Ez Access Mobility Aid ez-access Manual Do Utilizador
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INSTALLING PLATFORMS:
If your system does not include a platform, skip to ‘INSTALL
RAMP SECTIONS’ of this instruction guide. Generally, we suggest installing all platforms
and ramps before installing handrails (see ‘HANDRAIL INSTALLATION’).
and ramps before installing handrails (see ‘HANDRAIL INSTALLATION’).
A)
There are three types of platforms (you may be installing one or more of these
types). All three require the same procedure for assembly except for FIG. 3
which requires an additional platform connector kit.
types). All three require the same procedure for assembly except for FIG. 3
which requires an additional platform connector kit.
FIG. 1
5' x 5' Universal Platform (straight configuration)
FIG. 2
5' x 5' Universal Platform (turn configuration)
FIG. 3
5' x 4' Universal Platform (2 shown combined to make 5' x
8’ turn back platform)
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
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INSTALL OPTIONAL LIGHTNING ROD GROUNDING KIT:
A)
The Lightning Rod Grounding Kit provides a path for lightning strikes into the
ground.
ground.
WARNING:
Prior to installing the grounding rod, ensure that any underground
electrical conductors, natural gas lines, water/drain lines, and/or other interferences
are located and will not hinder the installation.
i)
Install the EZ-ACCESS
®
Modular ramp system.
ii)
Drive the grounding rod straight into the ground as close as possible (at
least within 1½') to one of the support tubes, leaving approximately 2"
exposed.
least within 1½') to one of the support tubes, leaving approximately 2"
exposed.
iii)
Install the hose clamp around support tube. Place #8 copper wire under
hose clamp and tighten so that wire is in good contact with support tube.
hose clamp and tighten so that wire is in good contact with support tube.
iv)
Install 5/8” grounding rod clamp to grounding rod. Place #8 wire between
clamp and rod, then tighten clamp.
clamp and rod, then tighten clamp.
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