Installation Guide

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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)