EZ-ACCESS PATHWA MODULAR ACCESS SYSTEM - Manual (Page 26)

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4.4. INSTALL HANDRAIL END LOOPS:
4.4.1. The Pathway
®
Modular Ramp System will include either end loops that attach
with joiners or swaged loops that attach with a self drilling screw. Refer to
Steps 4.4.2 and 4.4.3 for handrails attached with joiners or Steps 4.4.4
through 4.4.6 for swaged loop attachment
4.4.2. Locate MRHRL (HANDRAIL END LOOP SINGLE). Install 4 ″ ring joiner into
open ends of each ramp handrail tube with the joiner set screws oriented to
the bottom (FIG. 4.6).
4.4.3. Install the end loop over the other end of the joiners and tighten joiner set
screws with supplied Allen wrench.
4.4.4. For the Pathway
®
Modular Swaged Handrail Loop, install an O-ring over each
loop end and snug up to loop shoulder (FIG. 4.7).
4.4.5. Install loop into ramp handrail by pushing loop into handrail as far as it will go
(FIG. 4.8).
4.4.6. Install one #10 x 1/2” pan head Phillips self-drilling screw into each handrail
(FIG. 4.9).
4.4.6.1. To assist, use a punch to create a divot on the lower side of both
ramp handrail tubes, 1” from the end of the handrail. NOTE: An
alternate method is to pre-
drill the hole with a 1/8” drill bit.
4.4.6.2. Hand tighten each screw until no threads remain exposed.
FIG. 4.6
FIG. 4.7 FIG. 4.8