Installation Guide for FM

ANSI-SPRI ES-1 TESTED

Approved
SecurEdge 300 Coping
Straight Parapets 6" through 32" Wide

Also included: Installation Guides for

Radius Parapets 6" through 32" Wide
Vaulted Parapets 6" through 32" Wide
Special Wall Conditions 6" through 32" Wide

Installation Guide Index

General Information
Coping Diagrams
Straight Parapet Installation
Radius Parapet Installation
Vaulted Parapet Installation
Special Condition Installation

CARLISLE SYNTEC INCORPORATED

P.O. BOX 7000 - CARLISLE, PA 17013 - Phone: (800) FOR-SYNTEC - Fax: (717) 245-7245

Rev. 12/09
 COPING DIAGRAMS

DO NOT USE SEALANT

AT JOINT SPLICES
NAIL THROUGH
JOINT SPLICE &
ANCHOR CLIP COPING *3/4"
JOINT
CAP
COPING CAP SPLICE
ANCHOR CLIP
JOINT SPLICE *3/8"

MEMBRANE/ #9 x 1-1/2" SS
1-1/2" SS RING
WALL SCREW w/ NEOPRENE ROOF
SHANK NAIL
WASHER, TYP. of (4) SIDE
WALL
6" to less than 20"
1-1/2" SS RING (Anchor Clip Design) ROOFING
SHANK NAIL MEMBRANE
FOR FACE >6"
ANCHOR CLIP
NAIL THROUGH
ANCHOR CLIP
ON FACE >6"

*3/4"

*3/8"

ROOF
SIDE

WALL
20" or Greater
(Anchor Clip Design)

Clip = Wall + 3/8"

Joint Splice = Wall + 5/8"
Cap = Wall + 3/4"
*DIMENSION WILL VARY WITH
WALL WIDTH VARIATION

Rev. 12/09
 STRAIGHT PARAPET INSTALLATION

A
(4) SCREWS DO NOT USE SEALANT
PER CLIP TOP
AT JOINT SPLICES
E

B
(1) NAIL PER INSIDE
CORNER SUPPORT TOP
C F

F D
(2) LOWER NAILS PER CLIP
FACE IF FACE IS >6" & (2)
PER JOINT SPLICE FACE

F
(2) NAILS PER OUTSIDE
D CORNER SUPPORT FACE

OUTSIDE CORNER INSIDE CORNER

A. Formed Coping Cap E. #9 x 1-1/2" SS Screw w/ Neoprene Washer

10'-0" Lengths
B. 6" Wide Concealed Joint Splice
One (1) at Each Clip Location
C. 12" Wide Galv. Anchor Clip
6" < Wall Width < 17" Install @ 60" on center
17"< Wall Width < 32" Install @ 40" on center
D. Corner Supports (Inside & Outside)
Used to Support Outside and Inside Miters
Four (4) Per Clip Top
(Provided & Required by Manufacturer)
F. 1-1/2" SS Ring Shank Nail
Two (2) Per Clip Face if Face is >6"
Two (2) Per Joint Splice Face
Two (2) Per Outside Corner Support Face
One (1) Per Inside Corner Support Top
(Provided & Required by Manufacturer)

Rev. 12/09
 HOOK FRONT
SNAP BACK

ROOF
ROOF SIDE
SIDE

60" O.C. OR 40" O.C.

(AS REQUIRED)
OUTSIDE CORNER INSIDE CORNER

STEP 4: Installing Coping Miters

Hook the face of the coping miter over the outside face leg of the
SI OF clips, rotate the coping miter over the top of the clips and snap the
RO
DE roof side leg by pressing down.

