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Assembly Manual
PATHWAY
Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit
®
Configuration shown with straight ramp run and 4' x 4' top platform.
However, there are multiple configurations and sizes
available. See inside manual for additional information.
LIFETIME WARRANTY. Please register at www.ezaccess.com/warranty-satisfaction.
®
© EZ-ACCESS
, a division of Homecare Products, Inc. All rights reserved.
All text and images contained in this document are proprietary and may not be shared, modified, distributed,
reproduced, or reused without the express written permission of EZ-ACCESS.
Manufactured in the USA
21123 REV 09-19-2022

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  • Page 1 , a division of Homecare Products, Inc. All rights reserved. All text and images contained in this document are proprietary and may not be shared, modified, distributed, reproduced, or reused without the express written permission of EZ-ACCESS. Manufactured in the USA...
  • Page 2 DIGGING TOOLS (IF AN OBSTACLE NEEDS TO BE REMOVED) ✓ ✓ 5/16″ DRILL BIT HACKSAW ✓ ✓ 5/32″ ALLEN WRENCH 25’ TAPE MEASURE ✓ ✓ 3/16″ ALLEN WRENCH CONSTRUCTION ADHESIVE PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 2 of 39...
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION Throughout this manual, the term “system” refers to the entire PATHWAY® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit, including all components and hardware which are intended to be assembled on the PATHWAY Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit. SYMBOLS The WARNING symbol indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation. The safety warnings throughout this manual, and on your equipment, if any, are for the protection of people and property.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    FINAL CHECKS ..............................35 SECTION 8: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT LANDING PAD ..............................36 RAMP LOWER TRANSITION ..........................37 SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE & SAFETY PERIODIC MAINTENANCE & SAFETY ......................... 38 SECTION 10: DEICING ............................... 38 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 4 of 39...

  • Page 5: Section 1: Configurations

    CONFIGURATIONS PATHWAY Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kits are available in three basic configurations: straight, L-shaped, and U-shaped, with two platform sizes available, 4’ x 4’ and 5’ x 5’. All systems feature solid surface tread and two-line handrails. CONFIGURATION # STYLE...

  • Page 6: Section 2: Basic System Components

    (xx DENOTES USABLE LENGTH) INCLUDES BASE FEET SHOWN ASSEMBLED PRHBPR – RAMP HANDRAIL END BRACKET (PAIR) PRRUC – UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR – RAMP TO RAMP INCLUDES COMPONENTS TO CONNECT RAMPS AND RAMP HANDRAILS PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 6 of 39...
  • Page 7 KEY RAMP COMPONENTS, CONT’D. RAMP HANGER PAIR PRUT – RAMP UPPER TRANSITION INCLUDES RAMP CORNER PROTECTORS PRHRLU – UPPER HANDRAIL END LOOP PRHRLL – LOWER HANDRAIL END LOOP PUAB – ANGLE BRACE PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 7 of 39...

  • Page 8: Section 3: Platforms

    W/TWO-LINE HANDRAILS W/TWO-LINE HANDRAILS KEY PLATFORM COMPONENTS PPPC – CONNECTOR – PLATFORM TO PLATFORM PBP36 – BRIDGE PLATE CLOSURE OPTION PPCTL – TWO-LINE HANDRAIL CLOSURE PTBCTL – TWO-LINE HANDRAIL CLOSURE U-SHAPED PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 8 of 39...
  • Page 9 ADDITIONAL OPTIONS PLP – LANDING PAD PRLT – RAMP LOWER TRANSITION PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 9 of 39...

  • Page 10: Install Platforms

    PPPC (PLATFORM TO PLATFORM CONNECTOR). FIG. 3.1 Straight FIG. 3.2 L-shaped FIG. 3.3 U-shaped Two 5' x 5' platforms shown combined to make a 5' x 10’ U-shaped. FIG. 3.1 FIG. 3.2 FIG. 3.3 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 10 of 39...

