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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2.8. INSTALL UNIVERSAL CROSS BRACE
2.8.1. Install UNIVERSAL CROSS BRACES on all support tubes when the walking surface is 72″ or
higher above the ground. Cross braces are normally installed on all four sides unless two
platforms are connected.
2.8.2. Use four braces per platform or six braces when two platforms are connected.
2.8.3. Separate ends of brace bands until they fit around the 1-1/2” support leg.
2.8.4. Install four bands on each leg with the part containing bolt holes at 90-degrees from each
other and in line with the outer edge of the foot (FIG. 2.21).
2.8.5. The cross brace should be placed approximately in the middle of the platform legs on all
four sides with the top brace bands a minimum of two feet from the bottom brace
bands.
2.8.6. Install the cross brace by installing the 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” hex bolt, 5/16”-18 hex nut, and
5/16” flat washer through the center hole in the braces. Tighten enough to hold the
brace together but still allow it to pivot around the bolt (FIG. 2.21).
2.8.7. If needed for the location, trim the ends of the cross brace to fit.
2.8.8. Drill one 11/32” or 3/8” diameter hole on center approximately 1/2” from both ends of
each brace.
2.8.9. Install the assembled cross brace between the legs of the brace bands using the four
5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” long square neck carriage bolts, 5/16”-18 hex nuts, and 5/16” washers
provided (FIG. 2.21).
2.8.10. Tighten all fasteners securely.
Ensure that all cross braces are secured before using platform.
FIG. 2.21