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DBI SALA LAD-SAF User Instruction Manual

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User Instruction Manual
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LAD-SAF
Flexible Cable
Ladder Safety Systems
This manual is intended to be used as part of an
employee training program as required by OSHA.
WARNING:
These instructions must be provided to the user and installer of this equipment. The user and installer of
this equipment must read and understand these instructions before use or installation. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions for safety equipment used with this system. Follow these instructions for proper use, inspection, and
maintenance of this equipment. This equipment is intended to be used as part of a complete LAD-SAF ladder safety
system. Alterations, substitutions, or misuse of this equipment, or failure to follow instructions, may result in serious
injury or death.
IMPORTANT:
If you have questions on the installation, use, maintenance, or suitability of this equipment for your
application, contact DBI/SALA.
IMPORTANT:
Before using this equipment, record the product identification information from the installation and
service label in the maintenance log in section 9.0 of this manual.
© Copyright 2001, DB Industries, Inc.

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  • Page 1 Follow these instructions for proper use, inspection, and maintenance of this equipment. This equipment is intended to be used as part of a complete LAD-SAF ladder safety system. Alterations, substitutions, or misuse of this equipment, or failure to follow instructions, may result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Climbing on the System ..................23 Inspection ........................23 Frequency ......................23 Inspection Guidelines for LAD-SAF® System Installation ........24 Inspection Guidelines for LAD-SAF® Ladder Safety Sleeve ........ 24 If Inspection Reveals an Unsafe Condition ............24 Maintenance, Servicing, Storage ................. 24 Specifications ........................ 25 Labeling ..........................

  • Page 4: Applications

    A body belt is not recommended for use with the LAD-SAF system. If a fall occurs when using a body belt it may cause unintentional release and possible suffocation because of improper body support. Substitutions of equipment or system components must not be made without the written consent of DBI/SALA.

  • Page 5: System Installation

    750 lbs. in the direction of loading. SYSTEM INSTALLATION LAD-SAF systems are designed for easy installation onto a variety of ladder structures. To begin the installation you will need to know the model numbers of the top and bottom brackets, cable guides, and type of cable (galvanized or stainless steel).
  • Page 6 Figure 1 - Top Brackets...
  • Page 7 Figure 1 - Top Brackets...
  • Page 8 Figure 2 - Bottom Brackets...
  • Page 9 Figure 2 - Bottom Brackets Figure 3 - Cable Guides...
  • Page 10 Figure 4 - Stand-offs...

  • Page 11: Top Bracket Installation

    TOP BRACKET INSTALLATION: Before Figure 5 - Installing Top Brackets installing the top bracket it is recommended that the ladder or climbing structure be evaluated by a qualified engineer to determine if the load requirements for the system are satisfied. A.
  • Page 12 Figure 7 - Ladder Rung Support Piece...
  • Page 13 The ladder or climbing structure must be evaluated by a qualified engineer to determine if the load requirements for the system with rung supports are satisfied. Install ladder rung support at each LAD-SAF® component connection point. B. INSTALLATION OF 6116054 TOP BRACKET AND...
  • Page 14 Figure 9 - Installing Curved Ladder Top Brackets 6100710 Weld-on Stand-off Installation: Install the 6100710 stand-off support as shown in Figure 10. See section 3.2 for welding recommendations. The stand-off must be perpendicular to the pole surface and in-line with the carrier cable. Figure 10 - Installing Bolt-on Top Bracket &...
  • Page 15 WARNING: Installations that use the angle Figure 11 - Installing Angle Leg & Round Leg Stand-offs leg or round leg stand-off support brackets are limited to one user on the system at a time. E. INSTALLATION OF 6116224 WOOD POLE TOP BRACKET: See Figure 12 for a typical installation of the 6116224 top bracket onto a wood pole.

  • Page 16: Installation Of Carrier Cable To Top Bracket

    system. The top bracket is typically mounted in the center of the Figure 14 - Installing 6116120 Top Bracket climbing surface for ease of climbing, but may be located towards the side of the ladder if required. The 6116120 top bracket is designed to mount at or near the top of the ladder and telescope up when in use.

  • Page 17: Installation Of Cable Guide, All Models

    Inspect cable for shipping damage before proceeding. Do not Figure 17 - Installing Cable Guides install damaged cable. 2. See Figure 16 for installation of stainless steel carrier cable into top bracket. Most stainless steel carrier cables are supplied with a swaged end fitting for connection to the top bracket.

  • Page 18: Installation Of Bottom Bracket And Carrier Cable Tension Adjustment

    Install cable guide to stand-off support using the hardware provided. Do not substitute with other fasteners. Torque fasteners to 20-25 ft-lbs. Figure 20 - Installing Bottom Brackets INSTALLATION OF BOTTOM BRACKET AND CARRIER CABLE TENSION ADJUSTMENT: Before installing the bottom bracket it is recommended that the ladder and/or climbing structure be evaluated by a qualified engineer to determine if the load requirements for the system specified in section 2.3 are met.
  • Page 19 Figure 22 - Installing Bottom Brackets B. INSTALLATION OF 6100095, 6100224, Figure 23 - Installing Bolt-on Bottom Bracket & Weld-on Stand-off AND 6100015 BOTTOM BRACKETS: Bottom Bracket Installation: See Figure 22 for typical installations of the 6100095 and 6100015 bottom brackets onto a round rung ladder.
  • Page 20 DBI/SALA or customer supplied stand-off support. Customer supplied stand-off supports must be capable of withstanding the loads specified in section 2.3 and must be compatible with the LAD-SAF system. Weld-on Stand-off Installation: Figure 25 - Installing Angle Leg & Round Leg Stand-offs Install the 6100710 stand-off support as shown in Figure 24.

  • Page 21: Final Installation Inspection And System Identification

    will reduce the effort required to tension the Figure 26 - Installing Wood Pole Bottom Bracket carrier cable. If there are insufficient threads exposed to fully tension the carrier cable, pull more carrier cable through the saddle clips on the tension rod and repeat the procedure.

  • Page 22: Lad-Saf System Use

    Inspect full body harness according to manufacturer’s instructions. PLAN your use of the LAD-SAF system before starting work. Consider all factors that will affect your safety before starting your work. The following list gives some important points to consider when planning your work: •...

  • Page 23: Climbing On The System

    IMPORTANT: Training must be conducted without exposing the user to a fall hazard. Training should be repeated on a periodic basis. INSPECTION FREQUENCY: LAD-SAF® INSTALLATION: • Before Each Use: Visually inspect the ladder safety sleeve with the LAD-SAF® installation and ladder structure according to section 5.2.

  • Page 24: Inspection Guidelines For Lad-Saf® System Installation

    • After a Fall: If a fall occurs with the ladder safety sleeve or on the LAD-SAF® system a formal inspection of the entire system must be performed by a competent person other than the user. See sections 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    All top and bottom brackets, cable guides, carrier cable, and fasteners are made of galvanized or stainless steel. Contact DBI/SALA for material specification details if required. The LAD-SAF system, when installed according to user instructions, meet OSHA and ANSI requirements, including ANSI A14.3.

  • Page 26: Inspection And Maintenance Log

    INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE LOG DATE OF MANUFACTURE: _______________________________________________________________________ MODEL NUMBER: ______________________________________________________________________________ DATE PURCHASED: ________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 28 WARRANTY Equipment offered by DBI/SALA are warranted against factory defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two year from the date of installation or use by the owner, provided that this period shall not exceed two years from the date of shipment.

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