Summary of Contents for SafeWaze 019-12001
- Page 1 User Manual LADDER CLIMB SYSTEM USER INSTRUCTIONS Compliant with OSHA CFR 29 1910.66, OSHA 1926.502 ANSI Z359.1, ANSI A14.3 V1.7 2021 Copyright SafeWaze 2051...
- Page 2 This product is part of a complete fall protection system. User’s must utilize, and connect to the Safewaze Ladder Climb System with ANSI Z359 compliant restraint or Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS). This product is not designed, nor should be used as a component for a Postioning, Suspension, or Restraint.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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 2 V1.7 2021 Copyright SafeWaze... -
Page 4: Introduction & Scope Of Use
User Manual 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) in the event of a fall while ascending or decending a fixed ladder or similar structure, with a compliant wire rope fall arrester. -
Page 5: Limitations
The system should never be used on a structure that exceeds a 15° degree angle from vertical. Full Body Harnesses Only Full Body Harnesses with a sternal (front) D-ring may be used with the Safewaze Ladder Climb System. Note: Never use combinations of components or subsystems that may affect, or interfere with the safe function of each other. -
Page 6: Compatibility Of Connections
User Manual The following limitations must be considered prior to installing the SafeWaze Ladder Climb System: 1. Structure: The structure to which the system is attached must be capable of withstanding the loads applied by the system in the event of a fall. -
Page 7: Making Connections
(16 kN) gate. Check the marking on your snap hook to verify its compatibility. The SafeWaze Ladder Climb System is designed for use with an ANSI Z359.16 3/8” Wire Rope Grab. The use of any other type of grab may be incompatible with the system, and could create a serious safety hazard for the user. -
Page 8: Components And Specifications
User Manual 8.0 Components and Specifications FIGURE 4 - LADDER CLIMB SYSTEM COMPONENTS Anchor Point Top Bracket Bottom Bracket Assembly Cable Attachment Point Rung Clamps Cable Cable Stand-Off Cable Fist Grips Rung Clamp Page 7 V1.7 2021 Copyright SafeWaze... - Page 9 Individual Cable Assembly Part Number 019-12012 20 ft. 019-12016 60 ft. 019-12020 100 ft. 019-12013 30 ft. 019-12017 70 ft. 019-12021 Custom 019-12014 40 ft. 019-12018 80 ft. 019-12015 50 ft. 019-12019 90 ft. Page 8 V1.7 2021 Copyright SafeWaze...
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Page 10: Materials
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) Page 9 V1.7 2021 Copyright SafeWaze... -
Page 11: Structure Load Requirements
The required bracket load may be assumed to be distributed evenly between the number of rung attachments for calculation purposes. Total Loading of the system onto the attachment structure can be reduced by limiting the number of user’s on the system. Page 10 V1.7 2021 Copyright SafeWaze... -
Page 12: Installation
A cable stand-off must be used every 25 ft to 30 ft on systems greater than 50 ft in length. As a general rule, the SafeWaze Ladder Climb System should be installed from the top of the structure down. - Page 13 Bracket includes pre-cut slots for adjustment to align the middle and lower rung clamps with their corresponding rungs. Position the middle and lower rung clamps on the rungs,install the nuts onto the clamps, and torque to 20-25 ft. lbs. Page 12 V1.7 2021 Copyright SafeWaze...
- Page 14 Slot for Adjustment Lower Rung Clamp Part # 019-12022 Four User Capacity Top Bracket Installation Upper Rung Pre-Drilled Clamp Holes Slot for Adjustment Middle Rung Clamp Slot for Adjustment Lower Rung Clamp Part # 019-12024 Page 13 V1.7 2021 Copyright SafeWaze...
- Page 15 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 V1.7 2021 Copyright SafeWaze...
- Page 16 Stand-Off’s that are oriented in an “L” shape can be installed. The “L” type Stand-Off’s should be installed in a interval orientation to the cable (left and right) as the example indicates in Figures 7C & 7D. Page 15 V1.7 2021 Copyright SafeWaze...
- Page 17 FIGURE 7 - INSTALL CABLE STAND-OFF’S Installation (Side View) Installation (As installed on rung) Part# 019-12027 Ladder Rung Ladder Rung Installation (Side View) Installation (As installed on rung) Part# 019-12028 Ladder Rung Ladder Rung Page 16 V1.7 2021 Copyright SafeWaze...
- Page 18 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 (See Figure 9A & 9B). FIGURE 9 - ATTACH CABLE TO TENSIONER ASSEMBLY Fist Grip Fist Grip Tensioner Cable Fist Grip Page 17 V1.7 2021 Copyright SafeWaze...
- Page 19 (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). FIGURE 10 - TENSION THE CABLE Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 3-5 Threads Left Exposed Page 18 V1.7 2021 Copyright SafeWaze...
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Page 20: System Use
12.0 System Use After installation, labeling, and inpsection of the system as defined in Section 12.0, the SafeWaze Ladder Climb System is ready for use. User’s of this system must be trained in it’s use, and must read and understand all instructions provided with the system at time of shipment. - Page 21 User Manual SRD Use with the Ladder Climb System System: The SafeWaze Ladder Climb System is equipped with an anchorage point on the Top Bracket Assembly for connection (See Figure 11A).An ANSI rated SRD can be left in place on the system if desired.
- Page 22 Cable Assembly at any time during climbing operations. Disconnection of the wire-rope grab from the Cable Assembly during climbing can result in serious injury or death. FIGURE 12 - PASSING CABLE STAND-OFF’S Page 21 V1.7 2021 Copyright SafeWaze...
- Page 23 User Manual Energy Absorption/Fall Indicator: The Safewaze Ladder Climb System Top Bracket Assembly is designed to absorb fall arrest forces should a fall on the system occur. The Top Bracket Assembly has laser cut slots on each side of the assembly, at the cable connection point (See Figure 13A).
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Page 24: Inspection And Maintenance
NEVER ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS UNIT OR TAMPER WITH ITS FUNCTION IN ANY WAY! Storage When not installed, the SafeWaze Ladder Climb System should be stored in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Do not store in areas where damage from environmental factors such as heat, light, excessive moisture, oil, chemicals and their vapors, or other degrading elements may be present. -
Page 25: Labels
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 Page 24 V1.7 2021 Copyright SafeWaze... -
Page 26: Inspection Log
User Manual 15.0 Inspection Log INSPECTED DATE CONDITION OF SYSTEM Page 25 V1.7 2021 Copyright SafeWaze... - Page 27 User Manual 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 V1.7 2021 Copyright SafeWaze...