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FastFit
Ladders and Platforms
Installation
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Access Systems
INSTRUCTION: LADDER INSTALL
REVISION: 8.0

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  • Page 1 FastFit Ladders and Platforms Installation Figure 1 Access Systems INSTRUCTION: LADDER INSTALL REVISION: 8.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Warning Specification Description ............................4 Material Specification ...........................4 Components ............................4 Installation System Design and Selection ......................12 3.1.1 Location ..........................12 3.1.2 Ladder install angle .......................12 3.1.3 Cutting ............................12 3.1.4 Ladder brackets or Stiffeners ....................13 System Requirements ........................14 3.2.1 Ladders ...........................14 3.2.2 Brackets and Stiffeners ......................15 3.2.3 Entry / Exit Platforms ......................15...
  • Page 3 Cantilever Landing ..........................50 Midway Rest ............................52 Small Midway Rest ..........................54 Fold Down Rest ...........................54 Ladder Dock Separate Handrails ..........................55 Platform Dock ............................56 Parapet Dock ............................58 V-Line FastFit Installation 10.1 General ..............................59 10.2 Standard ..............................59 10.3 Structure ..............................59 10.3.1 General ...........................59 10.3.2 Fixing Suspended Bracket ....................59...

  • Page 4: Warning

    SafetyLink Pty Ltd. Specification Description SafetyLink Ladders are a modular access system for permanent installation in a wide variety of scenarios. SafetyLink Ladders are design to and when installed in accordance with this manual are compliant with AS 1657:2018. Material Specification...
  • Page 5 LADER002.SEC.4 LADER002.BASE.ANGLE_2x350 Section 4.1 on page 19 Section 4.3 on page 20 LADER002.FOOT.75.K LADER002.FOOT.90.K Section 4.2 on page 19 Section 4.2 on page 19 LADER002.SPL.K LADER002.HR.75.K Section 4.4 on page 21 Section 4.5 on page 21 LADER002.HR.90.K GUARD001.GATE_485 Section 4.5 on page 21 Section 4.6 on page 22...
  • Page 6 GUARD001.GATE_700 LADER002.LHD.BAR Section 4.6 on page 22 Section 4.7 on page 22 LADER002.HR.RET LADER002.DOOR Section 4.8 on page 23 Section 4.9 on page 23 LADER002.BRK200 LADER002.BRK250 Section 5.1 on page 24 Section 5.1 on page 24 LADER002.BRK500 LADER002.BRKADJ.600-1000 Section 5.1 on page 24 Section 5.2 on page 24...
  • Page 7 LADER002.BRKADJ.800-1200 LADER002.BRK.LND75 Section 5.2 on page 24 Section 5.3 on page 25 LADER002.BRK.LND90 LADER002.BRK.SIDE Section 5.3 on page 25 Section 5.4 on page 25 LADER002.BRK.SPND LADER002.STF.1200 Section 5.5 on page 26 Section 5.6 on page 27 LADER002.STF.1800 LADER002.STF.2400 Section 5.6 on page 27 Section 5.6 on page 27...
  • Page 8 LADER002.PLT.FOOT LADER002.PLT.WW Section 6.1 on page 29 Section 6.2 on page 30 LADER002.PLT.BASE LADER002.PLT.TOP Section 6.3 on page 31 Section 6.4 on page 32 LADER002.PLT.1M LADER002.HR.PRPT.1M Section 6.5 on page 33 Section 6.5 on page 33 LADER002.PLT.2M LADER002.HR.PRPT.2M Section 6.5 on page 33 Section 6.5 on page 33...
  • Page 9 LADER002.PLT.ADJ.2400 LADER002.PLT.WW.2400 Section 6.6 on page 35 Section 6.7 on page 37 LADER002.TILE.K.TOP LADER002.TILE.K.BASE Section 6.8 on page 39 Section 6.8 on page 39 LADER002.PLT.BASE-15-CS LADER002.PLT.BASE-15-DS Section 6.9 on page 39 Section 6.10 on page 41 LADER002.CAGE.1 LADER002.CAGE.2 Section 7.1 on page 43 and 7.4 on page Section 7.1 on page 43 and 7.4 on page...
  • Page 10 LADER002.CAGE.3 LADER002.CAGE.4 Section 7.1 on page 43 and 7.4 on page Section 7.1 on page 43 and 7.4 on page LADER002.CAGE.5 LADER002.CAGE.1.3 Section 7.1 on page 43 and 7.4 on page Section 7.2 on page 45 LADER002.CAGE.HOOP.03 LADER002.CAGE.JOIN Section 7.3 on page 46 Section 7.5 on page 47 LADER002.CAGE.EXTN LADER002.PLT.TOP.3200...
  • Page 11 LADER002.PLT.MID.S LADER002.PLT.MID.90 Section 8.2 on page 52 Section 8.3 on page 54 LADER002.PLT.FD GUARD001_Grab Section 8.4 on page 54 Section 9.1 on page 55 GUARD001_Grab.GUTR GUARD001_Grab.PRPT Section 9.2 on page 56 Section 9.3 on page 58 LADER002.DOOR LADER002.CAGE.GATE Section 4.9 on page 23 Section 7.7 on page 49...

