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Liberty Series™ Ramp Installation Guide-Revision 8/1/2020

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2071-P – LIBERTY VERTICAL PICKET PLATFORM HARDWARE KIT

Part Number

Description

QTY

2227-P-CSB

Picket Corner Support Bracket - Angle Support

2403-P-01

1/4"-20x5.0" Partial Threaded VP Bolt

2403-P-03

1/4"-20x5.5" Partial Threaded VP Bolt

2405

3" Universal Bracket (per each)

2408

2" Universal Bracket (per each)

2411

2' Liberty Toe Guard - per each

2413

Liberty Switchback Bracket - per each

2463

Round Black End Caps for Handrails (per each)

2464

Liberty Leg Protective Caps (per each)

2465

Platform Toe Guard Corner Cover (per each)

8598

2"x1"x 0.125" Architectural Angle - 60" Length

8625

1/4"-14 x 1" Drilling Screw

8626

3/8"-16 Zinc Plated ***Large Flange*** Serrated Flange Nut

8627

3/8"-16 x 1-1/4" Hex Head Bolt

8628

#8 X 3/4" Phil Pan Driller Screw

8821

3/8"-16 x 2.5" Hex Head Bolt

8822

3/8"-16 x 5" Hex Head Bolt

8823

1/4"-20 Nut

8824

1/4" SAE Washer

8825

1/4"-20 Acorn Nut (1/4" thread)

HARD

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Summary of Contents for ALUMINUM SOLID

Page 3: ...and or the user s equipment topographical conditions which do not lend themselves to support the structure climate conditions which might have impact upon the efficacy of the structure etc it is the obligation of the installer to assess those conditions and to notify National Ramp of concerns in this regard prior to installation In the event that the installer does not do so any warranty issued by...

Page 4: ...amp Configurations 28 9 Correct Incline Determination 30 10 Evaluation Process 31 11 Considerations for Bariatric Ramps 33 12 Measuring a Ramp 34 13 Drawing Your Configuration 35 14 Grade Variations 37 OVERVIEW OF THE LIBERTY SERIES SYSTEM 39 15 Liberty System 40 16 Celebration Footer Pad Use 45 17 Leg Placement 46 RAMP INSTALL 49 18 Step by step 50 18 1 Starting Ramp 50 18 2 Installing A Platform...

Page 5: ...76 19 2 Landing Pad 78 19 3 Cross Bracing 79 19 4 Hurricane Tie Downs 82 19 5 Pie Platforms 84 19 6 Step And Gate Systems 88 19 7 Vertical Pickets 93 TWO LAYOUT CONFIGURATIONS START TO FINISH 103 20 Layout Configuration 1 90 Turn 104 21 Layout Configuration 2 Switchback Ramp 117 RAMP MAINTENANCE AND CARE 131 22 Liberty SeriesTM Warranty 132 23 Liberty SeriesTM Maintenance And Care 134 24 Warranty ...

Page 6: ... 6 NATIONAL RAMP FREEDOM NOW ...

Page 7: ...ed to know about conducting a successful evaluation and the ADA guidelines we recommend your ramp follow Our 100 aluminum ramp is engineered and manufactured in the United States and has been designed with your safety in mind Whether your ramp will be part of a short term rehabilitation program or a long term aging in place plan the Liberty SeriesTM will be there for you It has been engineered to ...

Page 8: ...erms for the ramp process and an overview of the ramp safety guidelines laid out by the Americans with Disabilities Act We review the process for conducting a successful evaluation from determining the best layout for the ramp user to needed measurements and completing a configuration The next section of the manual is an overview of the Liberty Series system The installation section has two parts ...

Page 9: ...ater adjustments 9 Lay the platform or ramp section into place 10 Repeat steps 8 10 for the remainder of the ramp until you get to the last section before the Bottom Transition Plate BTP 11 On the last ramp section slide on the BTP before laying the last ramp section into place 12 Once all platforms and ramp sections are in place confirm the pitch is correct and the slope is the same on all runs I...

Page 10: ...RAMP where the ramp is exited onto a hard level surface such as a sidewalk or driveway RISE OF THE RAMP the elevation of the ramp as measured from the bottom of the door to where the ramp will end LENGTH OF THE RAMP the distance between the start and end of the ramp SLOPE angle of the ramp RAMP RUN the horizontal length of ramping This term can refer to the overall ramp length or a section of the ...

Page 11: ...d at the end of the ramp if a hard level surface does not exist at the site LEGS supports for the ramp sections or platforms DUAL LINE HANDRAIL handrail design featuring two handrails one located on the top and one in the middle that are parallel with the ramp s travel surface VERTICAL PICKETS railing design with vertical pickets affixed to the ramp instead of a dual line handrail Some municipalit...

Page 12: ...xploded and assembled views are below A list of all components with brief descriptions of each item s use begins on page 14 5 Ramp System Components image 1 A B C D E F 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTAL ...

Page 13: ...berty Series Ramp Installation Guide Revision 8 1 2020 RAMP SYSTEM COMPONENTS image 2 A B C D E F 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL OF NATIONAL RAMP LL ...

