S.R.Smith AS-100P Instruction sheet

Retrofitting onto Existing Deck
New Construction
• Core drill a minimum 4” diameter hole for a standard bronze 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 ush 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.
• Set anchor ush 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.
How to Install your NEW S.R.Smith Handrail or Ladder
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.
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ARTISAN RAIL MODEL EASILY REPLACES
Artisan Hand Rail
Artisan Stair Rail
Artisan Ladder
Figure 4
24” 3-Step Ladder
5’ 2-Bend or
5’ 3-Bend Stair Rails
Artisan Deck-Mounted
Stair Rail
Artisan Deck-Mounted
Hand Rail
DMS-100, 101,
102 & 103
Deck Mounted Rail
50-902

The table below outlines the distance between anchors and the minimum anchor setback. Before installing make sure to
follow NEC or local building codes.
Suggested Anchor Types
Tubing
Part Number
AS-100P
AS-100B
AS-200B
1.90” OD Tubing
1.90” OD Tubing
1.50” OD Tubing
Anchor Placement
Description
Universal Anchor, Plastic
4” Bronze Anchor
4” Bronze Anchor
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*Elite models are 20” O.C. and the Econoline models are 19” O.C. See manufacturer’s specications for more product
detail.
Rail Type
Distance between Anchors
(On Center) 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
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
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
DMS-100 8” 6” minimum
DMS-101 8” 6” minimum
DMS-102 8” 6” minimum
DMS-103 8” 6” minimum
Figure 4 (2 sizes) 8” 18” or 22”
Camelback Ladder 5.5”
Dade County Ladder (4 sizes) 19” or 20”* 19”, 27”, 29” or 31”
Economy Ladder 17”
On-ground Ladder 6” minimum
P Rails 22.75”
Parallel-Look Ladder 3.5”
PR 500 8” 6” minimum
Residential Ladder 17.5”
Residential Ring 19”
Snap-Lok Ladder 17.5”
Spa Rail No Anchor - drills into deck 19”
19” or 20”*
19” or 20”*
19” or 20”*
19” or 20”*
19” or 20”*
19” or 20”*
19” or 20”*
3.63”