Harmar Mobility MODRAMP User manual

ELEVATION RAMP
INSTALLATION
MANUAL
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Compliancy Noce:
The dealer is responsible to verify and meet all applicable codes
pertaining to this ramp installaon. It is recommended that the
dealer be familiar with the U.S. 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible
Design.
Safety Noce:
Personal Protecve Equipment should be worn when handling or
installing modular ramping.Installers should wear long pants with
appropriate footwear that provides toe protecon.Gloves
should always be worn when handling the equipment.Eye and ear
protecon should be used whenever cung or drilling metal.
Warranty Noce:
Harmar ramps are designed for residenal use only.Each ramp
secon is rated to withstand 850 pounds. Installing this product
in a non-residenal applicaon voids all warranes and the
dealer is responsible for all damages/liabilies that may occur.
Complete warranty details provided on the following page.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty Informaon
Harmar, warrants to the “original purchaser” a three-year limited warranty for any Elevaon Ramps
modular ramping and its components that are deemed “warranted” by the original manufacturer. If modular
ramp and its components are not deemed “warranted” the the original manufacturer then Hamrar will in turn
not warranty any cost for service, repair or replacement with said parts.
Harmar only warraes to the “original purchaser” for said Elevaon Ramps modular ramping and its components
supplied by Harmar. This warranty is non-transferrable and in no event will Harmar be responsible for any direct
or indirect damages to the modular ramp and its components. Harmar will not warrant damages to the Elevaon
Ramps modular ramping and its components due to the direct or indirect violaon of the 850 lb weight limit or
safety measurements stamped on said Elevaon Ramps modular ramping and its components.
Harmar does not warrant any damage or failure of the modular ramp and its components caused by misuse,
abuse, accidents, physical damage or modificaons or replairs made by anyone other than Harmar Authorized
Dealers or an Elevaon Ramps authorized representave.
Product Specificaons
4
Before You Start
5
Installaon Flowchart
6
Recommended Tools
7
Plaorm Assembly
8
Mounng The J-Hook
9
Ramp Run Assembly
10-11
Ramp Run Handrail Assembly
12
End Loop Handrail Assembly
13
Plaorm Handrail Assembly
14-15
Final Inspecon
16
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Product Specificaon Drawings
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Before You Start
1. Review all relevant documentaon.
a.Site photos
b. Field drawings
c.Assessment form
d. Harmar configuraon drawing
e.Harmar components list
2.Verify all site work has been completed in advance.
3.Consider if paver stones or a landing pad will be needed.
4.Verify all parts/components are loaded.
5.Verify all tools are loaded.
6.Verify all post-installaon documents are ready.
7.Consider the “what ifs”… Bring extras when in doubt.
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Installaon Flowchart
Confirm site
prep, tools,
and materials
Unload ramp
and lay on
ground near
install locaon
Assemble any
plaorms
Assemble any
ramp runs
Aach ramp
runs to
landings
Assemble
handrails
Install boom
landing pad if
necessary
Confirm
everything is
ght and level
Train customer
and review
post-install job
documentaon
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Recommended Tools & Supplies
□Impact wrench + drill (baery powered)
□Socket adapter for impact wrench
□Drill bits (metal, masonry, wood)
□#2 Phillips bit with driver guide
□7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16” sockets w/ ratchet
□Tape measure
□6” & 48” bubble level
□Metal cung saw
□Metal file and deburring tool
□Hammer/Mallet
□36” bar clamp
□Alignment tool (or screw driver)
□Lawn tools: shovel, rake, etc.
□PPE Safety Equipment
Tip: Driver Guides make
drilling into pipe much
easier and safer!
Deburring Tool
Tip: Bar clamps can pull or push an object to
where you want it. Helpful with handrails!
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Plaorm Assembly
1.Before aaching leg brackets to plaorm, determine the orientaon of the
plaorm. Consider size, the direcon of the non-skid, and leg locaon.
2.Install leg brackets with legs
to plaorm. Pull brackets up
before ghtening the two bolts
with 1/2” nuts.Tighten one of
two 9/16” bolts on each leg
bracket with the leg slid down
to the appropriate height.