Page 14: ...MPS PLATFORMS 36 AND OVER ELEVATION REQUIRE CROSS BRACING Approved Drawn Revision Date Width Length Elevation Customer Project 36 wide A A B B C C D D E E F F 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 Sheet of Scale PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL COPYRIGHT NATIONAL RAMP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ALL TEXT AND IMAGES CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE PROPRIETARY AND MAY NOT BE SHARED MODIFIED DISTRIBUTED REPRODUCED OR R...

Page 15: ...M A X I M U M S L O P E 1 1 2 8 3 3 3 M A X I M U M C R O S S S L O P E 1 4 8 1 4 F O O T 4 A L L R A M P S P L A T F O R M S 3 6 A N D O V E R E L E V A T I O N R E Q U I R E C R O S S B R A C I N G A p p r o v e d D r a w n R e v i s i o n D a t e W i d t h L e n g t h E l e v a t i o n C u s t o m e r P r o j e c t A A B B C C D D E E F F 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 S h e e t o f S c a l e ...

Page 16: ...7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 Sheet of Scale PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL COPYRIGHT NATIONAL RAMP 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 NATIONAL RAMP NOTES 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL 2 MAXIM...

Page 17: ...vision Date Width Length Elevation Customer Project A A B B C C D D E E F F 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 Sheet of Scale PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL COPYRIGHT NATIONAL RAMP 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 NATIONAL RAMP NOTES 1 FOOT PLACEMEN...

Page 18: ...tion Customer Project A A B B C C D D E E F F 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 Sheet of Scale PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL COPYRIGHT NATIONAL RAMP 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 NATIONAL RAMP NOTES 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED ...

Page 19: ...IMUM CROSS SLOPE 1 48 1 4 FOOT 4 ALL RAMPS PLATFORMS 36 AND OVER ELEVATION REQUIRE CROSS BRACING Approved Drawn Revision Date Width Length Elevation Customer Project A A B B C C D D E E F F 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 Sheet of Scale PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL COPYRIGHT NATIONAL RAMP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ALL TEXT AND IMAGES CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE PROPRIETARY AND MAY NOT BE SHARED MODIF...

Page 20: ...PERMISSION OF NATIONAL RAMP NOTES 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL 2 MAXIMUM SLOPE 1 12 8 33 3 MAXIMUM CROSS SLOPE 1 48 1 4 FOOT 4 ALL RAMPS PLATFORMS 36 AND OVER ELEVATION REQUIRE CROSS BRACING Approved Drawn Revision Date Width Length Elevation Customer Project A B C D E F 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 Sheet Scale PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDE...

Page 21: ...ENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL 2 MAXIMUM SLOPE 1 12 8 33 3 MAXIMUM CROSS SLOPE 1 48 1 4 FOOT 4 ALL RAMPS PLATFORMS 36 AND OVER ELEVATION REQUIRE CROSS BRACING Approved Drawn Revision Date Width Length Elevation Customer Project A A B B C C D D E E F F 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 Sheet of Scale PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL COPYRIGHT NATIONAL RAMP AL...

Page 22: ...rn Nut 1 4 thread 4 8828 2 1 4 20 x 2 Hex Head Partially Threaded Bolt 4 2071 P LIBERTY VERTICAL PICKET RAMP SECTION HARDWARE KIT Part Number Description QTY 2405 3 Universal Bracket per each 2 2408 2 Universal Bracket per each 4 2463 Round Black End Caps for Handrails per each 4 2464 Liberty Leg Protective Caps per each 2 2403 P 02 1 4 20x4 5 Partial Threaded VP Bolt 2 8625 1 4 14 x 1 Drilling Sc...

Page 23: ... 4 2408 2 Universal Bracket per each 6 2411 2 Liberty Toe Guard per each 2 2413 Liberty Switchback Bracket per each 1 2463 Round Black End Caps for Handrails per each 8 2464 Liberty Leg Protective Caps per each 4 2465 Platform Toe Guard Corner Cover per each 8 8598 2 x1 x 0 125 Architectural Angle 60 Length 2 8625 1 4 14 x 1 Drilling Screw 34 8626 3 8 16 Zinc Plated Large Flange Serrated Flange Nu...

Page 24: ...r doors and turn around before continuing onto the ramp This level surface can be a porch deck and sometimes only a small threshold ramp is needed to help navigate through the doorway Ramps should have a 1 12 pitch so for every inch of elevation there are 12 inches of ramping resulting in a 4 8 slope This guideline is to ensure the slope of the ramp is not too steep for safe passage National Ramp ...

Page 25: ...rface where it can be avoided Landing pads are available by National Ramp to provide a safe landing surface where needed Ramps should be a minimum width of 36 for residential properties and 48 for commercial or bariatric use It is the responsibility of the installer or homeowner to check for local codes While ADA requirements do not govern residential properties there may be local codes that your ...

Page 26: ... 26 NATIONAL RAMP FREEDOM NOW ...

Page 27: ... 27 Liberty Series Ramp Installation Guide Revision 8 1 2020 EVALUATION OVERVIEW ...

