ITEMS # 0254049, 0254061, 0254072, 0254076, 0016567, 0254099, 0254110, 0054116, 0254117, 0254126, 0254140, 0254150, 0254156 CUSTOM ACCESS RAMP SYSTEM MODELS # R100, R242, R342, R442, RB210, RC536/548, RT536/548, RLT66, RLQ66, RX536/548 Francais p. 57 Español p. 113 Landing for Right & Left Turn R342 Landing U Turn R442 Leveling Foot RB210 Crossbeam RC536, RC548 Bottom Run R100 Ramp Run R242 Crossbrace RX536, RX548 Sq.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information............................................................................................................................ 3 Preparation........................................................................................................................................ 3 Package Contents for R242 Ramp Run..................................................................................... 4 Hardware Contents for R242 Ramp Run..........................................
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the product. • Based on the International Building Code (IBC) 2012, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7-10 design code and National 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, the Custom Access Ramp System (CARS) has been designed to 100 lbs. per square foot vertical load and the greater of 50 lb. per foot on top rail or 200 lb. horizontal load.
PACKAGE CONTENTS: Ramp Run R242 PART A5 C G H I J K DESCRIPTION T Leg (A5) Assembly Sleeve Cap Side Rail Side Rail Bracket (preassembled) Side Rail Bracket (preassembled) Support Joist Support Joist Bracket QUANTITY 2 2 2 2 PART RC536 or RC548 2 2 4 4 SOLD SEPARATELY Crossbeam 36 in. or 48 in.
HARDWARE CONTENTS Ramp Run R242 (shown actual size) AA BB EE PP Handle Qty. 2 1/4 Lock Nut Qty. 2 #14 x 1 in. HWH #3 Tek Screw Qty. 48 1/4 x 3 in. Bolt Qty. 2 Lowes.
COORDINATING PIECES Crossbeam 36 in. RC536 Crossbeam 48 in. RC548 Threshold 36 in. RT536 Threshold 48 in.
COORDINATING PIECES T Leg Extender RLT66 Square Leg Extender RLQ66 Needed for: T Leg Post more than 28 in. from post base to deck height on Landing for Right & Left Turn R342 or Landing for U Turn R442 Needed for: Square Post more than 28 in. from post base to deck height on Landing for Right & Left Turn R342 or Landing for U Turn R442 Pre-assembled Pre-assembled Y X CC CC W W PART DESCRIPTION W Leg Attachment X Leg Extender CC Screw, #8-18 x 1 in.
SITE PREPARATION AND FOUNDATION (Materials NOT supplied with kits) Note: Site preparation is required for this ramp. Placing posts on a footing is highly recommended. Without footings, settling could occur. The manufacturer is not responsible for replacing parts damaged or property lost due to incorrect assembly. Note: Complete the site preparation and footings before unpacking parts and beginning assembly. To prepare ramp site, follow the steps below: 1) Consult local building codes before construction.
COMMON SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS BEFORE ASSEMBLY: Layout posts in a rough approximation of desired configuration. Refer to planning guide at Lowes.com/ramps for more details. NOTE: R100 Bottom Run and R242 Ramp Run have two A5 T Leg Assemblies that accept a crossbeam. When joining a Bottom Run or Ramp Run to a landing, one A5 T Leg Assembly must be switched with a Landing Leg Assembly (A6 or A7) to accept a crossbeam on two sides. NOTE: Configurations can be combined as needed.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: FOR ALL KITS 1. Before beginning assembly, open all kits and compare package contents with package contents and hardware contents lists to be certain all parts are accounted for. Next, identify all posts: the A5 T Leg Assemblies, A6 Landing Leg (A) Assemblies, A7 Landing Leg (B) Assemblies, and the A8 Landing Sq. Leg Assemblies. Layout posts where needed. Refer to the Common System Configurations section on page 15. 2.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: FOR ALL KITS 3. Holding firmly in place, attach a support joist bracket (K) to a support joist (J) with #14 x 1 in. HWH #3 Tek Screws (EE). 3 Recommended Tool (not included): drill with 3/8 in. hex nut driver Hardware Used EE #14 x 1 in. HWH #3 Tek Screw x8 R242, R342, R442 Joists Fig. 3a 4. Attach another support joist bracket (K) to the other end of the support joist (J) using #14 x 1 in. HWH #3 Tek Screws (EE). R100 Joists Fig.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Ramp Run R242 5. Layout both side rails (G). Pivot side rail brackets (H and I) (pre-assembled) to position shown. Attach with #14 x 1 in. screws (EE) each. Tighten pre-assembled screws. 