VersiShield ® Guardrail Clamping System Installation Instructions
WARNING THIS DEVICE SHOULD ONLY BE USED UNDER THE CLOSE SUPERVISION OF AN OSHA CERTIFIED COMPETENT PERSON. The VersiShield® Guardrail Clamp has been tested and certified by an independent national engineering testing firm as exceeding all applicable United States Federal OSHA temporary guardrail regulations .
VersiShield Guardrail Clamping System Installation Procedures for Stair Rail Applications ® STEP ONE ASSEMBLE CLAMP AND POST Cut 2 - 2X4 studs using construction grade (stress grade) lumber to 42 inch lengths and fasten together using 2- inch long deck screws or framing nails to create a double 2X4 post. Insert the post into the center core of the VersiShield™ and secure with a X 2- inch lag screw and washer through the provided hole in the side wall (See Figure 1).
STEP THREE INSTALL CLAMP AND POST ONTO THE STAIR STRUCTURE With the jaw fully extended, swing the VersiShield over the edge of the stair structure and rest the base on the stair tread (See Figure 3). Unhook the locking mechanism from the ring and slide down onto the top plate, lift stanchion using the lift ring and place locking mechanism into corresponding hole (See Figure 4). Tighten the central tension bolt while holding the stanchion in place.
STEP FOUR ATTACH MID RAILS AND TOP RAILS TO THE POSTS For mid rail placement, measure from the top of the stair tread up to a height of 21 inches and mark the post (See Figure 6). Federal OSHA Standard 1926.1052(c)(4)(i) states: Midrails, when used, shall be located at a height midway between the top edge of the stairrail system and the stairway steps (See Figure 7). For top rail placement, attach the top rail flush with the top of the 42 inch post. Federal OSHA Standard 1926.
OSHA Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR) Stairways. - 1926.1052 1926.1052(a) General. The following requirements apply to all stairways as indicated: 1926.1052(a)(1) Stairways that will not be a permanent part of the structure on which construction work is being performed shall have landings of not less than 30 inches (76 cm) in the direction of travel and extend at least 22 inches (56 cm) in width at every 12 feet (3.7 m) or less of vertical rise. 1926.1052(a)(2) Stairs shall be installed between 30 deg.
ENGINEERING REPORT SUMMARY
Be sure and visit our website at www.safetyboot.com for information on our other guardrail products: SurShield ® Guardrail Clamping System Safety Maker Inc. P.O. Box 880 Cypress, Texas 77410-0880 U.S. Patent No. 7234689 U.S. Patent No. 7284746 U.S. Patent No. 7530551 U.S. and Foreign Patents Pending ©2016 Safety Maker, Inc. IMPORTANT NOTE: Installer shown in these instructions is working on the lowest stair level, below six feet. ALWAYS wear the proper fall protection when installing this product.