Page 28: ...or function as a rest platform 8 Common Ramp Configurations The below is not an exhaustive list of all layout configurations and your ramp layout may even combine different turns to fit all the needed ramping To determine if a ramp layout is turning left or right describe it as if you were traveling down the ramp from the home entrance A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT ...

Page 29: ... rest platform under ADA guidelines A platform that changes the ramp s direction by 90 or 180 also functions as a rest platform In the pictured diagram the rest platform is in the middle of the 30 run EVALUATION PROCESS COMMON RAMP CONFIGURATIONS A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A B C D E F 1 1 OF...

Page 30: ...ramps have a ratio of incline of 4 8 1 12 slope For residential use only National Ramp recommends no greater than a 6 4 1 8 slope and only for users in a power wheelchair or manual wheelchair being pushed up the ramp by a caretaker Some mobility devices may have a higher maximum allowable slope however strong consideration should be given to any inclines steeper than 6 4 1 8 Refer to the mobility ...

Page 31: ... different needs for the ramp and will require different considerations for grade and ramp locations Do not land the ramp in the middle of the yard or on uneven terrain so that the mobility device does not get stuck in soft or muddy ground Do not end the ramp where it is an obstruction to safe passage of any vehicle or pedestrian Add additional ramping as needed to allow the ramp to reach a hard s...

Page 32: ...e where the ground changes across the width of the ramp or sudden rises or dips that will require different leg heights See page 37 for more on grade variations Knowing the user and their mobility device Long scooters may require a large turn radius for 90 turns and the ADA recommended 4 8 slope may be too steep for some self ambulating users Approvals and local codes Does a homeowner Home Owner s...

Page 33: ...d to be switched out after installation The installation process for both widths is the same but the Bottom Transition Plate BTP and end loops for the bariatric ramp are both 2 feet long When evaluating for a bariatric ramp be advised that 180 switchback platforms must be 5 x10 as all components will not fit on a 5 x8 switchback platform Also National Ramp advises that you use a 5 x6 platform for ...

Page 34: ...e stoop is perfectly level 3 Measure overall step height MEASUREMENTS NEEDED A Door Width B Rise at Door Exterior or Interior C Porch Width D Porch Depth E Rise at Porch F Width of Steps G Rise of Steps Total H Depth of Steps Total I Sidewalk Width J Door to Corner of Porch K Porch to Corner of House L Porch to Driveway M House to Sidewalk N Porch to Sidewalk Complete and accurate measurements wil...

Page 35: ...t is clear when you come back for the install RAMP LAYOUT FORM National Ramp All rights reserved 709 Executive Blvd Unit A Valley Cottage NY 10989 USA Customer Service 877 884 RAMP 7267 Fax 845 358 1469 sales nationalramp com Date Evaluator s Name NOTES SCALE 1 SQUARE 1 FOOT Be sure to note all obstacles such as driveways sidewalks trees shrubs etc Customers Name Address House Lawn screen door fro...

Page 36: ... RAMP 7267 Fax 845 358 1469 sales nationalramp com Date Evaluator s Name NOTES SCALE 1 SQUARE 1 FOOT Be sure to note all obstacles such as driveways sidewalks trees shrubs etc Customers Name Address House Lawn front door metal handrail Dri vew ay BTP 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 x5 metal pole 5 x8 ac unit Screened Porch 4 x5 level platform 5 x4 level platform 16 20 SAMPLE ...

Page 37: ... for a safe layout while a significant cross slope can impact the leg lengths needed for the ramp to be level across its width Calculating grade variations are an important part of the evaluation UPGRADE upward slope of the ground DOWNGRADE downward slope of the ground CROSS SLOPE change in slope that runs across the width of the ramp EVALUATION PROCESS ...

Page 38: ... 38 NATIONAL RAMP FREEDOM NOW ...

Page 39: ... 39 Liberty Series Ramp Installation Guide Revision 8 1 2020 OVERVIEW OF THE LIBERTY SERIES SYSTEM ...

Page 40: ... ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL 1 Top Transition Plate TTP 2 5 x5 Turn Platform 3 T Post 4 Ramp Sections 5 5 x5 Turn Platform 6 Legs 7 Platform Handrails 8 Section Handrails 9 Bottom Transition Plate BTP 10 Landing Pad 11 End Loops 12 Filler Pipe 10 5 2 4 12 6 1 7 8 9 11 3 image 4 ...

Page 41: ... DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL 15 Liberty System 1 Elbows 2 Celebration Footer Pads 3 Leg Caps 4 End Caps 5 Corner Cover 6 Universal Brackets 7 Bottom Transition Plate BTP 6 4 1 2 3 5 7 OVERVIEW OF THE LIBERTY SERIES TM SYSTEM image 5 ...

Page 42: ...em connects through a tongue and groove system RAMP PLATFORM A C D D DATE FRACTIONAL APPLICATION PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL Groove Tongue Tongue Groove A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL Top Bottom Groove Tongue image 7 image 6 ...

Page 43: ... measured starting with the width A 5 x4 platform is 5 wide and 4 long while a 4 x5 platform is 4 wide and 5 long All legs handrails T Posts etc attach to its ramp or platform with the use of universal brackets To determine if a ramp layout is turning left or right describe it as if you were traveling down the ramp from the home entrance BEFORE YOU INSTALL Review the packing list before leaving fo...

