Lippert SolidStep Entry Assist Handrail Installation instructions

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SolidStep®Entry
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Installation and Owner’s Manual
(For Aftermarket Applications)
CCD-0002520
Table of Contents
Purchase Verication .................................. 2
Introduction ............................................ 2
Safety ................................................... 3
Parts List ................................................ 3
Resources Required ................................... 4
Installation .............................................. 4
Operation ............................................... 7
Notes .................................................... 8
SolidStep®
Entry Assist
Handrail
Installation and
Owner’s Manual
(For Aftermarket Applications)
SolidStep®Entry Assist Handrail
Aftermarket Kit
Part # Description
799640 SolidStep®Entry Assist Handrail
NOTE: The SolidStep®Entry Assist Handrail is compatible
with triple and quad SolidStep® 3.0 only.

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Introduction
The SolidStep Entry Assist Handrail mounts securely to
the inside of the step. The Entry Assist Handrail can be
mounted on the left or right side of the step, depending
on whether the door hinge is installed to the left doorjamb
or right doorjamb. An additional installation of a backer
plate to the outside of the steps gives added support and
stabilization. The Entry Assist Handrail can be easily
removed or left in place when storing if clearance allows
inside the trailer. The Entry Assist Handrail is height
adjustable to maximize comfort and ensure that larger
doors don’t strike the Entry Assist Handrail while being
opened or closed.
Additional information about this product can be obtained
from lci1.com/support or by using the myLCI app.
Replacement kits can be ordered from https://store.lci1.
com/ or by using the myLCI app.
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and iPad®and also on Google Play™for Android™users.
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Purchase Verification
The SolidStep Entry Assist Handrail will ONLY work with
triple and quad SolidStep 3.0 (Fig.1). The SolidStep Entry
Assist Handrail will NOT work with double SolidStep 3.0
or with previous versions of SolidStep - including SolidStep
Gen 2 (Fig.2). The SolidStep Entry Assist Handrail will not
work with any other LCI step or any other brand of step.
NOTE: SolidStep 3.0 has solid side rails (Fig. 1). SolidStep
2.0 has open side rails (Fig.2).
Fig.1
Fig.2
SolidStep 3.0
SolidStep Gen 2

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Letter PN Description Qty
A 773556 Entry Assist Handrail 1
B 773558 Backer Plate 1
C 773553 Mounting Bracket 2
D 773557 Bolt, #10 - 24 x 5/8” 12
E 383612 Lock Washer, #10 x 0.34” 12
F 231161 Flat Washer, #10 12
G 383610 Nut, #10 - 24 12
H 645114 Clevis Pin, 2.00” x 0.25” 4
Parts List
NOTE: Part numbers are shown for identification purposes
only. Not all parts are available for individual sale. All parts
with a link to the Lippert Store can be purchased.
A B
C
D
E F G H
Safety
Read and fully understand all instructions before installing
or operating this product. Adhere to all safety labels.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN DEATH,
SERIOUS INJURY, TRAILER DAMAGE OR VOIDING
OF THE COMPONENT WARRANTY.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN
PERFORMING SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE TO
THE TRAILER. OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT TO
CONSIDER WOULD BE HEARING PROTECTION,
GLOVES AND POSSIBLY A FULL FACE SHIELD,
DEPENDING ON THE NATURE OF THE SERVICE.
MOVING PARTS CAN PINCH, CRUSH OR CUT. KEEP
CLEAR AND USE CAUTION.

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SolidStep®Entry
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1. Make sure that the trailer is on level ground.
2. Extend the steps in the down position (Fig.1).
3. On the side of the step that the Entry Assist Handrail will
be installed, remove the hardware from the latch bracket
(Fig.4A). Remove the four buttonhead hex socket bolts
(Fig.4B), using a ⁄” hex key. Remove the washers and four
#10-24 nylon locking nuts holding the latch bracket to the
step with a ⁄” socket bit or wrench.
4. Discard the old hardware after installation, new
hardware is provided.
Fig.4
BA
Resources Required
• Cordless or electric drill or screw gun
• ⁄” (.203”) drill bit
• ⁄” socket bit or wrench
• ⁄” socket bit or wrench
• ⁄” Hex key
• Center punch (optional)
• Clamps (optional)
• Non-permanent method of marking
Installation
If the trailer has a right-hand hinged door (Fig.3A), install the
Solidstep Entry Assist Handrail on the left side of the steps
(Fig.3B). If the trailer has a left-hand hinged door, install
the Solidstep Entry Assist Handrail on the right side of the
steps.
Fig.3
A
B

