Ez-Access Gateway 3G Solid Surface Ramps

Ez-Access Gateway 3g Solid Surface Portable Ramp Features

• A safe ramp solution designed to provide home access
• Available with or without handrails
• Can be used for semi-permanent applications and can easily be moved or relocated as needs change
• With lengths up to 10ft, the GATEWAY 3G can accommodate a series of entryway steps
• Features a formed top transition for secure placement, and an adjustable bottom transition that allows smooth ramp-to-ground conversion
• Designed for the rigors of repeated, everyday use in all outdoor weather conditions but can also be used indoors
• Durable construction for years of maintenance-free use
• Will, not rust, rot or deteriorate
• The solid, seam-free surface features permanent (extruded) tread for slip resistance and superb traction
• Raised side rails, also known as curbs, help to prevent mobility devices from driving off the edge of the ramp
• Made of lightweight, heavy-duty aluminum and features a 1,000 lb. weight capacity
• Available in 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10-foot lengths with a standard width of 36 inches

How To Determine The Proper Ramp Length?

• Determine the incline that your chair is designed to climb.
• Measure the rise (distance from the top step, porch, van, etc. to the ground).
• Refer to Incline Chart to find the proper ramp length.
• At any incline, use the ramp only with a qualified helper

Note: Refer to your mobility equipment manufacturer for the proper degree of incline/decline and chair direction before attempting ramp use. Never exceed your mobility equipment manufacturer recommendations.

Which type of Gateway 3G Solid Surface Ramps to select?

• Ramp Only
  - A great option for users who don't require handrail assistance when making their way up or down the ramp
  - The 1-piece design means no assembly or movable parts; just secure the ramp in the desired position, and it is ready to be used
• Ramp with Two-line Handrails and Loops
  - Two-line handrails with loops offer increased safety and user stability
  - Features smooth, continuous top rails - which are welded for extra strength and durability - and a lower second rail offers an additional gripping surface
  - Assembly is quick and easy, requiring only minimal tools to attach the handrail posts and loops
• Ramp with Vertical Pickets and Loops
  - Smooth, continuous top rails with vertical pickets and loops offer an added level of safety, especially for children and pets. Pickets meet the 4-inch sphere rule for spacing
  - Picketed insert sections are pre-assembled for quick and secure installation
  - Assembly is quick and easy, requiring only minimal tools to attach the handrail posts and loops

More On Ez-Access Gateway 3G Solid Surface Ramps

Fastening Ramp To Landing (All Ramps)

1. Place the ramp top lip transition plate (identifiable by the two pre-drilled holes) so it extends onto the landing as far as possible. The ramp top lip transition plate must be fully supported by the landing
2. If Resting on a wood landing
   - Fasten the top lip transition plate by installing one 1/4" x 1" long self-drilling, stainless steel wood screw (not supplied) through each hole.
3. If Resting on a concrete landing
   - Use the two pre-drilled holes in the top lip transition plate as a template to mark the positions on the concrete to drill
   - Using a 1/4" masonry bit, drill two holes at the previously marked locations. Drill to a depth specified by the pin drive anchor manufacturer's instructions
   - Align the top lip transition plate over the drilled holes
   - Install 1/4" x 1-1/2" pin drive concrete anchors (not supplied) into the holes of the upper transition per the pin drive concrete anchor manufacturers instructions
4. Temporary installation
   - Use the two pre-drilled holes in the top lip transition plate as a template to mark the positions and drill two 1/4" holes at least 1-1/2" deep.
   - After drilling, make sure that the holes are free of any residue and/or debris
   - Align drilled holes with holes in the ramp top lip transition plate, and then insert supplied clevis pins through each hole

Installing (Optional) Handrails

1. Both handrail styles, two-line, and handrails with vertical pickets come pre-assembled. Regardless of the style, the process of attaching handrails to the ramp is the same
2. Turn the ramp section upside down on a flat surface (do this on cardboard or a lawn so that the ramp is not damaged)
3. Locate 4 end brackets (these will be used to attach handrails in a later step). One end bracket will be installed on each corner of the ramp
4. Slide the upper lip of the end bracket into the groove in the ramp side rail
   - Secure end bracket to the ramp by aligning the innermost hole of the end bracket over the threaded insert on the ramp
   - Insert one 5/16³-18 x 1-1/2³ bolt and 5/16³-18 washer per bracket, and tighten securely with 1/2" socket or wrench
5. After all 4 brackets are installed and secured, turn the ramp to its upright position, being careful not to damage the studs
   - Secure ramp to the landing before continuing to install handrails
6. The vertical posts of the handrails each have two holes that correspond with the threaded studs on the end brackets. Slide the handrail vertical posts over the threaded studs
   - If end bracket studs do not align with holes in handrail vertical posts, there are a couple of areas to confirm
   - Ensure that the end bracket is installed into the properly threaded insert
   - Ensure that the orientation of the handrail section is correct. If necessary, flip the handrail section 180-degrees so that END 1" is flipped to the END 2" position
7. Attach using one 5/16³ flat washer and one 5/16³-18 nut per stud

Install ramp handrails end loops

1. Ramps are ordered with optional handrails two-line and handrails with vertical pickets feature end loops which are added at both the upper and lower ends of the handrail
2. Loops are installed on a two-line handrail; however, the installation process is the same for both handrail styles
3. There are two loop sizes: The upper loop is used on the top of a ramp handrail section and is the larger of the two sizes; the lower loop is slightly smaller and is used on the bottom of the ramp handrail section. Upper/lower loops are not interchangeable but are installed in the same manner