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Modular Ramp Installation Manual

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0723

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Page 3: ... IDENTIFIERS 14 PLATFORM CONFIGURATIONS AND PART IDENTIFIERS 15 18 PLATFORM SETUP 19 PLATFORM RAMP CONNECTION 20 RAMP LEG ASSEMBLY 21 RAMP RUN ASSEMBLY 22 PLATFORM HANDRAIL ASSEMBLY 23 PLATFORM HANDRAIL CLOSURE KIT 24 25 TURNBACK RAILS LOOPS AND CLOSURES 26 TURNBACK PLATFORM ASSEMBLY 27 RAMP RAIL ASSEMBLY 28 STOP N REST INSTALLATION PHOTOS 29 30 LOOP ASSEMBLY 31 END TRANSITION TREAD ASSEMBLY 32 IN...

Page 4: ...AINTENANCE AND SAFETY information If you need to obtain a new copy please contact Customer Service at 888 790 9269 Fill out and return the warranty information 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 If you are missing the packing list please call Customer Service at 888 790 9269 to obtain ...

Page 5: ... 8am 5pm Central time Lay out all your leg supports so you can identify tallest to shortest This will allow you to install your modular ramp at a quicker pace Important Note There may be times that you have a tall starting height but because the first ramp or platform begins on a porch or over a set of steps you will be using shorter legs at that point then once you clear these obstacles you will ...

Page 6: ...e pivot swivel connectors grey plastic 2 1 34 x 5 aluminum tube inserts with rubber O ring 7 14 x 1 Tek Screw SS Hex Head secure pivot and SCH to rail 12 8 x 3 4 Tek Screw Pan Head Philips Note pivot swivels require a 5 32 allen wrench to tighten them RSK Ramp Starter Kit 1 TT36 Transition Tread 36 x 12 for entrance to ramp system 1 TP Transition Plate 9 25 x 32 for transition from ramp to deck po...

Page 7: ...1 4 20 nylon insert connecting pivot swivel halves 1 1 4 20 x 1 button cap screw connecting pivot swivel halves 4 3 8 16 Flange Nut 2 1 1 2 Black Round Plastic End Cap for 1 5 handrails 1 3 8 16 4 5 SS bolt platform handrail use 1 3 8 16 1 2 SS bolt platform leg socket use 1 3 8 SS nut 2 3 8 SS washer 6 14 x 1 Tek Screw ALL hardware should be tightened at a torque rate of 40 ft lbs for final assem...

Page 8: ...U Leg 3 8 16 x 1 carriage bolt Use to Install Handrails 3 8 16 x 2 1 4 carriage bolt 3 8 Flange Nut 1 4 Nylon Insert 5 32 short arm Hex Allen Wrench Included Platform Hardware Use to cross bolt two Handrails 3 8 16 4 5 SS bolt 3 8 16 1 2 SS bolt 3 8 16 SS nut 3 8 SS flat washer 14 x 1 TEK screw 5 8 plastic plug Aluminum rail stabilizer ...

Page 9: ...zes BP Bridge Plate 3 x 32 PSCK For Patriot or XM Series Closure Kit PSK 2 per Handrail Sleeve Connector 1 34 x 5 aluminum tube inserts with rubber O ring Black Handrail Cap Platform Handrails Ramp Handrails Loop ASB Angle Support bracket Platform Leg varying sizes Install Note Platform Angle is 1 5 x 1 5 Ramp Angle is 1 x 2 with holes on each end ...

Page 10: ...t TEK screws 30 or larger tape measure Rubber Mallet 4 Level Optional Impact Wrench for faster install time 2 tube cutter for aluminum 50 string and line level or laser level Ex Hitachi impact wrench 25 lb sand for leveling pavers Small Spade for aid in ground work to level pavers as needed Portable Sawzall ...

Page 11: ...rns 180 turns using 2 4 straight through or 5 straight through 90 turns 180 turns using 2 5 straight through or 6 straight through RAMPS 36 wide 2 3 4 5 6 and 8 48 wide 2 3 4 5 and 6 Standard 2 line handrail 34 tall residential 4 on center picket rail RAMPS 5 X 6 5 X 5 4 X 5 4 X 4 Picket Rail Loop XM Patriot Ramp Loop ...

Page 12: ...onal Uses One 1 closure kit is included with the purchase of each platform Additional closure kits can be purchased separately ORDERING NOTE Be specific when ordering platforms to insure proper rails are shipped for your desired use ...

Page 13: ... on a 5x5 platform SET RAIL rail goes platform leg over platform leg on the closed side of the platform Top rail is 63 long Example of a Universal Rail on a 5x5 turn platform UNIVERSAL RAIL 1 side of rail goes over a platform leg and the other side tech screw into a rail stabilizer U shaped and butts against the other rail or closure kit Top rail is 61 25 long Female groove end Male lip end The OP...

