Installation Guide

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7. INSTALLING HANDRAILS:
7.1 Ramp handrails are supplied in left and right pairs and are not interchangeable.
7.1.1 Starting at the lower end of ramp system, attach first handrail section by aligning holes in the
handrail brackets with the holes in the guard vertical posts. Secure with one 5/16”-18 x 2 1/4”
button head socket cap screw, washer and nylon insert lock nut as shown in FIG. 37 but do not
tighten fully.
7.1.2 Repeat on the remaining handrail brackets securing bolts but not fully tightening.
7.1.3 Install handrails on opposite side in the same manner.
7.1.4 Install 4” joiner assembly to uphill end of the previously installed handrail section
(FIG. 38), passing the next handrail section over the joiner assembly, then secure to guard in
same manner as previous handrail.
Joiner expansion screws should always be oriented to the underside of the handrail.
7.1.5 Continue until all ramp handrail sections are installed.
7.1.6 Once all handrails are connected tighten all fasteners connecting handrails to guards, as well
as guards to ramps and joiners, securely.
FIG. 37 FIG. 38
8. INSTALLING HANDRAIL ATTACHMENTS:
8.1 There are five different handrail attachments that may be used in different combinations to finish
the handrail installation:
 Lower loop (FIG. 39a)
 Upper loop (FIG. 39b)
 5-degree elbow (FIG. 39c)
 90-degree elbows (FIG. 39d)
90 degree elbow will require trimming to size. When using with a joiner, DO NOT trim
more than 3/8” off the short leg of the 90 degree elbow as this will not allow the
joiner to seat properly
 Adjustable elbow (FIG. 39e)
 Dual termination loop (FIG. 39f)
FIG. 39a
FIG. 39b
FIG. 39c
FIG. 39d
FIG. 39e
FIG. 39f