SCREW OR RIVET
TOP VIEW (BY INSTALLER) SEALANT BY

L
INSTALLER
END TERM
END
L
CAP
L=23 1/4" - for wall widths 16" wide
L=29 1/4" - for wall widths > 16" and 23" wide
L=custom for wall widths > 23" wide
WALL
STEP 1: Installing Anchor Clips at Corners & Along the Parapet END CLIP NOT
Locate anchor clips as shown. Pull clips snugly against the outside SHOWN
face. Place four (4) screw fasteners in the top of the clip with
STEP 5: Installing End Caps and End Terms
Install end caps and end terms by hooking face and snapping back
fasteners centered in slotted holes. Place two (2) ss ring shank nails
into place. End caps must be restrained from moving by securing the
in the clip face if face is >6". Position the joint splice over the center
end cap to the clip using a stainless steel screw or rivet (by installer)
of the clip and install as shown using two (2) ss ring shank nails thru
through the roof side leg of the end cap. End terms should be
aligning holes. Joint splices should be installed at ALL clip locations.
restrained similarly if no fasteners are previously installed in the end
term wall flange.

COPING
STRAIGHT
LENGTH

WALL
END

COPING
STEP 2: Installing Anchor Clips at Wall Ends MITER
Install the first anchor clip approximately 2" from the wall end as
shown. Install the second anchor clip 24" on center from the wall
end. (If end cap leg is other than 24" adjust clip accordingly.)

ROOF
ROOF
SIDE
SIDE
3" 3" HOOK FRONT
SNAP BACK
STEP 6: Installing Coping Straight Lengths
Begin installing from the corners and ends working inward to the
3" 3" center. Allow a 1/4" gap between the coping sections for
thermal expansion. Lengths of all straight pieces should be
considered prior to cutting to avoid creating relatively short sections
OUTSIDE CORNER INSIDE CORNER
of cap adjacent to full length sections. There should be an anchor clip
STEP 3: Installing Corner Support Clips and joint splice at least every 60" O.C. (40" O.C. when wall is 17"-32"
Two (2) corner support clips are to be placed at all corners to wide) and at every joint. Every fifth 10-foot section of coping should
support the cap. Secure clips using 1-1/2" ss ring shank nails. Set be secured to the clip using a single stainless steel screw or rivet
each clip away from the corner approximately 3". (same procedure as STEP 5) to isolate movement within a
containment zone.

Rev. 12/09
 RADIUS PARAPET INSTALLATION

A
(4) SCREWS
DO NOT USE SEALANT
PER CLIP TOP AT JOINT SPLICES
E

B (1) NAIL PER

INSIDE CORNER
SUPPORT TOP

C F

F D
(2) NAILS PER CLIP FACE
IF FACE IS >6" & (2)
PER JOINT SPLICE FACE
F
(2) NAILS PER
D OUTSIDE CORNER
SUPPORT FACE
OUTSIDE CORNER INSIDE CORNER
RADIUS TO STRAIGHT RADIUS TO STRAIGHT

A. Radius Coping Cap E. #9 x 1-1/2" SS Screw w/ Neoprene Washer

60" Lengths Typ. (Lengths May Vary)
B. 6" Wide Concealed Joint Splice
One (1) at Each Clip Location
C. 12" or 6" Wide Galv. Steel Anchor Clip
6"< Wall Width <17" Install @ 60" on center
17"< Wall Width <32" Install @ 30" on center
D. Corner Supports (Inside & Outside)
Used to Support Outside and Inside Corners
Four (4) Per Clip Top
(Provided & Required by Manufacturer)
F. 1-1/2" SS Ring Shank Nail
Two (2) Per Clip Face if Face is >6"
Two (2) Per Joint Splice Face
Two (2) Per Outside Corner Support Face
One (1) Per Inside Corner Support Top
(Provided & Required by Manufacturer)

Rev. 12/09
 HOOK FRONT
SNAP BACK
ROOF SIDE
ROOF
SIDE

60" O.C. OR 40" O.C.

(AS REQUIRED)
OUTSIDE CORNER INSIDE CORNER

STEP 4: Installing Radius to Straight Coping Miters

Hook the face of the coping miter over the outside face leg of the
clips, rotate the coping miter over the top of the clips and snap the
roof side leg by pressing down.
SI OF

