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1. 1 8 3 2 mm at 42 1067 mm extended Wood wedges are not required if you plumb the Base Shoe correctly Partially insert the remaining TAPER LOC Tapers into the slot between the glass and Base Shoe squeeze together with very light finger pressure and push down into the Base Shoe as shown in Step 4 Don t worry about trying to push the Tapers all of the way into the Base Shoe as the Installation Tool will take care of this for you NOTE The right side of the right hand Taper must be aligned with the right hand vertical edge of the Setting Block It is a good idea to lock up both ends of each panel and double check alignment before locking the Tapers in between Insert the Installation Removal Tool s blades into the slot between the glass and Base Shoe Using the Torque Wrench bring the blades closer together by depressing the left side ratchet direction button crank on the wrench or push the torque wrench s right side ratchet direction button to spread the blades apart until they align with the Taper slots The tool should now be able to drop down until it comes to rest on the Base Shoe This action will push the Taper the remaining depth into the Base Shoe The top of the tool has a black indication mark at the right hand side that must be aligned with the right side vertical edge of the Setting Block visible looking through the glass Sliding the tool left or right will move the Tapers at the same time to achieve alignment Press the left2. s purpose in this application is to avoid abrupt elevation changes that look unsightly Using the Angle Locator The Angle Locator Protractor Arm is very useful for making field layout drawings and setting Base Shoe corner angles Simply loosen the locking screw and unfold the Angle Locator Arm Match the angle of subject surfaces and read the angle indication from the right hand display Depressing the HOLD button is useful for retaining the angle information when working blind JOHNSON Unfold locator arm Match angle of subject surface Read angle indicator 3 Prep the Glass for Installation Before installation of the glass panels the L Setting Blocks must be adhered onto the bottom of each glass panel Remove the tape s liner strip and stick the L Setting Blocks onto the bottom edge of the glass with the vertical surface making glass contact Space Blocks at 14 856 mm on center maximum or use a minimum of four blocks for a 48 1219 mm glass panel reference chart below Exact spacing is not necessary For small glass panel width conditions at stairways and ramp returns only one L Setting Block is required Panel Width Required Quantity 6 to 14 152 to 356 mm 1 TAPER LOC Set 14 to 28 356 to 711 mm 2 TAPER LOC Sets 28 to 42 711 to 1067 mm 3 TAPER LOC Sets 42 to 56 1067 to 1422 mm 4 TAPER LOC Sets aguas aun A 56 to 70 1422 to 1778 mm 5 TAPER LOC Sets 7 70 to 84 1778 to 2134 mm 6 T
3. Shoe and mounting surface appear Both sides of the Base Shoe must be in contact with the mounting surface and shims before tightening bolts or the Base Shoe will twist out of vertical plumb alignment Shim Strips should be oriented along the length of the Base Shoe and must be close to the outer edge The bottom surface of CRL Base Shoe is concave to prevent high centering so the outer bottom edges must be in contact with the shims n 4 Laser light pinpoints on LT1 Laser Target Slide Shim Strips under Base Shoe to fill gaps Use the PAL Tool to assure the Base Shoe is level at all points When leveling the Base Shoe make sure you level the shoe within 0 4 degrees of the floor Angular variation up to 0 4 degree is acceptable during this process crlaurence com Phone Toll Free 800 421 6144 e Fax Toll Free 800 587 7501 Page 5 of 11 AVD3933 Using the GRS PAL Digital Locator Assemble the Alignment Adapter onto the digital device by aligning the thread in the Alignment Adapter with the thread on the bottom of the digital device Hand tighten the thumbscrew being careful that the digital device is seated flat against the Alignment Adapter The large pin protruding from the Alignment Adapter must be positioned at the center of the PAL Digital Locator so please pay attention to the Alignment Adapter orientation that best centers the pin Push the power button and the PAL is ready for use Please perform the
