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INSTALLATION MANUAL

VERTICAL 

FIXED LADDER

RL30 SERIES

Read this manual before installing, maintaining or allowing personnel to use the 

product. If it is necessary to deviate from the instructions in this manual, contact 

Kattsafe to ensure that is does not compromise the safety and integrity of the 

installation.
This manual contains important use and maintenance information. Leave this 

manual with the facility manager/owner. 
Improper selection, installation, maintenance, or use of this product presents a risk of 

serious injury or death.

Summary of Contents for RL30 Series

Page 1: ...iate from the instructions in this manual contact Kattsafe to ensure that is does not compromise the safety and integrity of the installation This manual contains important use and maintenance informa...

Page 2: ...stallation 1 The Installer is responsible for following all applicable requirements for occupational safety and health during installation including a Conducting an initial work risk assessment b Comp...

Page 3: ...n kit Tools Required Power drill 5 16in drill bit 5 16in nut setter 2ft level Circular saw with aluminum cutting blade not a diamond blade 1 2in wrench socket 9 16in wrench 15mm wrench socket Crescent...

Page 4: ...h Grabrails RL32 Vertical Ladder with Parapet Platform RL34 Vertical Ladder Retractable Sti RL33 Vertical Ladder with 8ft Landing Platform RL35 Vertical Ladder with 3ft Landing Platform RL31 Vertical...

Page 5: ...here must be at least 1 wall bracket per ladder module If your order includes the LD421 280S Off Floor Mount Bracket then it must be installed at the base of the ladder Ensure it is installed a maximu...

Page 6: ...ket must be as close to the roof walking working surface as possible Wall brackets should be spaced a maximum of 9ft apart 8ft recommended There must be at least 1 wall bracket per ladder body If your...

Page 7: ...rface prior to the wall bracket installation If there is a gutter or obstruction on the wall that results in the clearance between the ladder rung and wall surface being greater than 7in then a longer...

Page 8: ...INSTALLATIONMANUAL LADDERBODY RL30SERIES...

Page 9: ...er to slide the ladder body modules together SPLICE JOINT INSTALLATION STEP 1 Prepare splices Mark center line of each splice by measuring approximately 11 3 4in from the end of the splice join Insert...

Page 10: ...ide of the ladder body IMPORTANT NOTE Ensure the Tek Screws are flush but DO NOT over tighten since aluminum can deform when too much pressure is applied and the Tek Screw thread can fail SPLICE JOINT...

Page 11: ...of Deck below Insulation Roof Build Up Standard Ladders RL31 Ladders with Integrated Walkway RL32 RL33 RL35 Roof Hatch Ladders RL34 DETERMININGCUTLENGTH Measure from Lower Level to Upper Level Measure...

Page 12: ...18 2024 4 Always cut from the bottom of the ladder to ensure the top rung of the ladder is level with the walking working surface IMPORTANT NOTE Top rung must be level with upper surface For RL32 33 3...

Page 13: ...he ladder body Fasten fixing bracket to ladder with QTY 2 KATTSAFE S S T Bolts IMPORTANT NOTE Ensure indicator notch marking at the end of the T Bolt is at a right angle to the channel on the ladder b...

Page 14: ...INSTALLATIONMANUAL NON PENETRATING BASEPLATE LD419F...

Page 15: ...llation Manual LD419F MOUNTING Line up the Non Penetrating Base Slot with the channels on the Ladder Body Fasten using QTY 2 KATTSAFE S S T Bolts 1Line up the non penetrating base slot with the channe...

Page 16: ...INSTALLATIONMANUAL FLOORMOUNT ANGLEBRACKET LD419S...

Page 17: ...ual LD419F MOUNTING Place the mounting angles so that the slots align with the channels on the ladder body Fasten with QTY 2 KATTSAFE S S T Bolts 1Place the mounting angles so that the slots align wit...

Page 18: ...INSTALLATIONMANUAL OFF FLOORMOUNT FIXINGBRACKET LD421 280S...

