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355T.Doc 8/25/04 (Rev. 6/25/19)
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BUCKINGHAM MFG.
BUCKINGHAM LADDER LOCK SYSTEM
MODEL 355 T - TOP STRAP INSTRUCTIONS / WARNINGS
Ladder Lock Systems provide a ladder safety solution that includes ladder stabilizing straps and the convenience of
storing the straps on the ladder.
The Buckingham Ladder Lock System is a combination of a ladder stabilizing strap and a redi-access storage bag that is
attached to the ladder. The top stabilizing strap is used to secure the top of an extension ladder to a utility pole,
suspension strand or tree to aid in stab
i
lizing the top of the ladder to prevent kick-out
,
excessive rocking, or falling. It is not
intended for any other use. The redi-access storage bag for the strap is designed to be attached between either the first
and second rungs from the top of the fly section, or, the second and third rungs if the ladder is equipped with a V bracket.
(See Fig. 1). Top stabilizing straps may not always be required depending on the circumstance and individual company
directives. However, use of these straps and proper setup of your ladder will aid in your compliance to applicable OSHA
Regulations.
NOTE:
This product cannot thoroughly secure the ladder unless the ladder base is also secured, see Buckingham Model
355B. The strap is not intended to compensate for poor or uneven footing or improper ladder angle. Loose or soft footing
could cause the securement straps to loosen if the ladder settles. To aid in preventing this potential, a recommendation
such as placing on a flat firm surface such as an outrigger pad to distribute the weight could be used. In any case, all
ladder manufacturers recommendations, cautions and warnings as well as applicable OSHA regulations must be followed.
Components of the Ladder Lock System
The strap is constructed of 1-inch wide webbing with a slip through cam buckle and a snap-hook and D-ring on each end
of the strap. The snap-hooks and D-rings are used to secure the ends of the strap around each side rail of the ladder and
the cam buckle is used to tighten and secure
the strap in place.
The redi-access storage bag is made of water-resistant material with a hook and loop opening and adjustable friction
buckles in each corner.
Installation of the redi-access storage bag
The bag is mounted with the hook and loop opening facing the technician, making the enclosed strap readily accessible.
With the ladder laying on the ground, the top propped up off the ground and the bag facing the technician, attach the two
upper corner straps to an upper rung on the fly section of the extension ladder, the first or second rung from the top, snug
up close to the bottom edge of the rung using the plastic buckles.
Now turn the ladder over and loop the two lower straps around the next rung down, slide the loose end of the strap
through the plastic buckle and pull the ends to tighten
.
All four straps should be as close to the side rails as possible and tight (See Fig. 1).
Now the top redi-access storage bag is ready for use. It too stays attached to the ladder
during stor
age on the truck’s
ladder rack, transportation and use.
Installation of the Buckingham Ladder Lock System
Securing Ladder to Pole or Tree:
Step 1: Place ladder against pole at approximately a 4 to 1 ratio (for
every 4 foot of ladder length, base should be out 1 foot) Fig. 2.
Ensure the bottom of the ladder has been stabilized then
carefully ascend the ladder and secure yourself with proper fall
protection equipment, reference Fig. 3
Step 2: Open the hook and loop fastener of the storage bag mounted
between the upper rungs and remove the stabilizing strap. Fig. 3
Step 3: Wrap one end of the strap around ladder side rail beneath the
first, second or third rung, depending on application (V brackets are considered the first rung) and secure the
snap to the D-ring with the snap facing out. Fig. 4
Step 4: Wrap the strap away from the body around the pole while keeping snug and pulling out slack, for optimum ladder
stability/security, wrap the strap around the pole one and one half times crossing over itself on the backside of
the pole. Then wrap around the opposite side rail and attach the snap to the D-ring with snap facing out. Fig. 5
Step 5: Tighten the strap fully by pulling slack (pull away from body and pole) through the cam buckle until tight. Fig. 6
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