4. Self Check and Calibration Procedure as described in User s Manual Before placing the PAL on top of the Base Shoe wipe the Base Shoe s top surface clean The accuracy of the level depends on a smooth clean surface and a balanced PAL with both top surfaces of the Base Shoe in contact with the PAL Insert the PAL Alignment Adapter pin into the Base Shoe s pocket with the length of the PAL in line with the length of the Base Shoe for horizontal leveling or perpendicular to the Base Shoe for vertical plumb adjustment Start with the horizontal leveling orientation and perform the end to end shimming procedure The display will indicate with two arrows the direction that the PAL needs to rotate for obtaining plumb or level The PAL has two displays The left hand display is for leveling and the right hand display is for indicating angles with the protractor arm 406065 PAL Carryi A PAL Digital Locator Carrying Case 06065 PAL Digital Locator jouns Alignment Adapter N Standard Base AMA aT Shoe Channel Alignment Adapter LT1 Laser Target Correcting Out of Plumb The mounted base should be adjusted if required to assure that it is plumb to plus or minus 1 8 3 2 mm at an extended height of 42 1067 mm To accomplish this the angle indication display must read from one end of the Base Shoe to the other within 0 4 degrees Angular variation up to 0 4 of a degree is acceptable if the variation from one Base Shoe to the next is lea
5. glass panel with an adhesive tape strip that is pre installed Blocks serve to insulate the glass panels from damage during insertion into the Base Shoe and at the same time center the glass in the pocket Blocks are black in color Heavy Aluminum Base Shoe for Laminated Glazing CRL s High Strength extruded Aluminum Base Shoe is pre drilled to facilitate installation into various substrates You can use TAPER LOC Tapers with our Laminated Base Shoe for 9 16 13 52 mm 21 52 mm 27 32 and 25 52 mm 1 1 16 Laminated Tempered Glazing Standard lengths are available in 120 3 05 mm and 3 m 118 1 8 Custom lengths can also be made available on special order Important Base Shoe used with the TAPER LOC System must meet the following glass specifications 9 16 13 52 mm Laminated Tempered Glass 1 4 x 060 x 1 4 Thickness Range 0 497 12 62 mm to 0 549 13 94 mm 21 52 mm 27 32 Laminated Tempered Glass 10 mm x 1 52 x 10 mm Thickness Range 20 40 mm 0 803 to 22 94 mm 0 903 mm Will work with ASTM 7 8 Monolithic Tempered Glass Will NOT accommodate the full ASTM thickness range for 27 32 glass 25 52 mm 1 1 16 Laminated Tempered Glass 12 mm x 1 52 x 12 mm Thickness Range 24 40 mm 0 960 to 26 92 mm 1 060 Will work with ASTM 1 Monolithic Tempered Glass Will NOT accommodate the full ASTM thickness range for 1 1 16 glass Base Shoe Cladding and End Caps Our thorough selection of accessories inclu
6. the Cap Rail over the Silicone and Protective Vinyl Insert 8 Glass Panel Adjustment and Removal The CRL TAPER LOC System only requires the TLK9 Tool for installation and removal of the TAPER LOC Taper CAUTION The TLK9 Tool Kit comes with a set of Blades installed for monolithic tempered glass For Laminated Glass installations the Blades on the tool kit will need to be switched out for the TLB6R Blades for laminated glass installations before the tool can be used Each tool kit comes complete with blades for monolithic tempered and laminated tempered applications STANDARD INSTALLATION BLADES EXTENDED BLADES For Fascia MOUNT For B5S B5T AND B7S BASE SHOES AND L56S L21S anD L25S Base SHOES 7T TT TITT e TTTT l Cat No TLBS REPLACEMENT BLADES FOR Cat No TLB6R REPLACEMENT BLADES FOR 1 2 12 mm 15 Mm OR 3 4 19 MM 9 16 13 52 mm 21 52 mm 27 32 AND Cat No TLK5 INSTALLATION REMOVAL TOOL FOR MONOLITHIC GLASS 25 52 MM 1 1 16 LAMINATED TEMPERED MONOLITHIC amp LAMINATED TEMPERED GLASS APPLICATIONS STANDARD INSTALLATION BLADES For W5B WINDSCREEN BASE SHOES To adjust or remove a glass panel that is already installed use the standard TLK9 Installation Removal Tool Kit and follow the steps below Remember to protect the cladding with Cat No BL992 2 Blue Masking Tape when removing the TAPER LOC Tapers For glass railing applications insert CRL s TLK9 Installation Removal Tool over the TAPER LOC Ta
