PATHWAY HD Code Compliant Modular Access System Installation Manual
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5.8.3.
Connect the frame top rails at the corner turn by inserting 2-15/16” ring joiners in
the open ends of the frame top rails and adjustable elbows on the opposite end of
the ring joiners, and then insert 2-15/16” ring joiners into the other end of the
elbows. Orient the joiner set screw toward the underside and the side of the
adjustable elbows not attached to the ramp handrail toward the platform angle
post in the corner.
5.8.4.
Tighten joiner set screws and adjustable elbow assembly screws enough to hold in
place (FIG. 5.37).
5.8.5.
Clamp the 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 standoff. Rotate the adjustable elbows with
the joiners until they are parallel with the ends of the 1-1/2” diameter 90° elbow
(FIG. 5.38).
There are two standoffs used at the corner turn post. The top rail standoff is
the smaller, shorter one of the two.
5.8.6.
Mark the 1-1/2” diameter 90° elbow at the ends of the ring joiners and trim at the
marked locations. Using a metal file, remove any sharp edges from trimming.
5.8.7.
Install the 1-1/2” diameter 90° elbow between the joiners. Remove and reinstall
the adjustable elbows and ring joiners as needed.
5.8.8.
Tighten all joiner set screws and elbow assembly screws securely.
FIG. 5.37
FIG. 5.38
