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User Manual

V1.7 2021 Copyright SafeWaze

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9.0 Materials

Top and Bottom Bracket:  

Galvanized Steel and Stainless Steel

Cable Assembly:  

3/8” 7x19 Galvanized Cable

Tensioner:  

Galvanized Steel Body, Stainless Steel Spring

Fist Grips:  

Drop Forged Steel, Hot Dipped Galvanized

Cable Stand-Off’s:  

Galvanized Steel Harware, Synthetic Rubber Guide

SRD Attachment Point:  

Forged Steel (Painted)

Individual

Bottom Bracket

Part Number

(Compatible with all systems) 

Max

User

Capacity

019-12025

4

Intermediate Guide (90°) 

019-12026

Intermediate Guide 

019-12027

Ladder System U-bolt 

019-12028

Nuts (2 pc Set)

019-12029

VLL Ladder System

Backer Bracket 

019-12030

VLL Ladder System Label 

370-00004

VLL Ladder System

SafeWaze

Concord, NC 28025 

(800) 230-0319

Installation Date

Max Users per System

(310 lbs per user)

Max Users per System

(420 lbs per user)

Anchorage Requirements

Installed By

= 2,700 lbs (12kN)

= 3,320 lbs (14.8kN)

= 3,940 lbs (17.5kN)

= 4,560 lbs (20.3kN)

019-12022 = 
019-12023 = 
019-12024 = 
019-12022 = 
019-12023 = 
019-12024 = 

System Length

Mfg. Date

Serial Number

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Inspection Log

                      

Failure to heed warnings related to this system may 

result in serious injury or death. Manufacturer’s instructions supplied 

with this product at time of shipment must be followed for proper 

installation, use, inspection, and maintenance of this equipment. 

Unauthorized alteration or substitution of components for this system is 

prohibited. Use only with compatible personnel equipment authorized 

per manufacturer’s instructions. System must be inspected prior to 

each use, and at least annually by a competent person other than the 

user. Annual inpsections should be documented in the inpsection grid 

on this label, as well as the instruction manual. The climbing structure 

to which this system is attached must also be inspected, in accordance 

with its individual inspection criteria.  Minimum spacing between user’s 

of this system is 20 ft. 

DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL

   

019768

Individual

Top Bracket

Part Number

Max

User

Cap

019-12022

2

Individual

Top Bracket

Part Number

Max

User

Cap

019-12023

2

Individual

Top Bracket

Part Number

Max

User

Cap

019-12024

4

Summary of Contents for 019-12001

Page 1: ...User Manual V1 7 2021 Copyright SafeWaze LADDER CLIMB SYSTEM USER INSTRUCTIONS Compliant with OSHA CFR 29 1910 66 OSHA 1926 502 ANSI Z359 1 ANSI A14 3 2051 ...

Page 2: ...application not specified in this manual contact SafeWaze technical support Additional precautions should be used when working in environments of high heat electrical hazards chemical hazards explosive or combustible chemicals toxic materials sharp edges or where equipment used above could topple onto a user below or their fall protection equipment Contact SafeWaze if you have questions regarding ...

Page 3: ... 3 WORKER CLASSIFICATIONS 3 4 PRODUCT SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS 3 5 LIMITATIONS 4 6 COMPATIBILITY OF CONNECTIONS 4 5 7 MAKING CONNECTIONS 6 8 COMPONENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS 7 9 9 MATERIALS 9 10 STRUCTURE LOAD REQUIREMENTS 10 11 INSTALLATION 11 19 12 SYSTEM USE 19 22 13 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 23 14 LABELS 24 15 INSPECTION LOG 25 ...

Page 4: ... by their employer to work around or be subject to potential or existing fall hazards It is the responsibility of a Qualified or Competent person to supervise the job site and ensure safety regulations are complied with 1 0 Introduction Scope of Use The SafeWaze Ladder Climb System is to be used as part of a Personal Fall Protection System PFAS This Ladder System is designed to protect a worker s ...

Page 5: ...r subsystems that may affect or interfere with the safe function of each other Part Number Max Users 019 12032 2 019 12034 2 019 12036 2 019 12038 2 Part Number Max Users 019 12001 2 019 12002 2 019 12003 2 019 12004 2 019 12005 2 019 12006 2 019 12007 2 019 12008 2 019 12009 2 Part Number Max Users 019 12041 4 019 12043 4 019 12045 4 019 12047 4 FIGURE 1 MAX SYSTEM USER CAPACITY NOTE Maximum User...

