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5.
CLOSURES
Closures fill the space between ramp handrails and platform posts. Like the ramp and platform handrails, they
are available in Two-Line, Single-Line, Vertical Pickets and Horizontal Pickets. As a standard, the closures come
with components which require the ramp to be mounted to one side or the other of a platform but the ramp
can also be centered or mounted in any location on a platform side except when using the Vertical Picket
closure (refer to Section 5.3). When centering the ramp or mounting in a location other than the side, a second
Two-Line, Single-Line or Horizontal Picket closure must be ordered and is installed in the same manner as
described below. When mounting to the side, the ramp handrail post should be positioned 1-1/2” (minimum)
to 2” from the inside of the platform post. For a Single Line closure the steps in this section complete the
installation.
5.1. If installing a closure on a platform in the “straight” configuration, the 2” x 2” angle post will already be
in place. Skip to 5.1.4
5.2. If installing on a platform in the “turn” configuration, install the 2” x 2” angle post not attached to a
platform handrail in the open platform corner pocket. Align the bottom of the post with the bottom of
the corner pocket and tighten the set screws securely (FIG. 5.1). Refer to Section 4.5 for addition details
on securing the post.
5.3. Install the angle cap on top of the post. Glue in place using construction adhesive as needed.
5.4. First install the top rail, the rail connecting the ramp handrail to the platform post.
This procedure is the same regardless of the style of closure. Insert an adjustable elbow in the
ramp handrail. Loosen the elbow assembly screws and position the round portion of the
adjustable elbow so it is aligned with the upper hole in the angle post and the face is parallel to
the post. Measure the gap between the face and the post (FIG. 5.2).
FIG. 5.1 FIG. 5.2
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