Installation Instructions

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Gangway Hinge
Tools Needed Instructions for:
Gangway Hinge (GH1020GAL),
(GH2010), (GH2010M), (GH2156),
(GH2156GAL) , (GH2156SS)
Hammer
9/16” (16 mm) socket wrench
Drill with 3/8” (10 mm) bit and
phillips screw driver bit
Materials Needed
Items Included
(1) Gangway Hinge
(3) 3/8” x 2-1/4” (10 mm x 60 mm)
Stainless steel carriag e bolts with
flat washers and lock nuts
Step 1
Place four planks side by side.
Step 2
Place cross members at lower edge
and center.
Step 3
Screw cross members to planks
with steel deck screws, as shown.
Step 4
(40) 2” (5.08 cm) Steel deck screws
(4) 2” x 12” (5.08 cm x 30.48 cm) Planks
cut to length not exceeding 8’ (2.4384 m)
(3) 1” x 4” (2.54 cm x 10.16 cm) Planks
cut to length for cross members
(8) 3/8” x 2-1/4” (10 mm x 60 mm)
Stainless steel carriage bolts with
lock washers and nuts
4
3
Gangway Hinge
Steel
deck
screw
2
Under side of gangway
1
3/8” x 2-1/4”
(10 mm x 60 mm)
CARRIAGE
BOLTS
Gangway
Upside down view
Place Gangway Hinge across top end
of planks, drill bolt holes to match the
round hinge holes. Use a hammer to
insert eight of the carriage bolts from
top side of gangway, secure from
bottom with lock washers and nuts.
Don't over-tighten.
Note: Check all bolts every three months or
as needed to insure all connector
hardware is securely fastened.
Please use safety glasses while building the gangway.