EZ-ACCESS PATHWAY HD Code Compliant Modular Access System Installation Supplement Manual page 25

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10.3. Insert a 1-1/2" diameter tube with swaged end into the short leg of the 13-1/4" long 90° bend
with the swaged end extending as far as possible into the elbow and insert a return to landing
base into the lower end of the 1-1/2" diameter tube with swaged end. Trim the 1-1/2" diameter
tube with swaged end until the lower end of the tube clears the welded area of the return to
landing base, approximately 1/4" above the base plate (FIG. 10.2).
10.4. Drill a 1/8" pilot hole on the underside of the long leg of the 13-1/4" long 90° bend at 3/4" from
the end of the 13-1/4" long 90° bend through one wall of both the 13-1/4" long 90° bend and the
swaged end of the top transition bend (FIG. 10.2).
10.5. Drill another 1/8" pilot hole on the outside of the short leg of the 13-1/4" long 90° bend at 3/4"
from the end of the 13-1/4" long 90° bend through one wall of both the 13-1/4" long 90° bend
and the swaged end of the 1-1/2" diameter tube with swaged end (FIG. 10.2).
10.6. Orient return to landing base away from the walking area then drill two 1/8" pilot holes, one on
the outside and one on the riser side at 90° apart, through one wall of both the 1-1/2" diameter
tube with swaged end and one wall of the return to landing base as follows (FIG. 10.2):
10.6.1. Drill one hole 3" above the return to landing base plate.
10.6.2. Drill one hole 9" above the return to landing base plate.
10.7. Install 1/4" x 1" self-drilling, self-tapping pan head Phillips screws in drilled holes (FIG. 10.2). Tighten
all fasteners securely.
Installation Supplement for PATHWAY® HD Steps
FIG. 10.2
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