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

5.9. PICKETED GUARD CORNER TURN

There are five special closures available for filling the space between two ramps in a corner turn
configuration: Two-line rail for a 5' x 5' platform, picketed guard for a 5' x 5' platform, two-line rail
for a 6' x 6' platform, picketed guard for a 6' x 6' platform, and special closure for 54" wide ramps
used on a 5' platform side. Corner turn closures for 5' x 6' and 5' x 7' platforms are uncommon and
must be ordered as customs for the specific configuration.
5.9.1. Install the platform angle post (not attached to a platform) in the open platform corner
5.9.2. Picketed guards and top rails of a guarded corner turn are installed in the same manner
5.9.3. The handrails of a guarded corner turn are installed in the same manner as the
FIG. 5.44
FIG. 5.45
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pocket. Align the bottom of the post with the bottom of the corner pocket and tighten
the set screws securely.
as a picketed guard closure. Refer to 'PICKETED GUARD CLOSURE' section and
complete the steps described to assemble the picketed guards and connect the top
rails to the platform angle post in the corner. FIG. 5.44 shows the installation at this
stage.
handrails two-line rail corner turn. Refer to 'CLOSURES' section and complete the
steps described to assemble the handrails. FIG. 5.45 shows the completed guarded
corner turn installation.
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