7. to plumb the Base Shoe to this tolerance as the glass will only be as plumb as the Base Shoe Available Shims for Leveling the Base Shoe CRL Cat No AHS66 1 16 x 3 1 6 x 76 2 mm Aluminum Horseshoe Shims CRL Cat No AHS68 1 8 x 3 3 2 x 76 2 mm Aluminum Horseshoe Shims CRL Cat No AHS64 1 4 x 3 6 3 x 76 2 mm Aluminum Horseshoe Shims CRL Cat No BSS164 1 64 4 mm Aluminum Shim Strips CRL Cat No BSS132 1 32 8 mm Aluminum Shim Strips CRL Cat No BSS116 1 16 1 6 mm Aluminum Shim Strips Aluminum Horseshoe Aluminum Shim Strips Shims crlaurence com Phone Toll Free 800 421 6144 e Fax Toll Free 800 587 7501 Page 4 of 11 AVD3933 Layout and Leveling Procedure Layout the Guard Rail or Windscreen perimeter on the mounting surface with a chalk line Position the first section of Base Shoe starting at the beginning of a run or at a corner and align with the chalk line mark If the installation requires that the Base Shoe be level as opposed to following the slope of the surface the first section to be installed should be located at the highest elevation Start by installing all mounting fasteners hand tight and then loosen the fasteners for insertion of leveling shims Level Base Shoe Installations When the Base Shoe is to be level as opposed to following the slope of the surface it is easier to level the shoe along its length before correcting the vertical plumb orientation S
8. APER LOC Sets Make sure the TAPER LOC spacing does 6 152 mm edge distance not exceed 14 356 mm on center is recommended for most standard applications SYSTEM FOR 200 LB 90 KG POINT LOAD WITH 4X SAFETY FACTOR TYPICAL BASE SHOE ELEVATION DETAIL WITH TAPER LOC LOCATIONS A The TAPER LOC minimum edge distance spacing shall not be less than 2 51 mm and no more than 8 5 8 219 mm from the edge of glass to edge of the TAPER LOC components TAPER LOC L PRESSURE BLOCK CENTER LINE SPACING EDGE DISTANCE SPACING B The TAPER LOC maximum center to center spacing shall not be less than 7 178 mm and no more than 14 856 mm from the center line of the TAPER LOC Tapers TAPER LOC TAPERS Before the glass is installed into the Base Shoe the installer should consider if CRL s Fast Seal Glazing Vinyl will be advantageous for the installation CRL s Fast Seal Glazing Vinyl was developed for balcony edge conditions that are difficult to access Our Cat No BSG250 Vinyl eliminates the difficulty and risk of reaching over the glass edge to roll in typical glazing vinyl For more information regarding CRL s Fast Seal System please visit our web site at crlaurence com crlaurence com Phone Toll Free 800 421 6144 e Fax Toll Free 800 587 7501 Page 7 of 11 AVD3933 4 Glass Panel Installation To begin the installation of the glass panels first make sure the Base Shoe is f
9. C R LAURENCE CO INC GRS GLASS RAILING DRY GLAZE TAPER LOC SYSTEM taperR LOC ata e FOR LAMINATED TEMPERED GLASS APPLICATIONS Pending DRY GLAZE RAILING SYSTEM Installation Instructions See the video at crlaurence com Laminated TAPER LOC Sets consist of one L Setting Block and two Tapers Sets CAT NO DESCRIPTION For Interior and Exterior Railing Applications LTL96X TAPER LOC Set for 9 16 13 52 mm e For 9 16 13 52 mm 21 52 mm 27 32 and 25 52 mm 1 1 16 Laminated Tempered Glass Tempered Laminated Glass Railing Applications LTL10X TAPER LOC Set for 21 52 mm 27 32 Supports Surface Mount Embed Mount and Fascia Mounting Methods and 25 52 mm 1 1 16 Laminated Tempered Glass Designed for Typical Concrete and Steel Mounting Substrates Use Only e Tested and Engineered to Meet and Exceed Code Standards e Reduces Installation Labor Time by 50 WP Designed for Residential or Commercial Applications flay ota Minimum order 10 sets MANUFACTURED IN THE USA BY C R LAURENCE An 1S09001 2000 Certified Company ADHERE L SETTING BLOCK INSERT TAPERS AND LOCK ROLL IN THE GLAZING AND SET THE GLASS INTO USING TLK5 TOOL GASKET AND YOU RE DONE THE BASE SHOE Sis we Install TAPER LOC Roll in the Glazing Adhere TAPER LOC Tapers with our TLK5 Gasket and you re done L Setting Block to the Installation Removal The TAPER LOC System bottom edge of the glass Tool to loc
