Guardrail system installation
When fixing the guardrail system, it must be ensured that it can withstand a force of max. 6 kN at the point of attachment of the guardrail. Wood/plate screws with wider spaced more shallow thread shall be used for fastening the roof chair and wall brackets. Stainless steel material for outdoor use and for pressure-treated wood, e.g. AISI 410, A2 or A4.
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- The loose piece of frame is fixed to the underside of the roof framework, on the outer edge by using 4 mounting screws Assy 3.0 6x90mm and 6x120mm or equivalent. For softwood or softwood-based materials, no pre-hole is required.
- The horizontal frame of the rail stanchion is adjusted to the roof angle and locked so that the rail stanchion is in vertical position. The distance between the horizontal frames, when using stamped wood 50x100mm, the installation distance is max. 2.7m. With an aluminium railing 100x40mm, the installation distance is max. 4.5m.
- The rail stanchion is inserted into the frame piece and locked with a cotter pin at the appropriate distance.
- Adjust the horizontal railing brackets (max gap 500mm)
- Install the horizontal railing brackets and lock with finger screws, the protection height of the top horizontal railing bracket is minimum 1.0m. Crossing of the last horizontal railing when using aluminium railing 100x40, crossing max. 2.0 metres. The guardrail system must always have an upper rail, an intermediate rail and a kick strip.
- Once the system is installed, check the railing structure before commissioning. The installation spacing of the rail stanchions shall never exceed the maximum spacing specified by the manufacturer.
- Dismantling is carried out in reverse order. Note! The safety of the guardrail system should be monitored during weekly maintenance checks and daily inspections.
Installation instructions of the gussets
- Mount the gusset with 4 screws on the vertical frame.
- Use a cotter pin to install the frame fixing to the angle at a 22.5-degrees or 45-degrees.
- Adjust the horizontal frame of the rail stanchion so that the rail stanchion is in the vertical position and lock with a nut.
- Install the rail stanchion on the frame fixing and lock with a cotter pin. The distance and height can be adjusted within a range of 150-500mm.
- Adjust the horizontal railing brackets (max gap 500mm)
- Mount the horizontal railings on the brackets and lock with wing screws, the protection height of the top horizontal railing is min. 1.0m. Crossing of the last horizontal railing when using aluminium railing 100x40mm, crossing max. 2.0 metres. The guardrail system must always have an upper rail, an intermediate rail and a kick strip.
- Once the system is installed, check the railing structure before commissioning. The installation spacing of rail stanchions shall never exceed the maximum spacing specified by the manufacturer.
- Dismantling is carried out in reverse order.
Mounting screws
Screw 6x90 mm - 0181 806 90
Screw 6x120 mm - 0181 806 120
Screw 8x100 mm - 0181 808 100
Screw 8x120 mm - 0181 808 120
For softwood or softwood-based materials
no pre-hole is required.