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16397 REV 01-25-18

PATHWAY

Modular Access System

Assembly Manual

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Page 1: ...ucts Inc All rights reserved All text and images contained in this document are proprietary and may not be shared modified distributed reproduced or reused without the express written permission of EZ...

Page 2: ...FOR OPTIONAL HANDRAIL KITS VIEW PACKING LIST Each ramp system is shipped with a packing list Be sure to check that all items and tools are present before starting installation SYMBOL MEANINGS The WAR...

Page 3: ...ground shifts Metal conducts electricity Do not use near exposed wiring or hang lights from system Never place anything on under or attach anything to system Only use components supplied or approved b...

Page 4: ...L PICKETS 29 ASSEMBLE HORIZONTAL PICKET RAMP HANDRAILS 30 ASSEMBLE STANDARD PLATFORM HANDRAILS 31 32 INSTALL STANDARD PLATFORM HANDRAILS 33 34 CONVERT TWO LINE PLATFORM HANDRAILS TO OTHER STYLES 34 8...

Page 5: ...fy your system components before you begin Check which surface option and handrail options are included SURFACE OPTIONS SOLID SURFACE EXPANDED METAL SURFACE PERFORATED SURFACE RAMPS AND RAMP HANDRAIL...

Page 6: ...PRHBPR RAMP HANDRAIL END BRACKET PAIR PRRC CONNECTOR RAMP TO RAMP PRST RAMP SUPPORT TOP PRHP RAMP HANGER PAIR XX DENOTES USABLE LENGTH LENGTHS AVAILABLE 10 THROUGH 100 IN 6 INCREMENTS INCLUDES COMPONE...

Page 7: ...OOP PHREC HANDRAIL END CAP PRUT RAMP UPPER TRANSITION PRLT RAMP LOWER TRANSITION INCLUDES RAMP CORNER PROTECTORS WITH THE UPPER END LOOP THE TUBE WITH ATTACHMENT PLATE IS LONGER THAN ON THE LOWER END...

Page 8: ...AIL OPTIONS PLATFORM STRAIGHT CONFIGURATION PLATFORM TURN CONFIGURATION PLATFORM 8 X 5 TURN BACK PLATFORM WITH SINGLE LINE HANDRAIL PLATFORM WITH VERTICAL PICKET HANDRAIL PLATFORM WITH HORIZONTAL PICK...

Page 9: ...E W VERTICAL PICKETS 45 Angle Platform not available with SINGLE LINE or HORIZONTAL PICKET handrails KEY PLATFORM COMPONENTS PSTSXXPR PLATFORM FEET SUPPORT TUBE PAIRS PPPC CONNECTOR PLATFORM TO PLATFO...

Page 10: ...Page 10 of 74 CLOSURE OPTIONS PPCSL SINGLE LINE CLOSURE HANDRAIL PPCTL TWO LINE CLOSURE HANDRAIL PPCVP4 PPCVP5 PPCVP5 VERTICAL PICKET CLOSURE HANDRAIL PPCHP HORIZONTAL PICKET CLOSURE HANDRAIL...

Page 11: ...NAL OPTIONS PTDK TIE DOWN KIT PUAB ANGLE BRACE PUCB4 PUCB5 PUCB8 UNIVERSAL CROSS BRACE PLP LANDING PAD PUG36 PATHWAY 3G GATE 36 PUCB4 USED ON 4 PLATFORM SIDE PUCB5 USED ON 5 6 PLATFORM SIDES PUCB8 USE...

Page 12: ...AILS section 2 1 1 There are four basic platform arrangements one or more of these platform arrangements may be used in an installation All four require the same procedure for assembly except for FIG...

Page 13: ...approximate platform height needed FIG 2 5 FIG 2 5 2 2 4 Use supplied 3 16 Allen wrench to tighten the upper of the two set screws in the corner pocket just enough to hold the support tube in place b...

Page 14: ...PLATFORMS TOGETHER 2 3 1 Assemble the first platform as described in the previous steps except on the side where the second platform will connect install two PPPC CONNECTOR PLATFORM TO PLATFORM befor...