  • Page 12: Installation

    3.1.2 Ladder install angle SafetyLink Ladders can be installed at either 75º or 90º depended on the locations requirements. ☑ It is important to use an angle measuring device to set the ladder at the correct pitch to ensure top platforms will align with the top rung.

  • Page 13: Ladder Brackets Or Stiffeners

    3.1.4 Ladder brackets or Stiffeners When assessing if ladder brackets or stiffeners should be used on your installation it is important to consider the following; Ladder bracket should be used when the installation is close to a wall or structure that will allow for fixing to be installed.

  • Page 14: System Requirements

    System Requirements The following requirements are mandatory for Compliance with the AS1657:2018. 3.2.1 Ladders As a minimum, the following clearance shall be adhered to. Note, the clearance applies only to permanent objects that are not part of the ladder installation. See Figure 11.

  • Page 15: Brackets And Stiffeners

    3.2.2 Brackets and Stiffeners Ladder brackets shall be installed no greater than 3m apart, see Figure 15. The top bracket shall be installed in between the top rung and next rung down (second rung). Where this is not possible, the top bracket may be installed in between the second and third rungs.

  • Page 16: Cages

    3.2.4 Cages The Ladder Cage must start between 2000mm and 2200mm from the ladder landing as shown in Figure 18. At the top of the ladder, the cage shall extend not less than 1m above the platform or to the top of the guardrailing if installed. See Figure 19. Where a ladder terminates at a platform fitted with guardrailing that is less than 900mm horizontally from the front of the ladder, a half cage shall be installed.

  • Page 17: Midway And Rest Platforms

    3.2.5 Midway and Rest Platforms Ladders over 6m (when measured vertically) shall be fitted with a rest platform. The rest platform shall; ☑ Be staggered with a distance between the 2 centre lines of at least 700mm. See Figure 22. ☑...

  • Page 18: Fasteners

    All systems shall be marked with the label shown in Figure 25. The label shall be filled out by the installer and fixed with 2 x trifold rivets. Figure 25 Access Systems SafetyLink’s FastFit Access Systems are compliant with AS1657-2018, when installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements.

  • Page 19: Ladders

    Ladders Base Cutting ☑ If a ladder is not going to be fitted with ladder feet or an adjustable landing platform, it is necessary to cut the base for any ladder installation to ensure the bottom rung spacing requirements of Section 3.2.1 are met. Figure 26 1.

  • Page 20: Base Support Angle

    Base Support Angle Figure 28 SUBSTRATE FASTENER QUANTITY Roof Sheet 5mm Trifold Rivet Purlin 12g Tek Screw Concrete 6mm concrete plug Timber Timber Tek Screw 20mm Walkway Mesh 12G Tek Screw 20mm Figure 29 1. Fix the support angle to the supporting 2.

  • Page 21: Splice Join

    Splice join ⚠ There shall be no gap between the 2 ladder sections, the stiles shall meet flush the entire way around the section. Figure 30 1. In each stile of a ladder section, insert a 2. Install the joining ladder section and splice section to extend 300mm inside fasten with 2 Tek Screws in each stile.

  • Page 22: Gates

    Gates Figure 32 1. Align the gate with the appropriate stile 2. Install 4 x Rivet to secure the gate. to allow the gate to open in the correct orientation/direction and drill 4x Ø5mm holes to align with the hinges. Ladder Safety Bar Figure 33 1.

  • Page 23: Retractable Stiles

    Retractable Stiles Figure 34 1. Align the Retractable Stiles with the 2. Fasten the Retractable Stiles with the stile of the ladder. The Retractable Stiles provide bolts. should sit on top of the ladder stiles with the tabs on the outside of the ladder. Drill 2x Ø8.5mm hole in the stile to align with the hole in the Retractable Stiles.

