Bettersafe Guard Angel User manual

Installation Manual
October 2015: Rev 1.0
Installation
Manual
October 2015
Revision 1.0

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General Information
Guard Angel is tested in accordance with BS EN 13374 and BS EN 14122-3.
It is designed for use on roofing areas and raised platforms for access to areas of buildings and
structures that are deemed unsafe to do so otherwise.
The Guard Angel System is not designed for use as an attachment point for fall protection PPE.
The equipment used should be stored in a safe manner and moved to the point of installation in
line with the Manual Handling Regulations in the region of use.
Installation should only be carried out by a trained and competent installer with the permission of
Fall Angel or their appointed representatives. Appropriate safety measures must be taken to
ensure the complete safety of all installation personnel.
All tools used must be in good working order and calibrated and tested where applicable.

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CONFIGURATION
Edge Protection - System Configuration
TYPICAL LAYOUT
INSITU DIMENSIONS

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TYPICAL CORNER DETAIL TYPICAL WALL TERMINATION DETAIL
TYPICAL ‘D’ END TERMINATION DETAIL TYPICAL END CAP TERMINATION DETAIL
CONFIGURATION
Edge Protection - System Configuration
Free Standing System Shown for Example Only

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Free Standing System
Installation

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SPECIFICATION
Free Standing Edge Protection System - Specification
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Guard Angel freestanding 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 HSE regulations.
MATERIAL
The main and intermediate uprights are fabricated from 2 x 54 mm pre galvanised steel to BS EN ISO 1461,
with the upper and lower cross rails manufactured from 2 x 54mm external diameter pre galvanised steel. The
lower leg sections are manufactured from 3x47.6mm hot dipped galvanised steel. Also available polyester
powder coated.
The rubber counterweight is manufactured from 100% recycled rubber compound with the fixing screws
manufactured from zinc-coated steel.
SAFETY STANDARDS
Our Freestanding guardrail is 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 Class A.
•BS 6399: Part 2 1995 Wind Code.

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NOTE: Wherever possible the starting point for all installations should be the corners,
remembering to carry out the initial setting out a minimum distance of 2m from the edge of
the roof.
Step 1 - Corner assembly
Begin by assembling a complete corner unit consisting of one weighted upright,
one un-weighted upright, one counter weight, two sweeping 90 deg bends and two handrail
tubes cut to length.
Cut two handrail tubes down to form two tubes at 1200mm and two at 1300mm.
Take the one upright and connect a counter weight to it, Insert one 1200mm tube into
the top of the Top riser coupler and one 1300mm tube into the bottom of the top riser
coupler, fully tightening the screws as you do so. Repeat the process for connecting
the cut tubes to the SUP.
Join the un-weighted upright assemblies using two sweeping bends ensuring that all the
screws are fully tightened.
Using two people carry the corner assembly to the roof edge, being careful to remain
behind the assembly at all times.
INSTALLATION
Free Standing Edge Protection - System Configuration

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Step 2 - Setting out
Starting at the corner, place the 2.5m handrail tubes end to end in pairs along the length of the roof and starting
from the corner alternate a counter weight/upright and an un-weighted upright between each pair of handrail
tubes
Once the weighted uprights and the un-weighted uprights are in place connect a counterweight to the alternate
uprights.
Step 3 - Section assembly
Once the setting out is complete continue to assemble the first 2 bay section by connecting the second and
third pair of handrail tubes to the first and second uprights and fully tighten the screws.
Join these two weighted upright assemblies together using an un-weighted uprights. You now have a
completed two bay section. Repeat the above process until all the two bay sections are assembled.
Step 4 - Positioning.
Using at least two people positioned behind the assembly, carefully carry a two bay into position at the edge of
the roof.
The two bay sections should be positioned leaving a single bay between each one.
INSTALLATION
Free Standing Edge Protection - System Configuration

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Step 5 - Final assembly
Using the remaining handrail piece - in between the two bay assemblies.
By placing one person either side of the opening behind the existing handrail assemblies, connect the
remaining handrail tubes into the top and bottom of the top riser sections on each upright fully tightening the
screws as you go.
INSTALLATION
Free Standing Edge Protection - System Configuration

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Profiled Roofing System
Installation

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SPECIFICATION
Profiled Roof Edge Protection System - Specification
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Guard Angel profiled roofing edge protection system is a guardrail system that is mechanically fixed into the
exterior roof surface using rivets. This system has been designed and manufactured to fully comply with current
HSE regulations.
MATERIAL
The main and intermediate uprights are fabricated from 2 x 54 mm pre galvanised steel to BS EN ISO 1461,
with the upper and lower cross rails manufactured from 2 x 54mm external diameter pre galvanised steel. The
lower leg sections are manufactured from 3x47.6mm hot dipped galvanised steel. Also available polyester
powder coated.
SAFETY STANDARDS
Our Freestanding guardrail is 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 Class A.
•BS 6399: Part 2 1995 Wind Code.