Page 14: ... different sizes you can create a platform that will best fit your need Example of Universal Rail on a straight through platform UNIVERSAL RAIL goes over 1 platform leg and butts against the other rail or closure kit tech screwed into the rail stabilizer Top rail is 61 25 long Shown here the UNIVERSAL RAIL butts up on the closed side with a Closure Kit in the corner Bridge plate U Leg Platform Leg...

Page 15: ...g over Leg rail on the CLOSED side of the platform the top rail measures 63 UNIVERSAL RAIL Over 1 leg used on the OPEN side or Closed side the top rail measures 61 25 Used to butt up against the SET rail in a 90 degree turn layout OR butts up to the Closure Kit Post in a straight run NOTE When installing a 90 degree turn and continuing a ramp run you must purchase an additional closure kit Closed ...

Page 16: ...as a straight run 4 deep straight uses two 2 51 rails 5 deep straight run uses two 2 63 rails INSTALL NOTE When installing a 90 degree turn and continuing a ramp run you must purchase an additional closure kit 63 x 51 Turn Landing requires extra PSCK purchased LSP6351 LSR51S 1 LSR63U 1 PSCK 2 STBLZR 2 FEMALE END MALE END 63 x 51 Straight Landing LSP6351 LSR51S 2 PSCK 1 STBLZR 1 FEMALE END MALE END...

Page 17: ...ed side the top rail measures 61 25 Used to butt up against the SET rail in a 90 degree turn layout Special Ordering of rails are required if you are using a 4x5 platform as a straight run 4 deep straight uses two 2 51 rails 5 deep straight run uses two 2 63 rails INSTALL NOTE When installing a 90 degree turn and continuing a ramp run you must purchase an additional closure kit FEMALE END MALE END...

Page 18: ...raight run Special Ordering of rails are required if you are using a 4x5 platform as a straight run 4 deep straight uses two 2 51 rails 5 deep straight run uses two 2 63 rails INSTALL NOTE When installing a 90 degree turn and continuing a ramp run you must purchase an additional closure kit 51 x 51 Straight Landing MP44U LSR51S 1 LSR51U 1 PSCK 1 STBLZR 1 FEMALE END MALE END 51 x 51 Turn Landing re...

Page 19: ... Next determine the BEST position for your legs Note that the foot pad is off set allowing you to tuck the pad under neath the platform when installing Slide the tubular leg into the socket from the bottom side of the platform Measure from the surface of the platform down to the bottom of the footpad Set it at your desired height by slightly tightening the bolt to hold the leg in place DO NOT OVER...

Page 20: ... 10 The leg best used for a 20 rise is a 26 leg Refer to page 21 for installation of leg After your legs are installed you can set your first ramp section in place by placing the MALE lip of the ramp sec tion into the FEMALE groove of the platform Push your ramp to the out most edge leaving a space of approximate ly 3 from the edge This will allow hand clearance between the ramp rail loop and the ...

Page 21: ...ttaching the handrails One 1 in each channel at the top and bot tom of the ramp section as shown below Next locate the 3 8 x 1 carriage bolts Use two 2 per leg one in each channel Legs are installed at the bottom of standard ramp runs The bottom of the ramp should have a female groove in the ramp Slide the carriage bolts into each channel of the ramp stringer with shaft facing out as shown below I...

Page 22: ... rise would require a ramp that is 28 feet in length This is an ADA specification for safety Always check with your local building code office to make sure your ramp system will be installed per their specifications The bottom of the last ramp section should rest on a solid surface as phalt or concrete Note The last ramp section does NOT require leg supports refer to page 32 Install Note If the en...

Page 23: ...er then move the rail out of the way and secure with the 14 TEK screw Slide the end of the rail into the bracket and install a 14 TEK screw through the side of the U shaped stabilizer into the rail Shown to the left is the installation of rails for a Straight Through 5 x5 Platform The 5 x5 63 x63 platform comes with 2 rails of which one is longer than the other The LONGER rail 63 goes leg over leg...

Page 24: ...used Secure the swivels at each end with the 8 Tek screws Install the 20 1 x 2 aluminum curb on the platform under the closure kit If you need to cut the curb to fit be sure to file the ends of any sharp edges Make sure the curb does NOT impede into the ramp area causing a tripping hazard Install the L shaped rubber boots to the edges of the curb before securing to the platform surface Install To ...

Page 25: ...est done by using a battery powered circular saw A 2 pipe cutter can also be used Secure the swivels at each end with the 10 Tek screws Install the 20 1 x 2 aluminum curb on the platform under the closure kit If you need to cut the curb to fit be sure to file the ends of any sharp edges CAUTION Make sure the curb does NOT impede into the ramp area causing a tripping hazard Install the L shaped rub...

Page 26: ...end user to know when the ramp is leveling off onto a platform or a level surface Simply turn the loop 180 degrees to obtain the proper leveling required VIEW 1 Closure Kit Close EACH platform corner gap as instructed from the TOP of page 25 When two 4x5 platforms are closed with Closure Kits use the included 3x8 bolt to connect the two posts together The two closure kit post will butt up to each ...

