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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4.4. INSTALL STANDARD PLATFORM HANDRAILS
4.4.1. Regardless of the handrail style, but depending on the configuration, refer to FIGs. 4.6 and
FIG. 4.7 as needed.
4.4.2. Pre-assemble the platform handrail for both sides of a straight configuration and the “first″
handrail of a turn configuration. Make sure the unattached legs of the angle posts are on the
same side with respect to handrail tubes, curb, and pickets and pointing outward (FIG. 4.6).
4.4.3. For the “second″ handrail in a turn configuration, only assemble one angle post as described
above, paying attention to how it will connect to the “first″ handrail so the angle post will be
oriented correctly.
4.4.4. For straight platform configurations and the “first″ handrail on a turn platform, drop
platform handrails into the corner pockets (FIG. 4.7). The curb should rest on top of the
corner pocket when installing the Two-Line handrails. For the Vertical Picket handrails, align
the bottom of the post with the bottom of the platform corner pockets.
4.4.5. For the “second″ handrail on a turn platform, insert the angle post into a corner pocket at
90-degrees from the “first″ handrail, then install 5/16”-18 x 1” long hex bolt through a 5/16”
flat washer, the angle post in the “first” handrail, and into a 5/16”-18 threaded inserts in the
“second” handrail, curb, or picket (FIG. 4.7). Tighten all fasteners securely.
4.4.6. Tighten two each set screws on the inside of the platform corner pocket. One setscrew is
located above the platform deck and the other is underneath (FIG. 4.6).
4.4.7. Install an angle cap on top of each handrail post. Use construction adhesive to bond the cap
in place (FIG. 4.4 and 4.5).
4.4.8. Ensure all fasteners are tightened securely.
FIG. 4.6