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Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Assembly Manual Page 16 of 40
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4.2. INSTALL RAMPS ON PLATFORMS
If your configuration does not include a platform, skip to ‘ATTACH SUPPORT LEG BRACKETS
AND LEGS TO RAMPS’.
This section addresses the attachment of a ramp or ramp run to a platform. If the ramp needs
to be angled with respect to the platform or is going to be attached to an existing porch, skip
to ‘ANGLE RAMPS WITH RESPECT TO PLATFORMS, PORCHES, OR DECKS’.
4.2.1.
Ramps must be placed on either the left or right side of the platform (cannot be centered).
4.2.1.1.
Place the ramp in a location that ensures the ramp handrail post is positioned
1-1/2” (minimum) to 2” from the inside of the platform post.
4.2.2.
Locate the PRHP (RAMP HANGER PAIR) and install the two hangers in the platform side rail
where the ramp will be attached.
4.2.3.
Hold the hanger perpendicular (approximately) to the platform side rail then bring the
hanger upward until it is against the side rail lip. Rotate the hanger and continue pushing
upward in such a manner that the “hook” at the top of the hanger goes behind and catches
on the lip in the top of the platform side rail and the hanger sits on the ledge at the bottom
(FIG. 4.3).
4.2.4.
Set the ramp on the hangers. The hangers should be positioned as close as possible to the
ramp side rails (FIG. 4.4). The procedure is the same at both the top and bottom of ramp
runs which end at a platform unless a transition plate is used.
Do not attempt to walk on the system until assembly is complete.
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