ Step Bit
3
4
Step 3: On bottom rail extrusion, measure & mark new pin hole using dimension from Step 2. Mark new extrusion cut length at 2-1/8” [54mm] oset from pin hole mark.
Step 4: Drill new Pin hole through bottom rail extrusion using a 1” step bit.

Cutting Extrusions to Length | Page 4 of 6
Measure Pin Center to Pin Center
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
+Saw
5
6
Step 5: Cut extrusion on new cut line.
Step 6: Once custom-length bottom rail and both posts are installed, measure between pin centers.

Cutting Extrusions to Length | Page 5 of 6
1.50in
[38mm]
Pin Hole Extrusion Cut Line
+Tape Measure
& Marker
+Drill with
Step Bit
7
8
Step 7: On top rail extrusion, measure and mark new pin hole using dimension from step 6. Mark your new cutting line at 1.5” [38mm] oset from the new Pin hole mark.
Mark on both top and bottom of extrusion.
Step 8: Drill through top and bottom wall of extrusion using a 1” step bit.

Cutting Extrusions to Length | Page 6 of 6
Installation instructions are provided for guidance only. The seller assumes no liability regarding improper
installation or misapplication of its products. It is the installer’s responsibility to check for proper installation
and, if in doubt, contact McCue Customer Care for assistance. ©2017 McCue Corporation. Jun 2017.
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+Saw
Step 9: Cut extrusion to length and install.