Page 15: ...Page 15 of 74 FIG 2 6 FIG 2 7...

Page 16: ...nd install legs and feet and adjust height as described previously in this section The two legs on the short side must be installed in the orientation shown FIG 2 8 Use low profile foot for platform h...

Page 17: ...2 Use two brace bands to secure the ends of the two angle braces nearest the twist to the support tube using a 5 16 bolt flat washer and nut FIG 2 9 2 6 3 Opposite ends of the braces are attached to t...

Page 18: ...ddle brackets are also where the handrails and ramp legs are attached FIG 3 1 BOTTOM VIEW FIG 3 2 BOTTOM VIEW 3 1 4 Attach the center saddle brackets using four each 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 bolts and 5 16 was...

Page 19: ...tical Picket Closure additional components are needed The additional components will come with the closure if specified at the time of order The closure can also be converted in the field by ordering...

Page 20: ...e over both studs then install 5 16 18 nylon insert locknuts and 5 16 flat washers on each stud but do not tighten fully Repeat on the opposite side FIG 3 5 In situations where the lower end of a ramp...

Page 21: ...egs may be required 3 3 4 1 Raise the ramp sections at the center saddle bracket to take any sag out of the ramp run then tighten the two locknuts in each leg Adjusting sections can be accomplished by...

Page 22: ...he bottom of the ramp near the center of the tread at the end of the ramp using a 1 4 x 1 long self drilling screw 3 3 7 Ensure that all angle braces are secured before using the ramp Walking surfaces...

Page 23: ...the lower section ground transition ramp into upper section FIG 3 11 3 4 4 Install 8 32 x 1 2 hex washer head thread cutting screws into the screw slots on both sides where the sections connect FIG 3...

Page 24: ...bolt and washer into the threaded insert closest to the end of the ramp FIG 3 13 3 5 3 Turn the ramp over to the upright position FIG 3 13 3 5 4 Place the upper end of the ramp onto the supporting sur...

Page 25: ...Using the PRUT RAMP UPPER TRANSITION as a template transfer the hole locations to the concrete surface and note locations with marking device 3 6 2 2 Remove PRUT RAMP UPPER TRANSITION then using a 1...

Page 26: ...p runs depending on the angle required 3 7 1 Angles up to approximately 3 can be accommodated using the PRUT RAMP UPPER TRANSITION as long as the PRUT RAMP UPPER TRANSITION overlaps the surface of the...

Page 27: ...connectors PRRC CONNECTOR RAMP TO RAMP are used to join handrails together Refer to FIGS 4 2 and 4 3 for the following steps 4 2 3 1 The vertical posts of the handrails each have two holes which corr...

Page 28: ...e a rubber mallet as needed 4 2 3 5 Rotate the handrail until the holes in the handrail post align with the studs in the saddle brackets that are connected to the ramp Attach with 5 16 flat washers an...

Page 29: ...two uppermost and lowermost holes in the ramp handrail posts using the provided 5 16 18 x 2 1 4 long hex bolts and 5 16 flat washers It is strongly recommended that the bolts be assembled loosely and...

Page 30: ...gree insert has a notch on the wider side of the insert This notch will be facing upwards at the higher end of the ramp and downwards at the lower end of the ramp FIG 4 5 4 4 3 Insert the five remaini...

Page 31: ...4 7 Regardless of style it is strongly recommended the bolts be assembled loosely and not fully tightened until all have been installed and the handrail has been installed in the platform 4 5 2 For Tw...

Page 32: ...round threaded insert in the handrail or square threaded insert in the vertical pickets Use the holes shown in FIG 4 8 FIG 4 8 4 5 5 For Horizontal Picket platform handrails pre assemble the handrails...

Page 33: ...corner pockets FIG 4 10 The curb should rest on top of the corner pocket when installing the Two Line and Single Line handrails For the Vertical Picket and Horizontal Picket handrails align the botto...

Page 34: ...RAILS section 4 8 8 X 5 TURN BACK PLATFORM HANDRAILS 4 8 1 The 8 x 5 Turn Back Platform is used to create a turn back or switchback instead of connecting two 5 x 4 platforms It includes two standard 5...

