EZ-ACCESS PATHWAY HD Code Compliant Modular Access System, Installation Manual

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Page 3: ...stem in transit or storage If you have any questions or would like additional care usage or general safety information please call 1 800 451 1903 ATTENTION INSTALLER and END USER Prior to use read and...

Page 4: ...INE PLATFORM RAILS AND PICKETED GUARDS 33 34 CONVERT TWO LINE PLATFORM HANDRAILS TO PICKETED GUARDS 34 SECTION 5 CLOSURES INTRODUCTION 35 TWO LINE RAIL BARRIER AND MID RAIL 36 39 TWO LINE RAIL TOP RAI...

Page 5: ...may not contain all of these basic components The system may also include custom items or items not shown in this section Identify your system components before you begin RAMPS AND RAMP HANDRAIL OPTIO...

Page 6: ...ER PHDRHRLL HANDRAIL END LOOP LOWER PHDRHBPR RAMP HANDRAIL END BRACKET PAIR PHDRRC CONNECTOR RAMP TO RAMP PHDRST RAMP SUPPORT TOP PHDRHP RAMP HANGER PAIR TTP48 TTP54 TTP60 RAMP TRANSITION PLATE PHDHRE...

Page 7: ...TFORM WITH TWO LINE TURN CONFIGURATION PLATFORM WITH PICKETED GUARDS STRAIGHT CONFIGURATION PLATFORM WITH PICKETED GUARDS TURN CONFIGURATION PLATFORM EXTENDER WITH PICKETED GUARDS PLATFORM EXTENDER WI...

Page 8: ...CONTINUITY ORDERED SEPARATELY KEY PLATFORM COMPONENTS PHDCPCPR CORNER POCKET COVER PAIR PHDCPCD CORNER POCKET COVER DOUBLE 1 EA PHDPPC CONNECTOR PLATFORM TO PLATFORM ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS FOR RAMPS P...

Page 9: ...RAIL CLOSURE PHDCG5 PHDCG6 PHDCG7 PHDCG654 PHDCG754 PICKETED GUARD CLOSURE PHDTBCTL5 PHDTBCTL6 TURN BACK CLOSURE TWO LINE RAIL PHDTBCG5 PHDTBCG6 PHDTBCG554 PHDTBCG654 TURN BACK CLOSURE PICKETED GUARD...

Page 10: ...ll all platforms and ramps before installing handrails see HANDRAILS section 2 1 1 There are three basic platform arrangements though one or more of these arrangements may be used All three require th...

Page 11: ...r than flush with the top of the corner pocket and extend no more than 2 3 4 above Deck Configurations When creating decks from platforms see CREATING DECKS FROM PLATFORMS section where corner pocket...

Page 12: ...IG 2 4 Use a rubber mallet or similar tool to fully seat as needed If necessary use construction adhesive to bond the plug in place 2 2 13 Tighten all set screws and fasteners securely 2 3 CONNECT TWO...

Page 13: ...PATHWAY HD Code Compliant Modular Access System Installation Manual Page 13 of 92 FIG 2 5 FIG 2 6...

Page 14: ...dge of the foot FIG 2 7 2 4 4 The cross brace should be placed approximately in the middle of the platform legs on all four sides with the top brace bands a minimum of two feet from the bottom brace b...

Page 15: ...form corners meet install the platform legs in opposite diagonal corners whenever possible and alternate the direction of the opposite diagonal corners at the next connection 2 5 3 Trim all legs and l...

Page 16: ...et where ramps connect and attach using four each 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 bolts and 5 16 washers per bracket Tighten all eight bolts If you chose the RAMP SUPPORT TOP option install as described in RAMP SUPPO...

Page 17: ...rm angle post When placing a ramp in other locations on a guarded platform custom components may be required 3 2 3 Locate a RAMP HANGER PAIR and install both hangers in the platform side rail where th...

Page 18: ...addle bracket The round hole goes over the upper stud and the curved slot over the lower stud FIG 3 6 3 3 2 Install the provided 5 16 flat washers and 5 16 18 nylon insert locknuts onto the studs FIG...

Page 19: ...crew if needed to fully engage the support leg in the foot FIG 3 8 If installing on soft soil it may be necessary to set the foot on a concrete pad 3 3 6 After the support leg is fully engaged in the...

Page 20: ...mum slope of 1 12 This is also the required slope for the PATHWAY HD system 3 3 11 1 Raise or lower the ramp sections at the center saddle bracket to take any sag out of the ramp run Loosen and retigh...

Page 21: ...dle of the ramp legs with the top brace bands a minimum of two feet from the bottom brace bands FIG 3 11 3 4 4 Assemble the cross brace by installing the 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 hex bolt 5 16 18 hex nut and 5...

