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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4.6.21. Install an adjustable elbow in the ramp handrail closest to the right-hand Vertical Picket
panel and a 1-1/2” diameter handrail tube to this elbow. Set the Handrail Support
Bracket so it is centered over the picket shown and set the 1-1/2” diameter handrail tube
in the saddle of the bracket (but do not attach), then trim the handrail tube so that a
second adjustable elbow will align (approximately) with the split between the Vertical
Picket panels (FIG. 4.18). The procedure for installing the 1-1/2” diameter handrail tubes
and adjustable elbows is the same as the installing the closure top rail.
FIG. 4.18
4.6.22. Install an adjustable elbow in the last open ramp handrail and align with the adjustable
elbow at the split between the Vertical Picket panels. Measure the gap between the large
round faces, cut a 1-1/2” diameter handrail tube to fit the gap, and install the handrail
tube (FIG. 4.19). The procedure for installing the 1-1/2” diameter handrail tubes and
adjustable elbows is the same as the installing the closure top rail.
4.6.23. Secure the Handrail Support Bracket to both the 1-1/2” diameter handrail tube and the
top rail of the Vertical Picket panel using two #8-18 x 1/2” hex washer head self-drilling
screws. Orient the attachment leg of the Handrail Support Bracket away from the
platform as shown (FIG. 4.20).
4.6.24. Ensure all fasteners on both sides are tightened securely.