10. d tap for the M14 2 0 x 20 mm Hex Head Screw Cat No SHCSM14X34 After drilling all that is necessary is to clean out the holes with the Blow Out Pump Cat No EBADP1 and install the M14 Hex Head Screws If pre drilled and tapped Weld Blocks Cat No LSWB21 or BSWB5B are required it is recommended that the Weld Blocks be installed to an adequate steel structure by qualified welders A continuous 3 16 4 8 mm minimum weld must be applied to opposite sides of the Weld Block to meet required loads The images following illustrate a Weld Block installation crlaurence com Phone Toll Free 800 421 6144 e Fax Toll Free 800 587 7501 Page 3 of 11 AVD3933 Step 1 Step 3 Step 4 Align the Base Shoe in the proper location then mark your Attach the Base Shoe to the Tighten each Socket Head attachment hole locations Field weld CRL s pre drilled and Weld Blocks with CRL s M14 Cap Screw until you achieve tapped Weld Blocks to the steel stringer Hex Head Screws or 1 2 13 between a 50 and 100 foot Socket Head Cap Screws pound rating depending if the bolt surface condition is wet or dry Step 2 Set Base Shoe in place making sure the Base Shoe hole locations match the Weld Block hole locations 2 Base Shoe Attachment Preparation IMPORTANT On all installations the mounted base should be adjusted if required to assure it is plumb to plus or minus 1 8 3 2 mm at an extended height of 42 1067 mm Spend the time required
11. des everything you need for the installation of finished Railing Systems base shoe cladding end caps fasteners shims and vinyl hand railing tubing brackets and splicers in your choice of many beautiful architectural finishes Go to our web site and click on the Architectural Railing Systems Catalog to begin your review of our entire program Base Shoe Anchor Bolts When mounting the GRS Glass Railing Base Shoe to a concrete substrate use Cat No EBA335 HILTI Heavy Duty Sleeve Expansion Anchors When mounting the Base Shoe to a steel substrate use Cat No SHCSM14X34 M14 2 0 X 20 mm Long Hex Head Cap Screws Din Rated for attachment Anchor Bolts have been engineered and tested to meet guard rail code requirements Top Cap Rails Our Premium Cap Rails are available in 2 50 8 mm and 2 1 2 63 5 mm diameters U Channel Cap Rail is also available Precision tooling and finishing techniques assure you a Cap Rail of unsurpassed quality Accessories include Splicing Sleeves Elbow Joints End Caps Installation Vinyl and Metal Contact Cement for almost seamless joints Go to our web site and search CAP RAILS for the complete selection Hand Rail Tubing and Brackets CRL s Round Hand Rail Tubing is sold in diameters from 1 1 2 38 1 mm to 2 50 8 mm Square Hand Rail Tubing is also available in a 1 1 2 88 1 mm profile Hand Rail Brackets and accessories are also available in several architectural finishes Hand Rail Tubing is s
12. ficient compression of the Tapers 6 Cladding and Finishing the Base Shoe There are various methods of attaching the Cladding to the Base Shoe All three types shown below will work but a combination of Cladding Tape and Neutral Cure Silicone Type C offers the better of two worlds the instant bond of the tape along with the speed of application of the silicone and its flexible durable adhesion Type A Apply three rows of Tape to the vertical edge of the Cladding Carefully align the Cladding to the Base Shoe and press in place Type B Apply Silicone to the vertical edge of the Cladding Carefully align Cladding to the Base Shoe and press in place Use clamps to hold the Cladding in place until the Silicone cures Type C Apply two rows of Tape to the vertical edge of the Cladding one toward the top and one toward the bottom Apply the Silicone between the rows of Tape Carefully align the Cladding to the Base Shoe and press in place Type A Type B Type C Once the Cladding is applied the last and final step to finish off the Base Shoe is installing the Roll ln Gasket for interior applications or to apply CRL s 95CBL Neutral Cure Silicone for exterior applications We invite you to contact our Railing Technical Sales Division at railings crlaurence com to discuss your individual application For Interior Applications use Roll In Glazing Gasket Use CRL s LBSG100 or LBSG500 Roll In Glazing Gasket to finish off the top of the Base Shoe pocke
