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©2020 Babcock-Davis
REV 8/2020
Roof Hatch, Smoke Vent and Floor Door Safety Railings
Installation, Operation & Maintenance
Model(s): BSRA/BSRV/BSRT
Railing: Top and Mid Rails (
figure 5)
Before installation, note the position of the door. The top and mid-
rails should be placed opposite the hinge side of the roof hatch or
floor door to protect the opening.
1. Assemble the appropriate fittings with the horizontal rails
and tighten the set screws using the provided 3/16
"
Allen
wrench.
2. Slide the horizontal mid rails over the upright posts.
3. If necessary, install collar fitting over upright post that will
not have an elbow.
4. Install the top rails over the upright posts and tighten the set screws.
5. Position the mid-rail 21
"
, center-to-center, from the top rail.
6. If necessary, install end cap on single upright post.
Exit Option – Self-Closing Gate,
figure 6
This option is intended for roof hatch and floor door applications.
1. Railing packages include a chain. If installing a gate, the chain is
not used.
2. Remove provided hardware pouch attached to the safety gate.
3. Install safety gate using two U-bolt mounting brackets on
applicable upright post,
figure 7
.
4. Set the safety gate to the height of the top safety rail and
temporarily tighten using the provided hardware.
5. Rotate gate hinges so the gate stop contacts the opposing upright post.
6. Tighten U-bolt on the hinge to 20 ft/lbs.
7. Test the full range of gate operation to ensure the gate automatically
closes when opened fully.
Figure 7
U-bolt
mounting
brackets (2)
Figure 6
Figure 5