Page 35: ...Page 35 of 74 FIG 4 12 FIG 4 13...

Page 36: ...Page 36 of 74 FIG 4 14 FIG 4 15...

Page 37: ...the ramp handrails installed The ramps on both sides of the 45 Angle Platform should be set as close to the corner pockets on the long side of the platform as possible Refer to the following steps for...

Page 38: ...hey could be different and cut tubes accordingly FIG 4 17 4 9 6 The procedure for installing the 1 1 2 diameter handrail tubes and adjustable elbows is the same as the installing the closure top rail...

Page 39: ...s present and reassemble the adjustable elbow 4 9 10 Secure the connector plate to the ramp handrail post using a 1 4 20 x 1 hex washer head self drilling screw FIG 4 18 FIG 4 18 FIG 4 19 4 9 11 Attac...

Page 40: ...necting the ramp handrail and Bolt On Stub Rail to the handrail extension Measure both upper and lower gaps because they could be different and cut tubes accordingly The procedure for installing the 1...

Page 41: ...of the corner pockets and tighten the set screws securely Install angle caps on top of the posts Refer to Section 4 6 for installing platform handrails and attaching angle caps FIG 4 21 4 9 17 Insert...

Page 42: ...install angle caps on top of the posts 4 9 19 Refer to SECTION 4 6 for installing platform handrails and attaching angle caps FIG 4 23 4 9 20 Install an adjustable elbow in the ramp handrail closest...

Page 43: ...rocedure for installing the 1 1 2 diameter handrail tubes and adjustable elbows is the same as the installing the closure top rail 4 9 22 Secure the Handrail Support Bracket to both the 1 1 2 diameter...

Page 44: ...his section complete the installation 5 1 If installing a closure on a platform in the straight configuration the 2 x 2 angle post will already be in place Skip to 5 1 4 5 2 If installing on a platfor...

Page 45: ...screw nut and center insert FIG 5 4 5 4 4 Install an elbow half into the end of the cut tube which will attach to the ramp handrail and a 5 16 18 round threaded insert into the end which will attach...

Page 46: ...Page 46 of 74 FIG 5 5...

Page 47: ...screws to secure more rigidly 5 4 9 Once the top rail is in place install the 1 1 2 x 2 curb Locate a platform closure bracket and bolt the short leg of the bracket to the lowermost hole in the ramp h...

Page 48: ...curb Use a rubber mallet or similar tool to fully seat the threaded inserts as needed FIG 5 8 5 4 12 Install 5 16 18 x 1 hex bolts through a 5 16 flat washers the long leg of the closure bracket and t...

Page 49: ...en the long leg of the closure bracket and the platform post FIG 5 11 FIG 5 10 FIG 5 11 5 5 3 Cut the 1 1 2 diameter round tube to the measured gap length less 1 8 to account for the threaded inserts...

Page 50: ...to allow access to the assembly fasteners Always bolt the 4 closure together using the side with the angles and attach the side with the channel to the platform post FIG 5 14 FIG 5 13 FIG 5 14 5 6 3...

Page 51: ...Page 51 of 74 FIG 5 15 FIG 5 16 FIG 5 17...

Page 52: ...n the platform post as closely as possible then tighten the fasteners lightly enough to hold the bracket in place but still allow movement If the ramp is centered a second Horizontal Picket closure is...

Page 53: ...hex bolts and 5 16 flat washers but do not tighten fully FIG 5 20 5 6 13 Repeat the steps above until all five 1 1 2 diameter round tubes and curb have been installed then tighten all fasteners secur...

Page 54: ...s FIG 5 21 5 7 3 Cut a 1 1 2 diameter round tube to the measured gap FIG 5 21 FIG 5 21 FIG 5 22 5 7 4 Using a metal file smooth all sharp edges from cutting the round tubes 5 7 5 Disassemble the adjus...

Page 55: ...ends of the cut curb Use a rubber mallet or similar tool to fully seat the threaded inserts FIG 5 23 5 7 13 Using a metal file smooth all sharp edges from cutting the curb 5 7 14 Align the top of the...

