ErectaStep UNIVERSAL MODULAR PLATFORM SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL

ErectAStep
219 Safety Avenue
Andrews, SC 29510
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OWNER’S MANUAL

UNIVERSAL MODULAR PLATFORM SYSTEM

WARNING! READ CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

IMPORTANT

• Equipment should not be altered or modified from its original design without consultation with the manufacturer.

• Equipment which is damaged or becomes damaged during use, handling, or shipping should be set aside and not used.

• WARNING! Failure to anchor unit properly with the correct layout dimensions can result in product damage not covered under
warranty – product is not designed to be self supported without anchor bolts. Failure to secure all fasteners may result in death or
serious personal injury.

• Do not assemble unit off of anchor bolts and then lift onto them. System should only be assembled in its final location. Never move
an assembled system.

• WARNING! Backing plates must be used where designated in the instruction manual. Failure to use backing plates where
designated may cause equipment to fail and may result in death or serious personal injury.

• TORQUE DATA:
All ½” bolted connections = 678 in-lbs. (56 ft-lbs.) lubricated or 904 in-lbs. (75 ft-lbs.) dry +/-10%.
For 5/8” anchor bolts = 900 in-lbs. (75 ft-lbs.) lubricated or 1080 in-lbs. (90 ft-lbs.) dry +/-10%.

Use of impact wrenches NOT sanctioned.

• WARNING! After a usage period of 60-90 days, check all fasteners to ensure connections are secure. Periodic inspection is
recommended to insure all fasteners are secured. Failure to secure all fasteners may result in death or serious personal injury.

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UNIVERSAL MODULAR PLATFORM SYSTEM

ASSEMBLY CRITERIA

Verify proper installation according to ErectAStep installation manual. In addition, make sure to check the following specifically.

• Ensure all anchor bolts are installed properly at the stair base and tower.

• Ensure leading edge of platform and stair gusset are flush.

• Ensure tower is vertically plumb.

• Ensure all bolts are properly tightened according to ErectAStep installation manual.
– No impact wrenches are to be used – tighten all bolts by hand.

• Ensure that stair guardrail posts are vertically plumb.

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UNIVERSAL MODULAR PLATFORM SYSTEM

INTRODUCTION:
ErectAStep modular platform and stair systems are

pre-engineered and designed for unlimited
configurations. This universal design allows for
optimum flexibility to gain access and egress over
and/or around obstructions, equipment, walls, etc.

ErectAStep uses only the highest quality material in
the construction of its modular system to ensure the
quality, strength, and dependability for years. It is
very important to follow configuration guidelines
and installation instructions for your ErectAStep
system. Design limitations can exist with respect to
required supports, adequate footings, and
prescribed application.

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COMPONENTS

PLATFORMS

HANDRAILS

STAIR UNITS

TOWER SUPPORTS

• Complimentary tool kit included
in shipment.

• Min 2 people are recommended
for assembly.

• Forklifts or cranes may be
required based on height and
complexity of assembly
configuration.

LADDERS

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SYSTEM ANCHOR LAYOUT

PLAN VIEW

PAD LAYOUT

ANCHOR BOLT POSITION

• Anchor bolt positions should be laid out by
mathematically calculating positions of anchors. (see
component anchor layout or ErectAStep configurator
pad layout for your system)

• NOTICE - Four anchor bolts required for stair unit when
six step or greater.

• Layout area for location of your ErectAStep system
using measuring tape and chalk lines, keeping anchor
lines square and parallel.

• Drill or wet set anchor bolts in the mathematically correct
location prior to assembly. Follow any curing
procedures recommended by your concrete/anchor bolt
supplier.

• Using a level slab/foundation is recommended for
anchoring the ErectAStep unit to achieve a good contact
point between the bottom of the stairs/supports and the
concrete in lieu of utilizing leveling anchors and shims.

• Once pad layout is complete and you are ready to
assemble unit, continue with instructions. Assemble unit
on anchor bolts starting with supports, stairs and then
connecting platforms, handrails, gussets, etc.

• NOTICE - Do not assemble unit off of anchor bolts and
then lift onto them. System should only be assembled in
its final location. Never move an assembled system.

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COMPONENT ANCHOR LAYOUT

Stair Unit
5/8” diameter anchor bolts required for 3/4” diameter holes in

base plate.

Two (2) anchor bolts required for units less than 6 step.
Four (4) anchor bolts required per stair unit for 6 step stair units

and greater.

Dimensions:
A = B + 9”
B = # of step X 9”

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Tower Supports
5/8” diameter anchor bolts required for 3/4” x 1 ¼”

slots in base plate.

Four (4) anchors required per tower.

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STACKING COMBINATIONS

STACKING
Three thru six step towers, ladders and stairs can be

stacked to create systems taller than six steps. See
samples below:

7 step = 4 step + 3 step
8 step = 5 step + 3 step

= 4 step + 4 step
9 step = 5 step + 4 step
…..
12 step = 6 step + 6 step

= 4 step + 4 step + 4 step

Recommended larger step sections positioned at
bottom of stacked sections.

WARNING!
15 step is maximum size without special stair rules.

For 16 step thru 20 step, see ErectAStep configurator
or sales representative. Failure to adhere to special
stair rules may result in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE:
One and two step towers, ladders and stairs are not

used in stacking.

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PLATFORM SLOT USAGE

Platforms are designed with slots to
allow for adjusting positions of handrails
and stair units.

CAUTION!
Certain configurations can create pinch

points.

Platform slot design allows for mounting
adjustments to deter pinch points.

Handrails or stair units can make use of
these slots in order to avoid pinch points.

NOTICE: Be sure to account for dimensional
change in anchor bolt layout when sliding
stair unit over.

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TOWER COMPONENTS

1 AND 2 STEP

Tower order part numbers
1 Step – Part #90011
2 Step – Part #90012

Hardware kit for 1 or 2 Step
Part #55996

NOTICE: 1 and 2 steps can not be used
when stacking towers.

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TOWER COMPONENTS

3 THRU 6 STEP

Some components may

ship pre-assembled.

TOWER ORDER NUMBERS

3 Step – Part #90013
4 Step – Part #90014
5 Step – Part #90015
6 Step – Part #90016

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TOWER INSTRUCTIONS

SINGLE / STACKED

SINGLE

CONFIGURATION

STACKED

CONFIGURATION

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TOWER INSTRUCTIONS - BASE

STEP 1: Orient
components as shown.

STEP 2: Attach hardware
as shown and tighten
hardware.

NOTICE: Some components may ship pre-
assembled. Disassemble base from tower if
used as middle or upper section when
stacking.

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