Instructions / Assembly

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FIG. 7.11
7.7.1. For platforms, install one tie down at each corner where a support tube is installed (FIG
7.11).
7.7.2. Place a brace band around the support tube approximately 2″ below either the corner
pocket of a platform and secure using the 5/16″ square neck carriage bolt 5/16″ nut, and
3/8″ washer.
7.7.3. Place one end of the wire rope between the legs of the brace band and around the
square neck carriage bolt then secure the wire rope together using the supplied 3/16″
wire rope clamp.
7.7.4. If using the auger style tie downs (soil and asphalt), install the auger into the ground in
line with the brace band. Install as close to vertical as possible, 10° angle maximum. Use a
1/2″ steel rod (or similar item) through the eye of the auger anchor to turn the auger
anchor into the ground. Keep turning the auger until only the eye is exposed.
7.7.5. If using concrete anchors, install per the manufacturer's instructions then install a 5/16″
eyebolt.
7.7.6. Place the other end of the wire rope either through the eye of the auger anchor or
through the eyebolt in the concrete anchor and secure the wire rope together using the
supplied 3/16″ wire rope clamps.
Make sure that the wire rope has been pulled taut and all slack has been
removed prior to securing it with the wire rope clamps.
7.7.7. Cut the excess wire rope as required using a cable cutter or other appropriate tool. Wrap
the cut ends with vinyl tape (or equivalent) to keep the wire rope from fraying.
7.7.8. Repeat for all support tubes.
7.7.9. If used on a single ramp, install tie downs approximately in the center using eyebolts (FIG.
7.10).
7.7.10. If there is are support tubes in the ramp run, the same method as described above for
platforms can be used. Otherwise, drill a 5/16″ hole below the tread surface
(approximately 3/4″ above the bottom of the side rail) and between the ribs underneath
the treads in each of the side rails at the desired location.