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Fig.8
9. Insert the appropriate end of the Entry Assist Handrail
into the mounting bracket, see (Fig.3) for reference.
10. Insert two clevis pins into the top mounting bracket
(Fig.7A) to temporarily hold the Entry Assist Handrail in the
desired position.
Fig.7
11. Slide the other mounting bracket (Fig.8A) onto the
lower end of the Entry Assist Handrail (Fig.8B) and place
against the inside of the step rail (Fig.8C). Center the bottom
mounting bracket against the inside of the step rail to be
aligned with the top mounting bracket.
A
A
12. Insert two clevis pins into the bottom mounting bracket
to temporarily hold the bottom mounting bracket in the
desired position (Fig.9A).
13. Mark the hole locations on the inside rail of the step
(Fig.9B) with a non-permanent method of marking or a
center punch.
A
B
C
5. Align the latch bracket holes with the holes in the side of
the step. Place one of the mounting brackets (Fig.5A) over
the latch bracket (Fig.5B) aligning the holes in the mounting
bracket with the holes in the latch bracket. Make sure the
four step holes, latch bracket holes and mounting bracket
holes are all aligned.
6. Install one #10 x 0.34”, lock washer (Fig.5C) onto one
#10 - 24 x ⁄” bolt (Fig.5D) and insert through the mounting
brackets and into the side of the step.
7. Insert one #10 at washer (Fig.6A) and a #10 - 24 nut
(Fig.6B) on the backside of the bolt and tighten.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for the remaining three holes.
Fig.5
Fig.6
A
B
CD
A
B

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21. Make sure the clevis pins are facing the correct
direction. Insert a clevis pin, facing bottom to top (Fig.10A),
in the top mounting bracket hole, in both mounting
brackets.
22. Insert a clevis pin, facing top to bottom (Fig.10B), in the
bottom mounting bracket hole, in both mounting brackets.
Fig.9
A
A
B
B
Fig.10
NOTE: Optionally use a clamp to secure the mounting
bracket in place and drill all four holes (Fig.9B) using the
bracket as a drill template. Skip steps 14 - 16. Continue
with step 17. If this is not a viable option and proceed with
step 14.
14. Remove the bottom mounting bracket, clevis pins and
the Entry Assist Handrail from top mounting bracket and
set aside.
15. Drill the four hole locations in the side of the step using
a ⁄” drill bit.
16. Align mounting bracket holes with the previously drilled
holes in step 15.
17. Install one #10 x 0.34”, lock washer onto one #10 - 24
x ⁄” bolt and insert through the mounting bracket and into
the side of the step (Fig.5).
18. Insert one #10 at washer and a #10 - 24 nut on the
backside of the bolt and tighten (Fig.6).
19. Repeat steps 17 and 18 for the remaining three holes.
NOTE: Remove any clamps if they were used to hold the
mounting bracket in place.
20. Insert the Entry Assist Handrail into the mounting
brackets at the appropriate height. Open the door of the
unit and make sure the door does not hit the handrail. If the
door hits the handrail the handrail is too low. The higher
the handrail is, the farther away the handrail will be from
the door. If already inserted, remove the clevis pins in the
top and bottom mounting brackets, raise the handrail and
reinsert the clevis pins. Open the door once more to make
sure the door does not hit the handrail.
B
A
B
B
B
A
Fig.11
23. Locate the four predrilled holes on the outside side of
the steps located on the same side as the installed Entry
Assist Handrail, that match the locations of the holes in the
backer plate.
24. There may be more than four pre-drilled holes but only
four are needed for the backer plate installation.
25. Align the backer plate with the predrilled holes in the
steps (Fig.11).

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Fig.12
A
A
A
A
A B E F
26. Install one #10 x 0.34”, lock washer (Fig.12B) onto one
27. #10 - 24 x ⁄” bolt (Fig.12A) and insert through the
backer plate (Fig.12C) and into the side of the step (Fig.12D).
28. Insert one #10 at washer (Fig.12E) and a #10 - 24 nut
(Fig.12F) on the backside of the bolt and tighten.
D
C
Fig.14
29. Repeat steps 25 and 26 for the remaining three holes.
Figure 13A shows all four hardware locations completed.
Operation
The steps can be stowed in the doorframe without
removing the Entry Assist Handrail on most trailers.
1. For trailers with an obstacle in the way of the Entry
Assist Handrail, the Entry Assist Handrail (Fig.14A) can be
quickly removed by removing the four clevis pins (Fig.14B)
that secure the Entry Assist Handrail to the mounting
brackets.
2. Next, pull the Entry Assist Handrail up and out of the
brackets.
3. Stow the Entry Assist Handrail and four clevis pins in a
secure location.
B
B
B
B
A
Fig.13

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CCD-0002520
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Notes