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Donaldson Company, Inc.
Platform and Ladder Installation
To avoid possible severe injury or equipment damage do NOT use hand rails or ladders as a lifting point.
Locate ladders to minimize risk of injury from site specific hazards including explosion relief panels.
Install the railing and ladder only after the filter housing and hopper assemblies are securely fastened to
avoid damaging the platform or ladder.
Platform
1. Depending on the collector model and size, the ladder/platform pack may include one or more platforms.
2. For a list and schematic of components, refer to the ladder and platform (if applicable) assembly drawings provided with the
collector.
3. Assemble the platform pack to the collector first.
4. Continue assembling the additional ladder and platform components from top to bottom paying close attention to the
assembly drawings.
5. Make sure that all platform and ladder support brackets are installed and the bottom ladder is secured to the foundation with
the appropriate brackets and anchors.
Ladder
1. Assemble the ladder on the ground following the assembly
drawing provided with the ladder. Tighten all hardware
securely.
2.
Attach the crane’s lifting slings to the top four ladder
rungs.
3. Lift the assembled ladder into position, align holes
and secure ladder to the collector using the hardware
provided.
4. Position lateral ladder support bracket(s) following the
assembly drawing provided with the ladder.
5. Secure bottom of ladder to the ground using anchor bolts.
6. Tighten all hardware.
7. Remove crane.
8. Ladder safety system/personal fall arrest system to be
provided by process owner or by others where required.
Ladder Installation
ladder
platform
ladder support brace
railing