SEALANT BY
RO
DE

SCREW OR RIVET INSTALLER

(BY INSTALLER)
TOP VIEW END TERM
L END
CAP
60" O.C. L
L=23 1/4" - for wall widths 16" wide
L=29 1/4" - for wall widths > 16" and 23" wide WALL
L=custom for wall widths > 23" wide END CLIP NOT
SHOWN
STEP 1: Installing Anchor Clips at Corners & Along the Parapet STEP 5: Installing End Caps and End Terms
Locate anchor clips as shown. Pull clips snugly against the outside Install end caps and end terms by hooking face and snapping back
face. Place four (4) screw fasteners in the top of the clip with into place. End caps must be restrained from moving by securing the
fasteners centered in slotted holes. Place two (2) ss ring shank nails end cap to the clip using a stainless steel screw or rivet (by installer)
in the clip face if face is >6". Position the joint splice over the center through the roof side leg of the end cap. End terms should be
of the clip and install as shown using two (2) ss ring shank nails thru restrained similarly if no fasteners are previously installed in the end
aligning holes. Joint splices should exist at ALL clip locations. term wall flange.
COPING
STRAIGHT
LENGTH

WALL
END
RADIUS TO
STRAIGHT
MITER
STEP 2: Installing Anchor Clips at Wall Ends
Install the first anchor clip approximately 2" from the wall end as
shown. Install the second anchor clip 24" on center from the wall
end. (If end cap leg is other than 24" adjust clip accordingly.)

ROOF SIDE ROOF SIDE

3" typ. HOOK FRONT
SNAP BACK
STEP 6: Installing Radius Coping Lengths
Begin installing from the corners and ends working inward to the
center. Allow a 1/4" gap between the coping sections for
3" typ.
thermal expansion. Lengths of all radius pieces should be
considered prior to cutting to avoid creating relatively short sections
of cap adjacent to full length sections. There should be an anchor clip
OUTSIDE CORNER INSIDE CORNER
and joint splice at least every 60" O.C. (clip spacing may vary) and at
STEP 3: Installing Corner Support Clips every joint. Every fifth 60" section of coping should be secured to the
Two (2) corner support clips are to be placed at all corners to clip using a single stainless steel screw or rivet (same procedure as
support the cap. Secure clips using 1-1/2" ss ring shank nails. Set STEP 5) to isolate movement within a containment zone.
each clip away from the corner approximately 3".

Rev. 12/09
 VAULTED PARAPET INSTALLATION

FORMED COPING
COPING CAP ANCHOR CLIP
#9 x 1-1/2"
SS SCREW w/
NEOPRENE
WASHER, TYP.

ROOF
Clip = Wall + 3/8" SIDE
OFFSET Cap = Wall + 1-1/4"
1-1/2" SS RING
SHANK NAIL ROOFING
Wall MEMBRANE
A

(4) SCREWS
PER CLIP TOP
(1) NAIL PER
D INSIDE CORNER
SUPPORT TOP

B E

E C
(2) NAILS PER CLIP
FACE IF FACE IS >6"

E
C (2) NAILS PER OUTSIDE
INSIDE CORNER
OUTSIDE CORNER CORNER SUPPORT FACE
Vaulted to Flat Wall Vaulted to Flat Wall
Transition Miter Transition Miter

A. Vaulted Coping Cap D. #9 x 1-1/2" SS Screw w/ Neoprene Washer

60" Lengths Typ. (Lengths May Vary)
B. Galvanized Steel Anchor Clip
6" or 12" Wide at 60" On Center Typ.
(Clip Spacing May Vary)
C. Corner Supports (Inside & Outside)
Used to Support Outside and Inside Corners
Four (4) Per Clip Top
(Provided & Required by Manufacturer)
E. 1-1/2" SS Ring Shank Nail
Two (2) Per Clip Face if Face is >6"
Two (2) Per Outside Corner Support Face
One (1) Per Inside Corner Support Top
(Provided & Required by Manufacturer)

Rev. 12/09
 HOOK FRONT
SNAP BACK

ROOF
ROOF SIDE
SIDE

60" O.C. OR 40" O.C.

(AS REQUIRED)
FLAT
OUTSIDE CORNER INSIDE CORNER
STEP 4: Installing Coping Miters
Hook the face of the coping miter over the outside face leg of the
clips, rotate the coping miter over the top of the clips and snap the
SI OF

roof side leg by pressing down.