Page 44: ... installed either level or at a slope platforms should not be installed at a slope While a level platform is recommended platforms may be set at an angle of up to 1 to allow for rain runoff Do not fully tighten legs and handrails until all components are up to allow for adjustments Do not walk on the ramp until legs and handrails are fully tightened and do not allow anyone else to be on the ramp u...

Page 45: ...ces such as concrete and pavement as they can easily be knocked out of place causing the ramp to be unsteady When faced with a surface such as gravel or cracked concrete try to first place the leg on the Footer Pad and then give the Footer Pad a tap with your foot If it easily slides out of place remove it and place the leg directly on the ground If it stays in place keep it with the ribbed side f...

Page 46: ...ith GROOVE TONGUE hooks into GROOVE on 3 sides 17 Leg Placement 46 NATIONAL RAMP FREEDOM NOW Refer to the below chart on proper leg placement for various layout options Decking runs on 4 direction TONGUE is on one 4 side Universal brackets can only mount on 3 sides with GROOVE TONGUE hooks into GROOVE on 3 sides Decking runs on 5 direction TONGUE is on one 5 side Universal brackets can only mount ...

Page 47: ...HE LIBERTY SERIES TM SYSTEM 47 Liberty Series Ramp Installation Guide Revision 4 1 2020 6 LEGS TONGUE SWITCHBACK BRACKET SWB SWB 6 6 PLATFORM 6 SWB SWB OVERVIEW OF THE LIBERTY SERIES TM SYSTEM DOOR DOOR RIGHT PIE LEVEL PLATFORM LEFT PIE LEVEL PLATFORM DOOR DOOR RIGHT PIE LEVEL PLATFORM LEFT PIE LEVEL PLATFORM ...

Page 48: ... 48 NATIONAL RAMP FREEDOM NOW www nationalramp com 877 884 RAMP 7267 ...

Page 49: ... 49 Liberty Series Ramp Installation Guide Revision 8 1 2020 RAMP INSTALL ...

Page 50: ...the starting height for the ramp system when it begins at a door the final height of the first platform or ramp section should be below the door threshold allowing the door to open without interference TIPS AND TRICKS The minimum elevation for a platform at the door is 2 5 CORRECT INSTALL OF NATIONAL RAMP ACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL 50 NATIONAL ...

Page 51: ...ails hand tightening the bolts to allow for later adjustments 18 1 4 Insert universal bracket and mount T Post if ramp is starting with a turn platform INCORRECT INSTALL RAMP INSTALL OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL B C D E F 1 51 Liberty Series Ramp Installation Guide Revision 8 1 2020 image 10 image 11 ...

Page 52: ...L INSTALL Height to set leg from travel surface to ground A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL 8 6 TIPS AND TRICKS The starting section will always have legs at both the top and bottom whether a platform or ramp section When the first section is sloped ramping account for the slope when measuring the ...

Page 53: ...he tongue side facing forward 18 2 2 Slide in one 1 universal bracket for each leg and vertical support of the handrails adding two 2 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 Hex Head Bolts per universal bracket A B C D E F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP CEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A B C D E F OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS A...

Page 54: ...he last installed ramp or platform section Step 3 Level the platform 18 2 5 Adjust the legs if needed so the platform is level and at the correct height and the legs are plumb vertically straight Do not walk on the ramp until the entire system is up and the legs have been tightened TIPS AND TRICKS While it is recommended for the platform to be installed completely level the platform can be install...

Page 55: ... installation The toe guard is affixed to the platform with two pan head driller screws OF NATIONA 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL 55 Liberty Series Ramp Installation Guide Revision 8 1 2020 RAMP INSTALL RAMP INSTALL image 18 ...

Page 56: ...support of the handrails making sure to add two 2 bolts per universal bracket TIPS AND TRICKS Ramp sections of 2 3 4 5 and 6 will need one set of legs at the end of the section Ramp sections of 8 and 10 will need two sets of legs one in the middle and one at the end of the section Tongue Top A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CO...

Page 57: ...OOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A B C D E F 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL Height to set leg from travel surface to ground Tongue Top Groove Bottom 57 Liberty Series Ramp Installation Guide Revision 8 1 2020 image 20 image 21 RAMP INSTALL ...

Page 58: ...h of elevation use the length of the ramp section to calculate the leg height If you are installing a 5 ramp section set your legs 5 shorter than the height of the previous legs A 3 ramp section will have legs 3 shorter than the previous height etc If the ramp is not being installed at a 4 8 slope set the legs at roughly the needed height and use your laser level to find the height that matches yo...

Page 59: ...ollowing the same general steps of a platform installation Switchback Platforms The planking will change directions on a switchback platform 5 x8 switchback platforms are composed of a 4 x5 platform and then a 5 x4 platform Use a switchback bracket to install a leg on the inside corner of the switchback platform TIPS AND TRICKS Set the leg on one side of the ramp to 4 8 then level the ramp left ri...

