Instructions / Assembly

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3.2. INSTALL RAMPS ON PLATFORMS
3.2.1. The following will address attaching a ramp or ramp run to a platform. If the ramp
needs to be angled with respect to the platform or is going to be attached to an
existing porch, skip to ‘ANGLE RAMPS WITH RESPECT TO PLATFORMS, PORCHES, OR
DECKS’ in this section.
3.2.2. Ramps are most commonly located toward either the left or right side of the platform
or centered but can be placed in any location on a platform side except when using a
‘VERTICAL PICKET CLOSURE’ (outlined in SECTION 5). When the ramp is located
toward the side of a platform, the ramp handrail post should be positioned 1-1/2”
(minimum) to 2” from the inside of the platform post. When using other locations, a
second closure (Single-Line, Two-Line or Horizontal Picket) must be ordered to
connect the ramp and platform handrails. When centering ramps using a Vertical
Picket Closure additional components are needed. The additional components will
come with the closure if specified at the time of order. The closure can also be
converted in the field by ordering a second set of hardware.
3.2.3. Locate a PRHP (RAMP HANGER PAIR) and install the two hangers in the platform side
rail where the ramp will be attached.
3.2.4. Hold the hanger perpendicular (approximately) to the platform side rail then bring
the hanger upward until it is against the side rail lip. Rotate the hanger and continue
pushing upward in such a manner that the “hook″ at the top of the hanger goes
behind and catches on the lip in the top of the platform side rail and the hanger sits
on the ledge at the bottom (FIG. 3.3).
3.2.5. Set the ramp on the hangers. The hangers should be positioned as close as possible
to the ramp side rails. The procedure is the same at both the top and bottom of ramp
runs which end at a platform unless a transition plate is used (FIG. 3.4).
Do not attempt to walk on ramps until installation is complete.
FIG. 3.3
(TOP VIEW)
FIG. 3.4
(BOTTOM VIEW)