3.Confirm the height of the
plaorm is appropriate and then
level the plaorm using a 48”
bubble level. Always level up so that you do not change the overall height
of the plaorm. If plaorm is to be installed against an exisng structure,
consider leaving plaorm a bit out of level for water runoff.
4.Tighten all 9/16 bolts to lock the legs in place. The legs are held via pressure
– there is no need to penetrate through the leg with the bolt.It is normal
for the bolt head to protrude out from the bracket.
5.Verify all hardware is ght.
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Mounng The J-Hook
1.Properly securing the J-Hook is crical for ensuring the safety of the ramp
system.The J-Hook is responsible for supporng the top of the upper most
ramp secon. The J-Hook also ensures the ramp does not pull away from
the landing.
2.If connecng a ramp run to a Harmar
plaorm, the J-Hook should first be installed
to the plaorm with provided bolt, washer,
and 1/2” nut.The plaorm is predrilled in
the middle of all sides for the J-Hook
aachment.
3.If your ramp run will be connecng to an exisng
structure, you must first mount the J-Hook to
that structure.The top edge of the J-Hook should
be level with the landing.The J-Hook must be
plumb vercally once securely fastened.
4.You are responsible for determining the appropriate fastener for the
material you are aaching to. Check
local codes and hardware specificaons.
When working with brick or other
unstable materials, it is recommended
to add two leg brackets with legs to
support the load.This does not replace
the need for the J-Hook.
TIP: When installing J-Hook onto a turning plaorm, you can mount it offcenter to provide an increase in
turning radius.This requires that you drill your own holes into the plaorm for the J-Hook aachment.
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Ramp Run Assembly
1.Aach J-hook to the upper landing using the appropriate fasteners.The
upper landing may be an exisng structure or a Harmar plaorm.
2.Installaon Method 1:
a. Install first secon of ramp into J-Hook
and then aach leg brackets with legs.It
is helpful to rest the boom end of the
ramp secon on top of something while
mounng the brackets/legs.Li ramp
secon to appropriate height and
ghten both brackets and both legs.
b.Level ramp secon from side to side and
securely ghten fasteners. Leaving one
side a bit loose will make sliding in the
next ramp secon much easier but you
must go back and ghten.
c.Confirm slope is consistent and of
appropriate grade.
d.Repeat steps A-C for each addional secon
of ramp.Before installing the last secon of
ramp, slide the transion plate into the
boom side groove.Avoid gengdirt or
contaminants into connecon.
TIP: Load leg into bracket before
aaching to ramp secon.
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Ramp Run Assembly
1.Aach J-hook to the upper landing using the appropriate fasteners.The
upper landing may be an exisng structure or a Harmar plaorm.
2.Installaon Method #2:
a. On flat ground, connect all ramp secons within a ramp run by way of
the tongue and groove system.
b.Aach ramps together with two leg brackets at each joint.Installing legs
at this point will create more drag when liing the ramp and mounng
to the J-Hook.They can be added once ramp is inclined and self-
supporng.
c.Install transion plate into boom groove on the
last secon of the ramp run.Avoid geng dirt
or contaminants into connecon.
d.Carefully lithe top of the ramp
run and slide the enre run into
the previously installed J-Hook.
This should only be aempted
with two technicians and an
acceptable length of ramp.
TIP: The less fricon, the lighter this will feel. Try sliding a furniture dolly under
the boom of the ramp toreduce fricon as you liand slide into posion.
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Ramp Run Handrail Assembly
1.Secure handrails to ramp secon with
the 2” carriage bolt, washer, and 1/2”
nut. When possible, install rails with
ramp lying flat on the ground, but this
can also be done on an incline.If bolt
holes do not line up, use an alignment
tool or bar clamp to assist.It may be
necessary to temporarily lower a leg,
secure the rails, and reset the leg.
2.Before aaching the next secon of rail, you must install
the connecon sleeve into the upper tube on the handrail.
Slide connecon sleeve roughly half way into upper tube
and secure with provided self-tapping screw.The handrail
tubing is already predrilled for this connecon. Using a
driver guide while installing the #2
screws is highly recommended for
speed and safety.