Page 60: ... holes in the switchback bracket as a guide secure the bracket to the groove side of the platform using driller screws 18 4 4 Attach the leg to the bolts of the switchback bracket 18 4 5 Continue with the installation of the next platform A B C D E F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL Tongue Top 60 NATIONAL RAMP FREEDOM NOW ...

Page 61: ... the rest platform is centered use 16 elbows The rest platform looks and functions best when installed in the middle of the ramp run when possible ex If the ramp run is 35 long place the rest platform at the 20 point rather than at 30 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST ...

Page 62: ...oor 18 6 LAST RAMP SECTION WITH BTP 18 6 1 Place the section upright on sawhorses with the tongue side facing forwards Slide the BTP into the groove end of the section A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL B B C C D D E E F F 1 Tongue Top Groove Bottom 62 NATIONAL RAMP FREEDOM NOW www nationalramp com ...

Page 63: ...G THE RAMP Check ramp components are correctly placed before final adjustments Step 1 Confirm the pitch is correct with a laser level and use a string to check that the slope is consistent within ramp runs 18 7 1 Stretch the string from the top of the first ramp section to the bottom of the last ramp section between platforms The ramp sections should follow the string TIPS AND TRICKS Legs are not ...

Page 64: ...ls will not align properly A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL Do not have two different people working on setting the handrails from opposite ends the handrails will not align properly and the work will have to be redone A B C D E F 1 MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL 64 ...

Page 65: ...ected A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A B C D E F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL Platform Handrail Section Handrail Tighten Elbow Connector with an Allen Key 65 Liberty Series Ramp Installation Guide Revision 8 1 2020 i...

Page 66: ...hing is aligned tighten bolt to join two elbow halves Measure and cut handrails for elbow installation when section is connecting to a platform A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACT...

Page 67: ...ion handrail up into the handrail connector Corner handrail options for 5 x5 turn platforms There are two options for installing the handrails on the inside corner of this platform elbows or a T post The correct installation of either method will result in a secure handrail TIPS AND TRICKS Measure carefully to reduce the number of cuts as excessive cuts will increase the chances of burrs A A B B C...

Page 68: ...e with the elbow on one side scoring the cut mark on the other side Repeat this for the lower handrail 18 7 11 5 Cut the pieces of filler pipe and attach it between the handrails A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIF...

Page 69: ...re the T post will need to be cut 18 7 12 3 Cut the handrails using the pipe cutter and connect the elbows after clearing any burrs 18 7 12 4 Insert elbows on the outside corner of the T Post and ramp handrails and measure filler pipe to fit between the two elbows using a right angle or triangle to make sure the railings will be at 90 A D N R DRAWN A D N R Tongue Top Groove Bottom 69 Liberty Serie...

Page 70: ...ed to prevent sharp edges before tightening with an Allen key D A A D D N N R R DRAWN A B C D E F OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL NOTE Always install connector with set screw facing ground Tighten Connector Set Screw with an Allen key A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED ...

Page 71: ... ramp is being rented end loops may be used to create a continuous handrail where platforms and ramp sections meet For code compliance there must be 1 5 of clearance between the railings DRAWN A D N R A D N R DRAWN 1 5 Clearance End Caps Tongue Top Groove Bottom 71 Liberty Series Ramp Installation Guide Revision 8 1 2020 image 41 RAMP INSTALL ...

Page 72: ...eshold or porch securing with driller screws A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL 72 NATIONAL RAMP FREEDOM NOW www nationalramp com 877 884 RAMP 7267 image 43 image 42...

Page 73: ...ACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL Ramp Platform Tongue Groove Tongue Groove A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL Platfor...

Page 74: ...hart 18 7 21 Pull push up on the tongue side of the section to verify install A successful install will not allow the tongue to disengage from the groove Step 6 Place all leg caps corner guards and end caps needed A B C D E F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A B C D E 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS...

Page 75: ...eels secure Run your hands across all railings to check for and clear any burrs Step 8 Have the ramp user s traverse the ramp to make sure they feel comfortable and are happy with the result before reviewing maintenance and care RAMP INSTALL 75 Liberty Series Ramp Installation Guide Revision 8 1 2020 ...

Page 76: ...m its placement before snapping into place 19 Miscellaneous Installation Processes The TTP cannot be repositioned and must be cut to be removed once installed to the threshold ramp The following installation instructions are for different optional elements Your ramp layout may include one or more A A B B C C D D E E F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD...

Page 77: ...ld ramp can be affixed to the home by using screws through the side tabs of the fixed leg height threshold A A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A B C D E F OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL Cut Leg Above Nut A A B B C C D D E E...

Page 78: ...face the exit direction of the ramp 19 2 3 Make sure the landing pad doesn t wobble Pack dirt or gravel underneath the landing pad if needed to keep it level and supported A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BAS...

Page 79: ...Front to Back Cross Bracing Width Left to Right Cross Bracing 36 Wide Liberty System Cross Brace Guide A B C D E F 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 Scale PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL COPYRIGHT NATIONAL RAMP 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 NATIONAL ...

