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SUSPENDED ACCESS INSTALLATION
GUIDELINES
Safety is of the utmost importance when installing and using Suspended Platform equipment.
This section covers general guidelines. Follow your Manufacturer’s Instructions for
proper equipment assembly. Follow all applicable Federal, State, and Local rules and
regulations.
Test your system before going aloft.
Continue to check to be sure your system remains safe throughout the entire use on the job.
Make certain there are no obstructions to the vertical platform travel.
TOP SIDE RIGGING
All rigging including cornice hooks, parapet clamps, and outrigger beams must be tied back to a
structural member with wire rope that is equal or greater in ultimate strength than suspension line.
Tie back must be tied tight to a substantial point that supports at least 4 times the rated Hoist load.
Tie back to vent pipes is not acceptable. Tie backs must be straight back and each to a separate
anchor point.
Use parapet clamps and cornice hooks only on steel reinforced concrete structures. Do not use
parapet clamps on non-reinforced brick, concrete block, or stone because these may fail.
Consult a professional engineer or the building owner to verify parapet construction and strength.
Use 3/4 inch plywood under roof rigging to spread load on roof. If parapet is used for support, use
hardwood for load spread.
Rolling Roof Rig chocks, jacks or similar devices must be securely in place to prevent any lateral
movement.
SKY LOCK SECONDARY BRAKE
Failure to do so is in violation of OSHA, and may result in serious injury or death.
The Sky Lock senses the speed of the wire rope traveling through it. If there is sudden
acceleration due to a falling condition, or if the factory pre-set trip speed is exceeded, the Sky
Lock Jaws clamp onto the wire rope, arrest any descent, and support the descending load. The
wire rope releases only after the Sky Lock Brake load is relieved.
WARNING Rigging is the responsibility of the user. Do not attempt to rig a job unless
you are qualified. Failure of rigging will result in serious injury or death.
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WARNING A Sky Lock Secondary Over-Speed Brake safety device
must be used at all times with each Sky Climber Hoist.
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