Installation Guide
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(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 dam-
aged 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.
2) Before any digging, check with local utilities to determine location of buried cables, pipes, etc.
3) Posts require a minimum foundation and anchorage sufcient to support 1600 lbs vertical load. The
landing area must be a solid, level surface. It is recommended that the adjustable post support brack-
ets of the item# 0254049 bottom run shall be connected to a single concrete footing on which they
both sit. It is the responsibility of the owner or qualied installer to verify soil conditions and require-
ments for compliance with local codes. Actual soil conditions at ramp location shall be veried and
the specic footing requirements shall be designed by a qualied designer. For site specic conditions
contact a qualied designer (i.e. poor soil conditions, steep hill sides, and special loading conditions.)
4) Anchoring the ramp: Count base types on your complete unit and purchase anchors required.
Recommended anchors for concrete applications: 1/4 in. diameter x 3 in. long concrete screws
Recommended anchors for wood applications: 1/4 in. diameter x 3 in. long into wood support joists
5) Begin installation with section that attaches to building.
NOTE: To rm and level rst section, attach threshold to a supporting structure that is capable
of supporting all longitudinal and lateral ramp loads as required by the 2012 IBC and local
building codes.
SITE PREPARATION AND FOUNDATION
Standard Post Base
Optional Leveling Foot