  • Page 24: Support Brackets And Stiffeners

    Support Brackets and Stiffeners Fixed Ladder Brackets Figure 36 SUBSTRATE FASTENER QUANTITY Roof Sheet Trifold Rivet Purlin 12g Tek Screw Concrete Concrete Screw or expansion bolt M8 (min) Timber Timber Tek Screw x 75mm Figure 37 1. Fix the bracket to the supporting 2.

  • Page 25: Landing Brackets

    Landing Brackets Figure 39 1. Fix the bracket to the supporting 2. Fix the bracket to the ladder stiles by structure with fasteners capable of drilling an Ø8.5mm hole in each stile and supporting 150kg each. See Figure 36 for securing with the supplied bolts.

  • Page 26: Suspended Ladder

    Suspended Ladder Figure 41 SUBSTRATE FASTENER QUANTITY Roof Sheet 8mm Trifold Rivet Purlin 14g Tek Screw Concrete Concrete Screw or expansion bolt M8 (min) Timber Timber Tek Screw x 75mm Figure 42 1. Fix the bracket to the supporting 2. Fix the bracket to the ladder stiles by structure with fasteners capable of drilling 4x Ø8.5mm hole in each stile and supporting 150kg each.

  • Page 27: Stiffeners

    Stiffeners Figure 43 1. Align the stiffener with the stile of the 2. Secure the stiffener with the provided ladder. The stiffener should sit below bolts. or behind the ladder stile with the ☑ The stiffeners shall be installed towards mounting tab to the outside of the ladder.

  • Page 28: Stiffener Joins

    Stiffener Joins Figure 44 1. In to the stiffener section, insert a splice 2. Fasten with an M8x60mm Cap head section so it extends 300mm inside the screw. stiffener and drill an Ø8.5mm hole in the pre-marked location on the stiffener's mounting tab.

  • Page 29: Entry/Exit Platforms

    Entry/Exit Platforms Footing Landing Figure 45 1. Fix front support angle to the roof with 2x 2. Rest the footing platform onto the roof trifold rivets. Ensure the supplied foam deck and fix into the front angle using 3x tape squares are used around the rivets 20mm tek screws.

  • Page 30: Walkway Landing

    Walkway Landing Figure 46 1. Fix 3x walkway support channels 2. Fix the walkway grating to the walkway to roof with 2x trifold rivets each. support channels with 6x 35mm tek Ensure the supplied foam tape screws and 40mm washers. squares are used around the rivets to prevent compromising the structures waterproofing.

  • Page 31: Adjustable Base

    Adjustable Base Figure 47 1. Fix base channel to roof using 3x 5mm 2. Insert walkway infill section and position trifold rivets. Ensure that the foam tape on top of the bottom rung. Do not install is used to prevent compromising the screws in this step.

  • Page 32: Adjustable Top

    Adjustable Top Figure 48 1. Fix base channel to roof using 3x 5mm 2. Bolt top platform to the existing 8.5mm trifold rivets. Ensure that the foam tape hole in the ladder head, using the is used to prevent compromising the appropriate hole in the platform bracket.

  • Page 33: Parapet

    Parapet Figure 49 1. Using 2x M8x60mm bolts, install the 2. Cut the bottom of the second ladder head parapet platform to the existing 8.5mm down so that the platform is level when it hole in the ladder head, using the is bolted together.
  • Page 34 5. Measure approximately 430mm down 6. Fix the guardrail to the ladder in the same from the top guardrail and make a manner as described in Step 4. small mark. Now, measure the distance between the outside of the stiles at this mark and cut the guardrail to this length.

  • Page 35: 2400Mm & 3000Mm Adjustable Landing

    2400mm & 3000mm Adjustable Landing Figure 50 1. Fix each base channel to roof using 4x 2. Bolt the platform to the existing 8.5mm 5mm trifold rivets. Ensure that the foam hole in the ladder head, using the tape is used to prevent compromising the appropriate hole in the platform bracket.
  • Page 36 5. Install the brace channels at 6. Place the handrail profile on top of the approximately 45°, securing with 4x posts, ensure that the end does not 20mm tek screws each. protrude past the front of the ladder. Secure with 2x 20mm tek screws in each post.

  • Page 37: 2400Mm & 3000Mm Walkway Landing

    2400mm & 3000mm Walkway Landing Figure 51 1. Fix each base channel to roof using 2. Fix each 600mm channel with 4x 20mm 4x 5mm trifold rivets, and each tek screws. walkway support using 2x 5mm rivets. Ensure that the foam tape is used to prevent compromising the structures waterproofing.
  • Page 38 5. Secure the handrail posts into the base 6. Place the handrail profile on top of the channel using 2x 20mm tek screws and posts, ensure that the end does not install the bracing channels using 4x protrude past the front of the ladder. 20mm tek screws.

