EZ-ACCESS PATHWA MODULAR ACCESS SYSTEM - Manual (Page 44)

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FIG. 6.24
6.9.1. For platforms, install one tie down at each corner where a support tube is
installed (FIG 6.24).
6.9.2. Place a brace band around the support tube approximately 2 ″ below either
the corner pocket of a platform and secure using the 5/16 ″ square neck
carriage bolt 5/16
″ nut, and 3/8″ washer.
6.9.3. Place one end of the wire rope between the legs of the brace band and
around the square neck carriage bolt then secure the wire rope together
using the supplied 3/16
″ wire rope clamp.
6.9.4. If using the auger style tie downs (soil and asphalt), install the auger into the
ground in line with the brace band. Install as close to vertical as possible, 10°
angle maximum. Use a 1/2
″ steel rod (or similar item) through the eye of the
auger anchor to turn the auger anchor into the ground. Keep turning the
auger until only the eye is exposed.
6.9.5. If using concrete anchors, install per the manufacturer's instructions then
install a 5/16
″ eyebolt.
6.9.6. Place the other end of the wire rope either through the eye of the auger
anchor or through the eyebolt in the concrete anchor and secure the wire
rope together using the supplied 3/16
″ wire rope clamps. NOTE: Make sure
that the wire rope has been pulled taut and all slack has been removed prior
to securing it with the wire rope clamps.
6.9.7. Cut the excess wire rope as required using a cable cutter or other
appropriate tool. Wrap the cut ends with vinyl tape (or equivalent) to keep the
wire rope from fraying.
6.9.8. Repeat for all support tubes.
6.9.9. If used on a single ramp, install tie downs approximately in the center using
eyebolts (FIG. 6.23).