Instructions / Assembly
Table Of Contents
- 1. BASIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS
 - 2. PLATFORMS
 - 2.1. INSTALL PLATFORMS
 - 2.2. INSTALL SUPPORT TUBES AND FEET, THEN ADJUST PLATFORM HEIGHT
 - 2.3. CONNECT TWO PLATFORMS TOGETHER
 - 2.4. 45-DEGREE ANGLE PLATFORM
 - 2.5. 8’ X 5’ TURN BACK PLATFORM
 - 2.6. LOW PROFILE PLATFORM
 - 2.7. INSTALL UNIVERSAL ANGLE BRACE – PLATFORMS
 - 2.8. INSTALL UNIVERSAL CROSS BRACE
 - 3.1. CONNECT RAMP SECTIONS
 - 3.2. INSTALL RAMPS ON PLATFORMS
 - 3.3. ATTACH SUPPORT LEG BRACKETS AND LEGS TO RAMPS
 - 3.4. INSTALL UNIVERSAL ANGLE BRACE - RAMPS
 - 3.5. INSTALL GROUND TRANSITION RAMP
 - 3.6. INSTALL A SINGLE RAMP RUN TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE
 - 3.7. ANCHOR RAMP UPPER TRANSITION
 - 3.8. ANGLE RAMPS WITH RESPECT TO PLATFORMS, PORCHES, OR DECKS
 - 4.1. RAMP WITHOUT HANDRAILS
 - 4.2. RAMP HANDRAILS
 - 4.3. ASSEMBLE STANDARD PLATFORM HANDRAILS
 - 4.4. INSTALL STANDARD PLATFORM HANDRAILS
 - 4.5. 8’ X 5’ TURN BACK PLATFORM HANDRAILS
 - 4.6. 45-DEGREE ANGLE PLATFORM HANDRAILS
 - 5.1. If installing a closure on a platform in the “straight” configuration, the 2” x 2” angle post will already be in place; skip to step 5.4
 - 5.2. If installing on a platform in the ‘turn’ configuration, install the 2” x 2” angle post not attached to a platform handrail in the open platform corner pocket. Align the bottom of the post with the bottom of the corner pocket and tighten the set ...
 - 5.3. Install an angle cap on top of the handrail post (FIG. 5.1). Use construction adhesive to bond the cap in place.
 - 5.4. First install the top rail, the rail connecting the ramp handrail to the platform post.
 - 5.5. TWO-LINE CLOSURE
 - 5.6. VERTICAL PICKET CLOSURE
 - 5.7. TWO-LINE TURN BACK CLOSURE
 - 6.1. SECURE RAMP TO PLATFORM
 - 6.2. INSTALL RAMP HANDRAIL END LOOPS
 - 6.3. INSTALL RAMP HANDRAIL END CAPS
 - 6.4. INSTALL RAMP CORNER PROTECTORS
 - 6.5. TOUCH-UP ARCHITECTURALLY FINISHED HANDRAILS
 - 6.6. FINAL CHECKS
 - 7.1. RAMP SUPPORT TOP
 - 7.2. RAMP LOWER TRANSITION
 - 7.3. SINGLE BRIDGE PLATE
 - 7.4. LANDING PAD
 - 7.5. PLATFORM TIE STRAPS
 - 7.6. LIGHTNING GROUND ROD
 - 7.7. TIE DOWN
 - 7.8. GATE
 - 7.9. CONNECT 45-DEGREE ANGLE PLATFORM WITH TWO-LINE RAILS TO STANDARD PLATFORM
 - 8.1. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
 
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7.7.12.  If there 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. 
7.7.13.  Install one of the 5/16″ eyebolts and secure to the ramp using one 5/16″ flat washer and 
one 5/16″ nut in each hole (FIG. 7.12). 
7.7.14.  Secure one end of the wire rope to the eyebolts using the supplied 3/16″ wire rope clamps. 
7.7.15.  Repeat for all locations. 
FIG. 7.11 
FIG. 7.12 










