PSS RightPath BoardWalk User manual

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
2BoardWalk Ramp and Platform Assembly Instructions
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03 GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
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22 EIGHT SECTION RAMP
WITHOUT HANDRIALS
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04 STANDARD BOARDWALK
SECTION
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06 ATTACHMENT-READY
BOARDWALK SECTION
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24 EIGHT SECTION RAMP
WITH HANDRIALS
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28 FIVE SECTION
BOARDWALK SYSTEM
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34 FIVE SECTION
BOARDWALK SYSTEM
WITH ONE SECTION OF HANDRAILS
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46 FIVE SECTION
BOARDWALK SYSTEM
WITH FIVE SECTIONS OF HANDRAILS
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08 APPROACH PLATE
ASSEMBLY
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10 SECTION WITH TOP
APPROACH PLATE
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12 SECTION WITH BOTTOM
APPROACH PLATE
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14 HANDRAIL
ATTACHMENT
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16 SECTION WITH JACK
SUPPORT ATTACHMENT
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18 MIDWAY SUPPORT
ATTACHMENT
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20 DETECTIBLE WARNING
PLATE
COMPONENT ASSEMBLY CONFIGURATION ASSEMBLY
WITH NO HANDRAILS

BoardWalk Ramp and Platform Assembly Instructions 3
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
2.2 – RAMP HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS:
The correct ramp slope is a 1:12 ratio.
The number of modular ramp sections determines the slope of
BoardWalk RAMP. The number of sections differs when using
BoardWalk RAMP or complete BoardWalk System. The number
of sections required is not the same.
To determine the correct number of ramp sections for either
BoardWalk RAMP or System:
»Which orientation of ramp do you require?
»What is the height of the curb at the installation site?
With those questions answered, use this chart to determine the
number of sections required per ramp orientation.
2.1 – INTRODUCTION
The BoardWalk System provides accessible, detectable, and safe guidance where temporary access routes cross curbs at locations
other than permanent sidewalk crossings. The BoardWalk System replaces curb transitions and temporary ramps that are non-compliant.
This assembly guide features five of BoardWalk’s most common configurations for the RAMP and full System. Component assembly
instructions on the left-hand column of the guide index begin by detaling basic BoardWalk component assembly. The right-hand column
of the guide index provides instructions of these five most common BoardWalk configurations. The configuration assembly instructions
utilize the assembled components required to build your specified configuration.
If your required BoardWalk configuration is not listed in this guide, please contact PSS for your specific assembly instructions.
2.3 – COMMON CONFIGURATIONS
The BoardWalk System is a modular design to be compatible in various types of workzones and obstacles. While there are many ways to
arrange BoardWalk, below are the five most common configurations of the BoardWalk RAMP or BoardWalk System.
1. Eight Section BoardWalk Ramp (No Handrails) (6” curb height) (pages 20-21)
2. Eight Section BoardWalk Ramp (Full Handrails) (6” curb height) (pages 22-25)
3. Five Section BoardWalk Ramp and Platform(No Handrails) (6” curb height) (pages 26-31)
4. Five Section BoardWalk Ramp and Platform (Handrails on the Platform and one section of the Ramp) (6” curb height) (pages 32-43)
5. Five Section BoardWalk Ramp and Platform (Full Handrails) (6” curb height) (pages 44-57)
To maintain a 1:12 ratio, how many RAMP sections
are needed?
Curb Height (In.) Perpendicular Parallel
1 3 N/A
243
353
463
574
685
796
8 10* 7
9 11* 8
10 12* 9
11 13* 10*
12 14* 11*
13 15* 12*
* Midway supports required for RAMPs longer than 9 sections.
1.2.
3.4.5.
BW-08-2APY-HW
BW-PBW-05SM-HW BW-PBW-05R01-HW BW-PBW-05R05-HW
BW-08-2APY-HW |BW-R-RAIL08

