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Escort Stair Lift Installation Manual
CUTTING THE GEAR RACK
Appendix II
CUTTING THE GEAR RACK
Gear Rack Cutting Rules
Total length of gear rack equals total rail length
minus 10.5 inches.
The shortest length a section of gear rack can be cut
is 22 inches long due to the spacing of the screws.
Each section of gear rack must have at least two
mounting screws.
If the required length measures to the middle of a
gear tooth, make the cut at the nearest tooth root
(the thinnest part of the gear teeth).
If the cut falls on a screw hole, increase the length by
one tooth.
Each section of gear rack is 46" long.
1.
Use the Gear Rack Confi guration Form to
determine the length of the gear racks.
Total Rail Length =
minus 10.5 inches
(Total gear Rack Needed) =
(Smallest Possible Length) minus 22 inches
(working inches) =
divided by 46
number of full gear rack pieces
Remainder
If remainder is < or = 24 inches, add this to the
22 inch cut. You will only need to make one cut.
If remainder is > 24 inches, cut one piece at
remainder and one piece at 22 inches. You will be
making two cuts.
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Pay close attention to the
instructions and guidelines below
to ensure a proper cut on the gear
rack. If you have any questions
please consult our technical service
department at 866-294-4460.
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Depending on the length of your rail
you will need to cut either one or two
pieces of gear rack.
2.
Cut either one or two pieces of gear rack
depending on your confi guration.
3.
Insert the gear rack pieces into the top of the rail.
4.
Lightly tighten the rack with the hex screws.
GEAR RACK CONFIGURATION FORM