3.With connecon sleeve installed, you
can now mount the second handrail.
Slide second handrail into connecon
sleeve and then rotate down and
align with bolt holes.
4.Install second self-tapping screw into the opposite side of each connecon
sleeve. Use predrilled hole in upper tube of handrail.Each rail joint should
have one connecon sleeve and two screws.
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End Loop Handrail Assembly
1.With handrails completed along both sides of
the ramp run, you can now install any end
loops specifiedby your applicaon drawing.
2.Begin end loop installaon by installing
connecon sleeves into end loop.Use
predrilled holes and provided self-tapping
screws.
3.With connecon sleeves secured to end loop,
install handrail starter bracket on the lower tube
of the end loop.Use predrilled holes to determine
orientaon.The predrilled holes will face down to
the ground once installed to the ramp handrail.
4.Finish installaon by sliding the exposed connecon sleeve into ramp
handrail.While holding the joint ght, install provided self-tapping screw
through predrilled hole in the upper rail.With the upper connecon
completed, secure handrail starter bracket into handrail with 2 self-tapping
screws.Install remaining screws to complete the connecon.
Installing handrail starter bracket to handrail before making the upper
connecon will typically result in an unsasfactory joint between end
loop and handrail.
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Plaorm Handrail Assembly
1.Per applicaon drawing, install standard rails
and secure with provided 2” bolts, washers,
and 1/2” nut. When installing plaorm
handrails, ensure the flat side of the wheel
guard is facing in towards the ramp surface.
Turning plaorms will appear as illustrated
while a straight plaorm will have rails on the
opposite sides of each other.
2.If installing a turning plaorm, you must assemble the
90-degree closure kit beforemounng both rails.
Assemble closure kit as shown and secure with
provided self-tappers.Install assembled closure kit
into handrail previously secured to plaorm.Aligning
both the upper and lower tubes, slide the remaining
handrail onto the closure kit. Secure handrail with
provided 2” bolts, washers, and 1/2” nut. Secure closure
kit to both handrails with provided self-tapping screws.
The connecon between plaorm handrail and ramp handrail
will require measuring and cung on site.
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Plaorm Handrail Assembly
1.Before connecng the plaorm handrails to ramp
handrails, you will first need to assemble the
adjustable elbows.
2.Slide assembled elbow into upper plaorm handrail
and secure with self-tapping screw.Repeat process for
lower handrail as well.
3.Slide another elbow (#3) into upper ramp handrail but
do not secure with screw yet. For lower handrail, you
will first need to install a handrail starter bracket before
sliding in the adjustable elbow (#4).The height of the
handrail starter bracket should be matched to that of
the other lower rails.
4.With adjustable elbows in place, installer must measure and cut provided
tubing to fit ghtly between the rails.Avoid leaning on either rail when
measuring the tubing.To scribe a line, slide provided piece of tubing onto
the upper elbow on the plaorm handrail.Posion towards upper elbow
on ramp handrail.Mark the tubing where it will
need to be cut to fit properly.Repeat process
for lower handrail.
5.Cut tubing to length.The inside and outside of
the tubing will need to be deburred before
installaon.
6.Install cut-to-size tubing onto both upper
adjustable elbows.Secure with 4 self-tapping
screws.Repeat process for lower tube as well.
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Final Inspecon
□Aachment to home is solid and adequately fastened.
□All hardware is installed and ghtened appropriately.It is recommended to
walk the length of the ramp (both sides) and snug all bolts with a
ratchet/socket combo.
□All legs are properly supported and that the lower transion plate sits flush
with the terrain.
□All ramp secons are leveled and pitched to the appropriate slope. From
the boom looking up, you can view the pitch of the ramp by sing the
upper handrail with your eyes.
□All handrail joints are smooth and there are no sharp edges.It may be
necessary to file down any rough spots.Run your hands along the full
length of the handrail on both sides of the ramp.
□Railings have end caps installed where applicable and all ramp legs are
capped.
□Job site is cleaned and there are no metal or metal shavings leon the
customers property.
Before the customer uses the ramp, it is crical that the
installer(s) perform a final inspecon of the ramp system.
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