Page 19: ...OM GROUND 1Place 1 LD421 280S at the base of the off floor mount ladder Ensure the bracket is no more than 3ft from the ground Place the first anchor screw anchors shown without fastening completely E...

Page 20: ...kattsafe com sales kattsafe com 888 637 7872 20 REV 3 18 2024 LD421 280S MOUNTING Step 2 Fasten remaining anchors 2Fasten remaining anchors...

Page 21: ...Step 3 Place ladder body lining up vertical slot on bracket with the rear channel of the KATT2 Ladder Stile Fasten using 4 Kattsafe Locking T Bolts 3Place ladder body lining up the vertical slot on th...

Page 22: ...INSTALLATIONMANUAL VERTICALLADDER WITHGRABRAILS RL31...

Page 23: ...rough bolts Drill using 5 16in Bit 2Insert the 4 carriage bolts through the mounting plates on the grab rail ensuring the shoulder of the carriage bolt engages with the flange on the ladder grab rails...

Page 24: ...kattsafe com sales kattsafe com 888 637 7872 24 REV 3 18 2024 FULLYINSTALLEDGRABRAILS RL31 Fully Installed...

Page 25: ...INSTALLATIONMANUAL VERTICALLADDERWITH PARAPETPLATFORM RL32...

Page 26: ...atform is level with the top rung of the ladder body once installed Once the platform is installed double check that it is level 17 8 in 49 mm 1Measure 1 7 8 inches 49mm from the bottom end cap on the...

Page 27: ...with the top rung of the ladder body Double check that the parapet platform is level with the walking working surface once fastened to the T Brackets 2Place the parapet platform so that it is tight t...

Page 28: ...the bottom to result in the needed height See pages 11 12 for cutting instructions RL32 Installation Step 3 To install the inner rooftop ladder body place a level on the parapet platform and ensure th...

Page 29: ...Parapet Platform and newly placed Ladder Body 4Place the ladder head section flush to the other end of the platform Repeat Steps 1 page 26 and 2 page 27 to install the T brackets to the parapet platfo...

Page 30: ...p between the flange of the TEK Screw and the wall of the Ladder Head Extrusion so that they do not interfere Space TEK Screw 3 8 in from End of Top Rail 5Insert the Kattsafe top rail end caps into th...

Page 31: ...is often a common mistake that is made RL32 Installation Step 6 Remove the top end caps of the Ladder Heads using a flathead screwdriver Place the KATTSAFE Top Rail Extrusions on top of the Ladder He...

Page 32: ...ce the Mid Rail on the bottom bend of the Hanger Bracket Insert the Kattsafe End Caps into both ends of the Mid Rail Hanger Brackets For Installation Purposes Only 7To identify the installation locati...

Page 33: ...d stile Ensure that 1 1 7 8 inch S S Tek Screw fastens through the mid rail end cap as well Remove the hanger brackets These are to assist with installation only RL32 Installation Step 8 Fasten the Mi...

Page 34: ...ket please reference the separate LD421 600 Installation Page To install the LD419F Base Plate please reference the separate LD419F Installation Page 9To install the LD421 600 bracket please reference...

Page 35: ...5 Kattsafe RL30 Series Installation Manual 10Measure the inside parapet wall to the ladder to get the LD421 600 bracket length dimension MEASURE BETWEEN PARAPET AND LADDER LD421 600 TO BE PLACED BETWE...

Page 36: ...nit so that the length between the mounting bracket and the end of the extension bracket is 4in shorter to the dimension measured between the Parapet and Ladder This will allow for adjusting the exten...

Page 37: ...uss 37 Kattsafe RL30 Series Installation Manual 12After cutting the bars to length insert the LD421 600 extensions into the mounting bracket 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 REVISION HISTORY BY APP COMMENT...

Page 38: ...are outside of the ladder Use appropriate hardware depending on the parapet wall substrate to bolt mounting bracket to the wall In some applications the wall substrate may not be suitable to mount to...

Page 39: ...RL30 Series Installation Manual 14Install T bolts into the ladder slot and tighten with hex nut attaching the LD421 600 extension brackets with the ladder Put cap on top of the hex nut to cover Do the...

