SafetyLink LADER002.LHD.75, Installation Handbook

Page 1: ...ADDER STABILISERS TEMPORARY ANCHOR Read entire handbook before installing SafetyLink products All products must be installed in accordance with SafetyLink s installation handbook using only products supplied by SafetyLink Pty Ltd Failure to follow all warnings and instructions may result in serious injury or death SafetyLink Pty Ltd AU 1300 789 545 INT 61 2 4964 1068 info safetylink com www safety...

Page 2: ...EPS 13 LADDER INSTALLATION STEPS 14 LADDER SPLICE JOINTS 15 LADDER BASE SUPPORT 15 LADDER FIXING BRACKETS 16 LADDER MOUNTING BRACKET LOCATIONS 17 SAFETYLINK LADDER FOOTING PLATFORM 18 LADDER BASE PLATFORM 19 SAFETYLINK LADDER TOP PLATFORM 20 SAFETYLINK LADDER PARAPET PLATFORM 21 LADDER HANDRAILS 22 LADDER CAPS 23 LADDER MIDWAY REST PLATFORM 24 LADDER CAGE 26 LADDER CAGE GATE 28 RETRACTABLE STILES ...

Page 3: ... should only be used for access Only one person is to be on the ladder at any one time except in emergency situations Three points of contact must always be maintained on the ladder When going up or down a ladder you must always face the ladder All rungs are ergonomically designed for maximum grip at all angles Heavy gauge aluminium for superior strength Manufactured to AS 1657 2018 Standard MAINT...

Page 4: ...tion by replacement for a period of 1 one year from the date of shipment This limited warranty applies provided that a defects have arising solely from faulty materials or workmanship b the Products have not received maltreatment inattention or interference c the Products have been installed in accordance with the Company s Installation Handbooks using only products supplied by the Company d acces...

Page 5: ...0mm 90 degree ladder FIXING TO SUPPORT STRUCTURE NOT SUPPLIED BY SAFETYLINK STRUCTURE SURFACE FASTENERS Timber 3 x 14 gauge Roofing Screws to penetrate at least 35mm into structure Steel 2 x M10 Bolts fixed through the structure Concrete 2 x M10 Masonry Bolts or equivalent Steel Purlin 3 x M10 Bolts Toggle Bolts SAFE WORKING LOAD SafetyLink ladder system is designed for single person use and rated...

Page 6: ...nces from ladders to permanent objects must be 200mm at the back 50mm at the sides 750mm at the front Preferred 900mm 350mm either side of front centre 2 The distance from the bottom landing to the top of the first rung shall not be less than 90 270mm of the above rung spacings of 300mm 3 Maximum allowable height between top landing and roof shall not be exceed 300mm Additional steps will be requi...

Page 7: ...highly recommended that a ladder cage or fall arrest system be supplied for all ladders over 3 5 metres regardless of angle 6 Ladder cages must have a clearance between the ladder base platform and the ladder cage of between 2000 to 2200mm 7 Installing ladders onto uneven surfaces such as roof sheets may introduce a slip or trip hazard To eliminate this hazard landing platforms should be installed...

Page 8: ...ders over 6 metres must have midway rest platforms allowing the user to rest and change direction When more than one platform is required it is recommended that intervals are no more than 4 5 metres 10 Ladder entry exit considerations Top landings must be flat within three 3 degrees Bottom landings must be flat within three 3 degrees Bottom landings must be within seven 7 degrees cross slope Top o...

Page 9: ... in accordance with AS NZS 1657 2018 75 90 Degree Handrail 75 Degree Ladder head Parapet Platform Base Platform 90 90 Degree Handrails Parapet Platform Self Closing Gate 90 Degree Handrail Vertical Lifeline Top Platform 90 Degree Ladder head with stiffener Extended Fixing Brackets Ladder Section Midway Rest Platform Ladder Cage Ladder Cage Gate 250mm Fixing Bracket Ladder Door Base Platform ...

Page 10: ...nent Ladder System Page 10 of 36 Doc ID MKT 471 Version 19 0 LADDER SECTIONS 90 DEGREES 1350mm Ladder head Product Code LADER002 LHD 90 2400mm Ladder section Product Code LADER002 SEC 8 1200mm Ladder section Product Code LADER002 SEC 4 90 Degree Ladder Rung ...

Page 11: ...nent Ladder System Page 11 of 36 Doc ID MKT 471 Version 19 0 LADDER SECTIONS 75 DEGREES 1350mm Ladder head Product Code LADER002 LHD 75 2400mm Ladder section Product Code LADER002 SEC 8 1200mm Ladder section Product Code LADER002 SEC 4 75 Degree Ladder Rung ...

Page 12: ...ssessment and SWMS 2 Select the most appropriate pitch for safe ladder access 75 or 90 degrees 3 Always use an angle measuring device to set ladders to correct pitch 4 Calculate the required ladder length between the top rung and the base of the ladder Length H Height Y x1 064 5 Assemble ladder sections and cut only the base of the ladder section to achieve desired ladder length 75 Degree Ladder 9...

