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- Page 1 Installation Manual October 2015 Revision 1.0 Installation Manual October 2015: Rev 1.0...
- Page 2 The Guard Angel System is not designed for use as an attachment point for fall protection PPE. The equipment used should be stored in a safe manner and moved to the point of installation in line with the Manual Handling Regulations in the region of use.
- Page 3 CONFIGURATION Edge Protection - System Configuration TYPICAL LAYOUT INSITU DIMENSIONS Installation Manual October 2015: Rev 1.0...
- Page 4 CONFIGURATION Edge Protection - System Configuration TYPICAL CORNER DETAIL TYPICAL WALL TERMINATION DETAIL TYPICAL ‘D’ END TERMINATION DETAIL TYPICAL END CAP TERMINATION DETAIL Free Standing System Shown for Example Only Installation Manual October 2015: Rev 1.0...
- Page 5 Free Standing System Installation Installation Manual October 2015: Rev 1.0...
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Page 6: Specification
Free Standing Edge Protection System - Specification GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Guard Angel freestanding edge protection system is a cantilevered guardrail system that does not require any mechanical fixing into the roof surface. This system has been designed and manufactured to fully comply with current HSE regulations. - Page 7 INSTALLATION Free Standing Edge Protection - System Configuration NOTE: Wherever possible the starting point for all installations should be the corners, remembering to carry out the initial setting out a minimum distance of 2m from the edge of the roof. Step 1 - Corner assembly Begin assembling...
- Page 8 INSTALLATION Free Standing Edge Protection - System Configuration Step 2 - Setting out Starting at the corner, place the 2.5m handrail tubes end to end in pairs along the length of the roof and starting from the corner alternate a counter weight/upright and an un-weighted upright between each pair of handrail tubes Once the weighted uprights and the un-weighted uprights are in place connect a counterweight to the alternate uprights.
- Page 9 INSTALLATION Free Standing Edge Protection - System Configuration Step 5 - Final assembly Using the remaining handrail piece - in between the two bay assemblies. By placing one person either side of the opening behind the existing handrail assemblies, connect the remaining handrail tubes into the top and bottom of the top riser sections on each upright fully tightening the screws as you go.
- Page 10 Profiled Roofing System Installation Installation Manual October 2015: Rev 1.0...
- Page 11 Profiled Roof Edge Protection System - Specification GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Guard Angel profiled roofing edge protection system is a guardrail system that is mechanically fixed into the exterior roof surface using rivets. This system has been designed and manufactured to fully comply with current HSE regulations.
- Page 12 INSTALLATION Top Fix Edge Protection - System Configuration NOTE: Wherever possible the starting point for all installations should be the corners, remembering to carry out the initial setting out a minimum distance of 2m from the edge of the roof. Step 1 - Corner assembly Begin assembling...
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Top Fix Edge Protection - System Configuration Step 2 - Setting out Starting at the corner, place the 2.5m handrail tubes end to end in pairs along the length of the roof and starting from the corner place an upright between each pair of handrail tubes Step 3 - Section assembly Once the setting out is complete continue to assemble the first 2 bay section by connecting the second and third pair of handrail tubes to the first and second uprights and fully tighten...
- Page 14 INSTALLATION Top Fix Edge Protection - System Configuration Step 5 - Final assembly Using the remaining handrail piece - in between the two bay assemblies. By placing one person either side of the opening behind the existing handrail assemblies, connect the remaining handrail tubes into the top and bottom of the top riser sections on each upright fully tightening the screws as you go.
- Page 15 Standing Seam Roofing System Installation Installation Manual October 2015: Rev 1.0...
- Page 16 Profiled Roof Edge Protection System - Specification GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Guard Angel profiled roofing edge protection system is a guardrail system that is mechanically fixed into the exterior roof surface using seam clamps. This system has been designed and manufactured to fully comply with current HSE regulations.
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Page 17: Installation
INSTALLATION Top Fix Edge Protection - System Configuration NOTE: Wherever possible the starting point for all installations should be the corners, remembering to carry out the initial setting out a minimum distance of 2m from the edge of the roof. Step 1 - Corner assembly Begin assembling... - Page 18 INSTALLATION Top Fix Edge Protection - System Configuration Step 2 - Setting out Starting at the corner, place the 2.5m handrail tubes end to end in pairs along the length of the roof and starting from the corner place an upright between each pair of handrail tubes Step 3 - Section assembly Once the setting out is complete continue to assemble the first 2 bay section by connecting the second and third pair of handrail tubes to the first and second uprights and fully tighten...
- Page 19 INSTALLATION Top Fix Edge Protection - System Configuration Step 5 - Final assembly Using the remaining handrail piece - in between the two bay assemblies. By placing one person either side of the opening behind the existing handrail assemblies, connect the remaining handrail tubes into the top and bottom of the top riser sections on each upright fully tightening the screws as you go.
- Page 20 Concrete Structure Fixed System Installation Installation Manual October 2015: Rev 1.0...
- Page 21 Profiled Roof Edge Protection System - Specification GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Guard Angel profiled roofing edge protection system is a guardrail system that is mechanically fixed into the exterior roof substrate suing suitable mechanical or chemical anchors. This system has been designed and manufactured to fully comply with current HSE regulations.
- Page 22 INSTALLATION Fixed Edge Protection - System Configuration NOTE: Wherever possible the starting point for all installations should be the corners, remembering to carry out the initial setting out a minimum distance of 2m from the edge of the roof. Step 1 - Corner assembly Begin assembling complete...
- Page 23 INSTALLATION Fixed Edge Protection - System Configuration Step 2 - Setting out Starting at the corner, place the 2.5m handrail tubes end to end in pairs along the length of the roof and starting from the corner place an upright between each pair of handrail tubes Step 3 - Section assembly Once the setting out is complete continue to assemble the first 2 bay section by connecting the second and third pair of handrail tubes to the first and second uprights and fully tighten...
- Page 24 INSTALLATION Fixed Edge Protection - System Configuration Step 5 - Final assembly Using the remaining handrail piece - in between the two bay assemblies. By placing one person either side of the opening behind the existing handrail assemblies, connect the remaining handrail tubes into the top and bottom of the top riser sections on each upright fully tightening the screws as you go.
- Page 25 RE-CERTIFICATION Free Standing Edge Protection - System Configuration We recommend that the guardrail installation should be inspected periodically by a • competent person. The frequency of these inspections will depend upon the environment, location, and utilisation, but should be at least every twelve months. Visual inspection of the complete installation in accordance with the current needs of the •...
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