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5.7. HORIZONTAL PICKET CLOSURE
5.7.1.
The Horizontal Picket Closure includes a special bracket that is attached to the ramp handrail
post. If the ramp handrail has Horizontal or Vertical Pickets, remove the 5/16-18 x 2-1/4
hex bolt and 5/16 flat washer attaching the upper and lower rail then reinstall through the
slots in the horizontal picket closure bracket as shown in FIG. 5.18. If the ramp handrail is a
Two-Line or all-welded handrail, use 5/16-18 x 2-1/4 hex bolts and 5/16 flat washers with
5/16-18 nuts to attach the bracket in the same manner (FIG. 5.18). Orient the bracket
toward the platform post and align the holes in the bracket with the holes in the platform
post as closely as possible, then tighten the fasteners lightly (enough to hold the bracket in
place but still allow movement). If the ramp is centered, a second Horizontal Picket Closure is
needed and is installed in the same manner described below.
5.7.2.
Measure the gap between the horizontal picket closure bracket and the platform post (FIG. 5.19).
5.7.3.
Trim a 1-1/2 diameter round tube and the 1-1/2 x 2 curb to the measured gap length, less
1/8 to account for threaded inserts which will be installed after trimming (FIG. 5.19).
FIG. 5.18
FIG. 5.19
5.7.4.
Attach the tube with threaded inserts installed to the platform handrail post and the
horizontal picket closure bracket using 5/16-18 x 1 long hex bolts and 5/16 flat washers,
but do not tighten fully (FIG. 5.20).
5.7.5.
Repeat the steps above until all five 1-1/2 diameter round tubes and curb have been
installed, then tighten all fasteners securely. For the curb, use the hole which is 1/2 above
the lowermost hole in the platform post and horizontal picket closure bracket to align the
curb correctly.
5.7.6.
Repeat steps 5.7.3 through 5.7.5 on the opposite side when centering the ramp.
1-1/2” DIAMETER TUBE TRIMMED
TO FIT GAP LESS 1/8”