Page 13: ...ers no further than 2 4 metres apart and within two 2 rungs of ladder joins 8 Place assembled ladder against structure and install brackets to structure able to support 3kN for ladders without vertical lifeline and 15kN for ladders with vertical lifeline 9 Bolt entry platform if required to base of ladder Level with adjustable leg kit and fix off 10 Bolt top platform to ladder head and level with ...

Page 14: ...ts Ref SafetyLink Pty Ltd Permanent Ladder System Page 14 of 36 Doc ID MKT 471 Version 19 0 LADDER INSTALLATION STEPS 12 If required install the Cage Lifeline onto the ladder 13 If required install the lockable door onto ladder ...

Page 15: ...n half 1 Select base angle install option based on roof sheeting type and direction of fall 2 Fix ladder base support angle to the base of the ladder using self tapping screws Ensure ladder is installed on top of angle section to protect roof sheeting from damage 3 Foam strips must be placed between the base angle and roof sheeting at fixing locations to aid in sealing roof fixing holes 4 Place la...

Page 16: ... 2 x Washer M10 Spring 316SS 2 x Nut M10 316SS Product Code LADER002 BRK500 600 800mm Extended Ladder Bracket 1 x 600 800mm Adjustable Ladder Fixing Bracket 5 x Bolt M10x25mm 316SS 2 x Bolt M10x35mm 316SS 2 x Bolt M10x60mm 316SS 9 x Washer M10 Flat Round 316SS 2 x Washer M10 Spring 316SS 2 x Nut M10 316SS 7 x Nyloc Nut M10 316SS Product Code LADER002 BRKADJ 600 800 900 1200mm Extended Ladder Brack...

Page 17: ...erred location of ladder bracket installation within 150mm either side of ladder section joins Alternate location of ladder bracket installation if preferred location is not possible Do not install ladder brackets in these areas 3 Drill a M10 hole through the ladder bracket and the ladder stile ensure the hole does not penetrate to the ladder rung area 4 Place the M10 x 60mm set screw through the ...

Page 18: ...nding on roof profile direction the U channel can be cut in half Height to roof ground must not exceed 300mm Suitable for roof pitches 0 to 15 degrees only Additional steps will be required over 15 degrees Item Description Qty 1 Walkway Grating 1200mm 1 2 Angle 50x50x500mm 2 3 Screw 12G 14 X 20mm 22 4 Square Section 50 8x2mm 2 4 Insert Square 50mm 2 4 U Channel 900mm 1 5 Waterproof Seal 7 6 Angle ...

Page 19: ... channel can be cut in half Base Platform must be level within 3 degrees Step down to roof ground must not exceed 300mm Suitable for roof pitches 0 to 15 degrees only 7 Item Description Qty 1 Walkway Grating 1000mm 1 2 Platform Bracket Triangle 2 2 Bolt M8x60mm Set Screw 6 2 Nyloc Nut M8 6 2 Washer M8 12 3 Screw 12G 14 X 20mm 16 4 Square Section 50 8x2mm 2 4 Insert Square 50mm 2 4 U Channel 900mm ...

Page 20: ...can be cut in half Top Platform must be level with top of ladder rung within 3 degrees Step down to roof ground must not exceed 300mm Suitable for roof pitches 0 to 15 degrees only Item Description Qty 1 Walkway Grating 1000mm 1 2 Platform Bracket Triangle 2 2 Bolt M8x60mm Set Screw 6 2 Nyloc Nut M8 6 2 Washer M8 12 3 Screw 12G 14 X 20mm 16 4 Square Section 50 8x2mm 2 4 Insert Square 50mm 2 4 U Ch...

Page 21: ...tform triangle bracket onto both sides of the ladder head The mounting holes to fix the triangle bracket to the ladder are predrilled Fix the parapet platform onto the four triangle brackets Use the supplied M8x60mm set screws washers and nyloc nuts to fix the bracket and platform The top platform will be level with top of ladder rung within 3 degrees 2 1 3 4 5 Item Description Qty 1 Platform Grat...

Page 22: ...NTS 2 x Handrails 4 x Bolt M8x80mm 316SS 4 x Washer M8 316SS 4 x Nyloc Nut M8 316SS INSTALLATION 1 Place handrail on inside edge of ladder head stile ensuring the attachment tabs are orientated down the ladder stiles 2 Place the M8 bolt through the top handrail tab and through stile Tighten with nyloc nut 3 Drill an 8mm hole through the lower handrail attachment tab into the ladder head stile 4 Pl...

Page 23: ...stile ensuring the attachment tabs are orientated down the ladder stiles 2 Place the M8 bolt through the top handrail tab and through stile Tighten with nyloc nut 3 Drill an 8mm hole through the lower handrail attachment tab into the ladder head stile 4 Place the M8 bolt through the bottom handrail tab and through stile Tighten with nyloc nut 5 Repeat the same process to install other handrails LA...