13. ion should repeat this process It is undesirable to turn the laser perpendicular to the Base Shoe for leveling of an adjacent run of Base Shoe IMPORTANT The Laser does not level itself so occasionally check the level angle display as you work crlaurence com Phone Toll Free 800 421 6144 e Fax Toll Free 800 587 7501 Page 6 of 11 AVD3933 Following a Grade The PAL s Laser is not self leveling and because of this it is appropriate for use on sloping grades stairs and ramps Adjust the Base Shoe s vertically plumb orientation Now place the PAL in line with the Base Shoe s length Push the Laser button to activate the laser AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE LASER LIGHT Install the next Base Shoe aligning the top surfaces with the adjacent Base Shoe and at the opposite end place the Laser Target on top of the Base Shoe with it s targeting line facing the laser source Shim the Base Shoe until the laser light is centered on the targeting line Leave the Laser on the first base shoe to perform this function for all Base Shoes up to a 100 30 m long run The PAL can be moved to a previously leveled Base Shoe closer to the new work area if the run exceeds 100 30 m Each new run direction should repeat this process It is undesirable to turn the laser perpendicular to the Base Shoe for leveling of an adjacent run of Base Shoe Sometimes grades will not angulate so it may be necessary to move the Laser s location to compensate The Laser
14. k the glass makes it quick clean and lower it into position securely in place and simple CAT NO EBAD2 CAT NO TLK9 CAT NO PAL1K CAT NO EBAD3 CAT NO EBADP1 CAT NO HRHD1 CAT NO 7720H INSTALLATION REMOVAL PAL TOOL KIT MASONRY DRILLS Hore BLow OuT TOOL ROTARY HAMMER DRILL IMPACT SOCKETS TOOL KIT CRL s TAPER LOC tools give the installer the ability to accurately shim plumb and install the glass rail system quickly Proper alignment of the Base Shoe is a key element in making sure the system gets installed plumb and level See our informative x Pray installation video at crlaurence com For technical assistance contact Railing Technical Sales at 800 421 6144 and ask for Ext 7730 CAT NO LTLST3 CAT NO 54225 TEMPORARY SETTING TAPE RULE TOOL crlaurence com e Phone Toll Free 800 421 6144 e Fax Toll Free 800 587 7501 Page 1 of 11 AVD3933 7 10 STANDARD SYSTEM COMPONENTS TAPER LOC Tapers High strength reinforced nylon Taper Shims expand in thickness when compressed together with the TLK9 Installation Removal Tool mechanically locking the glass panel into the Base Shoe The Installation Removal Tool will also loosen the Tapers for glass panel alignment or replacement by separating the Tapers TAPER LOC L Setting Block High strength reinforced nylon L shaped Block spaces the glass away from the Base Shoe s vertical wall on one side and the bottom edge Blocks are attached to the
15. loped Base Shoe Installations When the Base Shoe is following a sloping grade the Laser Level can still be useful for preventing any abrupt elevation changes and it is easier to level the shoe along it s length before correcting the vertical plumb orientation Align the PAL Tool with Base Shoe and point toward the Laser Target set at opposite end When leveling the Base Shoe to your concrete or steel substrate make sure you level the shoe within 0 4 degrees of the floor Angular variation up to 0 4 degree is acceptable during this process As you tighten the anchor bolts every 12 304 8 mm on center slide the digital level along the Base Shoe making sure the shoe is within specifications If adjustments need to be made loosen the anchor bolts and shim as required using CRL s Aluminum Horse Shoe Shims or Shim Strips until your Base Shoe is within specifications Proper alignment of the Base Shoe is a key element in making sure the system gets installed plumb and level Insert shims when mounting surface conditions create occasional gaps under the Base Shoe CRL Aluminum Horseshoe Shims up to 1 4 6 3 mm thick can be used Good surface conditions will permit the use of CRL Aluminum Base Shoe ShimStrips The Shim Strips are available in thicknesses of 1 64 to 1 16 4 to 1 6 mm and allow for fine adjustment of vertical plumb After leveling both ends of a Base Shoe section place shims at ALL BOLT LOCATIONS where gaps between the Base
