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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2.2.6. Lift each corner of the platform and install a base foot on each support tube oriented so
that the foot extends under the platform (FIG. 2.5).
The feet can be oriented in other directions if necessary due to site conditions but
may present a tripping hazard if not oriented under the platform.
It is the installer’s responsibility to install the system in a manner which is safe for the
persons on and around the system and clearly mark any hazards created by the
installation.
2.2.7. Make sure each foot is fully engaged on the tube and tighten the thumb screw securely.
If installing on soft soil it may be necessary to set the base foot on a concrete pad.
2.2.8. Adjust the final height of the platform by adjusting legs, one at a time, by loosening the
outer set screws in the platform corner pockets. Using a level, adjust the platform height
and re-tighten.
2.2.9. Once the final height has been adjusted, tighten the second, lower set screw in each
platform corner pocket.
2.2.10. To allow access to the lowermost hole in the platform post, the support tubes must not
extend more than 1/2” above the platform corner pockets. Trim the support tubes as
needed before installing plugs.
2.2.11. Insert a plug into the top of each support tube. Use a rubber mallet or similar tool as
needed (FIG.2.5).
2.2.12. Ensure all set screws are tightened securely.
2.3. CONNECT TWO PLATFORMS TOGETHER
2.3.1. Assemble the first platform as described in the previous steps except on the side where
the second platform will connect, install two PPPC (CONNECTOR – PLATFORM TO
PLATFORM) before installing feet onto the support tubes.
2.3.2. Make sure the platform connector set screws are oriented outward so they will be
accessible.
Any two platforms of the same width can be connected. However, two 5' x 4’
platforms are usually connected to make a turn back platform.
2.3.3. Slide the platform connectors up until they contact the bottom of the platform and
tighten the set screws securely (FIG. 2.6).
2.3.4. Install a support tube stub into the open pocket in each connector until the bottom of
the stub is flush with the bottom of the connector and tighten the set screws securely.
2.3.5. Install a plug in the top of each support tube stub (FIG. 2.6).
2.3.6. Assemble the second platform as described in the previous section except only install
support tubes, plugs, and feet on the opposite side of where the platforms will connect
(FIG. 2.7).
2.3.7. Lift the second platform and slide the open corner pockets over the support tube stubs
extending up from the platform connectors. Tighten the set screws in the platform
corner pockets securely.
2.3.8. Adjust the platform heights and level as needed.
Make sure all the set screws in both the platform corner pockets and the platform
connectors are tightened securely before proceeding with the installation.