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: Landing for Right & Left Turns R342 PART DESCRIPTION A6 Landing Leg (A6) Assembly A7 Landing Leg (A7) Assembly A8 Landing Sq. Leg (A8) Assembly C Sleeve Cap G Side Rail H Side Rail Bracket (preassembled) I Side Rail Bracket (preassembled) J Support Joist K Support Joist Bracket QUANTITY 1 1 PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY P Landing Crossbeam 65.25 1 in. 1 Q Landing Crossbeam 12.5 in. 2 R 4 1 1 S T U V 1 Landing Crossbeam 24.5 1 Beam Cover 65.5 in. Beam Cover 13.5 in. Beam Cover 25.
HARDWARE CONTENTS (shown actual size) Landing for Right & Left Turns R342 AA BB EE FF PP Handle Qty. 4 1/4 Lock Nut Qty. 6 #14 x 1 in. HWH #3 Tek Screw Qty. 104 1/4 x 3 in. Bolt Qty. 4 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 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 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 Landing Right & Left Turn R342 19. Layout side rail (G). Pivot side rail brackets (H and I) (pre-assembled) to match position shown. Attach with #14 x 1 in. screws (EE). Tighten the pre-assembled screws. NOTE: DO NOT OVER-TORQUE SCREWS. 19 Recommended Tool (not included): drill with 3/8 in. hex nut driver Hardware Used EE #14 x 1 in. HWH #3 Tek Screw Post Diagram, left turn from starting point 20a 20. Identify posts and lay them out to match diagram for your turn.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Landing Right & Left Turn R342 21. Assemble straight line of posts. Attach crossbeam RC536/RC548 (Z) (sold separately) to Landing Leg Assembly (A6) with 1/4 in. x 3 in. bolt (AA) and 1/4 in. nut (BB). Add T Leg Assembly (A5) to other side of crossbeam RC536/RC548 (Z) (sold separately). NOTE: Position nut (BB) to face upward on ramp. Recommended Tool (not included): Ratchet wrench with 7/16 in. socket Hardware Used AA BB 1/4 x 3 in.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Landing Right & Left Turn R342 22. Attach Landing crossbeam (Q or R) to back of Landing Leg (A6) Assembly with 1/4 in. x 3 in. bolt (AA) and 1/4 in. nut (BB). Add Landing Sq. Leg (A8) Assembly to crossbeam with 3 in. bolt (AA) and nut (BB). 22 NOTE: Crossbeam (Q) 24-1/2 in. used on ramp width 36 in. Crossbeam (R) 12-1/2 in. used on ramp width 48 in. Recommended Tool (not included): Ratchet wrench with 7/16 in.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Landing Right & Left Turn R342 24. Assemble corner posts. Attach Landing crossbeam (P) to Landing Sq. Leg Assembly (A8) with 1/4 in. x 3 in. bolt (AA) and 1/4 in. nut (BB). Post Placement for Left Turn 24 Attach the other side of Landing Crossbeam (P) to the left side of Landing Leg (A7) Assembly for a right turn or the right side of (A7) for a left turn. Secure with a 3-1/4 in. bolt (FF) and nut (BB). Position nut (BB) inside landing.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Landing Right & Left Turn R342 Diagram for Left Turn 26. Hang support joist (J) over crossbeams. Space remaining three joists 12 in. to 16 in. apart. 26 Diagram for Left Turn 27 27. Lock side rail (G) over crossbeams. Lowes.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Landing Right & Left Turn R342 28. If section is next to house/deck, refer to step 14. Install Threshold Kit RT536 or RT548. 28 Pull handles (PP) and raise/lower crossbeam (Z or P) to level the entire platform. Recommended Tool (not included): Level. 29. Finish leveling all crossbeams (Z, P, Q, R) by turning the fine-adjustment set screw in each sleeve using a hex key (not included). Turn the screw clockwise to raise the crossbeam or counterclockwise to lower it.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Landing Right & Left Turn R342 30. Attach Beam cover (S) to Landing crossbeam (P) with #14 x 1 in. white screws (EE). 30 Recommended Tool (not included): drill with 3/8 in. hex nut driver Hardware Used EE #14 x 1 in. HWH #3 Tek Screw x8 31. Attach beam cover (T or U) to crossbeam (Q or R) with #14 x 1 in. white screws (EE). 31 NOTE: Beam cover (T) 13-1/2 in. used on ramp width 48 in. Beam cover (U) 25-1/2 in. used on ramp width 36 in.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Landing Right & Left Turn R342 32. Attach two beam cover brackets (V) to support joist (J) with two #14 x 1 in. screws (EE) each. Position one bracket next to T Leg Assembly (A5) and one next to support joist bracket (K). 32 Recommended Tool (not included): drill with 3/8 in. hex nut driver Hardware Used EE #14 x 1 in. HWH #3 Tek Screw x4 33. Attach remaining beam cover (T or U) to crossbeam (Q or R) with three #14 x 1 in. white screws (EE). NOTE: Beam cover (T) 13-1/2 in.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Landing Right & Left Turn R342 34. When joining the next section to the R342 Landing for Right & Left Turn, move to the Landing Leg (A7) Assembly. On the side rail (G) that attaches to (A7), remove the rail bracket screws from the fixed holes. Pivot on the slots and place the side rail bracket on the crossbeam. Replace side rail bracket screws after placement of side rail. Recommended Tool (not included): drill with 3/8 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.
