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- Page 1 I n s t a l l a t i o n & Te c h n i c a l M a n u a l J u l y 2 0 1 9 R e v i s i o n 2 .
- Page 2 Installation and Technical Manual WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! • This manual is invalid if any unauthorised alteration has occurred. • Unauthorised use of this manual may lead to prosecution • This manual was, to the best of our knowledge, correct at its date of issue. •...
- Page 3 Introduction General Information Walk Angel is a uPVC Walkway system designed for use on roofing areas and raised platforms for access to areas of buildings and structures that are deemed unsafe to do so otherwise. The Walk Angel Walkway System is not designed for use as an attachment point for fall protection PPE.
- Page 4 In this respect, this installation and servicing manual will need occasional updating. Bettersafe International shall issue all registered holders the relevant amendments. If in any doubt regarding the current Issue Status of a manual, please contact Bettersafe International. I n s t a l l a t i o n &...
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Page 5: Installation
Pre-requisite Installation requirements Installation cannot take place until the following have been fully considered and completed. Site Plan A site plan must be drawn up to indicate the Walk Angel System configuration, to include: - Span lengths • Extremities •... - Page 6 2. uPVC Walk Angel Boards are mounted in the “long” orientation between the beams, in line with the profile. 3. The beams shall then be fixed to the...
- Page 7 2. uPVC Walk Angel Boards are mounted in the “short” orientation between the beams, in line with the profile. 3. The beams shall then be fixed to the crowns of the profile using M6 stainless steel self-sealing tek screws, 5 per side evenly along the length.
- Page 8 Typical System Layout & Positioning Criteria In line with Crowns – Standing Seam. 1. Short support extruded Walk Angel I- beams should be placed across the length of the walkway section and perpendicular to the profile direction 2. uPVC Walk Angel Boards should be mounted in the “long”...
- Page 9 Typical System Layout & Positioning Criteria 90 to Crowns – Standing Seam 1. Long support extruded Walk Angel I- beams should be placed across the length of the walkway section and perpendicular to the profile direction 2. uPVC Walk Angel Boards should be mounted “short”...
- Page 10 Typical System Layout & Positioning Criteria Steps – Trapezoidal. 1. Walk Angel Step Frames should be placed across the crowns of the roof profile. 2. The frames shall be fixed to one another using IRIUS Tek screws as provided. 3. Each bracket shall then be fixed to the roofing crowns using IRIUS Tek screws as provided.
- Page 11 Typical System Layout & Positioning Criteria Steps – Trapezoidal. 1. Walk Angel Step Frames should be placed across the crowns of the roof profile. 2. The frames shall then be fixed to support ‘L’ brackets using the fixings provided. 3. Each bracket shall then be fixed to the roofing seams using Walk Angel Standing Seam Clamps.
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Page 12: Technical Details
Technical Details 90 to Crowns Materials Panels I-Beam uPVC – Grey Boards uPVC – White Edging uPVC – Red Fixings IRIUS Screw Stainless Steel S-5! Z Mini Aluminium S-5! E Mini Aluminium Brackets Stainless Steel Weight 3m Panel 32.2kg 3000 I n s t a l l a t i o n &... - Page 13 Technical Details In Line with Crowns Materials Panels I-Beam uPVC – Grey Boards uPVC – White Edging uPVC – Red Fixings IRIUS Screw Stainless Steel S-5! Z Mini Aluminium S-5! E Mini Aluminium Brackets Stainless Steel Weight 3m Panel 33.7kg 3000 1000 I n s t a l l a t i o n...
- Page 14 Technical Details Steps Materials Panels Frame Stainless Steel Boards uPVC – White Edging uPVC – Red Fixings IRIUS Screw Stainless Steel S-5! Z Mini Aluminium S-5! E Mini Aluminium Brackets Stainless Steel Variable Weight Per Step Variable NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE Steps are manufactured as a bespoke solution to suit the angle of the roof to be installed to.
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Page 15: System Maintenance
System Maintenance All Systems • Periodic inspections by a competent person are recommended by the manufacturer. In UK/Europe these are required under Regulation 5 of the Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations, the Work at Height Regulations. • The frequency will depend upon the environment, location and usage but should be at least every 12 months. - Page 16 NETHERLANDS Azewijnseweg 12 SF Riverside, Mountbatten Way 4214 KC Congleton Vuren Cheshire, CW12 1DY t | + 31(0) 183 820 280 t | + 44 (0) 1260 217 437 info@bettersafeinternational.com www. bettersafeinternational.com I n s t a l l a t i o n &...
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