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e) If the ramp tread surface is over 36” in height, connect the brace
assembly under the ramp as shown in FIG. 22.
f) The brace assembly ends will need to be cut to desired length, and
5/16” holes to attach the brace bands will need to be drilled at both
cut ends.
g) Ensure that all platform brace assemblies are secured before using
platform.
FIG 22
H) INSTALLING A SINGLE RAMP RUN:
i) Turn the ramp section upside down on a flat surface. Do this on cardboard
or a lawn so that the ramp is not damaged (scratched or dented).
ii) Install four ramp handrail end brackets (these will be used to attach handrails
in a later step).
a) For 4’, 6’, and 8’ ramps, use one at each outside corner of the ramp
section using one 5/16” x 1½” bolt & washer into the threaded insert
second from the end of the ramp (FIG. 15a).
b) For 10' ramps, two additional ramp handrail end brackets are installed
using one 5/16” x 1½” bolt and washer at the center of each ramp
section (FIG. 15b).
NOTE: Ensure holes in ramp handrail end bracket align with threaded
inserts in ramp. Install one fastener into either of the two inserts.
FIG. 15a FIG. 15b
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iii) Turn the ramp over to the upright position.
a) Place the upper end of the ramp onto the supporting surface, i.e.,
platform porch, etc.
iv) Once the ramp is resting on the porch or platform, lift the upper end of the
ramp and install the top transition plate into what will be the upper end of the
ramp and the bottom transition plate into what will be the lower end of the
ramp (FIG. 16).
NOTE: The bottom transition plate is the larger of the two.
a) Maneuver the ramp to its desired position (FIG. 17).
FIG. 16
FIG. 17
