Instructions / Assembly
Table Of Contents
- 1. BASIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS
- 2. PLATFORMS
- 2.1. INSTALL PLATFORMS
- 2.2. INSTALL SUPPORT TUBES AND FEET, THEN ADJUST PLATFORM HEIGHT
- 2.3. CONNECT TWO PLATFORMS TOGETHER
- 2.4. 45-DEGREE ANGLE PLATFORM
- 2.5. 8’ X 5’ TURN BACK PLATFORM
- 2.6. LOW PROFILE PLATFORM
- 2.7. INSTALL UNIVERSAL ANGLE BRACE – PLATFORMS
- 2.8. INSTALL UNIVERSAL CROSS BRACE
- 3.1. CONNECT RAMP SECTIONS
- 3.2. INSTALL RAMPS ON PLATFORMS
- 3.3. ATTACH SUPPORT LEG BRACKETS AND LEGS TO RAMPS
- 3.4. INSTALL UNIVERSAL ANGLE BRACE - RAMPS
- 3.5. INSTALL GROUND TRANSITION RAMP
- 3.6. INSTALL A SINGLE RAMP RUN TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE
- 3.7. ANCHOR RAMP UPPER TRANSITION
- 3.8. ANGLE RAMPS WITH RESPECT TO PLATFORMS, PORCHES, OR DECKS
- 4.1. RAMP WITHOUT HANDRAILS
- 4.2. RAMP HANDRAILS
- 4.3. ASSEMBLE STANDARD PLATFORM HANDRAILS
- 4.4. INSTALL STANDARD PLATFORM HANDRAILS
- 4.5. 8’ X 5’ TURN BACK PLATFORM HANDRAILS
- 4.6. 45-DEGREE ANGLE PLATFORM HANDRAILS
- 5.1. If installing a closure on a platform in the “straight” configuration, the 2” x 2” angle post will already be in place; skip to step 5.4
- 5.2. If installing on a platform in the ‘turn’ configuration, install the 2” x 2” angle post not attached to a platform handrail in the open platform corner pocket. Align the bottom of the post with the bottom of the corner pocket and tighten the set ...
- 5.3. Install an angle cap on top of the handrail post (FIG. 5.1). Use construction adhesive to bond the cap in place.
- 5.4. First install the top rail, the rail connecting the ramp handrail to the platform post.
- 5.5. TWO-LINE CLOSURE
- 5.6. VERTICAL PICKET CLOSURE
- 5.7. TWO-LINE TURN BACK CLOSURE
- 6.1. SECURE RAMP TO PLATFORM
- 6.2. INSTALL RAMP HANDRAIL END LOOPS
- 6.3. INSTALL RAMP HANDRAIL END CAPS
- 6.4. INSTALL RAMP CORNER PROTECTORS
- 6.5. TOUCH-UP ARCHITECTURALLY FINISHED HANDRAILS
- 6.6. FINAL CHECKS
- 7.1. RAMP SUPPORT TOP
- 7.2. RAMP LOWER TRANSITION
- 7.3. SINGLE BRIDGE PLATE
- 7.4. LANDING PAD
- 7.5. PLATFORM TIE STRAPS
- 7.6. LIGHTNING GROUND ROD
- 7.7. TIE DOWN
- 7.8. GATE
- 7.9. CONNECT 45-DEGREE ANGLE PLATFORM WITH TWO-LINE RAILS TO STANDARD PLATFORM
- 8.1. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
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2.4. 45-DEGREE ANGLE PLATFORM
This platform is used between two ramps to make a 45-degree turn and features a symmetrical design,
making it usable in either direction.
2.4.1. There are two options for 45-degree Angle Platform handrails, Two-Line and Vertical
Pickets. The platform includes the handrail components needed for the option ordered.
Platform handrails are shown for clarity of how to orient platforms in various
configurations. It is strongly suggested that all platforms and ramps be installed
before installing handrails (see ‘HANDRAILS’).
2.4.2. Set platform on one of the sides where the ramp will attach and install legs and feet,
then adjust height as described previously in this section. The two legs on the short side
must be installed in the orientation shown (FIG. 2.8).
Use “low profile foot” for platform heights under 4”.
It is sometimes helpful to lay the platform on its side when inserting the legs.
FIG. 2.8
2.5. 8’ X 5’ TURN BACK PLATFORM
This platform is used to create a turn back (or switchback) instead of connecting two 5’ x 4’ platforms. It
includes two standard 5’ platform handrails and handrails for the 8’ side with a curb (FIG. 2.4).