PVI Modular XP Platform

A ramp run on its own is only half of a modular system. The door needs a level deck to open onto, a run that changes direction needs a corner to turn on, and a long climb needs somewhere to pause. The PVI Modular XP Platform is that piece: a grooved aluminum landing with 4 in curbs, double-bar handrails and adjustable legs, offered in seven rectangular sizes from 48 in x 48 in to 72 in x 72 in and as 30, 45 and 60 degree turn platforms for a path that has to bend at an angle.

It is a component of a PVI Modular XP system, not a ramp, and it does not stand in for one: the ramp sections, and above a 26 in rise PVI's long leg supports, are separate items. PVI rates the Modular XP system at 100 lb per square foot as a distributed load rather than a single total, and its XP3 manual requires every landing to have at least one anchored leg on each of two opposite sides. PVI states that a system built with the needed platforms, legs and long leg supports accommodates rises up to 60 in; that is a system figure, not a rating of any one platform. The manual details the 48 in x 48 in, 48 in x 60 in and 60 in x 60 in bases; PVI lists the larger landings and the angled platforms without published footprints, so plan their space from the nominal size and ask before ordering if the site is tight.

Key Features

• Seven rectangular landings: 48 in x 48 in, 48 in x 60 in, 60 in x 60 in, 60 in x 72 in, 60 in x 96 in, 60 in x 120 in and 72 in x 72 in, each supplied with its handrails.
• Three turn angles: The 30, 45 and 60 degree platforms in PVI's price list let a run change direction where a square corner will not fit; PVI's web page points to the 45 and 60 degree versions for hard-to-reach landing areas.
• Weights from 72 lb to 170 lb: PVI's brochure lists 72 lb for the 48 in x 48 in landing, 113 lb for the 60 in x 60 in and 170 lb for the 60 in x 120 in; the turn platforms have no published weight.
• Exact footprints for the three base sizes: PVI's XP3 manual gives outside base dimensions of 50.375 in x 50.375 in for the 48 in x 48 in landing, 50.375 in x 62.375 in for the 48 in x 60 in and 62.375 in x 62.375 in for the 60 in x 60 in.
• Legs in 6 in steps: Landing legs start at 12 in and step up by 6 in, and the deck can sit as low as 3 in above grade, per the XP3 manual.
• Long leg supports above 26 in: Any landing set higher than 26 in needs PVI's long leg supports, two straps per side, which are a separate item.
• Anchored and tied down: The manual calls for an anchored leg on each of two opposite sides of every landing, and a tie-down at all four corners wherever hurricane tie-downs are required.

Who It Is For

Any PVI Modular XP installation with a door in it, since the deck at the threshold is a platform. The 60 in x 60 in serves as a landing for 90 degree turns or resting and the 60 in x 96 in as a landing for 180 degree turns, which is the switchback that fits a long rise into a short yard. The angled turn platforms suit a path that must skirt a walk, tree or utility box at something other than a right angle. Facilities, churches and clinics planning a code-minded entrance will use several in one system; a short straight run that meets a stoop and needs no landing is the job of the PVI OnTrac instead.

Dimensions

• Rectangular sizes and PVI brochure weights: 48 in x 48 in, 72 lb; 48 in x 60 in, 96 lb; 60 in x 60 in, 113 lb; 60 in x 72 in, 153 lb; 60 in x 96 in, 163 lb; 60 in x 120 in, 170 lb; 72 in x 72 in, 153 lb
• Outside base footprint from the XP3 manual: 50.375 in x 50.375 in, 50.375 in x 62.375 in and 62.375 in x 62.375 in for the three smallest sizes; the manual builds its 60 in x 96 in and 60 in x 120 in landings from connected bases, and publishes no footprint for the 60 in x 72 in and 72 in x 72 in sizes
• Usable surface: 60 in x 60 in and 60 in x 96 in, the full nominal size
• Turn platforms: 30, 45 and 60 degree, with no published weight or footprint
• Landing height: 3 in minimum; legs from 12 in in 6 in steps; long leg supports required above 26 in
• Load: PVI rates the system at 100 lb per square foot

Measure the finished height of the threshold or deck the landing will meet, then the clear ground where it will sit, allowing for the outside base footprint rather than the nominal deck size and for the ramp sections that will join it; the total rise decides whether long leg supports are needed.

