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xiv) Attach support tube bracket to the center saddle bracket using ⅜” nylock
nuts and ⅜” washers (FIG. 19).
a. To ensure plumb support tubes, level the support tube brackets
(FIG. 20).
b. Secure and tighten the ⅜” nylock nuts.
c. Start two each ⅜” x ½” bolts without washers into the threaded
holes on each support tube bracket. DO NOT TIGHTEN.
FIG. 19
FIG. 20
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4) PRE-ASSEMBLE HANDRAILS:
A) One pair of handrails is required for each ramp section. Handrails are
interchangeable.
B) When used in a multiple ramp run, joiner assemblies are used to connect
handrails together. Refer to FIG. 24 for following steps:
i) One end of the handrail tube is notched to accept the joiner assembly.
Locate the notched end on each upper and lower handrail tube.
ii) Slide joiner assembly into the notched end of handrail tube. Repeat
process for both upper and lower handrail tube.
iii) Slide the next handrail section over the joiner assembly.
iv) Ensure that the tube ends are pushed firmly towards each other.
v) Using the supplied 5/32” allen wrench, tighten setscrews in both joiner
assemblies.
vi) Join all handrails together in this manner.
FIG. 24
