EZ-ACCESS PATHWAY HD Code Compliant Modular Access System Installation Manual page 81

7.1.5. Insert mounting base weldment into the bottom of trimmed 38-3/4" long, 90
7.1.6. Ensure the swaged end of the 1-1/2" diameter tube bend is inserted as far as possible
7.1.7. Orient the 4" x 4" x 1/4" thick mounting base away from the expected path of travel
7.1.8. Install two 1/4" x 1" long self-drilling, self-tapping pan head Phillips screws through
7.1.9. If anchoring the mounting base to the ground or an existing landing, use the fastener
7.1.10. If anchoring the mounting base to a platform, place 1/4" flat washers over the
FIG. 7.2
FIG. 7.3
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Rotate or disassemble as needed to install the base weldment, and then re-level the
swaged 1-1/2" diameter tube bend and tighten 2-15/16" ring joiner set screw securely
(FIG. 7.2).
into ramp handrail, and then install two 1/4" x 1" long self-drilling, self-tapping pan
head Phillips screws in the handrail in the same manner described in step 6.3.2.5.
(to minimize the tripping hazard), and then drill two 1/8" diameter pilot holes through
one wall of both the trimmed 38-3/4" long, 90
tube at 90° apart (FIG. 7.2). Orient the pilot holes such that the screws installed in the
next step will be as unobtrusive as possible.
the bottom of the trimmed 38-3/4" long, 90
or anchor most appropriate for the surface (provided by others).
mounting holes and use provided 1/4" x 1" long self-drilling, self-tapping hex washer
head screws to secure the base to the deck of the platform (FIG. 7.3).
0 bend and the 1.315" x 12" long stub
0 bend (FIG 7.2). Tighten securely.
1/4" X 1" LONG SELF-DRILLING,
SELF-TAPPING PAN HEAD
PHILLIPS SCREW
bend.
0
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