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3.2. INSTALL RAMPS ON PLATFORMS
3.2.1. The following will address attaching 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’ in this
section.
3.2.2. Ramps are most commonly located toward either the left or right side of the platform.
However, they can also be centered. When centered and using a ‘TWO-LINE RAIL
CLOSURE’ (if this option is chosen), a second closure must be ordered to connect the
ramp and platform handrails.
3.2.2.1. When the ramp is located toward the side of a platform, the outside of the
frame post should be aligned with the inside of the platform post. When
placing a ramp in other locations on a guarded platform, custom components
may be required. Please consult your sales representative.
3.2.3. Locate a TRHP (RAMP HANGER PAIR) and install the two hangers in the platform side rail
where the ramp will be attached.
3.2.4. 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. 3.3).
3.2.5. Set the ramp on the hangers. The hangers should be positioned as close as possible to the
ramp side rails (FIG. 3.4). The procedure is the same at both the top and bottom of ramp
runs which end at a platform unless a transition plate (installed in a later step; see
SECTION 7) is used
Do not attempt to walk on ramps until installation is complete.
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