Liftsafe Fall Protection RoofGuard HG-KIT-08 User Instruction Manual Download

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section

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1.0 Application

2.0 RGC-RA System Requirements
3.0 RGC-Restraint Anchor
4.0 Rooftop Guardrail System
Requirements
5.0 System Layout

6.0 Installation HG-KIT-08
7.0 Installation RGC-KIT-09

8.0 Installation RGC-KIT-18V
9.0 Installation RGC-KIT-27V
10.0 Detailed Inspection and
Maintenance Log
11.0 Warranty

12.0 Appendix

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Summary of Contents for RoofGuard HG-KIT-08

Page 1: ...truction Guide for RoofGuard Kits C N I N O I T C E T O R P L L A F LIFTSAFE RGC RA HG KIT 08 RGC KIT 09 RGC KIT 18V RGC KIT 27V Liftsafe Fall Protection Inc RoofGuard Classic Kit Instruction Manual RGC KM 3 3 ...

Page 2: ...traint Anchor 4 0 Rooftop Guardrail System Requirements 5 0 System Layout 6 0 Installation HG KIT 08 7 0 Installation RGC KIT 09 8 0 Installation RGC KIT 18V 9 0 Installation RGC KIT 27V 10 0 Detailed Inspection and Maintenance Log 11 0 Warranty 12 0 Appendix 5 6 9 15 13 17 19 22 12 4 23 24 ...

Page 3: ...ided to the user of this system The user must read and understand these instructions or have them explained to them prior to using the system Alterations or misuses of this system or failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death If you have any questions on the use or care of this system please contact Liftsafe Fall Protection Inc at 1 800 977 2005 ...

Page 4: ...reestanding systems rely on friction between the baseplates and the roofing materials baseplates MUST NOT be set on ice or snow or other substances which may permit excessive sliding Users MUST clear the area prior to placing the RoofGuard baseplates If no parapet or curb is present at the roof edge contact LFP for a review of the application 1 2 The RoofGuard Kits are designed to protect workers ...

Page 5: ...tem is designed to protect a single worker near an opening or roof edge from which they may fall The worker must be wearing a CSA approved full body harness and secured with a lanyard or Self Retracting Lifeline of sufficient length so that when fully extended the worker can NOT fall from the working surface in any direction This may mean the system cannot be placed at roof corners where a worker ...

Page 6: ... Kit and 12 of the standard RoofGuard System Baseplates The Anchor Kit contains 2 pcs of 18 pipe with caps on top 1 pc 24 long anchor plate with D ring at center 2 pcs of locking pins for top of the 18 pipes 3 1 B Inspect all pieces before using to ensure they are in good condition with no signs of wear or abuse Page 6 ...

Page 7: ...t from the hazard 3 2 C Masticated rubber under pads are supplied for membrane roofs For gravel roof material the steel plates should be placed directly on the gravel 3 2 D Using the anchor plate as a guide set two baseplates on the ground and place the anchor plate over the inside holes and the two posts through the holes 3 2 E Tighten the set screws on the two posts to 25 ft lbs using the suppli...

Page 8: ...O USE PRE USE INSPECTION MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO CONNECTING TO THE ANCHOR REFER TO MANUAL FOR DETAILS RATED FOR FALL RESTRAINT ONLY END USER TO ENSURE ANCHOR IS USED IN A TEMPORARY MANNER ANCHOR MUST STORED IN A LOCKED LOCATION TO PREVENT IT FROM BEING MISTAKENLY USED FOR FALL ARREST ...

Page 9: ...rotection section see RGC KIT 09 See 12 0 Appendix Diagram 2 4 0 C RoofGuard Kit RGC KIT 18V is designed to provide protection along 18 feet of roof edge The ends of the system tiebacks should not be placed within 6 feet of another perpendicular roof edge corner as this would require another leading edge protection section see RGC KIT 09 The kit has variable angle fitting in the center and can be ...

Page 10: ...plates the set screws come installed in each available hole of the baseplates The RoofGuard Baseplate has 3 large holes and for RoofGuard Kits any of the 3 holes is acceptable Use of the center hole is typical but for tight areas or for convenience an outside hole may be useful NOTE The two outside holes of the baseplate have 2 possible set screw positions both may be used but only one is required...

Page 11: ...n resistance and durability Horizontal Rails are available in three standard sizes 6 foot 9 foot and 4 foot for HatchGuard For other required sizes the aluminum pipe is suitable for cut to fit on site with various tools for non ferrous metals 4 foot sections are included for the 3 sides of the HatchGuard Kit 6pcs per HG KIT 08 The 6 foot sections of rail are used for the tie backs to provide the c...

