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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3.2. INSTALL RAMPS ON PLATFORMS
This section addresses the attachment of a ramp or ramp run to a platform. If the ramp needs to be
angled with respect to the platform or is going to be attached to an existing porch, skip to ‘ANGLE
RAMPS WITH RESPECT TO PLATFORMS, PORCHES, OR DECKS’.
3.2.1. Ramps are most commonly located toward either the left or right side of the platform or
centered but can be placed in any location on a platform side except when using a
‘VERTICAL PICKET CLOSURE’ (outlined in SECTION 5). When the ramp is located toward
the side of a platform, the ramp handrail post should be positioned 1-1/2” (minimum) to
2” from the inside of the platform post. When using other locations, a second Two-Line
closure must be used to connect the ramp and platform handrails. When centering
ramps using a Vertical Picket Closure, additional components are needed. The additional
components will come with the closure if specified at the time of order. The closure can
also be converted in the field by ordering a second set of hardware.
3.2.2. Locate the PRHP (RAMP HANGER PAIR) and install the two hangers in the platform side
rail where the ramp will be attached.
3.2.3. Hold the hanger perpendicular (approximately) to the platform side rail then bring the
hanger upward until it is against the side rail lip. Rotate the hanger and continue pushing
upward in such a manner that the “hook″ at the top of the hanger goes behind and
catches on the lip in the top of the platform side rail and the hanger sits on the ledge at
the bottom (FIG. 3.3).
3.2.4. Set the ramp on the hangers. The hangers should be positioned as close as possible to
the ramp side rails. The procedure is the same at both the top and bottom of ramp runs
which end at a platform unless a transition plate is used (FIG. 3.4).
Do not attempt to walk on the system until installation is complete.
FIG. 3.3
(TOP VIEW)
FIG. 3.4
(TOP VIEW)