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 U Turn R442 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 2 1 2 PART DESCRIPTION P Landing Crossbeam 58 in. Q Landing Crossbeam 401/2 in. R Landing Crossbeam 16.5 in. S T U 5 2 2 Beam Cover 58.25 in. Beam Cover 13.5 in. Beam Cover 25.5in.
HARDWARE CONTENTS Landing for U Turn R442 (shown actual size) AA BB EE FF PP Handle 1/4 Lock Nut Qty. 8 Qty. 5 #14 x 1 in. HWH #3 Tek Screw Qty. 164 1/4 x 3 in. Bolt Qty. 4 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. Bolt Qty. 4 Lowes.
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 U Turn R442 36. Layout both side rails (G). Pivot brackets (H and I) to match position shown. Attach with three #14 x 1 in. screws (EE) each. One screw has been pre-assembled in each bracket for correct hole alignment. Tighten the pre-assembled screws. NOTE: DO NOT OVER-TORQUE SCREWS. 36 Recommended Tool (not included): drill with 3/8 in. hex nut driver Hardware Used #14 x 1 in. HWH #3 Tek Screw EE 37. Place all posts in approximate positions.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Landing U Turn R442 38. Assemble row of 4 posts. Attach crossbeam RC536/RC548 (Z) (sold separately) to Leg (A5) Assembly and Landing Leg (A6) Assembly with 1/4 in. x 3 in. bolt (AA) and 1/4 in. nut (BB). 49 38 REPEAT THIS STEP. There should be two (A5 & A6) assemblies. A6 BB A5 Recommended Tool (not included): Ratchet wrench with 7/16 in. socket 1 AA BB 1/4 x 3 in. Bolt 1/4 Nut Z 1 Hardware Used AA x4 x4 39.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Landing U Turn R442 40. Attach 58 in. crossbeam (P) to Landing Sq. Leg (A8) Assembly with 1/4 in. x 3 in. bolt (AA) and 1/4 in. nut (BB). Position nut (BB) inside landing. 11 40 Recommended Tool (not included): Ratchet wrench with 7/16 in. socket P Hardware Used AA A8 AA 1/4 x 3 in. Bolt x1 1 2 BB BB 1/4 Nut x1 41. Attach other end of 58 in. crossbeam (P) to left side of Landing Leg (A7) Assembly with 1/4 in. x 3-1/4 in. bolt (FF) and 1/4 in. nut (BB).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Landing U Turn R442 42. Attach Landing Sq. Leg (A8) Assembly to 58 in. crossbeam (P) with 1/4 in. x 3 in. bolt (AA) and 1/4 in. nut (BB). Position nut (BB) inside landing. 14 42 A8 Recommended Tool (not included): Ratchet wrench with 7/16 in. socket BB A7 1 Hardware Used AA BB 1/4 x 3 in. Bolt 1/4 Nut x1 P x1 43. Attach handles (PP) to post pins on A5, A6, A7, A8. For safety, remove handles after installation. TIP: Turn handle (PP) so that the open side is facing up.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Landing U Turn R442 44. Lock side rails (G) over crossbeams (Z and P). 16 44 G 45. Hang support joist (J) over crossbeams (Z and P). 17 45 J 46. Space remaining seven joists 12 in. - 16 in. apart. 18 46 Lowes.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Landing U Turn R442 47. If section is next to house/deck, install Threshold Kit RT536 or RT548. Refer to page 22. 47 Pull handles (PP) on post to raise/lower crossbeam (Z or P) until side rails (G) are level. TIP: Begin leveling from upper ramp on outside, set each post and continue down slope. Recommended Tool (not included): Level 48. Level all crossbeams (Z, P, Q or R) by turning fineadjustment set screw in each sleeve using a hex key (not included).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Landing U Turn R442 50. Attach beam cover (T or U) to crossbeam with three #14 x 1 in. white screws (EE). 20 50 NOTE: Ramp width 36 in. = Beam cover (T) 13 in. Ramp width 48 in. = Beam cover (U) 25 in. A6 A6 Recommended Tool (not included): drill with 3/8 in. hex nut driver Hardware Used EE U 1 2 #14 x 1 in. HWH #3 Tek Screw EE 51. Fasten all posts to surface with anchors to fit surface.
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.
