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3G Modular Access System Assembly Manual Page 36 of 77

4.2.3.4.

Slide the next handrail section over the connector, ensuring the upper handrail

tubes are pushed firmly towards each other. Compress the connector. Use a rubber

mallet or similar tool to fully seat as needed.

4.2.3.5.

Rotate the handrail until the holes in the handrail post align with the studs in the

saddle brackets that are connected to the ramp. Attach with 5/16” flat washers and

5/16”-18 nuts but tighten only enough to hold the handrail in place.

4.2.3.6.

Repeat for the remaining handrails in the run, then tighten all fasteners securely.

FIG. 4.3

4.3. ASSEMBLE STANDARD PLATFORM HANDRAILS

4.3.1.

Platform 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 platform.

4.3.2.

Using holes shown (FIG. 4.4) for Two-Line platform handrails, pre-assemble handrails by

inserting a 5/16”-18 x 1” hex bolt through a 5/16” flat washer, the angle post, and into a

5/16”-18 round threaded insert in the handrails and curb.

FIG. 4.4