b.
Check handrail for marks or scratches received during shipment. Use
a file to smooth any nicks that might cause injury. Use fine or medium
steel wool to polish surfaces.
3.
The 1/4-28 handrail attaching screws are shipped installed on the stair.
Remove handrail attaching screws. Note location of the 1.00" and 1.25"
long screws.
4.
Position handrail for installation. Check for proper alignment of screw
hole holes. Support posts can be moved slightly to align holes. If
necessary, use a rubber mallet to tap posts unto alignment.
5.
Working down from the top handrail support post, secure handrail to
stairs using the 1/4-28 screws.
4.3.2
Platform Handrails (Wings)
The platform handrails are shipped completely assembled and strapped to the
platform deck.
1.
Remove strapping and padding. Left and right handrails can be identified
by observing position of bumpers (forward) and notched adjustment
tracks (inboard).
2.
Remove the rear stops from the lower tracks.
3.
Using two people, place forward wheel of handrail onto lower track and
slide upper (adjustment) track into slots in slide blocks. Slide handrail
forward until rear wheel rests on lower track.
4.
Install other platform handrail as described in step 3.
5.
Re-install rear stops on lower tracks.
6.
Slide handrails from stop to stop. Check for ease of operation and
security in detents. If necessary, adjust the slide blocks.
4.4 MISCELLANEOUS PREPARATION
4.4.1
Cleaning
1.
Wash road dirt from stair sections and chassis.
4.5 FLOODLIGHT
1.
Remove the protective covering from the floodlight under platform.
4.5.1
Movable Handrails
1.
The handrails have been strapped in position. Remove the straps.
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Truck Mounted Passenger Stair TMPS-200
Manual No. 307559
