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HOMECARE PRODUCTS EZ-ACCESS PATHWAY 3G Stair System Assembly Manual

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Assembly Manual
PATHWAY
3G Stair System
®
For use with the PATHWAY 3G Modular Access System, as
freestanding stairs, or with other structures.
Stair attached to PATHWAY 3G Platform
(sold separately)
Patented Components.
LIFETIME WARRANTY. Please register at www.ezaccess.com/product-registration.
®
© 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
14697 REV 09-06-2024

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  • Page 1 ® © 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.
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Throughout this manual, the term “stair” refers to the entire stair system and its compatibility with various components, including, but not limited to, platforms, ramps, handrails, gates, and any/all hardware. 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 3: Table Of Contents

    CONFIGURATIONS CHART (SEE ‘INSTALLATION/CONFIGURATION WARNING’ ABOVE) Number Rise: Code Rise: Non- Description (w/ Recommended Rises) of Treads Compliant Compliant EZ-ACCESS PATHWAY 3G STAIR SYSTEM 8”-14” 8”-14” 8”-17.375” EZ-ACCESS PATHWAY 3G STAIR SYSTEM 15”-21” 15”-21” 15”-24.375” EZ-ACCESS PATHWAY 3G STAIR SYSTEM 22”-28” 22”-28”...

  • Page 4: Section 1: Basic Stair Components

    1. BASIC STAIR COMPONENTS 1.1. Because each installation is different, your stair may or may not contain these basic components. PATHWAY 3G STAIR PATHWAY 3G Stair System 36”-42” (shown without stair support tubes and feet) OPTIONAL: PPSCTL OPTIONAL: PSSxxxx PLATFORM TO STEP CLOSURE TWO-LINE HANDRAIL FEET &...

  • Page 5: Section 2: Assembling The Riser

    2. ASSEMBLING THE RISER 2.1. Lay the right-hand stair side rails flat with tread channel cleats pointing up and insert the treads into the channel cleats. Place on cardboard or another suitable surface to avoid scratching the side rail. Make sure the tread is positioned with the traction ridges oriented upward. Use a rubber mallet if needed to tap the tread into the tread channel cleat until the holes in the cleat line up with the holes in the stair tread (FIG.

  • Page 6: Section 3: Assembling The Stair Legs And Handrails

    2.3. Set the left-hand side rail on the treads and tap into place until the holes in the channel cleat line up with the holes in the tread (FIG. 3). STAIR LEFT-HAND SIDE RAIL FIG. 3 STAIR RIGHT-HAND SIDE RAIL 2.4.
  • Page 7 3.2. Insert the top vertical posts into each top corner pocket with the stair hanger oriented away from the riser. Tighten one 3/8”-16 set screw in each top corner pocket (FIG. 5). 3.3. Insert legs in bottom corner pockets so that the square base foot is oriented under the riser as shown. Tighten one 3/8”-16 set screw on each bottom corner pocket (FIG.
  • Page 8 PATHWAY 3G MODULAR PLATFORM WITH HANDRAILS, SUPPORT TUBES & FEET FIG. 7 3.5. Make sure the stair assembly is positioned flush against the platform side rail and use the holes in the stair hanger tabs as a template to drill 1/8” holes through the top wall of the side rail. Fasten the stair assembly to the platform using two provided 1/4”...
  • Page 9 FIG. 9 3.7. Assemble one closure elbow to the stair top post and one to the stair bottom post using the provided 5/16”-18 x 3/4” long hex bolts but do not tighten fully (FIG. 10). The stair elbow attached to the stair top post should be at approximately 90 degrees and pointed toward the stair elbow attached to the stair handrail bottom post.
  • Page 10 FIG. 11 #8-18 X 3/4" SELF-DRILLING, SELF-TAPPING PAN HEAD SCREW (4) MAKE SURE THE FLATS OF BOTH ELBOW ASSEMBLIES ARE PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER AND THE SELF-DRILLING SCREWS ARE SITUATED AS SHOWN IN RELATION TO THE FLATS #8-18 X 3/4" SELF-DRILLING, SELF-TAPPING PAN HEAD SCREW (4) 3.11.
  • Page 11 5/16”-18 X 3/4" LONG 5/16”-18 HEX BOLT HEX BOLT ASSEMBLED HANDRAIL SHOWN IN FIG. 11 FIG. 12 3.16. Insert a 1-1/2” square tube plug into the top of each leg and install a plastic angle cap on top of each stair post (FIG.

  • Page 12: Section 4: Installing The Platform To Step Closure Two-Line Handrail

    4. INSTALLING THE PLATFORM TO STEP CLOSURE TWO-LINE HANDRAIL – PPSCTL (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT) 4.1. Installation of the closure elbows in the Platform to Step Closure Two-Line Handrail (PPSCTL), used to connect a stair top post to a platform handrail post, is similar to installing the stair handrails but the closure elbow is not disassembled first.
  • Page 13 4.4. Trim the 1-1/2″ diameter round tubes to fit the gap measured in the previous step. 4.5. Using a metal file, smooth all sharp edges from trimming the round tubes. 4.6. Disassemble the closure elbows by removing the elbow screws and nuts but do not remove the closure elbows halves from the platform handrail or stair top posts.

  • Page 14: Section 5: Installing The Feet And Pathway 3G Stair System Leg Pairs

    5. INSTALLING THE FEET AND PATHWAY 3G STAIR SYSTEM LEG PAIRS – PSSxxxx (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT) 5.1. Installation of PATHWAY 3G Stair System Leg Pairs (PSSxxxx, where xxxx denotes the stair rise) at the top is similar to installing the stair leg at the bottom but the components are not welded assemblies. First, insert the 1-1/2”...

  • Page 15: Section 6: Installing The Universal Gate

    6. INSTALLING THE UNIVERSAL GATE – PUG36 (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT) 6.1. Assemble the stair as described in ‘ASSEMBLING THE RISER’ and ‘ASSEMBLING THE STAIR LEGS AND HANDRAILS’ and mount to the intended platform or landing. 6.2. Install the 1-1/2” diameter tube plugs into the ends of the 1-1/2” diameter tubes on the universal gate. Use a rubber mallet to tap plugs into place until fully engaged (FIG.
  • Page 16 6.6. Install the 5/16”-18 x 5” long hex bolt into the 5/16”-18 threaded insert located opposite the hinge. Tighten the bolt until further tightening becomes difficult but do not over-tighten to the point where the insert starts spinning (FIG. 20). FIG.

  • Page 17: Section 7: Freestanding Stair Use And Installation

    7. FREESTANDING STAIR USE AND INSTALLATION Before each use, confirm the stair is secure, anchored, and assembled per the instructions. 7.1. If the PATHWAY 3G Stair is freestanding (i.e., not attached to a platform, deck, or porch) all four feet (two at the bottom and two at the top) of the stair must be securely anchored (anchors not provided).

  • Page 18: Section 8: Maintenance And Safety

    8. MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY 8.1. Always exercise caution when handling, assembling, and or using the stair. Proper maintenance and upkeep of the stair surfaces is vital. 8.2. If needed, use a qualified helper when using the stair; always use handrails. 8.3.
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