RO
DE

SCREW OR RIVET SEALANT BY

TOP VIEW (BY INSTALLER) INSTALLER

L
FLAT
END TERM
VAULTED VAULTED

END
CAP
58" L

L=23 1/4" - for wall widths 16" wide

L=29 1/4" - for wall widths > 16" and 23" wide CLIP
L=custom for wall widths > 23" wide WALL
END UNDER
CAP
STEP 1: Installing Anchor Clips at Corners & Along the Parapet STEP 5: Installing End Caps and End Terms
Locate anchor clips as shown. Pull clips snugly against the outside Install end caps and end terms by hooking face and snapping back
face. Place four (4) screw fasteners in the top of the clip with into place. End caps must be restrained from moving by securing the
fasteners centered in slotted holes. Place two (2) ss ring shank nail in end cap to the clip using a stainless steel screw or rivet (by installer)
the clip face if face is >6". DO NOT place anchor clip at joint loctions. through the roof side leg of the end cap. End terms should be
restrained similarly if no fasteners are previously installed in the end
term wall flange.

COPING
STRAIGHT
LENGTH
WALL
END

COPING
STEP 2: Installing Anchor Clips at Wall Ends MITER
Install the first anchor clip approximately 2" from the wall end as
shown. Install the second anchor clip 24" on center from the wall
end. DO NOT place second clip at joint location. (If end cap leg is
other than 24" adjust clip accordingly.)

ROOF SIDE
ROOF SIDE
VA
UL
TE
3" 3"
D
D
VA
UL
TE
STEP 6: Installing Vaulted Coping Lengths
Begin installing from the corners and ends working inward to the
3" 3" center. Allow a 1/4" gap between the coping sections for
thermal expansion. Lengths of all vaulted pieces should be
considered prior to cutting to avoid creating relatively short sections
OUTSIDE CORNER INSIDE CORNER of cap adjacent to full length sections. There should be an anchor clip
at least every 60" O.C. (Clip spacing may vary). Every fifth 60"
STEP 3: Installing Corner Support Clips section of coping should be secured to the clip using a single
Two (2) corner support clips are to be placed at all corners to stainless steel screw or rivet (same procedure as STEP 5) to isolate
support the cap. Secure clips using 1-1/2" ss ring shank nails. Set movement within a containment zone.
each clip away from the corner approximately 3".

Rev. 12/09
 SPECIAL CONDITION INSTALLATION
CLEATS ONLY SHOW FOR CLARITY. SEE PAGE 3 FOR
SPLICE AND CAP DRAWINGS.

CENTER CLEATS EXAMPLE 1

UNDER CAP ENDS
2 1
WIDE 2 1 2
WALL 'L1' 'L'

2" EXAMPLE 2

2 CORNER
INLINE TRANSITION SUPPORTS
NOTE: Instructions are for
face leg and back leg offsets.
'L1' 'L'
STEPS:
1. Install cleat 1 2" from offset, use only if wide wall cap leg
length is longer than 20". PIER END TRANSITION
2. Install cleats 2 centered under cap ends. NOTE: Instructions are for
face leg and back leg offsets.

STEPS:
CORNER
1. Install cleat 1 only if 'L' is longer than 12".
SUPPORTS
2. For 'L1' cleats and corner supports, see below.
2 3. Install cleats 2 centered under cap ends.

1 'L1' > 12" 'L1' < 12"

'L'

Install corner supports Install cleat as

2 as shown in EXAMPLE 2 shown in EXAMPLE 1
CORNER
SUPPORTS

EXAMPLE 1
'Z' MITER
NOTE: Instructions work for 2 1 2
face leg on either side.

STEPS: 'L1' 'L'

1. Install cleat 1 only if 'L' is longer than 14".
2. Install cleats 2 centered under cap ends.
3. Install appropriate corner supports in designated areas. EXAMPLE 2
2 2

CORNER
'L1' 'L' SUPPORTS

PIER INLINE TRANSITION

NOTE: Instructions are for
face leg and back leg offsets.

STEPS:
1. Install cleat 1 only if 'L' is longer than 12".
2. For 'L1' procedures see table below.
3. Install cleats 2 centered under cap ends.

'L1' > 12" 'L1' < 12"

Install corner supports Install cleat as

as shown in EXAMPLE 2 shown in EXAMPLE 1

Rev. 12/09