babcockdavis BSRA Instruction manual

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©2020 Babcock-Davis
, Inc.
REV 8/2020
Installation, Operation
+ Maintenance Manual
Roof Hatch, Smoke Vent and Floor Door Safety Railings
Model(s): BSRA/BSRV/BSRT
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Safety Railing products are designed for use as a safety accessory
to roof hatch, smoke vent and floor door products.
The following are general instructions for installing, operating and
maintaining Roof Hatch, Smoke Vent and Floor Door Safety
Railings.
Introduction + Safety
Please read the complete instructions carefully before beginning any work. To ensure proper
installation and performance of the Safety Railing the following actions must be completed by
the installing contractor. Failure to do so will affect product warranty.
Transportation + Storage
oInspect all shipments and materials for missing or damaged components and hardware.
oRailings may ship in multiple boxes, depending on its size and exit configuration. To help
keep systems together, the boxes will come banded together that form a full system.
oMaterial must be stored in a clean, dry location.
Tools
oLevel
oMarking Tool
oDrill
o1/2” Drill Bit
oCaulking
o3/16” Allen Wrench
(included)
o1/2” Wrench
o9/16” Socket
oTorque Wrench
INSTALLATION
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Improper selection, installation, or use can cause personal injury or property damage. It
is solely the responsibility of the user, through its own analysis to select products suitable for their specific application
requirements, ensure they are properly maintained, and limit their use to its intended purpose. Follow proper local,
state and federal regulations for proper installation and operation requirements.

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©2020 Babcock-Davis
, Inc.
REV 8/2020
Roof Hatch, Smoke Vent and Floor Door Safety Railings
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Model(s): BSRA/BSRV/BSRT
Review shop drawings for project specific detailed information.
Corner Posts and Brackets (figure 1 - 2)
Before assembly, note the relative position of the door, hatch exit and
the safety railing exit. Your roof hatch may be labeled “EXIT THIS SIDE”.
1. Temporarily assemble corner brackets using temporary assembly
holes in bracket halves (10) and a 3/8”-16 nut and bolt (20, 30),
figure 2.
2. The railing brackets are designed for mounting on the counterflash of the roof
hatch, figure 3. Do not mount brackets through the roof hatch curb or through
roofing material.
3. Ensure that the bracket is sitting square and level on the counterflash.
4. Mark the mounting holes on each corner and drill 1/2” diameter holes. Remove 3/8”-16 nut and bolt
(20, 30) from the bracket halves (10).
5. Fasten to the corner on counterflashing using 3/8”-16 x 3/4” bolts (30), washers (40), and threaded nut
plate (50), which is placed behind the counterflash for quick, easy installation.
a. If mounting holes were drilled, apply roofer’s caulk around hole in counterflashing.
b. Align and hold the threaded nut plate (50) behind the counterflash.
c. Screw the 3/8”-16 x 3/4” bolts (30) and washers (40) through the bracket and into the threaded nut
plate.
Item #
Description
QTY
10
CORNER BRACKET, HALF, 1-1/4” PIPE
2
20
NUT, HEX, LOCK, FLANGE, 3/8-16
2
30
HEX HEAD SCREW, 3/8-16 X 3/4"
4
40
WASHER, FLAT, 3/8”
4
50
THREADED NUT PLATE
2
60
POST, 1-1/4”, SCHEDULE 40
1
70
CARRIAGE BOLT, 3/8-16 X 3.00”
2
Figure 3
Figure 2
Temporary
assembly h
oles
Figure 1

