Instructions / Assembly

PATHWAY
®
Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit
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6. CLOSURES
6.1. CLOSURE UPPER RAIL AND CURB
6.1.1. Closures fill the space between ramp handrails and platform posts. As a standard, the closure
comes with components which require the ramp to be mounted to one side or the other of a
platform. 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. The installation of the upper rail is the
same regardless of the closure’s position.
6.1.2. 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 6.4.
6.1.3. If installing on a platform in the “L-shaped” 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. 6.1).
6.1.4. Install an angle cap on top of the handrail post (FIG. 6.1). Use construction adhesive to bond
the cap in place.
6.1.5. First install the upper rail, the rail connecting the ramp handrail to the platform post.
6.1.5.1. 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.
6.1.5.2. Measure the gap between the face and the post (FIG. 6.2).
FIG. 6.1
FIG. 6.2