16. ning to the same side of vertically plumb With the PAL oriented perpendicular to the Base Shoe take a reading at three or four locations along the Base Shoe s length inserting shims as you go along Shim Thickness Selection 0 4 of a degree equals 5 16 8 mm out of position at 42 1067 mm above the mounting surface When installing CRL 4 102 mm tall Base Shoe insertion of a 1 64 4 mm thick Shim Strip will move the 0 4 reading back to zero Tighten the mounting bolts to the correct torque and then double check the vertically plumb orientation Display for Digital Level and Angle Locator Horizontal Leveling Starting with the first Base Shoe segment that is located at the highest elevation perform the end to end leveling operation and then adjust the vertical plumb orientation Now place the PAL in line with the Base Shoe s length Push the Laser button to activate the laser AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE LASER LIGHT Install the next Base Shoe aligning the top surfaces with the adjacent Base Shoe and at the opposite end place the Laser Target on top of the Base Shoe with it s targeting line facing the laser source Shim the Base Shoe until the laser light is centered on the targeting line Leave the laser on the first Base Shoe to perform this function for all Base Shoes up to a 100 30 m long run The PAL can be moved to a previously leveled Base Shoe closer to the new work area if the run exceeds 100 30 m Each new run direct
17. old in 20 6 10 m lengths crlaurence com e Phone Toll Free 800 421 6144 e Fax Toll Free 800 587 7501 Page 2 of 11 AVD3933 STANDARD SYSTEM COMPONENTS y ames EN L ve i co gt 3 lt p as Se 5 SS J i J me y Py p b a d y eet NEUTRAL CURE SILICONE HAND RAIL BRACKETS SPLICE SLEEVES ToP CaP RAIL END CAPS METAL CONTACT CEMENT mn m i EE Ee y GLAZING GASKETS CLADDING TAPE ALUMINUM HORSESHOE SHIMS ALUMINUM SHIM STRIPS GUARD RAIL INSTALLATION 1 Substrate Preparation Base Shoe Attachments to Concrete Start by using the holes in the Base Shoe as an alignment fixture for proper hole positioning Then drill using a Rotary Hammer with the recommended Masonry Drill Bit Cat No EBAD3 If re bar obstruction occurs additional drilling of Base Shoe may be required After drilling all that is necessary is to clean out the holes with the Blow Out Pump Cat No EBADP1 and install the Expansion Bolt Anchor Cat No EBA335 Expansion Bolt Anchors include washers Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Align the Base Shoe in the proper location Clean out the holes with CRL s Blow Install CRL s Expansion Bolt and drill the required holes in the concrete Out Pump Concrete Anchors ey TT aol nii Pr aaa Base Shoe Attachments to Steel Angles Channels and Weld Blocks Start by using the holes in the Base Shoe as an alignment fixture for proper hole positioning Then drill the holes in the steel an
18. pers you wish to remove or loosen Once the Installation Removal Tool is in place reverse the torque setting and apply force to open the Tapers for BAd 1 __J adjustment or removal as required Continue this step as needed for the number of Tapers that need to be adjusted or removed Cat No TLB3 REPLACEMENT BLADES FOR 3 8 10 mm GLASS crlaurence com Phone Toll Free 800 421 6144 e Fax Toll Free 800 587 7501 Page 10 of 11 AVD3933 Step 1 Step 2 For adjustment or removal of a glass panel the Cat No TLK9 Apply the 2 Masking Tape to the finished cladded surface to Installation Removal Tool and Cat No BL992 2 Blue Masking protect it during this removal adjustment process Tape will be required Step 3 Step 4 Insert the Installation Removal Tool into position reverse the Complete the process by removing the Tapers from the Base torque setting and apply force to open the Tapers Shoe then adjust or replace the panel Your comments and suggestions about TAPER LOC are always appreciated If you have some installation tips that you would like to share contact CRL Railing Technical Sales at 800 421 6144 Ext 7730 Or send e mail to railings crlaurence com crlaurence com Phone Toll Free 800 421 6144 e Fax Toll Free 800 587 7501 Page 11 of 11 AVD3933
