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3G Modular Access System Assembly Manual Page 35 of 77
4. HANDRAILS
4.1. RAMP WITHOUT HANDRAILS
4.1.1. Attach Starter Ramp Support to the 5/16”-18 threaded insert located on the underside of
the first ramp run, using a 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” hex bolt with 5/16” washer (FIG. 4.1).
FIG. 4.1
4.2. RAMP HANDRAILS
4.2.1. Ramp handrails are provided in pairs. Regardless of style, it is strongly recommended the
bolts be assembled loosely and not fully tightened until all have been installed and the
handrail has been installed on the ramp.
4.2.2. One handrail is required on each side of the ramp, but handrails are interchangeable side
to side.
4.2.3. In a multiple ramp run configuration, handrail connectors (PRRC – CONNECTOR RAMP TO
RAMP) are used to join handrails together. Refer to FIGs. 4.2 and 4.3 for the following:
4.2.3.1. The vertical posts of the handrails each have two holes that correspond with the
studs on the end or center saddle brackets (installed in previous steps).
4.2.3.2. Attach handrails to the studs using two 5/16” flat washers and two 5/16”-18 nuts
per post. Tighten 5/16”-18 nuts just enough to hold the handrail in place.
4.2.3.3. If the studs do not align with the posts in the handrail, the handrail end bracket is
most likely installed into the wrong threaded insert in the ramp side rail (see FIGs.
3.2 or 3.14 for proper installation location). Slide the ramp handrail connector into
one end of the upper handrail tube.
If connector does not fit in the tube, use pliers to lightly compress the
connector while sliding into handrail tube.
FIG. 4.2
5/16”-18 X 1-1/2” HEX BOLT