Landing for Right & Left Turn R342 ITEMS # 0254049, 0254061, 0254072, 0254076, 0016567, 0254099, 0254110, 0054116, 0254117, 0254126, 0254140, 0254150, 0254156 CUSTOM ACCESS RAMP SYSTEM MODELS # R100, R242, R342, R442, RB210, RC536/548, RT536/548, RLT66, RLQ66, RX536/548 Francais p. 57 Español p. 113 Landing U Turn R442 Crossbeam RC536, RC548 Leveling Foot RB210 Ramp Run R242 Bottom Run R100 Crossbrace RX536, RX548 Sq. Leg Extender RLQ66 Leg Extender RLT66 ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Threshold RT536, RT548 Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-888-442-2923, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., CST, Monday - Friday. 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information... 3 Preparation... 3 Package Contents for R242 Ramp Run... 4 Hardware Contents for R242 Ramp Run... 5 Package Contents for R100 Bottom Run... 6 Hardware Contents for R100 Bottom Run... 7 Package Contents for R342 Landing for Right & Left Turn... 8 Hardware Contents for R342 Landing for Right & Left Turn... 9 Package Contents for R442 Landing for U Turn... 10 Hardware Contents for R442 Landing for U Turn... 11 Coordinating Pieces... 12 Site Preparation and Foundation... 14 Common System Configurations... 15 Assembly Instructions Steps for all Kits... 16 Assembly Instructions R242 Ramp Run... 18 Assembly Instructions Steps for all Kits... 24 Assembly Instructions R342 LANDING for Right & Left Turn... 25 Assembly Instructions R442 LANDING for U Turn... 34 Assembly Instructions R100 Bottom Run... 41 Adding Decking and Railing...48 Care and Maintenance...51 Warranty...51 Replacement Parts List... 53 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Designed to 100 lbs. per square foot. Structural posts designed for the greater of 50 lb. per foot on top rail or 200 lb. horizontal load. Maximum slope across ramp width: For 36 in. width ramp: ±7inches For 48 in. width ramp: ±9inches Maximum Ramp Slope: 1:7 Recommended Slope: 1:12 (approx. 4.88) SPECIFICATIONS A deck height of more than 34 in. from the post base will require leg extender kits. Max. height is 49 in. A deck height of more than 22 in. from the post base requires diagonal bracing. The self-leveling foot (Item #0016567, sold separately) can slope a maximum of ±10 in any direction. Designed for use with one of the following decking materials: 1x6 composite, 2x6 composite, 1x6 wood, 2x6 wood. 2
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the product. Based on the International Building Code (IBC) 2012, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7-10 design code and National 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, the Custom Access Ramp System (CARS) has been designed to 100 lbs. per square foot vertical load and the greater of 50 lb. per foot on top rail or 200 lb. horizontal load. Consult chosen railing for load specifications. Local building codes should be verified before construction. Consult a qualified designer for footing details to extend max. rise. Can be configured to meet National 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Design of the ramp does not take into account impact from weight of snow accumulations falling from adjacent surfaces or snow loads in excess off 100 lbs. Posts require a minimum foundation and anchorage sufficient to support 1600 lbs vertical load. The landing area must be a solid, level surface. It is recommended that the adjustable post support brackets of the item# 0254049 bottom run shall be connected to a single concrete footing on which they both sit. It is the responsibility of the owner or qualified installer to verify soil conditions and requirements for compliance with local codes. Actual soil conditions at ramp location shall be verified and the specific footing requirements shall be designed by a qualified designer. For site specific conditions contact a qualified designer (i.e. poor soil conditions, steep hill sides, and special loading conditions.) The top of the ramp assembly shall be connected to a supporting structure that is capable of supporting all longitudinal and lateral ramp loads as required by the 2012 IBC and local building codes. The design of the ramp assembly as set forth herein pertains only to the ramp components and assembly as manufactured by Americana Building Products. The design of and attachment to supporting structural elements are outside of