Page 40: ...e com sales kattsafe com 888 637 7872 40 REV 3 18 2024 15Screw in 2 3 4in tek screws SD907 20 on both sides of the extension bars to secure them in the set position This in turn will lock the ladder i...

Page 41: ...Maximum safety Minimum Fuss 41 Kattsafe RL30 Series Installation Manual FULLYINSTALLEDLD421 600...

Page 42: ...kattsafe com sales kattsafe com 888 637 7872 42 REV 3 18 2024 FULLYINSTALLEDRL32 RL32 Fully Installed...

Page 43: ...RL33 INSTALLATIONMANUAL VERTICALLADDERWITH 8FTPARAPETPLATFORM RL33...

Page 44: ...is level with the top rung of the ladder body once installed Once the platform is installed double check that it is level 17 8 in 49 mm 1 Measure 1 7 8 inch 49mm from the bottom end cap on the ladder...

Page 45: ...with the top rung of the ladder body Double check that the walkway platform is level with the walking working surface once fastened to the T Brackets 2Place the parapet platform so that it is tight t...

Page 46: ...fe T Bolts Repeat this step for the other side of the platform Use a speed square to ensure that top mount post is perpendicular to the platform 3Place 1 side mount post so that end of the flange is f...

Page 47: ...hrough the bottom and sits inside the C Channel Fasten the splice join to the c channel using 2 3 4in S S TEK Screws on the inside of the Channel 4Place the section of c channel at the end of the plat...

Page 48: ...the Splice Join by using 2 3 4in S S TEK Screws 1 on each side of the Side Mount Post Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other side of the platform 5Level out the walkway platform Once leveled Fasten the si...

Page 49: ...from the ladder unless there are obstructions e g pipes drains that would require it to be moved back further This will allow sufficient space for the various mounting options available Insert a spli...

Page 50: ...ount post over the splice join and place it flush against the platform Fasten to the platform using 2 Kattsafe T bolts RL33 Installation Step 7 Insert a Side Mount Post over the Splice Join and place...

Page 51: ...ing 2 3 4 inch S S Tek Screws 1 on each side of the side mount post Repeat steps 6 7 and 8 for the other side of the platform RL33 Installation Step 8 Fasten the Side Mount Post to the Splice Join by...

Page 52: ...asten the diagonal support 18 inch c channel to the c channel base and side mount post Fasten using a total of 4 3 4 inch S S Tek Screws 1 on each side of the top and bottom connection points Repeat t...

Page 53: ...be required that the ladder head needs trimmed to match the height of the side mount posts REMOVE END CAPS FROM LADDER HEAD STILES TRIM EXCESS LADDER HEAD TO SAME HEIGHT AS WALKWAY GUARDRAIL POSTS IF...

Page 54: ...il extrusions Fasten each End Cap n S S TEK Screw on the underside of the Top Rail Extrusion astening ensure that there is enough gap between the flange of the TEK Screw an the Ladder Head extrusion s...

Page 55: ...t connection point 12If applicable remove the top end caps of the ladder heads using a flathead screw driver Place the Kattsafe top rail sections on top of the ladder head stiles connecting the top ra...

Page 56: ...the bottom bend of the hanger brackets Insert the Kattsafe end caps into both ends of the mid rail RL33 Installation Step 13 To identify the installation location of the Mid Rail use the provided set...

Page 57: ...Mid Rail End Cap as well 14Fasten the mid rail to the ladder head stile using 2 17 8 inch S S Tek Screws Fasten along the center groove of the mid rail and through to the ladder head stile Ensure tha...

Page 58: ...e platform RL33 Installation Step 15 Place the Corner Brace flush to the underside of the Top Rail and side of the Side Mount Post Fasten using 2 3 4in TEK Screws 1 at the top and bottom of the corner...

Page 59: ...Maximum safety Minimum Fuss 59 Kattsafe RL30 Series Installation Manual RL33 Vertical ladder with 8ft Landing Platform Shown with Optional Self Closing Gate FULLYINSTALLEDRL33...