4BoardWalk Ramp and Platform Assembly Instructions
Take two pieces of painted lumber (#A), painted side down, parallel on a table. The boards need to have the ends of the lumber hanging
off one inch on one or both sides of the table.
STEP 1
For non-handrail and non-upright sections
BOARDWALK SECTION
STANDARD
ASSEMBLY #1
STANDARD BOARDWALK SECTION
A.
PARTS NEEDED FOR STANDARD BOARDWALK SECTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED - IMPACT DRIVER, T25 DIVER BIT (PROVIDED), CLAMPS (AS REQUIRED)
Part A.
Painted Lumber
Quantity - 2
Part D.
BoardWalk Casting (Right)
Quantity - 1
Part B.
BoardWalk Casting (Left)
Quantity - 1
Part C.
Deck Screws #10 x 3 1/8”
Quantity - 8

BoardWalk Ramp and Platform Assembly Instructions 5
Align the corner of the lumber (#A) into the corner of the vertical
and horizontal board alignment tabs in the BoardWalk
casting (#B). Repeat with the other piece of lumber (#A) on the
opposite side of the vertical alignment tab. Note: A clamp may
be necessary to evenly locate the lumber against the vertical
alignment tab.
vertical board alignment tab
horizontal board alignment tab
Repeat steps two and three for the opposite side casting for the
other side of the lumber (#A).* *Depending on lumber shape,
clamping the boards together may be required to install left
Boardwalk casting.
Drive four deck screws (#10 x3 1/8) (#C) into the board through
the countersunk holes in the casting (#B). *Note: Apply wood
glue to each screw prior to driving into lumber.
Repeat for all necessary standard BoardWalk section
assemblies (#1) that are needed to meet the correct 1:12 ratio.
STEP 2
STEP 4
STEP 3
STEP 5
STANDARD BOARDWALK SECTION
A.
1.
B.
A.
B.
D.
C.
C.

6BoardWalk Ramp and Platform Assembly Instructions
Take two pieces of painted lumber (#A), painted side down, parallel on a table. The boards need to have the ends of the lumber hanging
off one inch on one or both sides of the table.
STEP 1
Used to attach handrails, midway support, or jack supports
ATTACHMENT-READY
BOARDWALK SECTION
ATTACHMENT-READY SECTION
A.
PARTS NEEDED FOR ATTACHMENT-READY BOARDWALK SECTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED - IMPACT DRIVER/DRILL, T25 DIVER BIT (PROVIDED), CLAMPS (AS REQUIRED)
ASSEMBLY #2
Part A.
Painted Lumber
Quantity - 2
Part E.
Carriage Bolt
Quantity - 4
Part D.
BoardWalk Casting (Right)
Quantity - 1
Part B.
BoardWalk Casting (Left)
Quantity - 1
Part C.
Deck Screws #12 x 5 5/8”
Quantity - 8

BoardWalk Ramp and Platform Assembly Instructions 7
Inset the square-necked carriage bolts (#E) into the square
holes next to the alignment tabs (from the inside of the casting
out). Align the corner of the lumber (#A) into the corner of the
vertical and horizontal board alignment tabs in the BoardWalk
casting (#B). Repeat with the other piece of lumber (#A) on the
opposite side of the vertical alignment tab. *Note: A clamp may
be necessary to evenly locate the lumber against the vertical
alignment tab.
vertical board alignment tab
horizontal board alignment tab
Repeat steps two and three for the opposite side casting for the
other side of the lumber (#A).* *Depending on lumber shape,
clamping the boards together may be required to install left
Boardwalk casting.
Drive four deck screws (#10 x 5 1/4) (#C) into the board through
the countersunk holes in the casting (#B). *Note: Apply wood
glue to each screw prior to driving into lumber.
Repeat for all necessary Attachment-Ready BoardWalk section
assemblies (#2) that are needed to meet the correct 1:12 ratio.
STEP 2
STEP 4
STEP 3
STEP 5
ATTACHMENT-READY SECTION
A.
2.
E.
B.
E.
A.
D.
C.
C.
B.