Page 6: ...system components Do not use equipment that is not compatible Non compatible connectors may unintentionally disengage See Figure 2 Connectors must be compatible in size shape and strength Self locking snap hooks and carabiners are required by ANSI Z359 and OSHA guidelines Contact SafeWaze if you have any questions about compatibility 6 0 Compatibility Of Connections The following limitations must ...

Page 7: ...t not be connected to objects which will result in a load on the gate if the hook twists or rotates unless the snap hook complies with ANSI Z359 1 2007 or ANSI Z359 12 and is equipped with a 3 600 lb 16 kN gate Check the marking on your snap hook to verify its compatibility NOTE Large throat snap hooks must not be connected to standard size D rings or similar objects which will result in a load on...

Page 8: ... 7 8 0 Components and Specifications FIGURE 4 LADDER CLIMB SYSTEM COMPONENTS A D E F G H I B C A Anchor Point B Top Bracket C Bottom Bracket Assembly D Cable Attachment Point E Rung Clamps F Cable G Cable Stand Off H Cable Fist Grips I Rung Clamp ...

Page 9: ...0 ft 019 12003 40 ft 019 12004 50 ft 019 12005 60 ft 019 12006 70 ft 019 12007 80 ft 019 12008 90 ft 019 12009 100 ft 019 12012 20 ft 019 12013 30 ft 019 12014 40 ft 019 12015 50 ft 019 12016 60 ft 019 12020 100 ft 019 12021 Custom 019 12017 70 ft 019 12018 80 ft 019 12019 90 ft 2 User Capacity Complete System Part Number System Length 019 12041 30 ft 019 12043 50 ft 019 12045 70 ft 019 12047 90 f...

Page 10: ...019 12023 019 12024 System Length Mfg Date Serial Number JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Inspection Log Failure to heed warnings related to this system may result in serious injury or death Manufacturer s instructions supplied with this product at time of shipment must be followed for proper installation use inspection and maintenance of this equipment Unauthorized alteration or su...

Page 11: ... user One User 2 700 lbs 12 kN Two Users 3 320 lbs 14 76 kN Three Users 3 940 lbs 17 51 kN Four Users 4 560 lbs 20 27 kN 9 3 Total Loading The total load must account for the Static and Dynamic Loading indicated above for the total length of the sytem The following is an example of the Total Loading imposed onto the structure given that the example system is 50 ft 15 24 m in length Static Loading ...

Page 12: ...ers must be able to self close and lock System must be properly tensioned No load indicators shall be deployed See Figure 13 page 20 Damaged and other deteriorated and defective components must be immediately removed from service in accordance with the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 66 and 1926 502 In order to begin installation of the SafeWaze Ladder Climb System the installer needs to know the...

Page 13: ...wer rung using the pre cut slot install the nuts onto the clamp and torque to 20 25 ft lbs Four User Capacity Top Bracket Part 019 12024 Figure 5B Line up the pre drilled holes on the bracket with the top rung of the climbing structure Slide the upper rung clamp over the back of the rung and through the two pre drilled holes in the bracket Thread nuts onto the rung clamps and torque to 20 25 ft lb...

Page 14: ...g Clamp Slot for Adjustment Pre Drilled Holes Upper Rung Clamp Upper Rung Clamp Middle Rung Clamp Slot for Adjustment Slot for Adjustment Lower Rung Clamp Two User Capacity Top Bracket Installation Four User Capacity Top Bracket Installation A B Part 019 12022 Part 019 12024 Pre Drilled Holes ...

Page 15: ...stallation With 48 Extension C Part 019 12023 Pre Drilled Holes Rung Spacing and Diameter Compatibility Spacing 9 12 25 200mm 310mm Cylindrical Rung 0 5 1 6 13mm 40mm diameter Square Rung 0 5 1 6 13mm 40mm diameter Diamond Rung 0 5 1 6 13mm 40mm height Angle Iron 0 5 1 6 13mm 40mm leg height Rectangular Rung 0 5 1 6 13mm 40mm height 0 5 1 9 13mm 48mm width Page 14 ...

