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  VERTICAL LADDER WITH CAGE INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS

Incorporating Lock Out Gate and Exclusion Zone Kits

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Page 1: ...VERTICAL LADDER WITH CAGE INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS Incorporating Lock Out Gate and Exclusion Zone Kits ...

Page 2: ...dder System 1 1 11 Definition Authorised Person 1 1 12 Definition Trained Person 1 1 13 Use in Accordance with Regulations 1 1 14 Incorrect Use 2 1 15 Operators Duty of Care 2 1 16 Medical Condition of Users 2 1 17 Personnel Requirements 2 1 18 Rescue 2 1 19 Atmospheric Conditions 2 2 BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 3 INSTALLATION 6 3 1 Tool List 6 3 2 Checking the Ladder system s components 6 4 Insta...

Page 3: ...son A person is deemed to be an authorised person if they have fully read and understood the instructions provided in this manual 1 12 Definition Trained Person Trained persons are persons who based on their specialist training and experience have adequate knowledge of the system to be checked and are sufficiently familiar with the relevant regulations guidelines and generally recognised rules of ...

Page 4: ... emphasis on Working at Height and environmental protection the operating instructions are always available in a legible state are complete and are kept with the system at all times all users are familiar with the contents of these operating instructions The requirements the manufacturer places on the users of The Easi Dec Ladder System are as follows c Duties of the User The user must fulfil the ...

Page 5: ...d failing Follow the detailed information provided in this document If in doubt please contact us The wall fixing surface must always be of the prescribed quality and load bearing capacity The prescribed measures must always be complied with DANGER TO LIFE There is a risk of people falling due to failure to carry out maintenance work on the Ladder System Explanation Defects or damage can impair th...

Page 6: ... for fall arrest systems The full body safety harness and lanyard should be suitably attached to a safe anchor point at all times Installers and users must comply with all relevant health and safety regulations 3 1 Tool List Socket 17mm Torque wrench 10 60 Nm approx Drill with drill bit suitable for wall fixings Tape measure Marker Pen Level Magnetic Plum Line 17mm Spanner 3 2 Checking the Ladder ...

Page 7: ...own above using M10 x 80mm screws flat washers and nyloc nuts Torque set to 18 N m D Attach aluminium upright tube between to two large hoops using M10 x 50mm screws flat washers and nyloc nuts Torque set to 18 N m E Connect upright return post between to two uprights using A10 7 15 7 and short length of tubes To secure A10 7 push pin through fitting Torque set to 39 N m F Attach hoops to upright ...

Page 8: ... wall ready for insertion of suitable fixings I Secure ladder to wall and torque set wall fixings as per manufacturers instructions Check all torque settings on ladder components K To ensure ladder is fully compliant with BS EN 4211 2016 a KEE GATE or similar compliant gate must be attached at the top of the ladder J The assembled ladder shsould look like the above with no parts missing L Before u...

Page 9: ... PLEASE NOTE A padlock with a 80mm shackle with a diameter not larger than 6mm is required to lock the panel to the ladder TOOLS REQUIRED No special tools are required Step 1 The ladder should be mounted to the wall as per instructions Step 2 Check all components are undamaged and are present Step 3 Follow steps on page 11 to ensure proper and safe connection ...

Page 10: ...ed hook of the lock out panel up with rung of ladder and hook ladder over rung C Once panel is hooked over the ladder and held in position add the C clamp by clamping around the rung and threading through the pre cut slots on the lockout panel D Pass suitable padlock through C clamp and lock as shown in diagram above E Your lockout panel should look like the above To remove the panel reverse the a...

Page 11: ...ED You will need the following in order to install the Exlcusion Zone kit Marker Pen Tape Measure 1No 17mm socket 3 8 Hex Key socket Torque Wrench 10 60 Nm approx Hacksaw or Similar Drill with suitable drill bit Small Spirit Level Step 1 Check all components in the kit There should be 4no horizontals 2no uprights 4no 61 8 fittings 2no 15 8 fittings and 2no 10 8 fittings The KEE GATE is packaged se...

Page 12: ... Connect 61 8 fittings to the horzintal tubes and connect upright from previous step as shown in diagram above Torque all fittings to 39N m C Attach 61 8 fitting to ground and wall surfaces using suitable fixings Following fixing manufacturers guidance for correct installation D Connect KEE GATE to upright following the installation instructions as provided with the KEE GATE product ...

Page 13: ...ndalism and damage Always ensure that the area below where you are working is clearly marked to warn people of works above Follow HSE guidelines when working at height At the top of the ladder edge protection must be provided to comply with current work at height regulations and hierarchy of controls The maximum load capacity for the ladder is 150kg ...

Page 14: ...nsure the system has not been modified tampered with by unauthorized persons DETAILED COMPONENT INSPECTION Ladder Check the complete Ladder for distortion cracks or dents Check the ladder for missing fixings and stiles Check for any general corrosion Check for any signs of tampering or vadalism Ladder Cage Check for any general corrosion Check the complete Ladder cage for distortion cracks or dent...

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