Page 12: ...rough the Self Closing Gate SCG If gate faces an exposed edge additional railing will be required be sure to consult LFP 12 0 Appendix Diagram 1 5 2 For the RGC KIT 09 RGC KIT 18V RGC KIT 27V Installers should be using fall protection while working near the roof edge If curb or parapet is 4 or more above the top of the baseplate then bases can be positioned against the parapet If curb or parapet i...

Page 13: ... last step which should be located so workers exiting the hatch can easily exit the system On each side of the Self Closing Gate side one A POST END should be inserted into the baseplates Baseplate set screws should be torqued to 25ft lbs 6 4 The other two areas with baseplates should both have B POST END installed Baseplate set screws should be torqued to 25ft lb 6 5 There are 3 pairs of 4 foot r...

Page 14: ...e A POST ENDs The gate can be mounted on either side to accommodate opening in either direction The hinges on the gate can be rotated around the vertical A POST END to adjust the spring tension on the gate When closed the tab on the end of the gate should strike the A POST END opposite to the hinges 6 9 Once the system is complete see figure 7 a second check of each set screw should be performed a...

Page 15: ...tie back locations Tie back locations are 6 feet behind the 2 corner posts at the ends of the hazard edge 7 4 At the ends of the tie back portions a A POST END should be placed into the stack of 3 baseplates Depending on the orientation of the baseplate and the hole chosen there may be one or two set screws Torque all contacting baseplate set screws to 25ft lbs 7 5 At the corner a B POST END shoul...

Page 16: ...d between the B POST CORNER and the second end A POST END which will have 3 baseplates All baseplate set screws that contact the post should be torqued to 25ft lbs 7 9 Once the system is complete see figure 9 a second check of each set screw should be performed and once torqued each set screw should be marked with the blue crayon or other marking system to help facilitate inspection and provide in...

Page 17: ...ie back locations Tie back locations are 6 feet behind the two corner posts at the ends of the hazard edge 8 4 At the ends of the tie back portions a A POST END should be placed into the stack of 3 baseplates Depending on the orientation of the baseplate and the hole chosen there may be one or two set screws Torque all contacting baseplate set screws to 25ft lbs 8 5 At the corner a B POST CORNER s...

Page 18: ... fitting The angles of the fittings can be adjusted as necessary The other end of the 9 foot rails will be secured to the other corner post B POST CORNER 8 9 At the second B POST CORNER another two 6 foot rails will be connected between the B POST CORNER and the second A POST END The A POST END will have 3 baseplates All baseplate set screws that contact the post should be torqued to 25ft lbs 8 10...

Page 19: ...tie back locations Tie back locations are 6 feet behind the two corner posts at the ends of the hazard edge 9 4 At the ends of the tie back portions a A POST END should be placed into the stack of 3 baseplates Depending on the orientation of the baseplate and the hole chosen there may be one or two set screws Torque all contacting base plate set screws to 25ft lbs 9 5 At the corner a B POST CORNER...

Page 20: ...s can be adjusted as necessary The other end of the 9 foot rails will be secured to a second center E POST VAR This step gets repeated with the third set of 9 foot rails ending at a corner post B POST CORNER 9 9 At the second B POST CORNER another two 6 foot rails will be connected between the B POST CORNER and the second A POST END The A POST END will have 3 baseplates All baseplate set screws th...

Page 21: ...e applied to the top rail could cause tipping resulting in injury or death OSHA Reference 29 CFR 1910 23 Guarding of floor and wall openings and holes a 2 Every ladder way floor opening or platform shall be guarded by a standard railing with standard toe board on all exposed sides except at entrance to opening with passage through the railing either provided with a swing gate or offset so that a p...

Page 22: ...10 0 DETAILED INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE LOG Inspection Items Noted Corrective Action Taken ...

Page 23: ...n notice in writing LFP will promptly repair or replace all defective items LFP reserves the right to elect to have any defective item returned to its plant for inspection before making a repair or replacement This warranty does not cover equipment damages resulting from abuse damage in transit or other damage beyond the control of LFP This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is th...

Page 24: ...12 0 APPENDIX DIAGRAMS Diagram 1 HG KIT 08 Page 24 ...

Page 25: ...Diagram 2 RGC KIT 09 Page 25 ...

Page 26: ...Diagram 3 RGC KIT 18V Page 26 ...

Page 27: ...Diagram 4 RGC KIT 27V Page 27 ...

Page 28: ...Liftsafe Fall Protection Inc 409 Harmony Road Ayr Ontario N0B 1E0 TF 1 800 977 2005 T 519 896 2430 F 519 896 2085 E info liftsafeinspections com W www fallsafetysolutions com ...

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