Page 22: ...escribed in OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT section The same method described above can be used if a ramp or ramp run begins at an existing structure 3 6 ANCHOR RAMP TRANSITION PLATE Transition plates must be anch...

Page 23: ...R PAIR The same components can be used at the top and bottom of a ramp or ramp run 3 7 1 Angles up to approximately 6 degrees can be accommodated Refer to the appropriate sections in OPTIONAL EQUIPMEN...

Page 24: ...and two each 5 16 18 nuts per frame post Tighten 5 16 nuts just enough to hold the frames in place If the studs do not align with the holes in the frame post the ramp handrail end bracket is most like...

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Page 26: ...compliant system is desired 4 3 1 Using the holes in the lower frame post support base as a template mark the drill holes for anchors 4 3 2 Drill four holes in each lower frame post support base FIG 4...

Page 27: ...PATHWAY HD Code Compliant Modular Access System Installation Manual Page 27 of 92 LOWER FRAME POST SUPPORT RIGHT HAND SHOWN LEFT HAND OPPOSITE FIG 4 3 FIG 4 4...

Page 28: ...4 4 3 In multiple ramp runs handrail connectors included in the CONNECTOR RAMP TO RAMP are used to join handrails together 4 4 4 Refer to FIGs 4 5 through 4 7 for the following steps 4 4 4 1 Install...

Page 29: ...run in the order matching ramp lengths Connect ramp handrails for the opposite side in the same manner 4 4 4 7 Position ramp handrail run and orient the fasteners as shown FIG 4 7 Attach assembled ra...

Page 30: ...picketed guard section into the two uppermost and lowermost holes in the frame using the provided 5 16 18 x 2 1 4 hex bolts and 5 16 flat washers Regardless of handrail guard styles assemble handrail...

Page 31: ...ds have been installed on the ramp and or platform 4 6 2 For two line rails pre assemble the top rail by inserting a 5 16 18 x 1 long hex bolt through a 5 16 flat washer the uppermost hole in the plat...

Page 32: ...he uppermost hole in the platform angle posts and into the 5 16 18 round threaded inserts in the top rail 4 6 5 Pre assemble the platform picketed guard by inserting a 5 16 18 x 1 long hex bolt throug...

Page 33: ...angle post as described in HANDRAILS section Note the orientation of the platform angle posts first and second relative to the platforms 4 7 4 For straight platform configurations or the first two li...

Page 34: ...ly including the angle post set screws under the platform deck and the assembly fasteners of the two line rails or picketed guards which were assembled loosely in an earlier section FIG 4 12 4 8 CONVE...

Page 35: ...just slightly inside of the inside of the platform angle post If the frame post is outside the platform angle post you will not be able to install the end loops refer to the INSTALL RAMP HANDRAIL END...

Page 36: ...18 x 1 long hex bolt do not use a flat washer at this location The 1 5 x 2 barrier is commonly installed with the larger cavity into which the 1 1 2 square threaded insert is installed on top and the...

Page 37: ...6 Move the ramp or platform slightly if needed and clamp the attachment plate to the side rail before drilling FIG 5 4 5 2 7 Use the two smaller holes in the barrier attachment plate to drill two 1 4...

Page 38: ...as and parallel to the platform angle post and then tighten lightly enough to hold the bracket against the post but still allow it to rotate The closure bracket is the larger of the two closure brack...

Page 39: ...ber mallet or similar tool to fully seat as needed 5 2 16 Install 5 16 18 x 1 hex bolts through 5 16 flat washers the long leg of the closure bracket and the platform angle post into the 5 16 18 squar...

Page 40: ...n adjustable elbow with threaded insert in the uppermost hole in the platform angle post where the closure will connect using a 5 16 18 x 1 long hex bolt and 5 16 flat washer 5 3 2 1 For a 5 platform...

Page 41: ...of the opposing rings of the 2 15 16 ring joiners FIG 5 11 5 3 7 Cut the 1 1 2 diameter round tube to the length measured 5 3 8 Using a metal file remove any sharp edges from cutting 5 3 9 Install th...

Page 42: ...omponents will be needed consult your sales representative for the required components 5 4 2 Attach the picketed guard closure to the platform angle post 5 4 2 1 Upper Rail Use 5 16 18 x 1 long hex bo...

Page 43: ...losure spacer between the barrier attachment plate and the closure post 5 4 4 1 Orient the closure post with the two holes which are the closest together on top If the uppermost hole in the closure po...

Page 44: ...nly used at platform closures and turn back arrangements 5 4 8 Orient the bracket so the long leg is on the same side of the closure post as the picketed guard closure and in contact with the closure...

Page 45: ...tube FIG 5 16 Use a rubber mallet or similar tool to fully seat as needed 5 4 16 Attach 1 1 2 diameter round tube to platform angle post using a 5 16 18 x 1 hex bolt through a 5 16 flat washer and in...