Page 60: ...INSTALLATIONMANUAL VERTICALLADDERWITH RETRACTABLESTILES RL34 RL34...

Page 61: ...le up to the ladder body so that the pre drilled hole on the tabs will mount to the centerline of the ladder body extrusion Ensure the top of the ladder body is at the same height as the top of the ou...

Page 62: ...he retractable stile tab using a 5 16in drill bit DRILL THRU LADDER STILES 2Drill through the side of the ladder body and the hole on the retractable stile tab using a 5 16 inch drill bit RL34 Install...

Page 63: ...each retractable stile tab A RL34 Step 3 Insert the carriage bolt so that the shoulder is flush with the tab of the retractable stile Fasten the carriage bolt with a washer nut and end cap Repeat ste...

Page 64: ...kattsafe com sales kattsafe com 888 637 7872 64 REV 3 18 2024 FULLYINSTALLEDRL34 RL34 Fully Installed...

Page 65: ...INSTALLATIONMANUAL VERTICALLADDERWITH 3FTPARAPETPLATFORM RL35...

Page 66: ...the platform is level with the top rung of the ladder body once installed Once the platform is installed double check that it is level 1 Measure 1 7 8 inches 49mm from the bottom end cap on the ladde...

Page 67: ...with the top rung of the ladder body Double check that the walkway platform is level with the walking working surface once fastened to the T Brackets 2Place the walkway platform so that it is tight t...

Page 68: ...e T Bolts Repeat this step for the other side of the platform Use a speed square to ensure that side mount post is perpendicular to the platform 3Place 1 side mount post so that end of the flange is f...

Page 69: ...hrough the bottom and sits inside the C Channel Fasten the splice join to the c channel using 2 3 4in S S TEK Screws on the inside of the Channel 4Place the section of c channel at the end of the plat...

Page 70: ...the Splice Join by using 2 3 4in S S TEK Screws 1 on each side of the Top Mount Post Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other side of the platform 5Level out the walkway platform Once leveled Fasten the sid...

Page 71: ...on Step 6 Fasten the Diagonal Support 18in C Channel to the C Channel Base and Side Mount Post Fasten using a total of 4 3 4in S S TEK Screws 1 on each side of the top and bottom connection points Rep...

Page 72: ...side mount posts Remove the stile end caps from the top of the ladder stiles REMOVE END CAP FROM LADDER HEAD STILE USING FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER TRIM EXCESS LADDER HEAD TO SAME HEIGHT AS WALKWAY GUARDRA...

Page 73: ...ace TEK Screw 3 8 in from End of Top Rail 8 Insert the Kattsafe top rail end caps into the top rail extrusions Fasten each end cap using 1 3 4 inch S S Tek Screw on the underside of the top rail extru...

Page 74: ...der heads using a flathead screw driver Place the Kattsafe top rail extrusions on top of the ladder head stiles connecting the top rail to the vertical post platform Fasten the top rail using 2 3 4 in...

Page 75: ...t the bottom bend of the hanger brackets Insert the Kattsafe end caps into both ends of the mid rail RL35 Installation Step 10 To identify the installation location of the Mid Rail use the provided se...

Page 76: ...e ladder head stile using 2 1 7 8 inch S S Tek Screws Fasten along the center groove of the mid rail and through to the ladder head stile Ensure that 1 1 7 8 inch S S Tek Screw fastens through the mid...

Page 77: ...her side of the platform 12 Place the corner brace flush to the underside of the top rail and side of the side mount post Fasten using 2 3 4 inch S S Tek Screws 1 at the top and bottom of the corner b...

Page 78: ...kattsafe com sales kattsafe com 888 637 7872 78 REV 3 18 2024 FULLYINSTALLEDRL35 RL35 Fully Installed...

Page 79: ...ng vibration or other degrading elements INSPECTION Refer to these instructions for proper inspection procedure Prior to each use inspect the ladder systems for any deficiencies including but not limi...

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