Installation Guide

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8.2 At the bottom of the ramp (i.e., the starter ramp at the ground or ramp runs starting at a resting
platform), install two lower termination loops into the ends of each handrail (FIG. 40).
8.2.1 Install upper portion of loop to handrail using a 4” joiner. Tighten set screw enough to hold in
place, but leave loose enough to rotate.
8.2.2 Rotate lower portion of loop until it lines up with ramp guard post. Mark center, then drill 5/16”
or 11/32” hole through post. Secure lower end of loop with 5/16”-18 x 2” button head socket cap
screw through the drilled hole and into threaded insert in lower end of loop.
8.2.3 Attach tab on bottom of loop by drilling a 5/16” or 11/32” hole through the channel at the end of
the ramp guard and securing with a 5/16”-18 x 3” button head socket cap screw, three washers
and nylon insert lock nut. Place nut and two washers on outside of ramp and place one washer
between the head of the bolt and the tab on the loop.
8.2.4 Tighten all fasteners securely.
8.3 At a straight through resting platform or upper end of a ramp run where hand rails are not
returned to platform guards (FIG. 40):
8.3.1 Install two upper loops at the top of the ramp and two lower loops at the start of the next run in
the same manner as above.
The only difference between the upper and lower loop installation is that the upper loop uses
a 4” ring joiner instead of the standard 4” joiner.
FIG. 40