Page 27: ...under and away from the other platform leg This will keep the foot pads from fighting for the same space when joined VIEW 4 VIEW 4 Install Note There will NOT be a female groove to attach the ramp coming DOWN and UP from the platform When this occurs Install SUPPORT legs on the UP and Down section of ramps where it butt against the platform and push up tight to the platform Install the 3 x 32 brid...

Page 28: ...t away from the bolts to line them up Keep ing these bolts loose as well allows the rail to slide along the Slotted F stringer with some assistance Don t forget to go back and tighten each flange nut once you have every handrail where you need them Connect each rail to the previous rail using the 5 aluminum Sleeve Connector The rail hardware package includes 4 tubes with rubber O ring FIG 1 FIG 1 ...

Page 29: ...r longer handrail bolts into the stringer groove at each end you will need these later when installing the handrails Reference Page 21 Next slide in your shorter leg bolts at each end Install two sets of U legs at each end see diagram For now tighten bolts slightly loose Push the Stop N Rest against ramp locking the male tongue n groove Into the female tongue n groove of the down sloping ramp Leve...

Page 30: ...photo above Bridge Plates should be installed over both seams where ramps connect to the Stop N Rest Bridge Plates U Legs Rails on Stop N Rest and Ramp are long er and will need to be cut to ensure the PSK insert has a tight fit against each rail refer to page 29 and photos below Lower Section Upper Section PSK 2 per Cut rails to ensure PSK fits tight ...

Page 31: ...te Loops should be installed in the following locations Two loops at end of ramp where it meets ground unless impediment into a drive way One loop where ramp meets a platform installed on external side of turn either going down or up a ramp Install Note Loops should be turned to create a level top section Loops will be installed turned one way or the other depending on slope of ramp Loop Handrail ...

Page 32: ...ff FIG 1 and 2 To keep the transition tread from sliding left to right Screw in a 8 Tek screw in the end of the female groove where the lip of the transition tread sits This should wedge the Tek screw in this space and lock the tread from movement FIG 3 FIG 1 FIG 2 RAMP FIG 3 Screw in a 8 Tek screw in the end of the female groove where the lip of the transition tread sits STARTER RAMP TT36 1 x 36 ...

Page 33: ...hat the hole lines up with the bot tom hardware slot on the stringer You then secure the bracket on the ramp with the 1 x 3 8 carriage bolt and flange nut provided The other end will attach to the ULEG by using the same bolt in the slot on the leg and the flange nut Make sure the 2 side of the angle is on the BACK side of the leg the flat part of the ULEG IF the leg does NOT have a slot at this he...

Page 34: ...ection that you will secure making sure the anchor is in the center of the ramp section and is less than 4 from the side of the ramp to keep it from being a tripping hazard All platforms and ramp sections require one tie down each Review the instructions on page 33 for proper installation WARNING Prior to installing the anchor augers into the ground ensure that any underground electrical con ducto...

Page 35: ...der the ramp When securing the cable you should choose a RIB under the ramp and drill two 2 1 4 holes one on each side of the CENTER of the ramp DO NOT drill through the side of the ramp Run your wire cable through the drilled holes and down to the top of the tie down anchor Secure the cable with the two 2 included clamps in your kit The cable should be tight allowing about an inch of slack for sl...

Page 36: ...nal mobility device 3 It is important that you refer to your chair or scooter Owner s Guide for the proper de gree of incline decline and chair direction before attempting ramp use Never exceed the recommendations listed in the owner s manual 4 Periodically check and tighten any loose fasteners to ensure safety 5 Avoid alkaloid detergents 6 Do not allow children to play on or near the ramp 7 Keep ...

Page 37: ...ex ample product links below These and similar products can be purchased at local retailers hard ware stores and building centers during the winter season AMERICAN ACCESS does not endorse any ice melt product The metal construction of the AMERICAN ACESS ramps will allow the tread surface to thaw at a quicker rate than other materials This provides a distinct advantage over wood or concrete ramps t...

Page 38: ...ion under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing at it s option any equipment which is returned to Manufacturer s place of business with return authorization number to be obtained from sales office before returning and which upon examination shall disclose to Manufacturer reasonable satisfaction to have been thus defective The repair or replacement of defective parts under this warrant...

Page 39: ..._________________________________________ MANUFACTURER AMERICAN ACCESS INC 820 Lower Brownsville Rd Jackson TN 38301 888 790 9269 Info aaramps com www aaramps com Other Products Available Portable Wheelchair Ramps Threshold Ramps Entry Ramps Commercial Ramps THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING AMERICAN ACCESS Locate us on the INTERNET and LIKE US on FACEBOOK or FOLLOW US on TWITTER We would LOVE to hear about ...

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