Installation

PVI's XP3 manual estimates about one half person-hour of assembly per landing base and lists saw horses, a ratchet with a 1/2 in deep well socket, a 1/2 in wrench, a cordless drill with a 1/4 in masonry bit and a #2 Phillips bit, a 5/32 in Allen wrench, a tape measure and a bubble level. Legs and assembly hardware are included with the 60 in x 60 in and 60 in x 96 in.

1. Check the landing deck, legs, posts, handrails and hardware bags against the manual's component list before starting.
2. Assemble the top landing first, since the ramp sections are set to meet it.
3. Choose leg lengths for the finished height, and fit long leg supports, two straps per side, on any landing above 26 in.
4. Add the landing handrail sections to the open sides and leave every fastener loose until the system is in place.
5. Locate underground electrical, gas and water lines, then anchor at least one leg on each of two opposite sides; use no concrete anchors in asphalt.
6. Where hurricane tie-downs are required, run one from each of the four corners to a ground anchor after the system is fully assembled in its final position.
7. Tighten all hardware, and inspect fasteners and anchors on a regular schedule.

Modular XP system in use, about 2 minutes

Modular XP installation from start to finish, about 9 minutes

Manufacturer documents: Modular XP brochure (PDF), XP3 installation manual (PDF).

Warranty

PVI Manufacturing Limited Lifetime Warranty

Limited lifetime warranty, which applies to all end purchasers other than residents of the State of California: PVI Manufacturing warrants to the original end purchaser of the product that the product is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. This warranty does not apply to any product that has been subject to misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, accident, usage not in accordance with product instructions, acts of God, or improper installation, or that has been used for rental purposes or repaired by someone other than PVI Manufacturing. This warranty does not cover normal deterioration of the product due to wear and exposure.

Five year warranty, which applies to residents of the State of California: For a period of five years after the purchase of the product by the original end purchaser of the product, PVI Manufacturing warrants to the original end purchaser of the product that the product is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. The same exclusions apply: misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, accident, usage not in accordance with product instructions, acts of God, improper installation, rental use, repair by someone other than PVI Manufacturing, and normal deterioration due to wear and exposure.

Remedy: This warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at the option of PVI Manufacturing, any product that is returned to PVI Manufacturing and is reasonably determined by PVI Manufacturing to be defective. The repair or replacement of a defective product under this warranty will be made by PVI Manufacturing without charge for parts or labor. This excludes shipping or delivery charges to and from PVI Manufacturing's place of business. If the product has been discontinued, PVI Manufacturing may replace the product with a new product of comparable value and function. PVI Manufacturing also reserves the right to refund the purchase price as its exclusive warranty remedy.

Claims: Any claim alleging that the product fails to conform to this warranty may be made only by the original end purchaser and only while such purchaser owns the product. A defective product that is covered by this warranty must be returned, at the purchaser's expense, along with proof of date of original purchase (such as a receipt, check or other document PVI Manufacturing deems acceptable that shows the date of purchase and the identity of the product and purchaser), along with a description of the alleged defect, to PVI Manufacturing, 2620 Industrial Drive, Fairbury, Nebraska 68352.

Except as set forth herein, PVI Manufacturing makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and PVI Manufacturing disclaims and negates all other warranties, including, without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, conformity to models or samples, or any warranties or indemnities against intellectual property infringement. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties, so these limitations may not apply to you. In no event will Prairie View Industries, Inc. be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages or for any liability in excess of the purchase price of the product.

Before using the product, the purchaser must first determine the suitability of the product for its intended use, and the purchaser assumes all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith. No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized to change, amend or modify the terms of this warranty. This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights, and the purchaser may also have other rights that vary from state to state. The purchaser may not assign the purchaser's rights or obligations under this warranty without the prior written consent of PVI Manufacturing.

PVI warranty document (PDF)