Installation Guide

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5.5 If platforms are used to create a turn back (or switchback):
5.5.1 Both platforms will use the same guard components and follow the same steps as in section 5.3
except one platform is the mirror image of the other (see FIG. 25, 26, 27 & 30).
5.6 If a platform is used in a 90 degree turn from one ramp to another ramp (FIG. 31):
5.6.1 Install a guard corner post and two platform guards in the same manner as described in steps
5.3.1 and 5.3.2.
5.6.2 Place guard corner section over the remaining support leg oriented as shown in Fig. 31.
5.7 If platform is used as a straight through resting platform (FIG. 32):
This method can only be used with a 5 ft. x 5 ft. platform; consult project drawings if using
a platform other than a 5 ft. x 5 ft. platform as a resting platform.
5.7.1 Place two guard posts over the support legs on one end of the platform where a ramp attaches.
Two of the connector brackets on each corner post should be oriented toward the support tube
where the guard will attach and the other two away from the platform.
Unused connector brackets should always be oriented away from the platform.
5.7.2 Place two 5 ft. platform guards two over the other two support tubes (legs), making sure to
engage tabs on platform guards into connector brackets on guard posts.
5.8 If platforms are being used to create a deck the entire outer edge of the deck must be guarded except
where the platform is within 1/4” to 1/2” (maximum) of a wall.
5.8.1 Installation of the guards at a corner is the same as the first two steps of section 5.3. Refer to
FIG. 25 and FIG. 26.
5.8.2 Installation of the guards on a side is the same as the first two steps of section 5.4 Refer to FIG.
28.
5.8.3 Guard filler sections can also be used close gaps where a full length guard is not needed. Consult
project drawings where applicable.
5.9 Tighten the lower two 3/8”-16 setscrews in
all
of the vertical guard posts with a 3/16” hex key wrench
securely (FIG. 33).
The two lower set screws should contact the support tube (leg). If the middle set screw
does not, confirm the length of the support tube is correct for the location and replace if
needed.
5.10 Install plugs in the top of all open guard posts.
FIG. 30