Handrail and Guardrail Edge Protection

Specification

Handrail and Guardrail Edge Protection

General Description
Our freestanding folding edge protection system is a cantilevered guardrail system that does
not require any mechanical fixing into the roof surface. This system has been designed and
manufactured to fully comply with current H.S.E regulations.


Material
The uprights are fabricated from 2mm hot dipped galvanised steel equivalent to BS EN ISO 1461,
with the upper and lower cross rails manufactured from 1.5mm x 48.3mm external diameter
galvanised steel.
The counterweight is manufactured from 100% recycled PVC compound with the fixing screws
manufactured from zinc-coated steel.

Safety Standards
Our freestanding guardrail is designed in accordance with and/or tested to the following safety
standards:

  • HSG-33 Health and safety in roof work.
  • HSE INDG 284 “Working on roofs”.
  • EN ISO 14122 Part 3.
  • EN 13374-2013 Class A.
  • BS 6399: Part 2 1995 Wind Code

 

Free Standing Folding Edge

MSUP - Main Support Upright
The main upright sits on the roof and has a 20kg counterbalance weight attached, and the
adjustable top riser unit.
The foot of the upright which rests on the roof is protected by a rubber isolation pad. By
loosening the fixing screws in the body of the top riser, the unit can be moved up and down
the main upright to adjust the height of the top and middle rails or to raise and lower the main
upright.
The folding bracket has a fixed bolt and a removable D pin. When the pin is removed the top
section of the upright will fold down.


Materials
The main upright is manufactured from 2mm x 48.30mm steel tube, which has a hot dipped
galvanised coating. It is also available powder coated to any RAL colour.


Please note: The main upright shown here has a counterweight attached to help give the full dimensions
when installed. The counterweight is sold separately

CW20 - 20kg counterweight

CW20 - 20kg Counterweight
The weight is designed to be attached to
each of the main uprights, and is fixed in
place with a small zinc coated grub screw
which provides the necessary counterbalance
weight to prevent the system from being
moved.


Materials
The 20kg weight is manufactured from 100%
recycled PVC compound.

CR2.5 - 2.5m Cross Rail

CR2.5 - 2.5m Cross Rail

The main cross rail is supplied pre-cut to 2.50m
in length for ease of installation. This fixed length
means there is no need to measure or cut the
tubes to ensure the uprights are spaced evenly.


Materials
The lightweight main rail is manufactured from
1.5mm light gauge steel making it easy to cut
and transport. It is galvanised coated to BS EN
ISO 1461 and is also available powder coated
to any RAL colour.

DE180 - D-End Termination

DE180 - D-End Termination
The pre-formed 180˚ bend inserts into the top
riser and is a quick and convenient way of
terminating a run of guardrail. This flexible
pre-formed component can be used for both
horizontal and vertical terminations.
Materials
The ‘D’ end is manufactured from 2mm steel
and is galvanised coated equivalent to BS EN
ISO 1461. Its is also available powder coated to
any RAL colour.

RC02 - 90° Elbow

RC02 - 90° Elbow
The pre-cast 90˚ elbow allows for a
quick and convenient way of creating a
corner.


Materials
The 90 deg elbow is manufactured from cast
steel and is galvanised coated equivalent to BS
EN ISO 1461. Its is also available powder coated
to any RAL colour.

RC03 - Short Tee

RC03 - Short Tee
The pre-cast short tee allows for a
quick and convenient way of creating a butt
joint.


Materials
The short tee is manufactured from cast steel
and is galvanised coated equivalent to BS EN
ISO 1461. It is also available powder coated to
any RAL colour.

typical layout 1
Typical layout 2
Typical layout 3
Typical layout 4
typical layout 5

Free Standing Folding Edge Protection - System Maintenance

The system is maintenance free, however if cleaning
is required, use only a mild detergent and water (such as
a domestic washing up liquid) in order not to damage
any of the galvanised coating.

Commissioning


Free Standing Folding Edge Protection - System Commissioning
The rail can be folded down by 2 operatives. One should support the section at the centre of
the run. The second should remove the D pins (storing safely as they go along), starting from the
centre and working out towards the end termination. The rail should then be lowered safely and
steadily by 2 operatives.


To re-erect the rail, two operative should lift back to position. One operative then supports the
rail whilst the second operative replaces the D pins, starting from the centre and working out.

Re-Certification

Free Standing Folding Edge Protection - System Re-Certification

  • We recommend that the guardrail installation should be inspected periodically by a competent person. The frequency of these inspections will depend upon the environment, location, and utilisation, but should be at least every twelve months
  • Visual inspection of the complete installation in accordance with the current needs of the client. Check if any new equipment has been installed on the roof that may require further guardrail protection.
  • Check against the original installation drawing to see if any part of the installation has been modified.
  • Check that all counterweights are installed.
  • Check all screws and fixings are in place and sufficiently tightened.
  • Check the height of the top rails and that they are level.

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