Page 16: ...f cable Thread nut onto the Cable Connection Bolt and tighten to 40 to 45 ft lbs See Figure 6B 6C Step 3 Install Cable Stand Off s The Ladder Climb System Cable Stand Off s are designed to prevent abrasion of the Cable Assembly on ladder rungs and to prevent excessive movement of the cable from side to side while the user is climbing They can also be used if high winds are prevalent at the structu...

Page 17: ...Page 16 Ladder Rung Ladder Rung FIGURE 7 INSTALL CABLE STAND OFF S A B D Installation Side View Installation As installed on rung Installation As installed on rung Ladder Rung Ladder Rung C Installation Side View Part 019 12027 Part 019 12028 ...

Page 18: ... nuts onto the rung clamp Tighten the rung clamp to 20 25 ft lbs FIGURE 8 BOTTOM BRACKET INSTALLATION FIGURE 9 ATTACH CABLE TO TENSIONER ASSEMBLY Step 5 Tension the Cable Loosen the cable fist grips to attach the cable assembly to the tensioner rod on the Bottom Bracket assembly Insert cable through fist grips remove excess slack from the system by hand but do not yet fully re tighten fist grips S...

Page 19: ... washer a contacts bottom of spring Ensure excess cable slack is again removed from system and torque fist grips to 35 ft lbs See Figure 10 Step 2 Tighten tensioning nut b on tensioner until 1 2 of tension indicator d is visible or cable is taut Tighten locking nut c until snug to tensioning nut b Cut excess slack off end of cable e See Figure 10 Step 3 a a b b b c c c 3 5 Threads Left Exposed FIG...

Page 20: ...beginning any climing of the structure Once attached to the cable assembly the user can begin climbing the structure The user should always ensure that the wire rope grab is as high as possible on the cable assembly relative to their body position Step 6 Inspect the Installation Affix the installation and inspection label in a prominent location on the structure See Section 14 for example Labels B...

Page 21: ...revent unnecessary wear on the main spring assembly of the SRD FIGURE 11 SRD ATTACHMENT POINT A B C SRD Attachment Point Top Bracket Assembly 322 Industrial Court Concord NC 28025 P 704 262 7893 or F 704 262 9051 WWW SAFEWA ZE COM ANSI Z359 14 ANSI A10 32 OSHA 1910 66 OSHA 1926 502 SELF RETRACT ING LANYARD SELF RETRACT ING LANYARD User climbing structure No SRD User climbing structure With SRD NOT...

Page 22: ...his will temporarily disengage the cable from the from the Stand Off which allows the wire rope grab to pass by the Stand Off See Figure 12C Once the wire rope grab has passed the Stand Off the user must push slightly on the cable to ensure that it is once again held in place by the Stand Off See Figure 12D DO NOT attempt to disconnect the wire rope grab from the Cable Assembly at any time during ...

Page 23: ... 13A In the event of a fall the slots allow the metal to deform inward and downward to absorb fall arrest forces See Figure 13B This deformation of the metal indicates that the system has been exposed to fall arrest forces It this deformation is present during inspection DO NOT use the system WARNING Remove from service if tab is bent below the Fall Indicator Line A B FIGURE 13 ENERGY ABSORPTION F...

Page 24: ...on Inspect cable for cuts corrosion heat welding damage birdcaging or other defects Ensure proper torque of all fasteners Frequency All components of the SafeWaze Ladder Climb System must be inspected prior to each use and annually by a competent person other than the user as defined by OSHA Criteria If inspection reveals any defect inadequate maintenance or unsafe condition remove from service unt...

Page 25: ...ult in serious injury or death Manufacturer s instructions supplied with this product at time of shipment must be followed for proper installation use inspection and maintenance of this equipment Unauthorized alteration or substitution of components for this system is prohibited Use only with compatible personnel equipment authorized per manufacturer s instructions System must be inspected prior t...

Page 26: ...User Manual V1 7 2021 Copyright SafeWaze 15 0 Inspection Log DATE INSPECTED BY CONDITION OF SYSTEM Page 25 ...

Page 27: ...User Manual V1 7 2021 Copyright SafeWaze WARRANTY SafeWaze 225 Wilshire Ave SW Concord NC 28025 PHONE 1 800 230 0319 FAX 1 704 262 9051 EMAIL info safewaze com Web safewaze com ...

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