Picketed Guard Turn Back Closure - EZ-ACCESS PATHWAY HD Code Compliant Modular Access System Installation Manual

5.7. PICKETED GUARD TURN BACK CLOSURE

There are four special closures available for filling the space between two ramps in a turn back
configuration: Two-line rail for a 5' platform side, picketed guard for a 5' platform side, two-line rail
for a 6' platform side, and picketed guard for a 6' platform side. Turn back closures for a 7' platform
side are uncommon and must be ordered as a custom closure.
5.7.1. First, install two turn back angle posts (the shorter of the two angle posts), into the
5.7.2. Attach picketed guard closures to the turn back angle posts using 5/16"-18 x 1" long
FIG. 5.28
FIG. 5.29
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open platform corner pockets with rounded end oriented upward.
5.7.1.1. Align the bottom of posts with bottom of corner pockets, and then
tighten set screws in the corner pockets securely to hold posts in place
(FIG. 5.28). Refer back to FIG. 2.9 for additional details on set screw
locations.
hex bolts and 5/16" flat washers to attach the upper rail. To attach lower rail, use
5/16"-18 x 1" long hex bolts (do not use a flat washer at this location) (FIG. 5.29).
Picketed guard closures are symmetric so can be installed with either rail on
top. What becomes the "upper" or "lower" rail depends on how the closure is
positioned at installation.
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