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. HANDRAILS
4.1. RAMP WITHOUT HANDRAILS
4.1.1. Attach Starter Ramp Support to the 5/16”-18 Threaded Insert located on underside of
first ramp run, using 5/16”-18 x 1-1/2” hex bolt with 5/16” washer (FIG. 4.1).
FIG. 4.1
4.2. RAMP HANDRAILS
4.2.1. Two-line handrails are provided in pairs when ordered with the ramp. Vertical Picket
ramp handrails are provided for a single side to allow maximum flexibility in handrail.
4.2.2. One handrail is required on each side of the ramp, but handrails are interchangeable side
to side.
4.2.3. In a multiple ramp run configuration, handrail connectors (PRRC – CONNECTOR RAMP TO
RAMP) are used to join handrails together. Refer to FIGs. 4.2 and 4.3 for the following:
4.2.3.1. The vertical posts of the handrails each have two holes which correspond with
the studs on the end or center saddle brackets (installed in previous steps).
4.2.3.2. Attach handrails to the studs using two each 5/16″ flat washers and two each
5/16″ nuts per post. Tighten 5/16″ nuts just enough to hold handrail in place.
4.2.3.3. If the studs do not align with the posts in the handrail, the handrail end bracket is
most likely installed into the wrong threaded insert in the ramp side rail (see
FIGS. 3.2 or 3.14 for proper installation location). Slide the ramp handrail
connector into one end of the upper handrail tube.
If connector does not fit in the tube, use pliers to lightly compress the
connector while sliding into handrail tube.
FIG. 4.2