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FIG. 15a FIG. 15b
viii) Install four ramp handrail end brackets (these will be used to attach
handrails in a later step).
a. For 4’, 6’, and 8’ ramps, use one at each outside corner of the
ramp section using one 5/16” x 1½” bolt & washer into the
threaded insert second from the end of the ramp (FIG. 15a).
b. For 10' ramps, two additional ramp handrail end brackets are
installed using one 5/16” x 1½” bolt and washer at the center of
each ramp section (FIG. 15b). NOTE: Ensure holes in ramp
handrail end bracket align with threaded inserts in ramp. Install
one fastener into either of the two inserts.
ix) Turn the joined ramps to the upright position.
x) Place the upper end of the ramp onto the supporting surface, i.e., platform,
porch, etc.
xi) Once the ramp is resting on the porch or platform, lift the upper end of the
ramp and install the top transition plate (top transition plate is the smaller
of the two) into what will be the upper end of the ramp.
NOTE: When used with an MTSA, the bottom transition plate (the larger
of the two) can be installed at what will be the upper end of the ramp to
compensate for minor angular misalignment (about 10 degrees) between
the porch, deck, or platform.
xii) Install the bottom transition plate (larger of the two) into what will be the
lower end of the ramp (FIG. 16).
FIG. 16
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6) INSTALL PLATFORM HANDRAILS:
NOTE: Depending on your configuration, refer to FIG. 26 and 27, as needed.
i) Drop platform handrails into corner pockets on straight platform
configuration. NOTE: If the handrails do not fit, it may be necessary to
remove the washers between the vertical post and round tubes.
ii) To connect handrails on turn and turn back platform configurations, remove
one vertical post per platform and retain for reuse. Pass three each 5/16” x
2” buttonhead screws through the holes in square post and into threaded
insert in round tube/square tube end. Tighten with supplied 3/16” allen
wrench. If the handrails do not fit in the corner pocket, it may be necessary
to remove/add washers between the vertical post and round tubes.
iii) Tighten two each set screws in each corner pocket on platform with
supplied 3/16” allen wrench.
iv) Use a rubber mallet to install square plastic end caps into the top of
handrail posts.
v) Install plastic protective cap over unused corner pocket.
vi) Using the supplied 3/16” allen wrench, tighten the setscrews on the outside
of the square corner pockets.
NOTE: Straight platform handrails simply drop into the square pockets and
require no assembly other than tightening the set screws (FIG. 26).
FIG. 26
FIG. 27
