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6.4.1.3. Mark the lower leg of the end loop at the ring of the ring joiner in the lower
handrail and trim the lower leg at the marked location. Remove the end
loop to achieve a square cut (FIG. 6.10).
6.4.1.4. File or sand the cut end to remove any sharp edges.
6.4.1.5. Reinstall the end loop over both the joiners in the upper and lower
handrails then tighten all joiner set screws securely.
6.5. INSTALL PLATFORM LEG INSERTS
6.5.1. At all locations where a platform 2” x 2” angle post is not connected to a
secondary frame, picketed guard, or midrail at 90°, additional support is
required. Hold a 1-1/2” x 1-1/2“ x 1/4“ thick platform angle post spacer between
the 2” x 2” angle post and the platform leg with the hole in the insert aligned
with the lowermost hole in the unconnected side of the angle post and the
longer portion of the insert oriented outward (FIG. 6.11).
6.5.2. Insert a 5/16”-18 x 1-1/4” long self-drilling, self-tapping hex washer head screw
through the holes in the 2” x 2” angle post and the platform leg insert then drive
into the wall of the platform leg until tight (FIG. 6.11).
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