National ramp ALUMINUM SOLID, Installation Manual

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21.6
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Set the final 6' section.
21.6.1.
Place the section upright on sawhorses, with the tongue side facing forwards. Attach
universal brackets and bolts for the two (2) sets of handrails needed for this final section.
Legs are not needed unless there is a cross slope requiring a leg on one side to level the
ramp section across the width.
21.6.2.
Slide the Bottom Transition Plate (BTP) into the groove end of the ramp section.
21.6.3.
Carry the ramp section over and attach the tongue side into the groove of the platform.
21.6.4.
Using a level, make sure the ramp section is level across the ramp and at the correct slope.
Make sure the BTP is fully supported and firmly on the ground across its length.
21.7

Check ramp components are correctly placed before final adjustments.
21.7.1.
Confirm the pitch is correct and the slope is consistent within ramp runs. If a level is
unavailable, check with a string.
21.7.2.
Stretch the string from the top of the first 6’ section to the bottom of the second 6' section
between platforms. The ramp sections should follow the string.
21.8

After confirming all legs are plumb, tighten all the leg bolts.
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F F
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1. FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL
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Tongue, Top
Groove, Bottom