Page 80: ...ES CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE PROPRIETARY AND MAY NOT BE SHARED MODIFIED DISTRIBUTED REPRODUCED OR REUSED WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF NATIONAL RAMP Approved QT Drawn PM Revision C Date 4 8 19 Width Length Elevation Installer Project 36 Wide Liberty System Cross Brace Guide 36 WIDE RAMP SECTIONS PLATFORM CROSS BRACING LENGTH 2 LENGTH 3 LENGTH 4 LENGTH 5 LENGTH 6 LENGTH 48 WIDE 60 ...

Page 81: ...eft of one leg to top right of the other leg or vice versa If the cross brace extends past the corners mark and cut so it does not protrude out from the leg it is mounted to filing to deburr 19 3 6 Install using 1 4 14 x 1 driller screws A C D D DATE FRACTIONAL APPLICATION PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL 81 Liberty Series Ramp Installation Guide Revision 8 1 2020 image 56 RAMP INSTALL ...

Page 82: ... 3 Cut the 25 cable in half 19 4 4 Thread the top of the cable through the universal bracket Clamp the cable where it loops through the bracket 19 4 5 Screw the anchor firmly into the ground leaving only the eye exposed 19 4 6 Thread the end of the cable to the anchor and clamp in place where it loops through the eye of the anchor A B C D E F OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VE...

Page 83: ...IONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A B C D E F 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A B C D E F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL Incorrect Installation 83 Liberty Series Ramp Installation Guide Revision 8 1 2020 image 58 image 59 RAMP INSTALL ...

Page 84: ... ramp The pictured layout has a left pie platform Always install pie platforms level not on a slope Step 1 Install three 3 legs at the three 3 corners of the pie platform A B C D E F OF NATIONA 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A B C D E F OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTA...

Page 85: ...tersect if extended The pie T Post is specific to the pie platform and is not switchable with a square platform T Post A B C D E F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL B A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL Trim filler pipe here Trim filler pipe h...

Page 86: ...ED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL B A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL Trim filler pipe here Trim filler pipe here Tongue Top Groove Bottom Tongue Top Groove Bottom 86 NATIONAL RAMP FREEDOM NOW www nationalramp com 877 884 RAMP 7267 image 64 image 65 ...

Page 87: ...nside corner elbow assembly into each end of the elbow 19 5 1 3 Lining up the elbow joints with the change in direction trim the handrails clearing any burrs A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL Tongue Top Groove Bottom 87 Liberty Series Ramp Installation Guide Revision 8 1 2020 image 66 RAMP INSTALL ...

Page 88: ...3 16 Allen bit wrench drill bit Level Pipe cutter Sanding Filing Tool Tools Required OF NATIONAL RAMP ENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A B C D E F OF NATIONA 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL 88 NATIONAL RAMP FREEDOM NOW www nationalramp com 877 884 RAMP 7267 image 67 ...

Page 89: ...latform attach the step assembly lining up the universal brackets on the platform with the leg receivers on the step assembly A B C D E F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL 89 Liberty Serie...

Page 90: ... towards the platform handrails and the shorter rails pointing towards the steps A A B C C D D E F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL Short Tubes Facing Bottom Of Stairs 90 NATIONAL RAMP FR...

Page 91: ...er posts Dra wn Revision A B C D E F 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 Eleva tion C ustomer 1 Length Width Da te XIMUM CROSS SLOPE 1 48 1 4 FOOT Sc a le OF NATIONAL RAMP Sheet of REUSED WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION COPYRIGHT NATIONAL RAMP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED SHARED MODIFIED DISTRIBUTED REPRODUCED OR ALL TEXT AND IMAGES CONTAINED IN THIS L RAMPS PLATFORMS 36 AND OVER ELEVATION REQUIRE CROSS B...

Page 92: ...post 19 6 12 2 Starting with the lower gate bracket mark and fasten each gate bracket to the step upper post using Two 2 20 x 2 hex head bolts Four 4 washers Two 2 20 acorn nuts A A B C D E F OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FI...

Page 93: ...ate square tube on latch side 19 6 12 4 Test gate and latch functionality A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A A B C C D D E F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL Leg is attached with 3 universal bracket The two handrail post...

Page 94: ...g are also needed 9 16 open end wrench if the configuration includes an inside corner 7 16 socket and or wrench 19 7 1 Determine the required leg sizes The top of each platform leg should extend 2 3 above the platform s travel surface while each ramp section leg should extend 3 4 above its travel surface 19 7 2 Cut bottom of leg channel Avoid cutting through slot A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NAT...

Page 95: ...ion then attach the handrails to the universal bracket assembly Do not over tighten handrails to allow for later adjustments 19 7 6 Inside Corner Installation A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A B C D E F OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND AC...

Page 96: ...h the groove 19 7 6 3 Use a universal bracket assembly for the side closest to the off going ramp 19 7 6 4 Use a switchback bracket on the corner of the platform A B C D E F OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A B C D E F OF N 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL Tongue Top G...

Page 97: ...itchback bracket on the platform 19 7 6 7 Mount the vertical picket handrail to the extended bolts A B C D E F 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A B C D E F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP ONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A B C D E F OF NATIONAL 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND A...

