Section 4: Ramps; Connect Ramp Sections - EZ-ACCESS PATHWAY Assembly Manual

4. RAMPS

4.1. CONNECT RAMP SECTIONS

If your configuration does not contain two or more consecutive ramps, skip to 'INSTALL A
SINGLE RAMP RUN TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE'.
4.1.1. Place the walking surface side of the ramp sections face down, onto cardboard or lawn
so that the ramp is not damaged (scratched or dented).
4.1.2. Butt the sections together end-to-end and ensure there is no gap, then position the two
Center Saddle Brackets, included in the PRRC (CONNECTOR – RAMP TO RAMP), over the
threaded inserts at the end of each ramp section (FIG. 4.1).
4.1.3. One edge of the Center Saddle Bracket will slide into the groove of the ramp sections.
4.1.4. Attach the Center Saddle Brackets using four each 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" bolts and 5/16"
washers per bracket. Tighten all eight bolts (four each per Center Saddle Bracket).
4.1.5. Install four end brackets, PRHBPR (RAMP HANDRAIL END BRACKET PAIR). These will be
used to attach handrails in a later step. Use one end bracket at each outside corner of
the ramp or ramp run using one 5/16"-18 x 1-1/2" bolt and washer into the threaded
insert closest to the end of the ramp (FIG. 4.2).
4.1.6. Turn the joined ramps to their upright position, being careful not to damage the
threaded studs.
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To create a run, ramp sections are connected using two interchangeable Center
Saddle Brackets per joint. The Center Saddle Brackets are also where the handrails
and ramp legs are attached.
Although a system can have multiple ramps per run, it is recommended that a
maximum of three ramp sections at a time be joined in this manner.
FIG. 4.1
(BOTTOM VIEW)
FIG. 4.2
(BOTTOM VIEW)
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