  • Page 39: Tile Hook

    Tile Hook Figure 52 1. Slide back or remove tiles to expose 2. The tile may need to be cut or shaped rafters in location where tile hook is to to allow the tile hook to protrude from be installed. Position the tile hook on the underneath the tile, before the tile can be center line of the rafter and fix with 4x replaced.
  • Page 40 3. Make a small mark 70mm from the 4. Position ladder base support angle onto bottom of the ladder rung on the inside the rhs and fix ladder with 4x 20mm tek of the ladder stile. Measure the pitch of screws.

  • Page 41: Base Platform Down Slope (Tiled Roof)

    6.10 Base Platform Down Slope (Tiled Roof) Figure 54 1. Remove or push a few tiles back in 2. Mount the 2 lengths of RHS onto the tile the location where the platform is to hooks running along the roof using the be installed.
  • Page 42 5. Install post kit on RHS supports, and 6. Install handrails and kneerails onto post secure platform with 20mm tek screws. and attach to ladder with connecting brackets. For further information, refer to guardrail installation manual.

  • Page 43: Cages

    Cages Ladder Cages (Assembly) Figure 55 1. Measure the ladder on which the cage 2. Slide appropriate number of M8x20mm is to be installed and cut the cage bar screws in to each of the 10 cage bars. For to the appropriate length. Ensure all any cage, the number of screws in each bar should be equal to the number of requirements of Section 3.2.4 are met.
  • Page 44 5. Repeat Step 3 and 4 for the second half of 6. Join the 2 halves of the cage together the cage. with the M8x20mm cup head screws provided. 7. Install a cap in to both ends of each cage bar.

  • Page 45: Half Cage (Assembly)

    Half Cage (Assembly) Figure 56 1. Measure the ladder on which the cage 2. Slide 2 M8x20mm screws in to each of is to be installed and cut the cage bar the 8 cage bars. to the appropriate length. Ensure all requirements of Section 3.2.4 are met.

  • Page 46: Edge Protection (Assembly)

    Edge Protection (Assembly) Figure 57 1. Measure the ladder on which the cage 2. Slide 2 screws in to each of the 3 cage is to be installed and cut the cage bar bars. to the appropriate length. Ensure all requirements of Section 3.2.4 are met.

  • Page 47: Cage (Installation)

    Cage (Installation) Figure 58 1. Measure the distance between cage 2. Drill Ø8.5mm hole on the centreline of hoops and mark the stile of the ladder. the stile to line up with the cage hoop. Ensure all requirements of Section 3.2.4 are met.

  • Page 48: Half Cage (Cut Down)

    Half Cage (Cut Down) ☑ To prevent the need for joining a regular cage to a half cage, any regular cage can be cut on site to provide the same protection as a half cage. Figure 60 1. Loosen the M8x20mm cup head screws 2.

  • Page 49: Cage Door (Installation)

    Cage Door (Installation) Figure 61 Re-Install 1. Remove the existing M8x20mm cup head 2. Install the M8x30 screws provided and screws installed in the cage hoops and fasten the cage door hinge. bars in the location where the cage door hinge meets the ladder cage.

  • Page 50: Midway And Rest Platforms

    Midway and Rest Platforms Cantilever Landing ☑ This landing platform is suitable for installation on roofs with a pitch of 8° or less. For roof pitches greater than 8°, contact Safetylink for advice. Figure 62 SUBSTRATE FASTENER QUANTITY Purlin Platform brace to support channel M8 in each...
  • Page 51 5. Fix the platform to the roof support 6. Install the handrail and kneerail using the brackets using M8x20mm cup head bolts supplied fixings and elbow joints. Install the end caps with a rubber mallet. 7. Assemble the toe board sections together 8.

  • Page 52: Midway Rest

    Midway Rest Figure 64 SUBSTRATE FASTENER QUANTITY Purlin Platform brace to support angle M8 in each Support angle to structure M10 purlin bolt (min) Concrete Concrete Screw or expansion bolt M8 (min) Timber Timber Tek Screw x 75mm Figure 65 1.
  • Page 53 5. Assemble the toe board sections together 6. Install the gate using 4x 5mm trifold using M8x20mm cup head bolts and fix rivets so that the gate can swing inwards to the handrail posts using 20mm tek onto the platform. screws.