  • Page 11: Install Support Tubes And Feet, Then Adjust Platform Height

    Place the platform (with support tubes attached) into the upright position. Do not let the weight of the platform bear on the support tubes while tipping the platform upright. FIG. 3.4 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 11 of 39...

  • Page 12: Connect Two Platforms Together

    Adjust the platform heights and level as needed. Make sure all the set screws in both the platform corner pockets and the platform connectors are tightened securely before proceeding with the installation. PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 12 of 39...
  • Page 13 FIG. 3.5 FIG. 3.6 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 13 of 39...

  • Page 14: Install Universal Angle Brace - Platforms

    3.4. INSTALL UNIVERSAL ANGLE BRACE – PLATFORMS For added stability, any platform with a walking surface over 36″ high requires bracing. The PUAB (PATHWAY ANGLE BRACE) is used for all surfaces 36″ elevation and over. 3.4.1. Angle braces come in pairs. Use four pairs per platform (one pair per support tube, or side) or six pairs when two platforms are connected.

  • Page 15: Section 4: Ramps

    (FIG. 4.2). 4.1.6. Turn the joined ramps to their upright position, being careful not to damage the threaded studs. FIG. 4.1 FIG. 4.2 (BOTTOM VIEW) (BOTTOM VIEW) PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 15 of 39...

  • Page 16: Install Ramps On Platforms

    (FIG. 4.4). Do not attempt to walk on the system until installation is complete. FIG. 4.3 FIG. 4.4 (TOP VIEW) (TOP VIEW) PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 16 of 39...

  • Page 17: Attach Support Leg Brackets And Legs To Ramps

    Attach the bracket using the provided 5/16” flat washers and 5/16”-18 nylon insert locknuts onto the studs but do not tighten fully until the bracket has been leveled. FIG. 4.5 FIG. 4.6 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 17 of 39...
  • Page 18 4.3.10. Insert a plug into the top of each leg (FIG. 4.6). 4.3.11. Ensure that all bolts are tight and that the ramp sections are aligned parallel to one another. FIG. 4.7 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 18 of 39...

  • Page 19: Install Universal Angle Brace - Ramps

    The opposite end of the brace is attached to the bottom of the ramp (near the center of the tread at the end of the ramp) using a 1/4″ x 1” long self-drilling screw. Ensure that all braces are secured before using the ramp. FIG. 4.8 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 19 of 39...

  • Page 20: Install Ramp Ground Transition

    LOWER TRANSITION), which is included with the landing pad, instead of a PRGT (RAMP GROUND TRANSITION). Please see ‘OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT’ for instructions. FIG. 4.9 FIG. 4.10 FIG. 4.11 FIG. 4.12 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 20 of 39...

  • Page 21: Install A Single Ramp Run To An Existing Structure

    4.6.5. Maneuver the ramp to its desired position (FIG. 4.15). FIG. 4.13 ENSURE THAT THE UPPER RAMP TRANSITION OVERLAPS THE SUPPORTING SURFACE AS FAR AS POSSIBLE FIG. 4.14 FIG. 4.15 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 21 of 39...

  • Page 22: Anchor Ramp Upper Transition

    Ramp Upper Transition. If the Ramp Upper Transition is being attached to a surface other than an aluminum platform provided as part of the system, the appropriate anchors may need to be purchased/used. PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 22 of 39...

  • Page 23: Bridge Plate

    Ensure that at least 1” on each of the supporting edges of the plate is supported on a good, sound construction surface that is free from defects (FIG. 4.18). FIG. 4.18 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 23 of 39...

  • Page 24: Section 5: Handrails

    5/16″ nuts but tighten only enough to hold the handrail in place. 5.1.2.6. Repeat for the remaining handrails in the run, then tighten all fasteners securely. FIG. 5.1 FIG. 5.2 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 24 of 39...

  • Page 25: Assemble Platform Handrails

    Using holes shown (FIG. 5.3) for platform handrails, pre-assemble handrails by inserting a 5/16”-18 x 1” hex bolt through a 5/16” flat washer, the angle post, and into a 5/16”-18 round threaded insert in the handrails and curb. FIG. 5.3 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 25 of 39...

