Instructions / Assembly

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4. HANDRAILS
4.1. RAMP HANDRAILS
4.1.1. Two-line handrails are provided in pairs when ordered with the ramp. Other styles of
ramp handrails, Single-Line, Vertical Pickets, and Horizontal Pickets, are provided for a
single side to allow maximum flexibility in handrail options. Two-line handrails can also be
converted to other styles.
4.1.2. One handrail is required on each side of the ramp but handrails are interchangeable side
to side.
4.1.3. In a multiple ramp run configuration, handrail connectors (PRRC – CONNECTOR RAMP TO
RAMP) are used to join handrails together. Refer to FIGS. 4.1 and 4.2 for the following
steps:
4.1.3.1. The vertical posts of the handrails each have two holes which correspond
with the studs on the end or center saddle brackets (installed in previous
steps).
4.1.3.2. Attach handrails to these studs using two each 5/16″ flat washers and two
each 5/16″ nylon insert locknuts per handrail post. Tighten 5/16″ nuts
locknuts just enough to hold handrail in place.
If the studs do not align with the posts the handrail, the end saddle
bracket is most likely installed into the wrong threaded insert in the
ramp side rail. (See FIGS. 3.2 or 3.13 for proper installation location.)
4.1.3.3. Slide the ramp handrail connector into one end of the upper handrail tube.
If connector does not fit in the tube, use pliers to lightly compress the
connector while sliding into handrail tube.
4.1.3.4. Slide the next handrail section over the connector, ensuring the upper
handrail tubes are pushed firmly towards each other. Compress the
connector and/or use a rubber mallet as needed.
4.1.3.5. Rotate the handrail until the holes in the handrail post align with the studs in
the saddle brackets that are connected to the ramp. Attach with 5/16″ flat
washers and 5/16″ nylon insert locknuts but tighten only enough to hold the
handrail in place.
4.1.3.6. Repeat for the remaining handrails in the run then tighten all the fasteners
securely.
FIG. 4.1