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Identify the top of the approach plate (#A) as the side with grip tape applied to it.
STEP 1
For a seemless transition from RAMP to the sidewalk
or the temporary walkway
APPROACH PLATE
ASSEMBLY
APPROACH PLATE ASSEMBLY
A.
PARTS NEEDED FOR APPROACH PLATE ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED - 7/16” WRENCH, IMPACT DRIVER/DRILL, T27 DRIVER BIT (PROVIDED)
Part A.
Approach Plate
Quantity - 1
Part D.
Nut
Quantity 12
Part E.
Washer
Quantity - 12
Part B.
Hinges
Quantity - 3
Part C.
Truss Head Bolt
Quantity - 12
ASSEMBLY #3

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Identify the orientation of the hinge (#B) as the knuckle of the hinge
should face away from the top side of the approach plate (#A).
Put the truss head bolt (1/4” – 20 x 3/4”) (#C) through the hinge
(#B) and approach plate (#A). Put the washer (#D) and nut (#E)
onto the truss head bolt and tighten. Repeat for the three other
bolts for that hinge.
Align the short side of the hinge (#B) (leaf with four holes) onto the
approach plate’s (#A) corresponding holes.
Repeat step two and three for remaining two hinges.
STEP 2
STEP 4
STEP 3
STEP 5
APPROACH PLATE ASSEMBLY
3.
A.
B.
D.
E.
C.
B.
C.
Knuckle
Leaf with four holes
Leaf with ve holes

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Identify the section that will located at the top of the ramp (Standard Section (#1) if no handrails are necessary for your site, and an
attachment-ready section (#2) if handrails are necessary). For this section, the Standard BoardWalk Section will be shown.
STEP 1
Top section used in a BoardWalk RAMP that sits on the curb
SECTION WITH TOP
APPROACH PLATE
SECTION WITH TOP APPROACH PLATE
PARTS NEEDED FOR RAMP SECTION WITH TOP APPROACH PLATE
TOOLS REQUIRED - IMPACT DRIVER/DRILLv, T27 DRIVER BIT (PROVIDED)
Assembly #1
Standard Section
Quantity - 1
Assembly #2
Attachment-Ready Section
Quantity - 1
Assembly #3
Approach Plate Assembly
Quantity - 1
Part A.
Pan Head Screws (#12 x 1”)
Quantity - 15
1.
2.
ASSEMBLY #4
OR

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Identify the front edge of the section (the end with arms - opposite
from the end with sockets).
Drive one pan head wood screw (#12 x 1”) (#A) in the middle
hole on the left hinge. Push the right knuckle up against the back
edge board, lower the hinge plate, and drive the screw.
Place the approach plate assembly (#3), with the large hinge
leafs (with ve holes) on top of the board, with the downward facing
hinge knuckle up against the back edge of the board. Center the
width of the approach plate between the width of the assembled
section castings (approx 1/8” inside).
Drive the remaining pan head wood screw (#12 x 1”) (#A) into
the approach plate.
Note: Apply small amount of wood glue to the screws.
STEP 2
STEP 4
STEP 3
STEP 5
SECTION WITH TOP APPROACH PLATE
3.
1. 1.
A.
3.
Knuckle
Leaf with four holes
Leaf with ve holes

12 BoardWalk Ramp and Platform Assembly Instructions
Identify the section that will located at the bottom of the ramp (Standard Section (#1) if no handrail is required: attachment-ready section
(#2) if handrails are necessary). For this section, the Standard BoardWalk Section will be shown.
STEP 1
Bottom section used at the end of the RAMP
SECTION WITH
BOTTOM
APPROACH PLATE
SECT. WITH BOTTOM APPROACH PLATE
PARTS NEEDED FOR STANDARD BOARDWALK SECTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED - IMPACT DRIVER/DRILL, T27 DRIVER BIT (PROVIDED)
ASSEMBLY #5
Assembly #1
Standard Section
Quantity - 1
Assembly #2
Attachment-Ready Section
Quantity - 1
Assembly #3
Approach Plate Assembly
Quantity - 1
Part A.
Pan Head Screws (#12 x 1”)
Quantity - 15
OR
1.
2.