Installation Manual
October 2015: Rev 1.0
NOTE: Wherever possible the starting point for all installations should be the corners,
remembering to carry out the initial setting out a minimum distance of 2m from the edge of
the roof.
Step 1 - Corner assembly
Begin by assembling a complete corner unit consisting of two uprights, two
sweeping 90 deg bends and two handrail tubes cut to length.
Cut two handrail tubes down to form two tubes at 1200mm and two at 1300mm.
Take the one upright, Insert one 1200mm tube into the top of the Top riser coupler and
one 1300mm tube into the bottom of the top riser coupler, fully tightening the screws
as you do so. Repeat the process for connecting the cut tubes to the SUP.
Join the upright assemblies using two sweeping bends ensuring that all the screws are fully
tightened.
Using two people carry the corner assembly to the roof edge, being careful to remain
behind the assembly at all times.
Fix the base plate to the profile sheet using the specified rivets and sealing washers.
INSTALLATION
Top Fix Edge Protection - System Configuration

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Step 2 - Setting out
Starting at the corner, place the 2.5m handrail tubes end to end in pairs along the length of
the roof and starting from the corner place an upright between each pair of handrail tubes
Step 3 - Section assembly
Once the setting out is complete continue to assemble the first 2 bay section by connecting
the second and third pair of handrail tubes to the first and second uprights and fully tighten
the screws.
Join these three upright assemblies together. You now have a completed two bay
section. Repeat the above process until all the two bay sections are assembled.
Step 4 - Positioning.
Using at least two people positioned behind the assembly, carefully carry a two bay into
position at the edge of the roof.
The two bay sections should be positioned leaving a single bay between each one.
Fix the base plate to the profile sheet using the specified rivets and sealing washers.
INSTALLATION
Top Fix Edge Protection - System Configuration

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Step 5 - Final assembly
Using the remaining handrail piece - in between the two bay assemblies.
By placing one person either side of the opening behind the existing handrail
assemblies, connect the remaining handrail tubes into the top and bottom of the top riser
sections on each upright fully tightening the screws as you go.
INSTALLATION
Top Fix Edge Protection - System Configuration

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Standing Seam Roofing
System
Installation

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SPECIFICATION
Profiled Roof Edge Protection System - Specification
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Guard Angel profiled roofing edge protection system is a guardrail system that is mechanically fixed into the
exterior roof surface using seam clamps. This system has been designed and manufactured to fully comply with
current HSE regulations.
MATERIAL
The main and intermediate uprights are fabricated from 2 x 54 mm pre galvanised steel to BS EN ISO 1461,
with the upper and lower cross rails manufactured from 2 x 54mm external diameter pre galvanised steel. The
lower leg sections are manufactured from 3x47.6mm hot dipped galvanised steel. Also available polyester
powder coated.
SAFETY STANDARDS
Our Freestanding guardrail is 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 Class A.
•BS 6399: Part 2 1995 Wind Code.

Installation Manual
October 2015: Rev 1.0
NOTE: Wherever possible the starting point for all installations should be the corners,
remembering to carry out the initial setting out a minimum distance of 2m from the edge of
the roof.
Step 1 - Corner assembly
Begin by assembling a complete corner unit consisting of two uprights, two
sweeping 90 deg bends and two handrail tubes cut to length.
Cut two handrail tubes down to form two tubes at 1200mm and two at 1300mm.
Take the one upright, Insert one 1200mm tube into the top of the Top riser coupler and
one 1300mm tube into the bottom of the top riser coupler, fully tightening the screws
as you do so. Repeat the process for connecting the cut tubes to the SUP.
Join the upright assemblies using two sweeping bends ensuring that all the screws are fully
tightened.
Using two people carry the corner assembly to the roof edge, being careful to remain
behind the assembly at all times.
Fix the base plate to the profile sheet using the standing seam clamps.
INSTALLATION
Top Fix Edge Protection - System Configuration

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Step 2 - Setting out
Starting at the corner, place the 2.5m handrail tubes end to end in pairs along the length of
the roof and starting from the corner place an upright between each pair of handrail tubes
Step 3 - Section assembly
Once the setting out is complete continue to assemble the first 2 bay section by connecting
the second and third pair of handrail tubes to the first and second uprights and fully tighten
the screws.
Join these three upright assemblies together. You now have a completed two bay
section. Repeat the above process until all the two bay sections are assembled.
Step 4 - Positioning.
Using at least two people positioned behind the assembly, carefully carry a two bay into
position at the edge of the roof.
The two bay sections should be positioned leaving a single bay between each one.
Fix the base plate to the profile sheet using the standing seam clamps.
INSTALLATION
Top Fix Edge Protection - System Configuration

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Step 5 - Final assembly
Using the remaining handrail piece - in between the two bay assemblies.
By placing one person either side of the opening behind the existing handrail
assemblies, connect the remaining handrail tubes into the top and bottom of the top riser
sections on each upright fully tightening the screws as you go.
INSTALLATION
Top Fix Edge Protection - System Configuration

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oncrete Structure Fixed
System
Installation