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Pathway® Modular 45-Degree Angle Platform
Assembly Manual
Supplement
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Manufactured in the USA
PN 12101 REV 01-11-13
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ASSEMBLY MANUAL ® ® For EZ-ACCESS Pathway Modular 45-Degree Angle Platform ATTENTION INSTALLER: • For residential use only • 850 lb. weight capacity • Read all instructions, labels, and product warnings prior to assembly and use • Please leave this ASSEMBLY MANUAL with the end user ATTENTION END USER: • 850 lb. weight capacity • Read all instructions, labels, and product warnings prior to use TOOLS TYPICALLY REQUIRED: 1/8″ DRILL BIT 5/32″ ALLEN WRENCH 3/16″ ALLEN WRENCH #
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Safety, Use, and Maintenance INSPECTION (BEFORE USE) • Read and follow all labels and assembly instructions prior to use. To obtain a copy of complete instructions, warnings and cautions, call customer service at 1-800-451-1903. • Check that all parts are in good condition. • Consult and adhere to local building codes, including securing the system for wind loads. • Use caution at all times. Proper maintenance and upkeep to the system and all Pathway® system components is vital. NOTE
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® ® The EZ-ACCESS Pathway Modular 45-Degree Angle Platform (MPARR45) is designed to turn a 45° corner between two Pathway modular ramps. Handrails, four each support tubes and four each modular feet (two pair MSTSxxPR where xx denotes the support tube usable length), and two Ramp Hanger Pairs (MRHP) are required to make the connection. 1. INSTALLING SUPPORT TUBES AND FEET 1.1. Support tubes will come in the length you ordered and will not need to be cut. It is recommended that the plug
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2. INSTALLING RAMP HANGERS AND RAMPS 2.1. Locate two Ramp Hanger Pairs (MRHP). Install two ramp hangers (one pair) onto each “long” side of the angle platform where ramps will attach. Place ramp hangers approximately 32” apart (FIG. 2). 2.2. Hold the ramp hanger to the platform side rail as shown in FIG 2, and then bring the ramp hanger upward until its “hook” is under the lip in the platform side rail. 2.3. With continuing upward pressure, push the bottom of the ramp hanger against the p
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2.4. Set the ramp on the ramp hangers. The ramp hangers should be positioned as close as possible to the inside of the ramp side rails. The procedure is the same at both the top and bottom of ramp runs (FIG. 3). WARNING: Do not attempt to walk on ramps until installation is complete. FIG. 3 Page | 6
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3. RAMP HANDRAIL ASSEMBLY 3.1. Install ramp handrails onto ramps. IMPORTANT: For this process, you will need to refer SECTION 4 of the MODULAR RAMP ASSEMBLY MANUAL that accompanied the ramp purchase. 4. CONNECTING RAMP HANDRAILS TO THE ANGLE PLATFORM 4.1. After installing the ramp handrails, connect the two handrails adjacent to the “short” side of the angle platform first. This connection is made using the included two 1-1/2” diameter handrail tubes and four of the adjustable elbows. S
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4.3. To connect the handrails on the “long” side of the angled platform, the welded handrail extension (shaped like an “H”) must first be connected to the ramp handrail whose uppermost point ends at the angled platform (not the ramp whose lowermost point starts at the angled platform). First, locate the two 1.315” diameter x 6” long connector tubes and the four #10-1/2” long Pan Head Phillips self-drilling screws. 4.4. Insert the 1.315” diameter x 6” long connector tubes into the ramp hand
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5. CONNECTING HANDRAILS WITH ADJUSTABLE ELBOWS The adjustable elbow is used to connect two 1-1/2″ diameter round tubes and is most commonly used to connect two ramp handrails when the ramps change direction with a platform in-between. 5.1. CONNECTING TWO 1-1/2″ DIAMETER ROUND TUBES (RAMP HANDRAILS): Because each installation is unique, the round tubes used to connect two adjustable elbows must be cut to fit at the job site. 5.1.1. Slide an adjustable elbow into each 1-1/2″ diameter round t
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FIG. 4.4 5.1.3. Cut the 1-1/2″ diameter round tube to the length measured (FIG. 4.2). 5.1.4. Smooth any sharp edges from the cutting using a metal file. 5.1.5. Disassemble adjustable elbow by removing the screw and nut (FIG. 4.3). 5.1.6. Install an elbow half into each end of the cut tube (FIG. 4.3). 5.1.7. Tighten internal set screws with a T-Handle wrench. An Allen wrench and pliers to get additional torque can be used as an alternate (FIG. 4.3). 5.1.8. Reassemble elbow by replacing
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6. SECURE RAMPS TO PLATFORMS: 6.1. After all ramps and platforms have been positioned and all handrails and/or connectors, and end loops have been installed, ramps must be secured to platforms with ramp clips (included in MRHP - RAMP HANGER PAIR). 6.2. Use two ramp clips at all locations where a ramp meets a platform. 6.3. Position ramp clip so that the long side is as close as possible to the ramp side rail and with the clip edge extends onto the ramp side rail by approximately 5/16″ (FI