Page 98: ...holding the oncoming ramp with a 9 16 open end wrench A B C D E F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A B C D E F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL Tighten Using an Open End Wrench 98 NATIONAL RAMP FREEDOM NOW www nationalramp com 877 884 RAMP 7267...

Page 99: ...ds of all handrails A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL Tongue Top Groove Bottom 99 Liberty Series Ramp Installation Guide Revision 8 1 2020 image 89 image 90 RAMP INSTALL ...

Page 100: ...t bracket After confirming handrails are plumb line the corner support bracket with the top rail and fasten using two 2 14 x 1 drilling screws Install two 2 14 x 1 pan head drilling screws to secure the switchback bracket to the platform 19 7 11 Once all handrails connections have been made fully tighten all leg and handrail nuts 19 7 12 Inspect the entire ramp installation A A B B C C D D E E F F...

Page 101: ... 101 Liberty Series Ramp Installation Guide Revision 8 1 2020 RAMP INSTALL ...

Page 102: ... 102 NATIONAL RAMP FREEDOM NOW www nationalramp com 877 884 RAMP 7267 ...

Page 103: ...LAYOUT CONFIGURATIONS START TO FINISH A B C D E F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A B C D E F OF N 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL ...

Page 104: ...rning 12 to the right to a 5 x5 platform turning left with a final 7 ramp run to a 5 x5 landing pad The overall height is 19 20 Layout Configuration 1 90 Turn OF N OT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL 104 NATIONAL RAMP FREEDOM NOW www nationalramp com 877 884 RAMP 7267 image 92 ...

Page 105: ...s 20 1 3 Measure the starting leg heights from the platform s travel surface to the ground or Celebration Footer PadTM making sure the platform sits just below the door threshold A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL CORRECT INSTALL 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON...

Page 106: ...d the legs are plumb 20 2 Set the first 6 ramp section 20 2 1 Place the section upright on sawhorses with the tongue side facing forwards Attach universal brackets and bolts for the handrails and legs A B C D E F OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL INCORRECT INSTALL OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED ...

Page 107: ...two 2 sets of handrails and three 3 legs needed for this platform If a T Post will be used for the corner handrails insert a universal bracket for the T Post 20 4 2 Select the shortest leg that is at least 2 above the measured height and mount the handrails and T Post hand tightening the bolts to allow for later adjustments 20 4 3 Measure the leg heights 20 4 4 Mount the legs to the platform snug ...

Page 108: ...rry the ramp section over and attach the tongue side into the groove of the platform 20 5 6 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 TIPS AND TRICKS Legs are not needed unless there is a cross slope requiring a leg on one side to level the ramp section across the width ...

Page 109: ...are correctly placed before final adjustments 20 7 1 Confirm the pitch is correct with a laser level and use a string to check that the slope is consistent within ramp runs 20 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 20 8 After confirming all legs are plumb tighten all the leg bolts...

Page 110: ... Once everything is aligned tighten bolt to join two elbow halves 20 9 2 Measure and cut handrails at starting section 20 9 2 1 Align the handrails on the seam with the longer ramp handrails up towards the platform Place the edge of the elbow against the fixed platform handrail and mark the top and lower ramp handrails where they will need to be cut 20 9 2 2 Cut the handrails using a pipe cutter d...

Page 111: ... section 20 10 Corner handrail options for 5 x5 turn platforms 20 10 1 Option 1 Diagonal railing using elbows A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL B B C C D D E E F F 1 111 Liberty Series Ramp Installation Guide Revision 8 1 2020 image 100 image 101 TWO LAYOUT CONFIGURATIONS START TO FINISH Tongue Top...

Page 112: ...all the vertical support of the T Post as close to the corner as possible 20 10 2 2 Starting with the inside corner of the T post insert elbows into the ramp handrails and measure the cut mark on the T post 20 10 2 3 Cut the handrails using the pipe cutter and connect the elbows after clearing any burrs 20 10 2 4 Insert elbows on the outside corner of the T Post and ramp handrails and measure fill...

Page 113: ... an Allen key A B C D E F OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL NOTE Always install connector with set screw facing ground Tighten Connector Set Screw with an Allen key A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL Metal Rail Connector A A B ...

Page 114: ... FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BAS...

Page 115: ...to verify the bracket install A successful install will not allow the tongue to disengage from the groove 20 11 8 Place all leg caps corner guards and end caps needed A B C D E F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP ENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A B C D E OF N 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL 1 3 2 4 ENT DIMENSIONS MU...

Page 116: ...els secure Run your hands across all railings to check for any sharp edges or burrs 20 11 10 Have the ramp user s traverse the ramp to make sure they feel comfortable and are happy with the result before reviewing maintenance and care 116 NATIONAL RAMP FREEDOM NOW www nationalramp com 877 884 RAMP 7267 ...

Page 117: ... a 5x10 switchback platform with a final 7 of ramping to the ground Overall height is 19 21 Layout Configuration 2 Switchback Ramp PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL 117 Liberty Series Ramp Installation Guide Revision 8 1 2020 image 110 TWO LAYOUT CONFIGURATIONS START TO FINISH ...