5 NOTE: DO NOT OVER-TORQUE SCREWS. Recommended Tool (not included): drill with 3/8 in. hex nut driver Hardware Used EE #14 x 1 in. HWH #3 Tek Screw x 12 6. Attach crossbeam RC536/RC548 (Z) (sold separately) to T Leg Assembly (A5) with 1/4 in. x 3 in. bolt (AA) and 1/4 in. nut (BB).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Ramp Run R242 7. Attach other end of crossbeam RC536/RC548 (Z) (sold separately) to remaining T Leg Assembly (A5) with 1/4 in. x 3 in. bolt (AA) and 1/4 in. nut (BB). 7 NOTE: Insert bolt (AA) in the same direction as step 6. Hardware Used AA BB 1/4 x 3 in. Bolt 1/4 Nut x1 x1 8. Determine next section of ramp for second set of posts. If the next section is an R242 Ramp Run or R100 Bottom Run, repeat steps 5 and 6 with T Leg Assemblies (A5) from the appropriate kits.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Ramp Run R242 9. Position post assemblies as shown with 1/4 nut (BB) facing direction of ramp’s upward slope. 9 10. Attach handles (PP) on all post pins. For safety, remove handles after installation. 10 TIP: Turn handle (PP) so that the open side is facing up. This will ensure the handle does not come off when attempting to raise the crossbeam. Hardware Used PP Handle x 4 11 11. Hang the support joists (J) over the crossbeams RC536/RC548 (Z). Space the joists between 12 in.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Ramp Run R242 12. Lock side rails (G) over crossbeams RC536/RC548 (Z) (sold separately). 12 13. Pull handles (PP) to adjust the side rails (G) until they are level. TIP: Turn handle (PP) so that the open side is facing up. This will ensure the handle does not come off when attempting to raise the crossbeam. 13 Lowes.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Ramp Run R242 14 A2 A3 14. If section is next to house/deck, set Threshold RT536/RT548 (sold separately) to stabilize and level unit. Slide threshold plank (A2) into plank (A3). Adjust location of plank (A2) to allow plank (A3) to hit end surface. Fasten threshold plank (A2) to side rails (G) with 1-1/2 in. screws (NN). Fasten threshold plank (A3) to ending surface with a 1/4 anchor (not included). Hardware Recommended Hardware Used NN Screw, #8-18 x 1-1/2 in.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Ramp Run R242 15. Starting from a level horizontal position, lower one crossbeam RC536/RC548 (Z) six holes down on the posts to achieve an approximate 1:12 slope. 15 Recommended Tool: level 16. Level crossbeam RC536/RC548 (Z) by turning the fine adjustment set screw in the sleeve with a hex key (not included). Turn clockwise to raise crossbeam and counterclockwise to lower crossbeam. 16 Recommended Tools: hex key, level Determine the next section of your ramp.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL KITS 17 More than 22 in. 17. When the top of a crossbeam is more Hardware Used than 22 in. from the bottom of the post, cross OO braces RX536/RX548 (sold separately) must Bolt, 9/16 x 1-1/4 in. HWH TapFlex be attached. Attach the cross brace angles (A1) to the posts with 9/16 x 1-1/4 in. HWH TapFlex bolts (OO). Attach cross braces at first hole under the sleeve on the posts. x4 18 18. When the top of the crossbeam is 34 in.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Threshold RT536 or RT548 64. Position knuckle of threshold plank (A3) into slot of threshold plank (A2). Slide together until both ends are flush. NOTE: Threshold Kit RT536 or RT548 sold separately. 64 Threshold installed on R100 Bottom Run 65 65. Place threshold plank (A2) on side rails (G) and position until groove in threshold plate (A3) fits over tab of side rail covers (B2). Attach threshold plank (A2) to side rails (G) with four #8 x 1-1/2 in. screws (NN).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Decking 66. Add decking. • The specific decking material used (1x6 or 2x6 composite or wood decking) shall be capable of supporting 100 PSF vertical load minimum and other loads as mandated by local building codes and conditions, based on a 16 in. maximum span. Please consult the decking consultant for decking requirements.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Railing 67. To complete ramp, add railing. Custom Access Ramps are designed to use railing that will support maximum lateral load of 50 lbs. per foot of railing. Please consult railing consultant to meet this requirement. Put decorative post sleeve over adjustable post. Remove set screw. Adjust internal post to 1 in. below sleeve height. Set height with screw. If needed, T post can be cut with a hack saw (not included.) Lowes.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Railing Attach guard rail of choice. Use rail bracket as guide to drill hole before attaching. Must hit solid surface inside post. 68. Optional ADA compliant hand rail can be added to posts. Attach hand rail making sure to hit a solid surface inside post.