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©2020 Babcock-Davis
, Inc.
REV 8/2020
Roof Hatch, Smoke Vent and Floor Door Safety Railings
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Model(s): BSRA/BSRV/BSRT
6. Tighten all mounting brackets to the counterflashing making sure that all brackets are square and level
with each other.
7. Set torque to 29 ft/lbs.
8. Insert the 35” upright post (60) into the installed brackets and insert the 3/8”-16 x 3” bolts (70).
Tighten the bolts using the 3/8”-16 nuts (20).
9. Repeat for all corner posts.
Center Post, figure 4
Center posts are included for roof hatch lengths greater than 8’.
Before installation, note the position of the door. The center post should
be placed opposite the hinge side of the roof hatch or floor door to protect
the opening.
1. Temporarily assemble center brackets using temporary assembly
holes in bracket halves and a 3/8”-16 nut and bolt. (See Figure 2 for example with corner brackets)
2. Assemble top rail and center post. Temporarily attach it to corner posts to verify location of center
post bracket.
3. Assure that the bracket is sitting square and level on the counter flashing.
4. Mark the mounting holes on the counter flash and drill 1/2” diameter holes. Remove 3/8”-16 nut and
bolt from bracket halves and top rail assembly.
5. Fasten to the center of the counter flashing using 3/8”-16 x 3/4” bolts, washers, and threaded nut
plate.
a. If mounting holes were drilled, apply roofer’s caulk around hole in counter flashing.
b. Align and hold the threaded nut plate behind the counter flash.
c. Screw the 3/8”-16 x 3/4” bolts and washers through the bracket and into the threaded nut
plate.
6. Tighten all mounting brackets to the counter flashing making sure that all brackets are square and level
with each other.
7. Set torque to 29ft/lbs.
8. Insert the 35” upright post into the installed brackets and insert the 3/8”-16 x 3” bolts. Tighten the
bolts using the 3/8”-16 nuts.
9. Repeat for all center posts.
Figure 4

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©2020 Babcock-Davis
, Inc.
REV 8/2020
Roof Hatch, Smoke Vent and Floor Door Safety Railings
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Model(s): BSRA/BSRV/BSRT
Railing: Top and Mid Rails (figure 5)
Before installation, note the position of the door. The top and mid-rails should be
placed opposite the hinge side of the roof hatch or floor door to protect the
opening.
1. Assemble the appropriate fittings with the horizontal rails and tighten the set
screws using the provided 3/16” Allen wrench.
2. Slide the horizontal mid rails over the upright posts.
3. If necessary, install collar fitting over upright post that will not have an elbow.
4. Install the top rails over the upright posts and tighten the set screws.
5. Position the mid-rail 21”, center-to-center, from the top rail.
6. If necessary, install end cap on single upright post.
Exit Option – Self-Closing Gate, figure 6
This option is intended for roof hatch and floor door applications.
1. Railing packages include a chain. If installing a gate, the chain is not used.
2. Remove provided hardware pouch attached to the safety gate.
3. Install safety gate using two U-bolt mounting brackets on applicable
upright post, figure 7.
4. Set the safety gate to the height of the top safety rail and
temporarily tighten using the provided hardware.
5. Rotate gate hinges so the gate stop contacts the opposing upright
post.
6. Tighten U-bolt on the hinge to 20 ft/lbs.
7. Test the full range of gate operation to ensure the gate automatically closes when opened fully.
Figure 7
U-bolt
mounting
brackets (2)
Figure 6
Figure 5
Figure 9
Eye bolt

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©2020 Babcock-Davis
, Inc.
REV 8/2020
Roof Hatch, Smoke Vent and Floor Door Safety Railings
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Model(s): BSRA/BSRV/BSRT
Exit Options – Chain, figure 8
This option is intended for roof hatch and floor door applications.
1. Remove set screws from top elbow or collar fitting of railing system.
2. Install provided eye bolts in set screw holes, figure 9.
3. Assemble chain and spring clips and install on eye bolts.
Exit Option – No Exit, Two and Four-Sided Rails
This option is intended for smoke vents and equipment roof hatches when there is no required exit.
OPERATION
Assure that all fasteners are tightened to the suggested torque. The gate should fully open and
close with no interference. The roof hatch should operate without interfering with the safety
railing.
MAINTENANCE
oIt is recommended that the springs in gate be lubricated once a year to preserve the spring,
and that all fasteners meet the recommended torque setting.
QUESTIONS?
For more information on installation, repair or replacement, please visit
www.BabcockDavis.com or call 888.412.3726.
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