Instructions / Assembly

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3G Modular Access System Assembly Manual Page 74 of 77

7.9.9.

Locate the closure bracket and screw to the platform side rail using a 1/4” x 1” self-drilling,

self-tapping pan head Phillips screw and a 1/4” flat washer.

7.9.10.

Center the long leg of the closure bracket with respect to the 2” x 2” angle post and align the

short leg (approximately) with the 45-degree Angle Platform corner pocket, then screw the

short leg to the platform side rail using a 1/4” x 1” self-drilling, self-tapping pan head Phillips

screw and 1/4” flat washer (FIG. 7.24).

7.9.11.

Measure the gap between the long leg of the closure bracket and the 2” x 2” angle post, then

trim the 1-1/2” x 2” curb to the measured gap length less 1/8” to account for the threaded

inserts which will be installed after trimming (FIG. 7.24).

7.9.12.

Deburr all sharp edges from trimming the curb and insert 1-1/2” square, 5/16”-18 threaded

inserts in the ends. Use a rubber mallet or similar tool to fully seat the threaded inserts

(FIG. 7.24).

7.9.13.

Attach the 1-1/2” x 2” curb to the closure bracket and the 2” x 2” angle post using 5/16”-18 x

1” hex cap screws and 5/16” flat washers (FIG. 7.24).

It may be necessary to temporarily remove or reposition the platform leg to attach

the curb.

FIG. 7.24

1-1/2” X 2” CURB TRIMMED

TO FIT GAP LESS 1/8”