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
PATHWAY
®
3G Modular Access System Assembly Manual
Page 72 of 75
1
7.9.9. Locate the closure bracket and screw to the platform side rail using a 1/4” self-drilling,
self-tapping pan head Phillips screw and 1/4” flat washer.
7.9.10. Center the long leg of the closure bracket with respect to the 2” x 2” angle post and align
the short leg (approximately) with the 45-degree Angle Platform corner pocket, then
screw short leg to the platform side rail using a 1/4” self-drilling, self-tapping pan head
Phillips screw and 1/4” flat washer (FIG. 7.24).
7.9.11. Measure the gap between the long leg of the closure bracket and the 2” x 2” angle post,
then cut the 1-1/2” x 2” curb to the measured gap length less 1/8” to account for the
threaded inserts which will be installed after cutting (FIG. 7.24).
7.9.12. Debur all sharp edges from cutting the curb and insert 1-1/2” square, 5/16”-18 threaded
inserts in the ends. Use a rubber mallet or similar tool to fully seat the threaded inserts
(FIG. 7.24).
7.9.13. Attach the 1-1/2” x 2” curb to the closure bracket and the 2” x 2” angle post using 5/16”-
18 x 1” hex cap screws (FIG. 7.24).
It may be necessary to temporarily remove or reposition the platform leg to attach
the curb.
FIG. 7.24