19. ree of debris Place the glass with the L Setting Block into the Base Shoe s pocket Make adjustments if required Blocking can be added if one corner of the panel is low The glass can be held in a near vertical position by inserting one Laminated TAPER LOC Taper Set at each end of the glass panel Important One Taper in each set has Glass Side engraved on it This surface must face and touch the glass panel The other Taper has projecting rails along it s length that hold Tapers in alignment with each other Align the two Tapers and spread them apart until the assembly is thin enough to fit into the slot Partially insert the Tapers into the slot between the glass and Base Shoe squeeze together with very light finger pressure and push down into the Base Shoe This will apply some clamping force and aid with alignment When the installer is satisfied with the spacing and top height alignment for a group of panels the TAPER LOC securing operation may begin Step 1 Step 2 Squeeze the Tapers together finger tight and push the set Use the TLK9 Installation Removal Tool to push the Tapers down into half way down into the Windscreen Base Shoe as shown position for the next step locking the Tapers together 5 Securing the TAPER LOC Glass Panels in the Base Shoe TAPER LOC Systems are self centering and self plumbing Remember the glass will follow the Base Shoe alignment so spend the time required to plumb the Base Shoe to or
20. side ratchet direction button to lock the Tapers together Then if you are right handed position yourself to the left side of the tool grab the tool s left side handle with your left hand and crank the Torque Wrench with your right hand being careful to hold the tool in alignment with the Setting Block When the correct lock up force is applied the wrench will make a single clicking sound and will break for a few degrees of rotation Important If you are not certain that the wrench made the clicking sound do not apply more force than the factory pre set Unlock the Tapers and lock up once again Repeat this process for the remaining Tapers Over torquing will eliminate the ability to unlock the Tapers with the Installation Removal Tool making glass panel removal very difficult crlaurence com e Phone Toll Free 800 421 6144 e Fax Toll Free 800 587 7501 Page 8 of 11 AVD3933 Step 1 Step 2 Place the Installation Removal Tool into position onto the Tapers Crank the Torque Wrench until the wrench clicks letting you and push them down into the Base Shoe know the Tapers are locked to the correct measured torque value requirement Continue these steps for each Taper Set Make sure the blade movement mechanism of the TLK9 Tool moves freely and hasn t become filled with dust or debris Blade mechanisms that are poorly maintained may cause binding during the Taper compression operation and result in an improper installation with insuf
21. t The Gasket easily rolls in with any one of CRL s Vinyl Roller Tools For Exterior Applications Use CRL s BSG250 Fast Seal Glazing Vinyl for glass railing applications where there is no access to the outside shoe edge It s designed to be installed LBSG100 oR BSG250 to the outside cladding edge before the glass is set in place eliminating the difficulty and Racin Oe Mea risk of reaching over the guard rail for seal installation Use CRL s LBSG100 or LBSG500 A Roll In Glazing Gasket to finish off top inside edge of the base shoe pocket INTERIOR APPLICATIONS EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS crlaurence com e Phone Toll Free 800 421 6144 e Fax Toll Free 800 587 7501 Page 9 of 11 AVD3933 7 Attaching the Top Cap Rail Apply a continuous bead of CRL s 95CBL Structural Silicone to the top glass edge shown below in Step 1 Secure the protective Vinyl Insert onto glass edge Step 2 then apply another bead of Structural Silicone to the top edge of the Vinyl Insert Step 3 The last step is to install the Cap Rail over the Silicone and protective Vinyl Insert until the Cap Rail is firmly seated Step 4 Shim as required and caulk on both sides at the underside of the glass pocket for a clean finished look Step 1 Step 2 Install the Protective Vinyl Insert c o Step 3 Step 4 Apply Silicone to the top edge of the Protective Vinyl Insert Install
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