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Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit

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WARNINGS, CONT’D.

Do not run, jump, or play on or around the system, including climbing on or between the handrails.

Improper use of the system could result in serious injury.

Properly support and restrain system in transit or storage.

Do not use the system if its surface is covered with ice, snow, dirt, leaves, or other debris. Remove all

accumulations and sweep the surface clean before use.

The system may be slippery in wet conditions; use caution as traction may be reduced.

Before each use, check the system for worn, loose, or damaged parts. If you find any of these

conditions, do not use the system and contact your dealer for service or repairs; failure to do so may

result in serious injury.

Always exercise caution when handling, installing, and or using the system.

For additional care, usage, or general safety information, please call 1-800-451-1903.

Aluminum conducts electricity. Do not use or handle the system around live wiring or during electrical

storms.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: CONFIGURATIONS .................................................................................................................................. 5

SECTION 2: BASIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................ 6-9

SECTION 3: PLATFORMS

INSTALL PLATFORMS ......................................................................................................................................... 10

INSTALL SUPPORT TUBES AND FEET, THEN ADJUST PLATFORM HEIGHT ................................................... 11-12

CONNECT TWO PLATFORMS TOGETHER .................................................................................................... 12-14

INSTALL UNIVERSAL ANGLE BRACE – PLATFORMS ........................................................................................... 14

SECTION 4: RAMPS

CONNECT RAMP SECTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 15

INSTALL RAMPS ON PLATFORMS ...................................................................................................................... 16

ATTACH SUPPORT LEG BRACKETS AND LEGS TO RAMPS ............................................................................ 17-18

INSTALL UNIVERSAL ANGLE BRACE – RAMPS ................................................................................................... 19

INSTALL RAMP GROUND TRANSITION .............................................................................................................. 20

INSTALL A SINGLE RAMP RUN TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE ............................................................................ 21

ANCHOR RAMP UPPER TRANSITION ................................................................................................................. 22

ANGLE RAMPS WITH RESPECT TO PLATFORMS, PORCHES, OR DECKS ....................................................... 22-23

BRIDGE PLATE ................................................................................................................................................... 23

SECTION 5: HANDRAILS

RAMP HANDRAILS ............................................................................................................................................. 24

ASSEMBLE PLATFORM HANDRAILS ................................................................................................................... 25

INSTALL PLATFORM HANDRAILS ....................................................................................................................... 26

SECTION 6: CLOSURES

CLOSURE UPPER RAIL AND CURB ................................................................................................................ 27-30

CLOSURE LOWER RAIL ....................................................................................................................................... 31

CLOSURE U-SHAPED .......................................................................................................................................... 32

SECTION 7: FINAL PLATFORM/RAMP STEPS AND CHECKS

SECURE RAMP TO PLATFORM ........................................................................................................................... 33

INSTALL RAMP HANDRAIL END LOOPS ............................................................................................................. 34

INSTALL RAMP CORNER PROTECTORS .............................................................................................................. 35

TOUCH-UP ARCHITECTURALLY FINISHED HANDRAILS ...................................................................................... 35

FINAL CHECKS .................................................................................................................................................... 35

SECTION 8: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

LANDING PAD .................................................................................................................................................... 36

RAMP LOWER TRANSITION ............................................................................................................................... 37

SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE & SAFETY

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE & SAFETY ................................................................................................................. 38

SECTION 10: DEICING ............................................................................................................................................... 38