Install Cross Brace - Ramps - EZ-ACCESS PATHWAY HD Code Compliant Modular Access System Installation Manual

3.4. INSTALL CROSS BRACE – RAMPS
Ramps with walking surfaces over 36" high require bracing (certain configurations and site
conditions may require bracing under 36"). The TXB36 (CROSS BRACE) must be installed under
the ramp (FIG. 3.11).
3.4.1. Open the brace bands and slide around the support legs.
3.4.2. Install two bands on each leg, with the brace band bolt holes extending under the
3.4.3. The cross brace should be placed approximately in the middle of the ramp legs with the
3.4.4. Assemble the cross brace by installing the 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" hex bolt, 5/16"-18 hex
3.4.5. If needed for the location, trim the ends of the cross brace to fit.
3.4.6. Drill one 11/32" or 3/8" diameter hole on center approximately 1/2" from each end of
3.4.7. Install the assembled cross brace between the platform legs, into each of the 4 brace
3.4.8. Tighten all fasteners securely.
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ramp and aligning with the brace bands on the opposite side (FIG. 3.11).
top brace bands a minimum of two feet from the bottom brace bands (FIG. 3.11).
nut, and 5/16" flat washer through the center hole in the braces. Tighten enough to
hold brace together but still allow braces to pivot freely around the bolt (FIG. 3.11).
each brace.
bands using the four 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" long square neck carriage bolts, 5/16" washers,
and 5/16"-18 hex nuts provided (FIG. 3.11).
FIG. 3.11
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