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11) INSTALL OPTIONAL HANDRAIL CLOSURE KIT:
A) This kit will connect the handrails on a platform to the handrails on one side of
the ramp.
i) If needed, drop square tube post into corner pocket on platform and
tighten two set screws with supplied 3/16” allen wrench (FIG. 33).
ii) Using an adjustable elbow with a threaded insert in one end, pass 5/16” x
2” buttonhead screw through the hole in square tube into threaded insert on
adjustable elbow. Tighten lightly (FIG. 34).
iii) Insert ring joiner into each end of other elbows (FIG. 35).
iv) Insert ring joiner/adjustable elbow assembly into tube end on ramp handrail
and position both assemblies until they are aligned (FIG. 36).
v) Measure the distance between the ring portions of the ring joiner
assemblies. HELPFUL HINT: Use the supplied 5/32” and 3/16” allen
wrenches to lightly tighten the ring joiner/adjustable elbow assembly so they
hold their position while measuring.
vi) Cut round tube to the length measured (FIG. 37).
vii) Using a metal file, smooth any sharp edges from the cutting.
viii) Insert cut tube into place and tighten all setscrews on ring joiners and
adjustable elbows (FIG 38).
NOTE: If difficult to install, disassemble adjustable elbows.
FIG. 34
FIG. 33
FIG. 35
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D) ATTACH SUPPORT TUBES TO PLATFORM SADDLE BRACKETS:
i) Tip the platform on its side. Have one person support the platform while the
other person slides the support tubes into the platform saddle brackets.
Adjust the support tubes to the approximate height needed (FIG. 10).
FIG. 10
ii) Using a 9/16” socket wrench, secure each of the support tubes with one of
the two bolts on each platform saddle bracket (the second bolt will be
tightened after final height adjustments are complete). The universal
platform configured as a turn back platform (FIG. 3) will have eight tubes to
adjust.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to walk on the platform without both bolts in
each platform saddle bracket tightened securely.
iii) Place the platform with support tubes attached into the upright position.
IMPORTANT: Do not let the weight of the platform bear on the support
tubes while tipping the platform upright as it may bend the outer rail.