the scope of this guide. It shall be the Owner and Installer s responsibility to provide sound supporting structure and attachment and to consult with qualified individuals where the design or verification of such components is required. It shall be the Owner and Installer s responsibility to verify that local building code requirements are met and that proper permits are obtained prior to the installation. Professional engineering services may be required. Contact a Lowe s representative for professional engineering options if required. Hurricane tie downs are available for instances where local code requires them. Please call 1-888-442-2923 for more information. WARNING CAUTION: Installation should be performed in temperatures ranging from 208F to 1008F PREPARATION Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list and hardware contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product; call 1-888-442-2923. Tools Required for Assembly: Safety Glasses, Gloves, Tape Measure, Level, Carpenter s Square, Drill with Phillips #3 bit and 3/8 in. hex nut driver, Hex Key, Utility Knife or Scissors, Combination Wrenches or Ratchet Wrench with socket sizes 7/16 in., 1/2 in., 3/4 in. Adjustable Wrench optional. Please consult anchor manufacturer for any additional tools required for securing chosen anchors (sold separately). Electric impact driver and angle meter recommended but not required. Additional tools may be required for installation of decking and railing. 3
PACKAGE CONTENTS: Landing for Right & Left Turns R342 PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY A6 Landing Leg (A6) Assembly 1 A7 Landing Leg (A7) Assembly 1 A8 Landing Sq. Leg (A8) Assembly 2 C Sleeve Cap 4 G Side Rail 1 H Side Rail Bracket (preassembled) 1 I Side Rail Bracket (preassembled) 1 J Support Joist 4 K Support Joist Bracket 8 PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY P Landing Crossbeam 65.25 1 in. Q Landing Crossbeam 12.5 1 in. R Landing Crossbeam 24.5 1 in. S Beam Cover 65.5 in. 1 T Beam Cover 13.5 in. 2 U Beam Cover 25.5in. 2 V Beam Cover Bracket 2 PART SOLD SEPARATELY QUANTITY RC536 or Crossbeam 36 in. or Need 1 RC548 48 in. 8
HARDWARE CONTENTS (shown actual size) Landing for Right & Left Turns R342 AA BB EE FF PP Handle Qty. 4 1/4 Lock Nut Qty. 6 #14 x 1 in. HWH #3 Tek Screw Qty. 104 1/4 x 3 in. Bolt Qty. 4 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. Bolt Qty. 2 9
COORDINATING PIECES Crossbeam 36 in. RC536 Crossbeam 48 in. RC548 Needed for: Bottom Run R100 Ramp Run R242 Landing Right or Left Turn R342 Landing U Turn R442 Threshold 36 in. RT536 Threshold 48 in. RT548 (2 Thresholds needed per project: one at entry of Bottom Run and one at end of ramp section) Can attach to: Bottom Run, Ramp Run, Landing for Right & Left Turn, Landing for U Turn A2 Z A3 PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY Z Crossbeam 1 OO NN Not to size PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY A2 Threshold Plank (A) 1 A3 Threshold Plank (B) 1 NN Screw, #8-18 x 1-1/2 in. PFH #2 Tek 4 Cross Brace 36 in. RX536 Cross Brace 48 in. RX548 Needed for: Ramp Run R242 when either post spans more than 22 in. from post base to top of crossbeam Not to size A1 PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY A1 Cross Brace Angle 2 OO Bolt, 9/16 x 1-1/4 in. HWH TapFlex 4 12
COORDINATING PIECES T Leg Extender RLT66 Needed for: T Leg Post more than 28 in. from post base to deck height on Landing for Right & Left Turn R342 or Landing for U Turn R442 Square Leg Extender RLQ66 Needed for: Square Post more than 28 in. from post base to deck height on Landing for Right & Left Turn R342 or Landing for U Turn R442 Pre-assembled Pre-assembled X Y CC CC W W PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY W Leg Attachment 1 X Leg Extender 1 CC Screw, #8-18 x 1 in. PFH #2 Tek 1 QQ A4 PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY W Leg Attachment 1 Y Square Leg Extender 1 CC Screw, #8-18 x 1 in. PFH #2 Tek 1 Leveling Foot RB210 Needed for: Posts placed on slopinsg surface Not to size PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY A4 Leveling Foot 1 QQ Screw, Wood 3 in. Slotted Flat Head 2 13
