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HORIZONTAL PICKET CLOSURE
5.6.7. The Horizontal Picket closure includes a special bracket which is attached to the ramp
handrail post. If the ramp handrail has Horizontal or Vertical Pickets, remove the 5/16″-
18 x 2-1/4″ hex bolt and 5/16” flat washer attaching the upper and lower rail then
reinstall through the slots in the horizontal picket closure bracket as shown in FIG 5.18. If
the ramp handrail is a Two-Line or Single-Line handrail, use 5/16″-18 nuts to attack the
bracket in the same manner (FIG 5.15). Orient the bracket toward the platform post and
align the holes in the bracket with the holes in the platform post as closely as possible
then tighten the fasteners lightly (enough to hold the bracket in place but still allow
movement). If the ramp is centered a second Horizontal Picket closure is needed and is
installed in the same manner described below.
5.6.8. Measure the gap between the horizontal picket closure bracket and the platform post
(FIG. 5.19).
5.6.9. Cut a 1 1/2″ diameter round tubes and the 1-1/2” x 2” curb to the measured gap length
less 1/8” to account for the threaded inserts which will be installed after cutting (FIG.
5.14).
5.6.10. Using a metal file, smooth all sharp edges from cutting the round tubes and curb.
5.6.11. Install 5/16”-18 round threaded inserts into both ends of the cut tube and curb. Use a
rubber mallet or similar tool to fully seat the threaded inserts (FIG. 5.19).
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