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Identify the back edge of the section (the end with a socket -
opposite from the end with an arm).
Drive one pan head wood screw (#12 x 1”) (#A) in the middle
hole on the left hinge. Push the right knuckle up against the back
edge board, lower the hinge plate, and drive the screw.
Place the approach plate assembly (#3), with the large hinge
leafs (with ve holes) on top of the board, with the downward facing
hinge knuckle up against the back edge of the board. Centering the
width of the approach plate between the width of the assembled
section castings (approx 1/8” inside).
Drive the remaining pan head wood screw (#12 x 1”) (#A) into
the approach plate.
Note: Apply small amount of wood glue to the screws.
STEP 2
STEP 4
STEP 3
STEP 5
SECT. WITH BOTTOM APPROACH PLATE
1.
1.
3.
A.
A.
A.

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Insert the carriage bolts (#A) into the top square holes in the casting of the attachment-ready section (#2) or the attachment-ready section
with bottom approach plate (#5) if handrails will be running the full length of the ramp. This section will be shown with the attachment-ready
section (#2). Make sure that the square neck of the bolt matches with the square hole in the castings.
STEP 1
Section used to attach handrails at the beginning
or the end of a RAMP
SECTION WITH
HANDRAIL ATTACHMENT
HANDRAIL ATTACHMENT
PARTS NEEDED FOR STANDARD BOARDWALK SECTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED - 9/16” SOCKET AND ATTACHMENT
ASSEMBLY #6
2.
Part C.
Nut
Quantity - 8
Part D.
Locking Washer
Quantity - 8
Part B.
Strap Clamp
Quantity - 4
Part E.
35 3/16” Handrail
Uprights
Quantity - 2
Part A.
Square-Necked
Carriage Bolt
Quantity - 4
Assembly #2
Attachment-Ready Section
Quantity - 1
Assembly #5.
Attachment-Ready Section
with Bottom Approach Plate
Quantity - 1
OR
A.
BOARDWALK HANDRAIL
LENGTH KEY
35.187” Black
63.5” Blue
51.5” Green
50.5” Yellow
5” White

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Loosely attach the strap clamps (#B) using the carriage bolts
(#A) , lock washers (#D) and nuts (#C).
Tighten the nuts (#C) using wrench to secure the strap clamps (#B).
Insert the handrail upright (#E) (black band) vertically through
the strap clamps (#B). Make sure the end of the handrail upright
contacts the ange on the bottom of the casting.
Repeat steps one through four on the opposite side of the
attachment-ready section (#2) (black band).
STEP 2
STEP 4
STEP 3
STEP 5
HANDRAIL ATTACHMENT
B.
C.
B.
D.
E.
A.
B.
C.

16 BoardWalk Ramp and Platform Assembly Instructions
Used to attach handrails or insert a jack screw through the
bottom and tighten with set screw
SECTION WITH A
JACK SUPPORT
ATTACHMENT
HANDRAIL WITH JACK SUPPORT
PARTS NEEDED FOR STANDARD BOARDWALK SECTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED - 9/16” SOCKET AND ATTACHMENT
ASSEMBLY #7
Insert the carriage bolts (#A) into the top square holes in the casting of the attachment-ready section (#2) or the attachment-ready section
with bottom approach plate (#5) if handrails will be running the full length of the ramp. This section will be shown with the attachment-ready
section (#2). Make sure that the square neck of the bolt matches with the square hole in the castings.
STEP 1
Part C.
Approach Plate
Quantity - 8
Part D.
Nut
Quantity - 8
Part B.
Strap Clamp
Quantity - 4
Part A.
Square-Necked
Carriage Bolt
Quantity - 4
Assembly #2
Attachment-Ready Section
Quantity - 1
Part E.
Jack Tube Upright
for Handrails
Quantity - 2
Part F.
Hex Bolt
Quantity - 2
2.
A.