SITE PREPARATION AND FOUNDATION (Materials NOT supplied with kits) Note: Site preparation is required for this ramp. Placing posts on a footing is highly recommended. Without footings, settling could occur. The manufacturer is not responsible for replacing parts damaged or property lost due to incorrect assembly. Note: Complete the site preparation and footings before unpacking parts and beginning assembly. To prepare ramp site, follow the steps below: 1) Consult local building codes before construction. 2) Before any digging, check with local utilities to determine location of buried cables, pipes, etc. 3) Posts require a minimum foundation and anchorage sufficient to support 1600 lbs vertical load. The landing area must be a solid, level surface. It is recommended that the adjustable post support brackets of the item# 0254049 bottom run shall be connected to a single concrete footing on which they both sit. It is the responsibility of the owner or qualified installer to verify soil conditions and requirements for compliance with local codes. Actual soil conditions at ramp location shall be verified and the specific footing requirements shall be designed by a qualified designer. For site specific conditions contact a qualified designer (i.e. poor soil conditions, steep hill sides, and special loading conditions.) 4) Anchoring the ramp: Count base types on your complete unit and purchase anchors required. Recommended anchors for concrete applications: 1/4 in. diameter x 3 in. long concrete screws Recommended anchors for wood applications: 1/4 in. diameter x 3 in. long into wood support joists 5) Begin installation with section that attaches to building. NOTE: To firm and level first section, attach threshold to a supporting structure that is capable of supporting all longitudinal and lateral ramp loads as required by the 2012 IBC and local building codes. Standard Post Base Optional Leveling Foot 14
COMMON SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS BEFORE ASSEMBLY: Layout posts in a rough approximation of desired configuration. Refer to planning guide at /ramps for more details. NOTE: R100 Bottom Run and R242 Ramp Run have two A5 T Leg Assemblies that accept a crossbeam. When joining a Bottom Run or Ramp Run to a landing, one A5 T Leg Assembly must be switched with a Landing Leg Assembly (A6 or A7) to accept a crossbeam on two sides. NOTE: Configurations can be combined as needed. NOTE: Start the ramp with the section next to the building and secure with a Threshold (RT536 or RT548). To join kits switch A5 T Leg Assembly with A7 Landing Leg Landing Left Turn R342 Landing Right Turn R342 To join kits switch A5 T Leg Assembly with A7 Landing Leg Landing U Turn R442 To join kits switch A5 T Leg Assembly with A6 Landing Leg Landing U Turn R442 15
: FOR ALL KITS 1. Before beginning assembly, open all kits and compare package contents with package contents and hardware contents lists to be certain all parts are accounted for. Next, identify all posts: the A5 T Leg Assemblies, A6 Landing Leg (A) Assemblies, A7 Landing Leg (B) Assemblies, and the A8 Landing Sq. Leg Assemblies. Layout posts where needed. Refer to the Common System Configurations section on page 15. 2. If using Leveling Foot RB210, position under post and press down until the lock pops. Pivot post until two holes in foot are completely visible. Install two #8 x 3 in. screws (QQ) to lock Leveling Foot on post assembly. It will still pivot. 2 QQ 3 in. Slotted Flat Head Screw x 2 16
: FOR ALL KITS 3. Holding firmly in place, attach a support joist bracket (K) to a support joist (J) with #14 x 1 in. HWH #3 Tek Screws (EE). 3 Recommended Tool (not included): drill with 3/8 in. hex nut driver EE #14 x 1 in. HWH #3 Tek Screw x 8 R242, R342, R442 Joists R100 Joists Fig. 3a Fig. 3b 4. Attach another support joist bracket (K) to the other end of the support joist (J) using #14 x 1 in. HWH #3 Tek Screws (EE). 4 NOTE: Only attach support joist brackets (K) to both ends of the support joists (J) for R242 Ramp Runs, R342 Landings for Right & Left Turns and R442 Landings for U Turns (see Fig. 3A). Only attach support joist brackets (K) to one end of the support joists (J) for R100 Bottom Runs (see Fig. 3B). Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all remaining joists. EE #14 x 1 in. HWH #3 Tek Screw 17
