5
Max. 7 ft. (2.1m)
Rung Clamp
Rung Clamp
Max. 7 ft. (2.1m)
Fig. 1b
Red Plastic
Ribbon
Arrow Stamping
Fig. 1a
Bolt
Washer
Nut
Nut
Rung Clamp
Fig. 1c
Rung Clamp
5.1 Installation of the Bottom Guide
Rail Section to Ladder using Rung
Clamps
IMPORTANT:
To prevent incorrect installation of the guide rail
to the ladder, all rail sections are marked by the manufacturer
with a red plastic ribbon attached at the upper end of the rail
and an arrow stamping placed directly underneath the upper
oblong hole (see Fig. 1a). During installation, the arrow
stamping must always point upwards.
In addition, the front
of the guide rail (where the fall arrester will slide) must face
outwards on the front of the ladder.
System Installation Overview: The GlideLoc System may
be installed from the bottom of the ladder up or from the
top down. Consideration should be given to the length
of the system, the ladder application, the availability of
scaffolding, the top rail requirements, etc.
Top Rail Requirements -- The top rail section of the system
must be a complete 10 ft.-1 in. (3.08m) section. The top
rail section cannot extend above the top ladder rung by
more than 36 in. (914mm). It is recommended that the
bottom rail section be modified or cut to meet these
requirements. Therefore, if it is not possible to measure
or calculate whether the top rail section will meet these
requirements due to the length of the ladder and system, it
may be necessary to install the system from the top of the
ladder down to ensure compliance.
Tools Required for Installation: 3/4" and 11/16" or 19mm
and 17mm tools required for most hardware.
WARNING
Secondary personal fall protection is required
during installation. Persons installing the
system must use caution and shall not be
exposed to a fall hazard during the installation
procedure. Do not connect to any partially
installed component within the system.
5.0 System Installation
• Before installation, carefully inspect all components of
the system according to the manufacturer’s instructions
(see 9.0 Inspection and Maintenance). Do not use if
there are any damaged or missing parts (see 4.2 System
Replacement Parts).
• Ensure that the structure/ladder on which the GlideLoc
Kit is to be affixed is capable of withstanding loads re-
sulting from a fall (see 3.0 System Requirements).
• Guide rail sections must be clean--free of dirt, residual
mortar, and other substances--before installing.
• When installing components throughout the system, bolts
must be inserted from the front of the system to the back
to ensure proper operation of the fall arrester on the rail.
• Use only Miller approved components and fasteners in
this system. Do not use substitute parts.
NOTE: Rung clamps must be spaced a maximum of
7 ft. (2.1m) apart (from center to center - see Fig. 1b)
throughout the system. Never install a system with
fewer than four (4) rung clamps.
1. Place the back of the guide rail section flat against the
rungs of the ladder at the desired height and hold in
place.
2. Install the rung clamp by placing the clamp jaws over
a ladder rung and aligning the holes on the rung clamp
with the oblong holes in the guide rail. Insert first bolt
through the aligned holes above the ladder rung and
attach a washer and nut; then attach a second nut,
using it to jam the first nut in place (see Fig. 1c -
Note:
For stainless steel and aluminum rung clamps, a washer
and one self-locking nut are used
). Insert second bolt
through the aligned holes below the ladder rung and
again attach a washer and two nuts. Torque fasteners
to 18.5 ft.-lbs. (25Nm).
Follow above procedure to install additional rung clamps
ensuring that clamps are spaced according to specifications.
