EZ-ACCESS PATHWA MODULAR ACCESS SYSTEM - Manual (Page 13)

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3. RAMPS
3.1. CONNECT RAMP SECTIONS:
3.1.1. Place the walking surface side of the ramp sections face down, onto
cardboard or lawn so that the ramp is not damaged (scratched or dented).
NOTE: If you are installing a single ramp section, skip to 'INSTALL A SINGLE
RAMP RUN TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE
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3.1.2. Butt the sections together end-to-end and ensure there is no gap.
3.1.3. Position the two center saddle brackets which are included in the MRRC
(CONNECTOR
– RAMP TO RAMP) over the threaded inserts found at the
end of each ramp section (FIG. 3.1).
3.1.4. One edge of the center saddle bracket will slide into the groove of the ramp
sections. NOTE: Ramp sections are connected to create a ramp run using
two interchangeable center saddle brackets per joint. The center saddle
brackets are also where the handrails and support tube brackets (also
included in part number MRRC) are attached (FIG. 3.1).
FIG. 3.1 FIG. 3.2
3.1.5. Attach the center saddle brackets using four each 5/16
″ x 1-1/2″ bolts and
washers per center saddle bracket.
3.1.6. Tighten all eight bolts (four each per center saddle bracket). NOTE: Although
a system can have multiple ramps per run, it is recommended that a
maximum of three ramp sections at a time be joined in this manner.
3.1.7. If necessary, install optional MRST (RAMP SUPPORT
– TOP) at this time
(see section 6).
3.1.8. Locate MRHBPR (RAMP HANDRAIL END BRACKET PAIR). Install four end
brackets (these will be used to attach handrails in a later step). Use one end
bracket at each outside corner of the ramp section using one 5/16
″ x 1-1/2″
bolt and washer into the threaded insert second from the end of the ramp
(FIG. 3.2).
3.1.9. Turn the joined ramps to their upright position, being careful not to damage
the threaded studs.