FOR ALL KITS 17 More than 22 in. 17. When the top of a crossbeam is more than 22 in. from the bottom of the post, cross braces RX536/RX548 (sold separately) must be attached. Attach the cross brace angles (A1) to the posts with 9/16 x 1-1/4 in. HWH TapFlex bolts (OO). Attach cross braces at first hole under the sleeve on the posts. OO Bolt, 9/16 x 1-1/4 in. HWH TapFlex x 4 18 18. When the top of the crossbeam is 34 in. or higher from the bottom of the post, leg extenders RLT66/RLQ66 (sold separately) must be attached. Remove pre-assembled #8-18 x 1 in. PFH #2 Tek Screw (CC) from extender, slide out adjustable post support and insert leg extender RLT66/RLQ66 (X/Y) into the post. Adjust height and secure with the Tek Screw (CC). 24
Landing Right & Left Turn R342 19. Layout side rail (G). Pivot side rail brackets (H and I) (pre-assembled) to match position shown. Attach with #14 x 1 in. screws (EE). Tighten the pre-assembled screws. NOTE: DO NOT OVER-TORQUE SCREWS. 19 Recommended Tool (not included): drill with 3/8 in. hex nut driver EE #14 x 1 in. HWH #3 Tek Screw Post Diagram, left turn from starting point 20a 20. Identify posts and lay them out to match diagram for your turn. Also refer to the Common Configurations sections on page 15. NOTE: The T Leg Assembly (A5) is not included with the R342 Landing for Right & Left Turn. It is included with the R242 Ramp Run or R100 Bottom Run. Post Diagram, right turn from starting point 20b 25
Landing Right & Left Turn R342 21. Assemble straight line of posts. Attach crossbeam RC536/RC548 (Z) (sold separately) to Landing Leg Assembly (A6) with 1/4 in. x 3 in. bolt (AA) and 1/4 in. nut (BB). 21 Add T Leg Assembly (A5) to other side of crossbeam RC536/RC548 (Z) (sold separately). NOTE: Position nut (BB) to face upward on ramp. Recommended Tool (not included): Ratchet wrench with 7/16 in. socket AA 1/4 x 3 in. Bolt x 2 BB 1/4 Nut x 2 26
Landing Right & Left Turn R342 22. Attach Landing crossbeam (Q or R) to back of Landing Leg (A6) Assembly with 1/4 in. x 3 in. bolt (AA) and 1/4 in. nut (BB). Add Landing Sq. Leg (A8) Assembly to crossbeam with 3 in. bolt (AA) and nut (BB). 22 NOTE: Crossbeam (Q) 24-1/2 in. used on ramp width 36 in. Crossbeam (R) 12-1/2 in. used on ramp width 48 in. Recommended Tool (not included): Ratchet wrench with 7/16 in. socket NOTE: If coming from an R242 Ramp Run, use this assembly to complete steps 8-13. Then continue with step 23. AA 1/4 x 3 in. Bolt x 2 BB 1/4 Nut x 2 23. Attach handle (PP) to all post pinss. Adjust level of crossbeams as needed by pulling pinss and moving up or down. Remove handle for safety after installation is complete. 23 PP Handle x 3 27
Landing Right & Left Turn R342 24. Assemble corner posts. Attach Landing crossbeam (P) to Landing Sq. Leg Assembly (A8) with 1/4 in. x 3 in. bolt (AA) and 1/4 in. nut (BB). Post Placement for Left Turn 24 Attach the other side of Landing Crossbeam (P) to the left side of Landing Leg (A7) Assembly for a right turn or the right side of (A7) for a left turn. Secure with a 3-1/4 in. bolt (FF) and nut (BB). Position nut (BB) inside landing. Recommended Tool (not included): Ratchet wrench with 7/16 in. socket AA 1/4 x 3 in. Bolt x 1 FF BB 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in.bolt 1/4 Nut x 2 x 1 Left turn A7. For right turn, attach to other side. 25. Attach crossbeam RC536/RC548 (Z) (sold separately) to Landing Leg (A7) Assembly with 1/4 in. x 3-1/4 in. bolt (FF) and 1/4 in. nut (BB). Add T Leg (A5) Assembly to other side of crossbeam (Z) Post Placement for Left Turn with 3 in. bolt (AA) and nut (BB). Recommended Tool (not included): Ratchet wrench with 7/16 in. socket 25 A8 1/4 x 3 in. Bolt x 1 AA 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in.bolt x 1 FF BB 1/4 Nut x 2 28
Landing Right & Left Turn R342 26. Hang support joist (J) over crossbeams. Space remaining three joists 12 in. to 16 in. apart. Diagram for Left Turn 26 27. Lock side rail (G) over crossbeams. Diagram for Left Turn 27 29
Landing Right & Left Turn R342 28. If section is next to house/deck, refer to step 14. Install Threshold Kit RT536 or RT548. 28 Pull handles (PP) and raise/lower crossbeam (Z or P) to level the entire platform. Recommended Tool (not included): Level. 29. Finish leveling all crossbeams (Z, P, Q, R) by turning the fine-adjustment set screw in each sleeve using a hex key (not included). Turn the screw clockwise to raise the crossbeam or counterclockwise to lower it. Recommended Tools (not included): hex key, level. 29 30
