Section 8: Connect Step Handrail To Ramp Handrail - EZ-ACCESS PATHWAY HD Code Compliant Modular Access System Installation Supplement Manual

IN CONNECT STEP HANDRAIL TO RAMP HANDRAIL
8.
Assemble and set all ramps, ramp guards or two-line rails, platforms, and platform guards or two-
8.1.
line rails as described in the PATHWAY HD Code Compliant Modular Access System Installation
Manual.
8.2. Complete the step assembly, including handrail installation.
8.3. Insert a 2-15/16" ring joiner into the end of the ramp handrail (adjacent to the step at 90°),
followed by an adjustable elbow, and then another 2-15/16" ring joiner. Orient the ring joiner
setscrews toward the underside of the handrail.
8.4. Tighten the setscrews and the elbow assembly screw enough to hold the components in place but
do not fully tighten at this time (FIG. 8.1).
The procedure for connecting a step handrail to a ramp handrail at the closure is the
same for two-line rails and picketed guard closures.
Trim the short leg of the 90° bend (if needed) until the long leg aligns with the 2-15/16" ring
8.5.
joiners and adjustable elbow while the short leg extends over the swaged end of the top
transition bend as far as possible. Trim the long leg of the 90° bend until it fits snuggly between
the top transition bend and the closest 2-15/16" ring joiner (FIG. 8.2).
8.6. Use a file to deburr all sharp edges from trimming.
Install trimmed 90° bend onto closest 2-15/16" ring joiner and tighten ring joiner setscrews securely.
8.7.
This may require disassembling/reassembling the halves of the adjustable elbow (FIG. 8.2).
FIG. 8.1
FIG. 8.2
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