Page 24: ...rough the structure Concrete M12 Masonry Bolts or equivalent ASSEMBLY Assemble the rest platform at ground level All M8 fixings to be torque tighten to 15Nm 1 Organise the frame B in right orientation to install the top ladder at decking 2 Fix the frame A into frame B by using two 2 M10x70mm bolts 3 Install the bracing between frame A and B by using four 4 M10x70mm bolts 4 Fix all handrails togeth...

Page 25: ...loor height and fix it into existing angle bar by using two 2 M10x80 bolts 4 Fix the Rest platform into building structure by using M12 bolts Each angle bar requires three 3 M12 fixing bolts 5 Platform is ready to install the top and bottom ladders a Once the rest platform is secured the bottom ladder can be put in place The bottom ladder should extend b to the top of the rest platform c The top a...

Page 26: ... lengthening on site to allow for correct head clearance distance from landing Shortening can be achieved by cutting down cage bars Additional holes are present to allow 150mm increments maximum 300mm unless additional holes are drilled or decreasing clearance height to 2000mm from ladder landing Lengthening can be achieved by adjusting the distance between cage sections maximum space 150mm and in...

Page 27: ...er styles with head clearance height between 2000 to 2200mm and cage within 100mm of top of ladder stiles 4 Clamp cage in place and drill M8 hole into ladder stile through cage hoops Do not bolt to areas obstructed by ladder rungs 5 If a second cage section is used to achieve desired cage length ensure the spacing between cages does not exceed 150mm 150mm m ...

Page 28: ...ATE COMPONENTS 1 x Gate 1 x Lock Plate 3 x Bolts M8 x 35mm Cup Head 3 x Washer M8 3 x Nyloc Nuts M8 1 Install cage gate by replacing two 2 x 25mm bolts on the left side of the cage with two 2 x 35mm bolts 2 Install cage lock to right side of cage with one 1 x 35mm bolt 3 To lock ladder cage gate place padlock through lock plate to secure padlock is not provided ...

Page 29: ...10 Flat Round 316SS 4 x Nyloc Nut M10 316SS INSTALLATION Once ladder has been installed up to underside of hatch 1 Fit stanchions on the frontside of ladder flush with top 2 Bolt stanchion brackets to ladder with two 2 M10 bolts each side USING STANCHIONS 1 Fully extend stanchion 2 Ensure locking pin engages to secure stanchion Remark Regular lubrication with silicon spray is required for smooth a...

Page 30: ...ENTS 1 x Marine Grade Aluminium Door with handles 1 x Door Tether wire 1 x 8mm Quicklink 1 x Lock INSTALLATION 4 Place the ladder door in the position required on the ladder rung 5 Attach door tether wire using quicklink provided 6 To lock ladder door place lock around rung and through door slot padlock to secure padlock is not provided ...

Page 31: ...ixing to ladder cable guide 2 x Bolt M8x60mm Set Screw 316SS 2 x Bolt M8x25mm Set Screw 316SS 4 x Nut M8 316SS 4 x Washer M8 316SS 4 x Washer M8 316SS Spring LADER002 GDE 90 Vertical Lifeline Cable Guide 90DEG Kit 1 x Cable Guide 90 Degrees 1 x Cable guide bracket for fixing to ladder cable guide 2 x Bolt M8x60mm Set Screw 316SS 2 x Bolt M8x25mm Set Screw 316SS 4 x Nut M8 316SS 4 x Washer M8 316SS...

Page 32: ...P 2 Mark and drill holes just above bottom rung Install bottom bracket into ladder by using M12 bolts INSTALLATION OF SWAGELESS ASSEMBLY STEP 3 Cut cable to the length and install the tensioner Install the tensioner with swageless assembly into bottom bracket and tighten it until the spring reaches the mark INSTALLATION OF TENSION INDICATOR STEP 4 Slot the cable into tension indicator Assemble the...

Page 33: ... shuttle to the line Release locking gate to secure to line 3 Ensure Karabiner is attached to the personal tear web energy absorber which is connected to shuttle PROGRESSING ALONG THE LINE 1 Always progress the system manually Do not progress in any vehicle or motioning device 2 Do not place any tools or equipment onto the line DISCONNECTING FROM THE LINE 1 If you are attaching to an alternative f...

Page 34: ...gs to consider when planning your roof layout Are all areas of your roof protected allowing complete access when working at heights Are you protected from the ground up allowing complete access to your roof Detailed comprehensive documentation provided e g installation guides testing results product sheets should be provided SafetyLink can also provide you with a qualified and reputable installer ...

Page 35: ...Return to Table of Contents Ref SafetyLink Pty Ltd Permanent Ladder System Page 35 of 36 Doc ID MKT 471 Version 19 0 NOTES ...

Page 36: ...891 4 2009 CLAUSE 9 5 EQUIPMENT WHICH HAS ARRESTED A FALL OR SHOWS A DEFECT Any piece of equipment including both personal and permanently installed items which has been used to arrest a fall or which shows any defect during operator or periodic inspection shall be withdrawn from service immediately and a replacement obtained if necessary A label indicating the condition or defect should be attach...