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. RAMPS
3.1. CONNECT RAMP SECTIONS
3.1.1. Place the walking surface side of the ramp sections face down, onto cardboard or lawn so
that the ramp is not damaged (scratched or dented).
When installing a single ramp section, skip to 'INSTALL A SINGLE RAMP RUN TO AN
EXISTING STRUCTURE’.
3.1.2. Butt the sections together end-to-end and ensure there is no gap, then position the two
center saddle brackets, included in the PRRC (CONNECTOR – RAMP TO RAMP), over the
threaded inserts at the end of each ramp section (FIG. 3.1).
3.1.3. One edge of the center saddle bracket will slide into the groove of the ramp sections.
To create a run, ramp sections are connected using two interchangeable center
saddle brackets per joint. The center saddle brackets are also where the handrails
and ramp legs are attached.
3.1.4. Attach the center saddle brackets using four each 5/16″-18 x 1-1/2″ bolts and 5/16″
washers per bracket. Tighten all eight bolts (four each per center saddle bracket).
Although a system can have multiple ramps per run, it is recommended that a
maximum of three ramp sections at a time be joined in this manner.
3.1.5. If necessary, install optional PRST (RAMP SUPPORT – TOP) at this time (see ‘OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT’).
3.1.6. Install four end brackets, PRHBPR (RAMP HANDRAIL END BRACKET PAIR). These will be
used to attach handrails in a later step. Use one end bracket at each outside corner of the
ramp or ramp run using one 5/16″ x 1-1/2″ bolt and washer into the threaded insert
closest to the end of the ramp (FIG. 3.2).
3.1.7. Turn the joined ramps to their upright position, being careful not to damage the
threaded studs.
FIG. 3.1
(BOTTOM VIEW)
FIG. 3.2
(BOTTOM VIEW)