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Liberty Series™ Ramp Installation Guide-Revision 8/1/2020
The evaluation is one of the key components to a successful and safe ramp installation. If done
correctly, it can be the difference between a quick and easy installation or one that is complicated
and delayed. This next section provides you with the resources you need to conduct a thorough and
accurate evaluation.
TOOLS FOR A SUCCESSFUL EVALUATION:
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Tape Measure
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Laser Level or String
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Cones or other items to plot out layout
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Evaluation Form
WHAT TO CONSIDER DURING THE EVALUATION:
Before plotting the layout options for the ramp, understand how the ramp will be used.
A person self-ambulating in a manual wheelchair to their personal vehicle, a person in a powerchair
who uses public transportation, and a person who is transported via emergency services all have very
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 surface, such as a walkway or driveway, or for the vehicle loading location. Use an aluminum
landing pad if the ramp cannot end on a solid, flat surface.
Consider other people at the property who may not be using the ramp, so the layout doesn’t
inconvenience them. Do not block access to shared entrances.
Once it is determined where the ramp should start and end, take measurements to determine the
length of ramp needed. Measure the starting height, including door thresholds, and then measure
the height from the door threshold to the ending point (use of the laser level is strongly advised).
10. Evaluation Process
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