Page 46: ...2 15 16 ring joiner in the ramp handrail and install a 1 1 2 diameter tube bend tube bend onto the other end of the joiner Orient the joiner set screw toward the underside of the handrail FIG 5 17 Th...

Page 47: ...bracket to the platform angle post using a 5 16 18 x 1 button head socket cap screw 5 16 flat washers and 5 16 18 nylon insert locknut oriented as shown FIG 5 18 5 5 6 Attach handrail bracket to the t...

Page 48: ...ncommon and must be ordered as a custom closure 5 6 1 First install corner pocket covers in the two platform corner pockets between the ramps which do not have platform angle posts 5 6 1 1 Make sure t...

Page 49: ...g hex bolts and 5 16 flat washers Note which side of the barrier the plates are attached to and match the direction of ramp slope If the upper end of the ramp or ramp run terminates at a platform use...

Page 50: ...o smaller holes in the barrier attachment plates to drill two 1 4 or 9 32 holes through each ramp side rail FIG 5 22 5 6 9 Connect the barrier attachment plates to the ramp side rails using 1 4 20 x 3...

Page 51: ...et or similar tool to fully seat as needed 5 6 13 Attach the mid rail attachment plates to mid rail with 5 16 18 x 1 long flat head socket cap screws the hole in the mid rail attachment plate is offse...

Page 52: ...er head self drilling self tapping screws per attachment plate Center the mid rail assembly approximately between frame mid rails about 18 to 18 1 2 above the lower barrier FIG 5 25 5 6 15 Connect the...

Page 53: ...on FIG 5 26 and FIG 5 27 5 6 18 Measure gap between faces of opposing rings of the 2 15 16 ring joiners FIG 5 27 5 6 18 1 Make sure the faces of the opposing rings of the 2 15 16 ring joiners are para...

Page 54: ...le posts into the open platform corner pockets with rounded end oriented upward 5 7 1 1 Align the bottom of posts with bottom of corner pockets and then tighten set screws in the corner pockets secure...

Page 55: ...long closure posts barrier attachment plates and closure brackets are all installed at a guarded turn back in the same manner shown in the PICKETED GUARD CLOSURE section except that the spacer betwee...

Page 56: ...e turn back and then cut the 1 1 2 diameter tube to the measured length less 1 8 to account for the threaded inserts which will be installed in the following steps FIG 5 31 5 7 5 Using a metal file re...

Page 57: ...this process for the opposite side 5 7 9 Insert a square tube plug into the top of both closure posts FIG 5 32 Use a rubber mallet or similar tool to fully seat as needed If necessary use constructio...

Page 58: ...ligned use the turn back handrail with the ring joiners installed to mark the tube bends for trimming FIG 5 34 5 7 16 Remove the 1 1 2 diameter tube bends from the 2 15 16 ring joiners in the ramp han...

Page 59: ...h the turn back handrail to both turn back angle posts using 5 16 18 x 1 button head socket cap screws 5 16 18 nylon insert locknuts and 5 16 flat washers oriented as shown FIG 5 35 5 7 23 Tighten all...

Page 60: ...are uncommon so must be ordered as customs for the specific configuration 5 8 1 Install the platform angle post not already attached to the platform in the open platform corner pocket Align the botto...

Page 61: ...he top rail standoff to the platform angle post in the corner at 1 1 2 from the top of the post Hold a 1 1 2 diameter 90 elbow such that the middle of the bend is centered on top of the top rail stand...

Page 62: ...angle posts using 5 16 18 x 1 button head socket cap screws 5 16 18 nylon insert locknuts and 5 16 flat washers oriented as shown FIG 5 39 5 8 11 Drive a 1 4 14 x 1 1 2 self drilling self tapping scr...

Page 63: ...IG 5 41 The lower ramp is the ramp with the upper end which stops at the platform the upper ramp is the ramp with the lower end which starts at a platform The 1 1 2 diameter 90 elbows are trimmed to d...

Page 64: ...ntil they are parallel to the ends of the elbows as needed FIG 5 42 There are two standoffs used at the corner turn post The handrail standoff is the larger longer one of the two 5 8 17 Trim all three...

Page 65: ...middle elbow and then use the holes in the standoff as a template to drill 5 16 or 11 32 holes through the platform angle posts FIG 5 43 5 8 21 Attach handrail standoff to platform angle posts using 5...

Page 66: ...st not attached to a platform in the open platform corner pocket Align the bottom of the post with the bottom of the corner pocket and tighten the set screws securely 5 9 2 Picketed guards and top rai...

Page 67: ...ost with the bottom of the corner pocket and tighten the set screws securely Refer to INSTALL TWO LINE PLATFORM RAILS AND PICKETED GUARDS section for additional details on securing the post to corner...

