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Summary of Contents for Branach All Terrain FED-AT 4.0
- Page 1 User Instructions...
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Page 3: General Information
The owner of this ladder/platform must ensure that the User Instructions are available to the user. It is available to download from our website, branach.com.au. This equipment should only be used by a trained and competent person, otherwise the user should be under the direct supervision of a trained and competent person. -
Page 4: Inspection Before Use
Before Use Inspect the ladder after delivery. ■ Visually check the ladder and accessories are ■ undamaged and safe to use before every use. Do not use a damaged ladder. Organise repair by an authorised person. Ensure you are fit enough to use a ladder, ■... -
Page 5: System Guidelines
DO NOT USE THE LADDER AND FALL CONTROL DEVICE IF ALL ITEMS HAVE NOT PASSED THE INSPECTION PROCESS. ORGANISE REPAIR BY AN AUTHORISED PERSON. System Guidelines General The maximum total load for all ladders is 150kg, ■ including tools and equipment, except the Fall Control System which is 120kg. -
Page 6: Using The Ladder
Using the Ladder Figure 2A Figure 2B Figure 2C Figure 2D Figure 2E min. 65- ° Figure 2G Figure 2H Figure 2I Figure 2F Figure 2J Figure 2K Figure 2L General Do not exceed the maximum total load for the ladder ■... - Page 7 Only use the ladder in the direction indicated. FIGURE 2H. Do not lean the ladder against unsuitable FIGURE 2I. surfaces. For pole work use a Branach Pole Strap or Pole Chain combined with a Top Lash. Do not stand on the top 3 steps/rungs of FIGURE 2J.
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Page 8: Positioning And Erecting The Ladder
Positioning and Erecting the Ladder General The ladder should be extended with the rungs or ■ treads level with the ground. The ladder must be erected on a firm, unmovable ■ surface with a maximum gradient of 15°. When positioning the ladder, take into account the ■... - Page 9 Repairs and maintenance should be carried out ■ by a competent person who has been qualified by Branach in accordance with Branach’s instructions and procedures. Only use Branach recommended components and fasteners. Fall Control System (FED-FC) Disconnect tether system from structure and store back ■...
- Page 10 TerrainMaster 1. TerrainMaster Deployment Slide the leg-lock latch towards the outside of the platform ladder. 2. Extend TerrainMaster Extend the TerrainMaster legs to their widest setting. Depress the front and rear leg buttons to extend the leg. Check that the lock buttons re-engage in the extended leg position.
- Page 11 3. Levelling Adjust the TerrainMaster step height to be similar to step distance. Un-weight the TerrainMaster leg to remove any spring tension. Wind the leg adjuster wheel until a 2.5cm (approximate) gap is formed between the latch and the adjuster wheel. NOTES Final adjustments to TerrainMaster will be made once ■...
- Page 12 All Terrain Step Platform ( FPW-AT ) Glossary Stiles Brackets Rungs Rods and Struts Feet Spacer Platform Deck Step Plates Platform Hooks Rear Step Platform Kickboard Level Bubble max. Handrail...
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Page 13: Initial Setup
Initial Set Up Take platform from vehicle and lay on the ground. See page 14 for opening and closing of platform. Summary Ensure work area is safe. Inspect: Before use Stabilise: TerrainMaster Level: Use level bubble Enclose: Rear Safety Rail... - Page 14 WorkMaster 450mm & 550mm Step Platform ( FPL & FPW ) Glossary Stiles Brackets Rungs Rods and Struts Feet Spacer Platform Deck Step Plates Platform Hooks Rear Step max. Handrail...
- Page 15 CorrosionMaster 550mm Step Platform ( FPS ) Glossary Stiles Brackets Fibreglass Rungs Rods and Struts Feet Spacer Platform Deck Step Plates Platform Hooks Rear Step max. Handrail...
- Page 16 Opening the Platform Ladder Hold the ladder upright while facing the deck. Place one hand on the platform deck top and the other on the step cover. Push the platform deck forward and allow the ladder to move. Push the platform deck firmly down to engage hooks. Closing the Platform Ladder Hold the rear of the platform deck and raise upwards.
- Page 17 Rear Safety Rail Operation Always use rear safety rail when fitted to the platform ladder: Slide and separate Lower arms. catch. Re-engage Latch. Lift arms upwards.
- Page 18 Fall Control System ( FED-FC ) max. max. Glossary Top Pulley Attachment Rope Termination Rung Eyelet Camp Rope Grab Life-line Rope 3 Lock Carabiner TerrainMaster Work Positioning Hook Descender Tethers...
- Page 19 Initial Set Up Start set up by laying the ladder on the ground. Check rope bag ladder size is greater than, or equal to, the ladder size being used. Take rope from the bag with termination end in hand. Rope Connection to Descender Insert rope termination into descenders top RH keyhole and pull fitting around until fitting is vertically aligned with the ladder.
- Page 20 Complete Descender Roping Slide thumb catch with arrows to right hand side. Unlatch yellow release lever. Turn cover clockwise to expose rope entry slot. Create 20cm of slack in the rope line, then insert rope into slot using thumb. Turn cover plate clockwise until rope is aligned with the lower rope exit slot.
- Page 21 Extend both tethers around pole and clip together or extend tethers to other structure and clip on. Tension tethers with up to 20kg of load on each tether. Tether Zone Ground attachment point: aim to be greater than 0.8m away from the ladder feet. Wall attachment point: aim to be within the range of 0 – 1.2m from the ground.
- Page 22 Attach Harness onto Fall Arrest Device Un-clip work position hook from life-line rope. Attach chest harness point to fall-arrest device. Never connect to the fall-arrest device via a lanyard or shock pack as this will increase fall distances and overload the ladder system.
- Page 23 Rescue Before you begin Assess the position and condition of the worker and continue with rescue procedure if safe to do so. Firmly hold the free end of life-line rope in one hand. Then partially pull out the yellow release lever. Pull the yellow release lever down to start lowering the user.
- Page 24 PowerMaster Extension ( FED ) max. Glossary Stiles End Caps Rungs Rope Swivel Feet Latch Rung Wear Strip Ladder Guide Bracket...
- Page 25 PowerMaster Extension ( FED-TE ) with TerrainMaster max. Glossary Stiles End Caps Rungs Rope TerrainMaster Feet Latch Rung Wear Strip Ladder Guide Bracket...
- Page 26 PowerMaster Extension ( FED-CL ) with Conventional Latch max. Glossary Stiles End Caps Rungs Rope Swivel Feet Conventional Latch Rung Wear Strip Ladder Guide Bracket...
- Page 27 PowerMaster Single ( FND ) max. Glossary Stiles Rungs Rubber Feet End Caps...
- Page 28 Conventional Latch Sequence Raise Ladder: Pull right hand rope down using both hands. Re-engage Latch: Remove tension from rope, ensure latch captures both rungs. Lower Ladder: Pull down on right hand rope and raise fly section by 30mm. Disengage Latch: Pull left hand rope away from the ladder to disengage latch.
- Page 29 Branach Latch Sequence Extend Ladder: Pull the front rope, ensure rope tab is clear, latch will ratchet to each rung. Secure Latch: When at desired height, ensure latch engages securely under the selected rung. Lower Ladder: Position rope behind the rope tab to disengage the latch.
- Page 32 MANUFACTURED BY Branach Technology Pty Ltd 1/991 Mountain Highway, Boronia, Victoria 3155, Australia branach.com.au...