  • Page 26: Install Platform Handrails

    Install an angle cap on top of each handrail post. Use construction adhesive to bond the cap in place (FIG. 5.3). 5.3.8. Ensure all fasteners are tightened securely. FIG. 5.4 FIG. 5.5 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 26 of 39...

  • Page 27: Section 6: Closures

    6.1.5.2. Measure the gap between the face and the post (FIG. 6.2). FIG. 6.1 FIG. 6.2 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 27 of 39...
  • Page 28 5/16”-18 round threaded insert into the end which will attach to the post (FIG. 6.3). 6.1.10. Tighten internal set screws of the adjustable elbow (FIG. 6.4). FIG. 6.3 FIG. 6.4 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 28 of 39...
  • Page 29 4” above the platform deck with the short leg aligned with the post. Orient the bracket so that the long leg is on the same side as and parallel to the platform post (FIG. 6.7). FIG. 6.5 FIG. 6.6 FIG. 6.7 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 29 of 39...
  • Page 30 (FIG. 6.9). Tighten securely but use caution not to overtighten and strip the threads. 6.1.20. Ensure all fasteners are tightened securely. FIG. 6.8 FIG. 6.9 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 30 of 39...

  • Page 31: Closure Lower Rail

    (FIG. 6.12). Tighten securely but use caution not to overtighten and strip the threads. FIG. 6.10 FIG. 6.11 FIG. 6.12 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 31 of 39...

  • Page 32: Closure U-Shaped

    Install the upper rail, curb, and lower rail as described in ‘HANDRAILS’. 6.3.3. FIG. 6.13 shows the completed assembly. RAMPS ASSEMBLED IN U-SHAPED CONFIGURATION PLATFORMS ASSEMBLED IN U-SHAPED CONFIGURATION (5’ X 5’ PLATFORMS SHOWN) FIG. 6.13 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 32 of 39...

  • Page 33: Section 7: Final Platform/Ramp Steps And Checks

    1/4” x 1” long self-drilling screws to secure the clip to the platform side rail (FIG. 7.2). 7.1.5. Top view of the completed process (FIG. 7.3). FIG. 7.1 FIG. 7.2 FIG. 7.3 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 33 of 39...

  • Page 34: Install Ramp Handrail End Loops

    7.2.1.2. Install one 1/4” x 1” long hex washer head self-drilling screw through the hole in the end loop attachment plate into the ramp handrail post. 7.2.1.3. Tighten securely (FIG. 7.6). FIG. 7.4 FIG. 7.5 FIG. 7.6 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 34 of 39...

  • Page 35: Install Ramp Corner Protectors

    Remove any metal chips and other assembly debris. 7.5.4. Ensure that system level and slope has not shifted during installation. 7.5.5. Ensure that all handrail ends are covered with loops. FIG. 7.7 FIG. 7.8 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 35 of 39...

  • Page 36: Section 8: Optional Equipment

    The ramp must be installed on the side marked for ramp attachment. 8.1.3. After installing the bottom plate, install #8-32 hex washer head thread cutting screws into the screw slots on both sides (FIG. 8.2). FIG. 8.1 FIG. 8.2 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 36 of 39...

  • Page 37: Ramp Lower Transition

    Ensure that the lower transition extends fully onto the pad. 8.2.4. Attach ramp’s lower transition to the landing pad using two provided 1/4” self-drilling screws (FIG. 8.4). FIG. 8.3 FIG. 8.4 PATHWAY ® Aluminum Wheelchair Ramp Kit Page 37 of 39...

  • Page 38: Section 9: Maintenance & Safety

    For the safety of all users, it is important to keep your system clear of snow, ice, and other debris. Always follow the deicing agent manufacturer’s directions. EZ-ACCESS® will not be held responsible for any injuries or damages that arise from the information provided. ALWAYS check with the deicing product’s manufacturer or your local supplier to determine which method is best for your situation.
  • Page 39 ® Thank you for choosing EZ-ACCESS for your accessibility needs. www.ezaccess.com...

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