Landing Right & Left Turn R342 30. Attach Beam cover (S) to Landing crossbeam (P) with #14 x 1 in. white screws (EE). 30 Recommended Tool (not included): drill with 3/8 in. hex nut driver EE #14 x 1 in. HWH #3 Tek Screw x 8 31. Attach beam cover (T or U) to crossbeam (Q or R) with #14 x 1 in. white screws (EE). 31 NOTE: Beam cover (T) 13-1/2 in. used on ramp width 48 in. Beam cover (U) 25-1/2 in. used on ramp width 36 in. Recommended Tool (not included): drill with 3/8 in. hex nut driver EE #14 x 1 in. HWH #3 Tek Screw x 3 31
Landing Right & Left Turn R342 32. Attach two beam cover brackets (V) to support joist (J) with two #14 x 1 in. screws (EE) each. Position one bracket next to T Leg Assembly (A5) and one next to support joist bracket (K). 32 Recommended Tool (not included): drill with 3/8 in. hex nut driver EE #14 x 1 in. HWH #3 Tek Screw x 4 33. Attach remaining beam cover (T or U) to crossbeam (Q or R) with three #14 x 1 in. white screws (EE). 33 NOTE: Beam cover (T) 13-1/2 in. used on ramp width 48 in. Beam cover (U) 25-1/2 in. used on ramp width 36 in. Recommended Tool (not included): drill with 3/8 in. hex nut driver EE #14 x 1 in. HWH #3 Tek Screw x 2 32
Landing Right & Left Turn R342 34. When joining the next section to the R342 Landing for Right & Left Turn, move to the Landing Leg (A7) Assembly. On the side rail (G) that attaches to (A7), remove the rail bracket screws from the fixed holes. Pivot on the slots and place the side rail bracket on the crossbeam. Replace side rail bracket screws after placement of side rail. Recommended Tool (not included): drill with 3/8 in. hex nut driver For next section: - R242 Ramp Run, go back to step 9. - R100 Bottom Run, proceed to step 52. 34a 34b 34c 35a 35b 35. Fasten all post units to surface with appropriate 1/4 in. anchors (not included). Hardware Recommended Hardware Recommended 1/4 anchor of choice, not included x 2 1/4 anchor of choice, not included x 4 33
Threshold RT536 or RT548 64. Position knuckle of threshold plank (A3) into slot of threshold plank (A2). Slide together until both ends are flush. NOTE: Threshold Kit RT536 or RT548 sold separately. 64 65 Threshold installed on R100 Bottom Run 65. Place threshold plank (A2) on side rails (G) and position until groove in threshold plate (A3) fits over tab of side rail covers (B2). Attach threshold plank (A2) to side rails (G) with four #8 x 1-1/2 in. screws (NN). Attach threshold plate (A3) to the ending surface with appropriate anchors (not included). NN #8-18 x 1-1/2 in. PFH #2 Tek screw x 4 Hardware Recommended Concrete surface: Tap con 1/4 in. x 3 in. Concrete Anchor with Flat Head Wood/composite surface: 1/4 in. x 2 in. Lag Screw with Flat Head 47
Decking 66. Add decking. The specific decking material used (1x6 or 2x6 composite or wood decking) shall be capable of supporting 100 PSF vertical load minimum and other loads as mandated by local building codes and conditions, based on a 16 in. maximum span. Please consult the decking consultant for decking requirements. The specific decking material shall be appropriate for local weather and exposure conditions and shall have appropriate slip resistance as mandated by the 2012 IBC, local building codes, and the ADA where required. Attach decking of choice with 2 screws into each support joist and side rail. Recommend 1/4 in. gap or less. Refer to manufacturer s instructions. NOTE: Recommended plank lengths: 35-7/8 in. for a 36 in. ramp 47-7/8 in. for a 48 in. ramp 66.25 in. Landing Right & Left Turn 120 in. Landing U Turn 66a 66b Hardware Recommended Square Drive Bugle Head #3 Drill Point 410 Stainless Steel 2-1/2 in. x 2 per plank/support connection 48
Railing 67. To complete ramp, add railing. Custom Access Ramps are designed to use railing that will support maximum lateral load of 50 lbs. per foot of railing. Please consult railing consultant to meet this requirement. Put decorative post sleeve over adjustable post. Remove set screw. Adjust internal post to 1 in. below sleeve height. Set height with screw. If needed, T post can be cut with a hack saw (not included.) 49
Railing Attach guard rail of choice. Use rail bracket as guide to drill hole before attaching. Must hit solid surface inside post. 68. Optional ADA compliant hand rail can be added to posts. Attach hand rail making sure to hit a solid surface inside post. Examples of how decking and railings may be added to the Product are merely an example and not an endorsement by Americana, nor does Americana provide any warranty, express or implied, with respect thereto, or assume any liability with respect thereto. 50