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Loosely attach the strap clamps (#B) using the carriage bolts (#A),
lock washers (#D) and nuts (#C).
Repeat on the opposite side of the attachment-ready section (#2).
Insert the jack tube upright for handrail (#E) vertically through
the strap clamps (#B). Make sure the slot in the end of the jack
tube for handrail straddles the lower ange on the bottom of the
casting. Tighten the nuts (#C) using wrench to secure the strap
clamps (#B).
Loosely insert the hex bolts (3/8 -16 x 1”) (#F) into the nut welded
to the side of the jack tube upright for handrail (#E).
STEP 2
STEP 4
STEP 3
STEP 5
HANDRAIL WITH JACK SUPPORT
B.
E.
F.
E.
C. D.
B.
A.
C.

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Used when a RAMP is longer than nine sections
MIDWAY SUPPORT
ATTACHMENT
MIDWAY SUPPORT ATTACHMENT
PARTS NEEDED FOR STANDARD BOARDWALK SECTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED - 9/16” SOCKET AND ATTACHMENT
ASSEMBLY #8
Insert the carriage bolts (#A) into the top square holes in the casting of the attachment-ready section (#2) or the attachment-ready section
with bottom approach plate (#5) if handrails will be running the full length of the ramp. This section will be shown with the attachment-ready
section (#2). Make sure that the square neck of the bolt matches with the square hole in the castings.
STEP 1
Part C.
Nut
Quantity - 8
Part D.
Locking Washer
Quantity - 8
Part B.
Strap Clamp
Quantity - 4
Part A.
Square-Necked
Carriage Bolt
Quantity - 4
Assembly #2
Attachment-Ready Section
Quantity - 1
Part E.
Jack Tube
Quantity - 2
2.
A.

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Tighten the nuts (#C.) using wrench to secure the strap clamps (#B).
Insert the jack tube vertically through the strap clamps. Make
sure the slot in the end of the jack tube straddles the lower ange
on the bottom of the casting.
Repeat on the opposite side of the attachment-ready section (#2).
STEP 4
STEP 3
STEP 5
MIDWAY SUPPORT ATTACHMENT
Loosely attach the strap clamps (#B) using the carriage bolts
(#A) , lock washers (#D) and nuts (#C).
STEP 2
C. D.
B.
E.
B.
2.
B.
A.
C.
NOTE
IF BOARDWALK EXCEEDS NINE
SECTIONS, MIDWAY SUPPORT REQUIRED

20 BoardWalk Ramp and Platform Assembly Instructions
TOOLS REQUIRED - IMPACT DRIVER/DRILL, 1/4” DRILL BIT, 7/16” WRENCH, T25 DRIVER BIT (PROVIDED)
To install the detectable warning plate (5) onto any assembled ramp, shown here on the ve section BoardWalk System with ve
sections of handrials (A), locate the warning plate on the bottom of the ramp, just above the hinges of the approach plate.
STEP 1
DETECTIBLE
WARNING PLATE
DETECTIBLE WARNING PLATE
A.
5.
PARTS NEEDED FOR STANDARD BOARDWALK SECTIONS
ASSEMBLY #9
Configuration #5
Five Section BoardWalk System
with Five Sections of Handrail
Quantity - 1
Part #B
Bolt
Quantity - 15
Part #A
Detectible Warning
Plate
Quantity - 1
Part #D
Nut
Quantity - 15
Part #C
Washer
Quantity - 15
ADA-Compliant plate to alert pedestrians at the
bottom of the RAMP
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