Page 56: ...tical Picket Closure can only be used with the 8 x 5 platform If the ramps have Vertical Picket or Horizontal Picket handrails first remove the 5 16 18 x 2 1 4 hex bolts and 5 16 flat washers from the...

Page 57: ...d as shown FIG 6 1 then insert 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 FIG 6 1 6 1 3 Before...

Page 58: ...d in the same manner If the end loop being installed doesn t fit correctly i e the connector plate is angled the wrong direction the lower leg seems too long or short you are most likely trying to ins...

Page 59: ...e into the ramp handrail post and tighten securely FIG 6 6 FIG 6 6 6 3 INSTALL RAMP HANDRAIL END CAPS 6 3 1 Use plastic end caps when there are any remaining open ends on the handrails FIG 6 7 Push th...

Page 60: ...blending scratches on architecturally finished handrails Do not use on painted or powder coated surfaces 6 5 2 Sand in direction of the grain as shown FIG 6 9 FIG 6 9 6 6 FINAL CHECKS 6 6 1 Ensure tha...

Page 61: ...lower the following steps are completed after the ramp is resting on a supporting surface and transition plate is installed 7 1 3 Locate the appropriate PRLxxPR RAMP LEG PAIR where xx denotes the leg...

Page 62: ...in ANCHOR RAMP UPPER TRANSITION FIG 7 3 7 3 SINGLE BRIDGE PLATE 7 3 1 Securing to WOODEN SURFACE OR PLATFORM 7 3 1 1 To secure to a wooden deck or platform use the four supplied 1 4 x 1 self drilling...

Page 63: ...Pad is intended for use on the ground only The underside of the Landing Pad must be fully supported by the ground It should never be used in an elevated position like a ramp or a platform 7 4 2 Slide...

Page 64: ...bed see RAMP LOWER TRANSITION then slide the pad underneath Make sure the ramp is on the side marked for ramp attachment and ensure that the lower transition extends fully onto the pad 7 4 5 Attach th...

Page 65: ...no gap 1 2 maximum if being installed per ADA Guidelines 7 5 2 Position straps next to the platform corner pockets extending equally onto the platform and the existing surface FIG 7 8 7 5 3 Using the...

Page 66: ...ramp system 7 6 2 Drive the grounding rod straight into the ground as close as possible within 1 1 2 feet maximum to one of the support tubes leaving approximately 2 exposed 7 6 3 Install the brace b...

Page 67: ...to installing the auger anchors into the ground ensure that any underground electrical conductors natural gas lines water drain lines and or other interferences are located and will not hinder the ins...

Page 68: ...using concrete anchors install per the manufacturer s instructions then install a 5 16 eyebolt 7 7 6 Place the other end of the wire rope either through the eye of the auger anchor or through the eyeb...

Page 69: ...6 eyebolts and secure to the ramp using one 5 16 flat washer and one 5 16 nut in each hole FIG 7 12 7 7 11 Secure one end of the wire rope to the eyebolts using the supplied 3 16 wire rope clamps 7 7...

Page 70: ...inst the vertical handrail post Position the hinge vertically so the top of the gate is even with the top of the handrail and so that the edge of the hinge is flush with the edge of the vertical handr...

Page 71: ...1 8 holes through one side of the vertical handrail tube FIG 7 17 7 8 6 Use 1 4 nut driver to secure catch with screws FIG 7 18 FIG 7 17 FIG 7 18 7 8 7 Clip the latch to the finger catch and center o...

Page 72: ...if needed a damp cloth or soft brush with soap and water can be used avoid use of alkaline detergents 8 1 7 If ramp surface is covered with ice and or snow the recommended procedure is to remove ice...

Page 73: ...w is accurate the information shown is not all inclusive Manufacturers of deicing products may make changes to their products as well as recommended functions and usage requirements The deicing method...

Page 74: ...Page 74 of 74 Thank you for choosing EZ ACCESS for your accessibility needs We d love to hear from you 1 800 451 1903 www ezaccess com...

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