  • Page 54: Small Midway Rest

    Small Midway Rest ⚠ This platform should only be used where it is not reasonably practicable to use a platform meeting the requirements of Section 3.2.5. Figure 66 1. Fix the platform to the outside of the 2. Install 1 end of the bracing angle to ladder using 2x M8x60mm cup head platform using 1x M8x25mm cup head bolts.

  • Page 55: Ladder Dock

    Ladder Dock Separate Handrails Figure 68 1. Fix the first base angle to the roof using 2. Place the grab rail assembly on the 2x 5mm trifold rivets. One end of the end of the base angle aligning with the base angle must align with a crest of the crest and fix using 6x 5mm trifold rivets.

  • Page 56: Platform Dock

    Platform Dock Figure 69 1. Fix the base angle to the roof using 3x 2. Fix the platform to the angle with 2x 5mm trifold rivets. Ensure that the foam 20mm tek screws. tape is used to prevent compromising the structures waterproofing.
  • Page 57 7. Fix the angle brace to the roof sheeting with 2x 5mm trifold rivets on each side. Ensure that the foam tape is used to prevent compromising the structures waterproofing.

  • Page 58: Parapet Dock

    Parapet Dock Figure 70 1. Fix the base assembly to the parapet with 2. Install the 2 stile assemblies onto the 2 4x 8mm concrete screws / expansion welded posts on the base assembly. bolts. 3. Fasten each side with 2x 20mm tek 4.

  • Page 59: Line Fastfit Installation

    10.1 General The FastFit V-Line is a vertical lifeline suitable for use as part of a personal fall protection system. The FastFit V-Line offers a vertical lifeline with one or multiple shuttles for users to attach with. The System allows users to climb a FastFit ladder along a permanently mounted safety cable system.

  • Page 60: Suspended Ladder Bracket Installation

    10.4 Suspended Ladder Bracket Installation For a suspended ladder with a V-Line system installed, the top two brackets shall be installed as follows. Each bracket shall be installed with the fasteners described in Figure 71. All other ladder brackets may be any other type from this manual. Figure 73 1.

  • Page 61: Ladder Bracket Installation 600-1000

    10.6 Ladder Bracket Installation 600-1000 For a ladder with a V-Line system installed, the top two brackets shall be installed as follows. Each bracket shall be installed with the fasteners described in Figure 72. All other ladder brackets may be any other type from this manual. Figure 75 1.

  • Page 62: Ladder Bracket Installation 800-1200

    10.7 Ladder Bracket Installation 800-1200 For a ladder with a V-Line system installed, the top two brackets shall be installed as follows. Each bracket shall be installed with the fasteners described in Figure 72. All other ladder brackets may be any other type from this manual. Figure 76 1.
  • Page 63 5. Install the 2 cross braces with 4x 20mm 6. Install the second bracket between tek screws. 450mm and 1600mm below the top bracket with 2xM8 bolts. 7. Install 2x tek Screws and 1x m8 bolt in 8. Install the 2 cross braces with 4x 20mm each of the arms of the bracket.

  • Page 64: Top Bracket Installation

    10.8 Top Bracket Installation Figure 77 1. Slide the top assembly down in to either 2. Fix in place with the 4 supplied bolt, of the ladder stile until bottom of the through the ladder brackets and top assembly is flush with the top of the assembly.

  • Page 65: Cable Guide Installation

    10.10 Cable Guide Installation Figure 79 1. Fix the cable guides to the outside of the ladder with 2x20mm tek screws. ⚠ Cable guides should be installed at irregular intervals no greater than 8m to prevent cable harmonic vibration. 10.11 Cable Installation Figure 80 1.

  • Page 66: Cable Tensioning

    10.12 Cable Tensioning Figure 81 30Nm 22ft lb 2. Pull the cable down through the 1. Loosen the top nuts enough to insert the cable. assembly and tighten the nuts to 30Nm.   3. Tension the cable by tightening the first 4.

  • Page 67: Inspection

    Inspection 11.1 Inspection Period All FastFit access systems shall be inspected every 12 months by a competent height safety installer. INSPECTION RECORD Product Code Date of Manufacture Serial or Batch No. Date of Install Inspector Date of Inspection PROCEDURE INSPECTION...
  • Page 68 Products are maintained in accordance with Australian Standard 1891.4 (section 9). you notify any claim under this warranty to SafetyLink in writing to the address below no later than 14 days after the event or occurrence concerning the produce giving rise to the claim and you pay all costs related to your claim.

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