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Modular Ramp Installation Manual

Ver 2020-0723

CONTENTS

FOR THE AMERICAN ACCESS “XM” RAMP SYSTEM

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3

ASSEMBLY MANUAL INSTALLER AND END USER NOTES 4

IMPORTANT PROCEDURES 5a

HARDWARE CONTENT REVIEW 5b-7

HARDWARE FOR RAMPS AND PLATFORMS 8

PARTS & ACCESSORIES 9

REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED TOOLS 10

RAMPS, PLATFORMS AND HANDRAIL SIZES DEFINED 11

PLATFORM EXAMPLES & OPTIONAL USES 12

PLATFORM RAIL DEFINITIONS - IMPORTANT 13

PLATFORM & RAMP IDENTIFIERS 14

PLATFORM CONFIGURATIONS AND PART IDENTIFIERS 15-18

PLATFORM SETUP 19

PLATFORM & RAMP CONNECTION 20

RAMP LEG ASSEMBLY 21

RAMP RUN ASSEMBLY 22

PLATFORM HANDRAIL ASSEMBLY 23

PLATFORM HANDRAIL CLOSURE KIT 24-25

TURNBACK RAILS, LOOPS AND CLOSURES 26

TURNBACK PLATFORM ASSEMBLY 27

RAMP RAIL ASSEMBLY 28

STOP-N-REST INSTALLATION & PHOTOS 29-30

LOOP ASSEMBLY 31

END TRANSITION TREAD ASSEMBLY 32

INSTALLATIONS OVER 30” 33

HURRICANE TIE DOWN INSTALLATION 34-35

FINAL CHECKS AND PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 36

WINTER CARE 37

WARRANTY REGISTRATION 38

CONTACTS AND OTHER ITEMS SOLD BY AMERICAN ACCESS 39

LOCAL BUILDING CODES:

It is the responsibility of the homeowner to check with local building code authorities before installing a modular

aluminum ramp.

ATTENTION INSTALLER:

• Read all instructions, including the “PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY”, prior to ramp assembly.

• 1,000 lb. weight capacity

• For residential use only

• Review safety features and instructions with end user and leave Assembly Manual with them

ATTENTION END USER:

• 1,000 lb. weight capacity.

• Residential use only

• Please read and become familiar with the “PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY” information. If you

need to obtain a new copy please contact Customer Service at 888-790-9269.

• Fill out and return the warranty information

VIEW PACKING LIST: Each ramp system is shipped with a packing list. Be sure to check that all items and tools are

present before starting installation. If you are missing the packing list, please call Customer Service at 888-790-9269 to

obtain one before beginning installation.

In addition to your ordered hardware, we have included a courtesy Hardware Care Package (HCP) with the most com-

monly used hardware parts. Some systems may end up with a small amount of “extra” hardware. This hardware may

be kept for spare parts.

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

FOR THE AMERICAN ACCESS “ XM “ SYSTEM

IMPORTANT PROCEDURES

FOR THE AMERICAN ACCESS SYSTEM

Please take note that your ramp system may have several different leg types and sizes, ramp sizes and even plat-

form sizes.

INSTALL NOTES:

 The “XM” system uses 2 styles of leg supports.

• The ramps use a UCHANNEL style

• The platforms use a SQUARE TUBE design

 MOST residential ramp systems will be 36” wide with 2’, 3’, 4’, 5’, 6’, and 8’ long ramp sections.

 When a ramp is connected to or pushed against a platform, U-legs and a bridge plate must be installed

Please refer to installation manual for details.

 We highly recommend that you lay out your parts until you become more comfortable and familiar with them.

 Please evaluate and take notice of the components you have for the layout design you have purchased. If you

are still unclear and need assistance after your evaluation, please call customer service and we will be glad to

help.

888-790-9269 Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm Central time

 Lay out all your leg supports so you can identify tallest to shortest. This will allow you to install your modular

ramp at a quicker pace.

Important Note: There may be times that you have a tall starting height, but because the first ramp or

platform begins on a porch or over a set of steps, you will be using shorter legs at that point, then once

you clear these obstacles, you will begin using the taller legs.

 Your ramp system will also come with handrail loops. Loops are used when the ramp terminates on platforms or

at the end of the ramp.

 Once you have laid out your components and identified them, you may begin your installation.

MAIN HARDWARE FOR THE AMERICAN ACCESS “ XM “ SYSTEM:

The hardware used on the “XM” system is 3/8” Zinc Grade 5 requiring a 9/16” socket:

• RHPN Ramp Hardware Packet

 43/8” 16 - 1” Carriage Bolt for support U-Legs

 83/8” 16 - 2 1/4” Carriage Bolt for Handrails

 12 3/8” 16 - Flange Nut

• PHP Platform Hardware Packet

 33/8” -16 - 4.5” SS Bolt

 43/8” - 16 - 1/2” SS Bolt

 33/8” SS nuts

 63/8” SS washer

 11 #14 Tek Screw

 16 Black Plugs for post holes

 2Rail post stabilizer (u channel)

CONTINUED: MAIN HARDWARE FOR THE AMERICAN ACCESS SYSTEM

• TSHP Top Support Hardware Pack - (used for extra 2 legs per ramp when required)

