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22.
ANCHORING VPL TO REINFORCED CONCRETE PAD
22.1.
OVERVIEW
22.1.1.
The VPL must be anchored “plumb”, to a level, 3,500 PSI, 4” thick (minimum)
reinforced
concrete pad.
22.1.2.
Minimum pad dimensions are 41” x 50” to anchor the legs and support the tower. However,
a larger pad will be needed if it is desired that the guard ramp land on the pad and or the
approach to the VPL ramp.
Do not install a VPL on asphalt, pavers, ornamental stones, or any other unstable
surface.
22.1.3.
Using 4-
each 1/2” x 4” concrete anchors, a
nchor the VPL to reinforced concrete pad once it
is fitted into place.
Always follow concrete anchor manufacturer’s directions when using
concrete anchors.
For additional anchoring information, refer to the PASSPORT® Vertical Platform Lift
(VPL) Technical Specifications and the PASSPORT® Vertical Platform Lift (VPL)
Installation Supplement for 120” (10’), 144” (12’), and 168” (14’)
. For replacement
copies, please call 1-800-451-1903.
22.1.4.
Anchor hole and dimensional data shown (FIG. 22.1).
BOTTOM VIEW - STRAIGHT PLATFORM
BOTTOM VIEW - TURN PLATFORM
TOP VIEW - TURN PLATFORM
TOP VIEW - TURN PLATFORM
FIG. 22.1
