User's Manual

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4.3.
To connect the handrails on the “long” side of the angled platform, the welded handrail
extension (shaped like an “H”) must first be connected to the ramp handrail whose uppermost
point ends at the angled platform (not the ramp whose lowermost point starts at the angled
platform). First, locate the two 1.315” diameter x 6” long connector tubes and the four #10-1/2”
long Pan Head Phillips self-drilling screws.
4.4.
Insert the 1.315” diameter x 6” long connector tubes into the ramp handrail tubes until 3” of the
connector tube is left exposed. Drill 1/8” diameter pilot holes on the underside of the ramp
handrail tubes 1-1/2” from the end. Drill through one wall of both ramp handrail and connector
tubes (FIG. 5).
4.5.
Fasten connector tubes to the ramp handrail with the #10 x 1/2” long Pan Head Phillips self-
drilling screw.
4.6.
Slide the “H” shaped welded handrail extension on to the connector tubes installed in the
previous step (FIG. 6).
4.7.
Drill 1/8” diameter pilot holes on the underside of the handrail extension tubes 1-1/2” from the
end of the ramp handrail. Drill through one wall of both handrail extension and connector tubes
(FIG. 6).
4.8.
Fasten connector tubes to the handrail extension with the #10 x 1/2” long Pan Head Phillips
self-drilling screw.
4.9.
After the welded handrail extension is installed, install and align the adjustable elbows and
measure and cut the 1-1/2” diameter handrail tubes connecting the ramp handrail to the
handrail extension as described in Section 4, Connecting Handrails with Adjustable Elbows.
FIG. 7 shows the completed connection.
4.10.
Make sure all fasteners are tightened securely. Periodically check and ensure all fasteners are
tightened.
FIG. 5