Section 3: Picketed Guard Closure - EZ-ACCESS PATHWAY HD Code Compliant Modular Access System Installation Supplement Manual

IN PICKETED GUARD CLOSURE
3.
3.1. Install a platform angle post in the open corner pocket where the picketed guard closure will be
attached (FIG. 3.1).
3.1.1. Secure in place as described in the 'HANDRAILS' section of the PATHWAY HD Code
3.2. Insert 1-1/2" diameter 5/16"-18 threaded inserts in both ends of the 1-1/2" diameter top rail. Use
a rubber mallet or similar tool to fully seat as needed (FIG. 3.1).
The top rail and picketed guard closure are specific to the platform size. Because the
picketed guard closure is symmetric, it can be installed with either end up.
3.3. Connect the top rail and picketed guard closure to the platform angle post using 5/16"-18 x 1" hex
bolts and 5/16" flat washers in the locations shown (FIG. 3.1).
Do not use a washer with the lowermost bolt (FIG. 3.1).
3.4. Attach the 1-1/2" square closure post to the top rail using a 5/16"-18 x 2-1/4" hex bolt and 5/16"
flat washer. Do not tighten fully at this time (FIG. 3.2).
3.5. Attach closure brackets to the 1-1/2" square closure post and to the picketed guard closure using
5/16"-18 x 2-1/4" hex bolts and 5/16" flat washers through the post and closure brackets, into the
threaded inserts in the picketed guard closure top and bottom rails. Do not tighten fully at this time
(FIG. 3.2).
FIG. 3.1
FIG. 3.2
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