 43/8” 16 - 1” Carriage Bolt for support U-Legs

 43/8” 16 - Flange Nut

• PSCK “XM or Patriot” Series Closure Kit (Parts interchangeable with XM & Patriot Series)

 1PSCKH—Patriot Series Closure Kit Hardware Pack (Parts interchangeable with XM & Patriot Se-

ries)

 119” x 1” x 2” Angle for CURB USE

 1Handrail Loop

 1Bridge Plate

• PSCKH “XM or Patriot” Series Closure Kit Hardware * (Parts interchangeable with XM & Patriot Series)

 21 1/2” handrail tube pivot swivel connectors (grey plastic) *

 21.34” x 5” aluminum tube inserts with rubber “O” ring

 7#14 x 1” Tek Screw SS Hex Head—secure pivot and SCH to rail

 12 #8 x 3/4” Tek Screw Pan Head Philips

* Note: pivot swivels require a 5/32 allen wrench to tighten them.

• RSK Ramp Starter Kit

 1TT36 - Transition Tread 36” x 12” for entrance to ramp system

 1TP - Transition Plate 9.25” x 32” for transition from ramp to deck, porch, etc..

 2PSLOOP - End Handrail Loops

 1RSKH - Ramp Starter Kit Hardware Pack

 1CAPHP - (8) 1 1/2” Black Round Plastic End Cap for 1.5” handrails

• RSKH Ramp Starter Kit Hardware

 8#8 x 3/4” Tek Screw Pan Head Philips

 4#14 x 1” Tek Screw SS Hex Head

 41.34” x 5” round aluminum rail insert (loop attachment use)

 1CAPHP (8 pack of 1 1/2” round black caps for rails as needed)

Hardware Package content review

MAIN HARDWARE USED AS FOLLOWS:

The hardware used on the “XM” Ramp system is 3/8” Zinc Grade 5 requiring a 9/16” socket, 3/8” driver head

and a philips head screwdriver:

• SCH Sleeve Connector Hardware

 41.34” x 5” aluminum tube inserts with rubber “O” ring

• HCPP Hardware Care Package Patriot (spare parts) - also used for XM series

 15/32 Short Arm Hex Allen Wrench

 23/8” - 16 x 2 1/4” Carriage Bolt for ramp rails

 23/8” - 16 x 1” Carriage bolt for U-Legs

 11/4” - 20 nylon insert - connecting pivot swivel halves

 11/4” - 20 x 1” button cap screw - connecting pivot swivel halves

 43/8 - 16 Flange Nut

 21 1/2” Black Round Plastic End Cap for 1.5” handrails

 13/8” - 16 - 4.5” SS bolt, platform handrail use

 13/8” - 16 - 1/2” SS bolt, platform leg socket use

 13/8” - SS nut

 23/8” - SS washer

 6#14 x 1” Tek Screw

ALL hardware should be tightened at a torque rate of 40 . lbs for final assembly.

Pushing or pulling the handle of a wrench connected to a nut or bolt produces a torque (turning force) that loos-

ens or tightens the nut or bolt. If using a 12 volt Hitachi impact wrench (Hitachi WH12DMR) it will produce 90 ft lbs of

torque.

FOR THE AMERICAN ACCESS SYSTEM

Included Ramp Hardware

* = Optional hardware depending on ramp layout

* 1/4” x 1” cap screw #8 x 3/4” TEK screw * #14 x 1” TEK screw

Use to install U-Leg

3/8” -16 x 1” carriage bolt

Use to Install Handrails

3/8” -16 x 2 1/4” carriage bolt

3/8” Flange Nut

* 1/4” Nylon Insert * 5/32” short arm Hex Allen Wrench

Included Platform Hardware

Use to cross-bolt two Handrails

3/8” - 16 - 4.5” SS bolt 3/8” - 16 - 1/2” SS bolt 3/8” - 16 - SS nut 3/8” - SS flat washer * #14 x 1” TEK screw

5/8” plastic plug Aluminum rail stabilizer

Parts and Accessories

Slotted “F” Stringer

TP - Transition Plate 9.5”x34”

TPL - Transition Plate Large 12”x34”

TT36 - Transition Tread

1’ x36”

ULEG (varying sizes)

BP - Bridge Plate 3” x 32” PSCK

For Patriot or XM Series

Closure Kit

PSK (2 per)

Handrail Sleeve Connector

1.34” x 5” aluminum tube inserts with rubber “O” ring Black Handrail Cap

Platform Handrails Ramp Handrails

Loop ASB

Angle Support

bracket

Platform Leg - (varying sizes)

Install Note:

• Platform Angle is 1.5” x 1.5”

• Ramp Angle is 1” x 2” with holes on

each end

Required Tools

Cordless Drill

Ex. Dewalt Cordless Drill

Ratchet and 9/16” &

1/2”socket

Philips driver to fit TEK screws

30’ or larger tape measure Rubber Mallet 4’ Level

Optional Impact Wrench for faster

install time

2” tube cutter for aluminum 50’ string and line level or

laser level

Ex. Hitachi impact wrench

25 lb sand for leveling pavers Small Spade for aid in ground

work to level pavers as needed Portable Sawzall

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