Page 68: ...Align the faces of the two closest 2 15 16 ring joiners in the corner and measure gap between the two parallel faces Trim the 1 1 2 diameter tube to measured length FIG 5 47 5 10 6 Using a metal file...

Page 69: ...ed on the 5 side of a resting platform skip to section 5 8 5 for all ramps other than a 48 wide ramp 5 11 1 Align the holes in a 1 1 2 square x 42 7 16 long closure post with the holes in a platform a...

Page 70: ...line rails 5 16 18 x 2 1 4 hex bolts 5 16 18 locknuts and 5 16 flat washers are provided for bracket attachment to the uppermost hole in the ramp frame post 5 11 6 For 48 wide ramps attach the long le...

Page 71: ...ch the Ramp Frame Post Support Bracket to the platform angle post using a 5 16 18 x 2 1 2 long hex bolt 5 16 18 locknut and 5 16 flat washers oriented as shown through both the 1 1 2 square x 42 7 16...

Page 72: ...regardless of whether the corner includes a closure guard or two line rail 5 12 1 After assembling the platform picketed guards or two line rails or other closure component if present but before any...

Page 73: ...uts and 1 4 flat washers thru the platform angle posts and 2 x 4 1 8 tie straps Place the tie straps on the outside and the hex bolts on the inside of the guards or two line rails as shown FIG 5 53 5...

Page 74: ...the short leg of the bracket the frame post and back into the threaded insert Orient the bracket as shown FIG 6 1 with the long leg contacting the platform angle post 6 1 3 If installing the ramp clo...

Page 75: ...rt the short end of the ramp end clip into small gap between the ramp and the platform in the area where the ramp side rail overlaps the ramp end tread 6 2 3 Before the ramp end clip contacts the ramp...

Page 76: ...ng to install it on the wrong end of the ramp or ramp run 6 3 2 1 Referencing FIG 6 5 note how the ends of the upper end loop angle downward and ends of the lower end loop angle upward 6 3 2 2 The swa...

Page 77: ...H LOWER CHILD HANDRAILS 6 4 1 Upper and lower end loops are also used when lower child handrails are present FIG 6 9 and are installed in all locations where the handrail does not terminate in some ot...

Page 78: ...the set screw in the ring joiner toward the underside of the handrail FIG 6 10 6 4 2 4 Insert the swaged end of the loop as far as it will go into the upper handrail and position so it is adjacent to...

Page 79: ...y use construction adhesive to bond the plug in place 6 5 2 Install corners protector caps over side rail corners by placing one cap on each side at both the top and bottom of the ramp or ramp run FIG...

Page 80: ...t level minimum straight out from the end of a ramp or ramp run the other makes a 90 turn then extends one foot level minimum Both can be used at either the top or bottom of a ramp or ramp run and can...

Page 81: ...ping hazard and then drill two 1 8 diameter pilot holes through one wall of both the trimmed 38 3 4 long 900 bend and the 1 315 x 12 long stub tube at 90 apart FIG 7 2 Orient the pilot holes such that...

Page 82: ...s of which side they are being installed 7 2 1 2 Install support leg brackets on the two shorter studs of the ramp supports Support leg brackets are installed and adjusted in the same manner as the ra...

Page 83: ...ed location Always use four legs in the platform extender even if the extender is being used with a platform connector 7 3 2 Install a ramp hanger pair on the side of the platform extender opposite th...

Page 84: ...er to the lowermost hole in the platform angle post using a 5 16 18 x 1 long hex bolt do not use a flat washer at this location and the 1 5 x 2 mid rail at the higher of the two middle holes in the an...

Page 85: ...this stage 7 3 4 8 Attach a second 2 x 4 1 8 tie strap to the second hole from the top of the 1 1 2 square x 42 7 16 long closure post using a 5 16 18 x 2 1 4 long hex bolt 5 16 18 locknut and 5 16 fl...

Page 86: ...ing 5 16 18 x 2 1 4 hex bolts and 5 16 flat washers with 2 x 4 1 8 tie straps between the flat washer and 1 1 2 square x 42 7 16 long closure post oriented toward the platform extender at both the upp...

Page 87: ...combination used the platform extender must be connected to the main platform in two locations 7 3 4 7 If using platform tie straps hold platform extender as close as possible to the main platform an...

Page 88: ...ent then lifting the leg out of the foot if the legs and feet have already been installed FIG 7 14 Refer to INSTALL SUPPORT LEGS AND FEET AND ADJUST PLATFORM HEIGHT section for additional information...

Page 89: ...RIDGE PLATE The single bridge plate bridge plate is only intended to span gaps up to a maximum of 6 between a platform and a porch or deck it is not intended to be used as a ramp or on an incline 7 5...

Page 90: ...WAYS check with the deicing product s manufacturer or your local supplier to determine which method is best for your situation After the snow and or ice threat has cleared be sure to clean the tread s...

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