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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5. CLOSURES
Closures fill the space between ramp handrails and platform posts. Like the ramp and platform handrails, they
are available in Two-Line and Vertical Pickets. As a standard, the closures come with components which require
the ramp to be mounted to one side or the other of a platform, but the ramp can also be centered or mounted
in any location on a platform side except when using the Vertical Picket closure (refer to SECTION 5.6). When
centering the ramp or mounting in a location other than the side, a second Two-Line closure must be ordered
and is installed in the same manner as described below. When mounting to the side, the ramp handrail post
should be positioned 1-1/2” (minimum) to 2” from the inside of the platform post. For all closures, the
installation of the top rail is the same. Complete steps in this section to install the top rail. For the Two-Line
complete steps 5.4.9 through 5.4.15 to install the curb and SECTION 5.5 to install the lower rail. If installing a
Vertical Picket closure, skip to SECTION 5.6 after installing the top rail.
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 screws securely (FIG. 5.1).
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.
5.4.1. This procedure is the same regardless of the style of closure. Insert an adjustable elbow
in the ramp handrail. Loosen the elbow assembly screws and position the round portion
of the adjustable elbow so it is aligned with the upper hole in the angle post and the face
is parallel to the post. Measure the gap between the face and the post (FIG. 5.2).
FIG. 5.1
FIG. 5.2