Page 118: ...ater adjustments 21 1 3 Measure the starting leg heights from the platform s travel surface to the ground or Celebration Footer PadTM making sure the platform sits just below the door threshold A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL CORRECT INSTALL 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE ...

Page 119: ...universal brackets and bolts for the handrails and legs 21 2 2 Mount the handrails hand tightening the bolts to allow for later adjustments 21 2 3 Determine the leg height For a 1 12 pitch ramp the leg height is 6 less than the platform height A B C D E F OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL INCORRECT INSTALL OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 ...

Page 120: ...n over and attach the tongue side into the groove of the platform 21 2 6 Using the level adjust the legs so the ramp section is level across the ramp at the appropriate slope and the legs are plumb 21 3 Set the second 6 section Repeat all of Step 21 2 21 4 Set the first 5 x5 turn platform 21 4 1 Place the platform upright on sawhorses with the tongue side facing forwards Attach universal brackets ...

Page 121: ... Mount the leg to the bolts of the switchback bracket 21 5 Set the second 5 x5 turn platform 21 5 1 Repeat steps 1 6 of Step 4 however there will only be two 2 legs placed opposite the tongue 21 5 2 Install toe guards Place toe guards along the inside edges of the platform and affix each with two 2 driller screws TIPS AND TRICKS While it is recommended for the platform to be installed completely l...

Page 122: ...e 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 secon...

Page 123: ...lf of the elbow into top adjoining handrail 21 9 1 3 Lock elbow into handrail by tightening Allen bolt clockwise 21 9 1 4 Repeat for second half of elbow to bottom adjoining handrail 21 9 1 5 Check alignment and join two 2 elbow halves using provided bolt and nut 21 9 1 6 Once everything is aligned tighten bolt to join two 2 elbow halves 21 9 2 Measure and cut for handrails at starting section 21 ...

Page 124: ...cess for the interior handrails starting with the T Post on the starting platform A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL 124 NATIONAL RAMP FREEDOM NOW www nationalramp com 877 884 RAMP 726...

Page 125: ...ace Ensure flange nut is tight to secure leg A B C D E F OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL NOTE Always install connector with set screw facing ground Tighten Connector Set Screw with an Allen key A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INST...

Page 126: ...orm Brackets A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A B C D E F 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL 126 NATIONAL RAMP FREEDOM NOW www nationalramp com 877 884 RAMP 7267 image 123 image 124 Tongue Top Groove Bottom ...

Page 127: ... the groove A B C D E F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A B C D E F 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL 1 3 2 4 A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATIONAL RAMP 1 FOOT PLACEMENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL A A B B C C D D E E F F 1 1 OF NATION...

Page 128: ...all railings to clear any remaining burrs 21 10 10 Have the ramp user s traverse the ramp to make sure they feel comfortable and are happy with the result before reviewing maintenance and care OF NATIONAL RAMP ENT DIMENSIONS MUST BE VERIFIED BASED ON FIELD CONDITIONS AND ACTUAL INSTALL End Caps Leg Caps Corner Guards 128 NATIONAL RAMP FREEDOM NOW www nationalramp com 877 884 RAMP 7267 image 127 ...

Page 129: ... 129 Liberty Series Ramp Installation Guide Revision 8 1 2020 TWO LAYOUT CONFIGURATION START TO FINISH ...

Page 130: ... 130 NATIONAL RAMP FREEDOM NOW www nationalramp com 877 884 RAMP 7267 ...

Page 131: ... 131 Liberty Series Ramp Installation Guide Revision 8 1 2020 RAMP MAINTENANCE AND CARE ...

Page 132: ... improper installation or which has been repaired outside Manufacturer s place of business in any way as in the reasonable judgment of Manufacturer to adversely affect its performance and reliability nor to normal deterioration due to wear tear and exposure corrosion or damage caused by hail fire earthquake or other natural causes or acts of nature For the sake of clarity in addition to the forego...

Page 133: ...anufacturer DISCLAIMER THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE HOWEVER THAT IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE DISCLAIMED IN ANY TERRITORY WHERE A PRODUCT IS SOLD THE DURATI...

Page 134: ...a plastic shovel or stiff broom to clear the ramp surface directly The ramp should periodically be checked to ensure that connections remain tight and parts such as Celebration Footer Pads corner covers and leg caps are still placed properly Do not allow children to play on or near the ramp Do not hang items off of the ramp or use the ramp for storage The ramp comes with a lifetime warranty for an...

Page 135: ...our freedom To register your ramp for warranty kindly send an email to HAWarranty nationalramp com asking for your warranty link and have the following information available Date Ramp Was Installed Ramp Purchased By Name Last Name Street Address Where Ramp Is Installed Contact Email Address Contact Phone Number Serial Number Of Ramp High Quality Picture Of Ramp See Below For Example Name Of Compan...

Page 136: ... much that we started a monthly photo contest Send us your best photo of your ramp to marketing nationalramp com If your ramp picture is better than the rest we will send you a 100 gift card If your ramp picture includes you on the ramp you will win a 200 gift card Thank you for making National Ramp your choice We wish you all the best as you enjoy your freedom Happy Ramping The Team at National R...

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