Bettersafe Walk Angel User manual

Installation Manual
June 2016: rev 1.2
Installation,
Technical
and
Maintenance
Manual
June2016
Revision 1.2

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Table of contents
1. General Information
2. Component Information
3. Maintenance
4. Installation on Profiled t pe roof sheet
i. Across the profile
ii. With the profile
5. Installation on Standing Seam t pe roof sheet
i. Across the profile
ii. With the profile
6. Installation on flat roof including membranes
General Information
Walk Angel is tested in accordance with BS EN516:2006 and has the designation Walkwa 516-1-C,
meaning that it is a Class 1 T pe C Walkwa .
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 Walk Angel Walkwa S stem 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 onl be carried out b a trained and competent installer with the permission of
Fall Angel or their appointed representatives. Appropriate safet measures must be taken to
ensure the complete safet of all installation personnel.
All tools used must be in good working order and calibrated and tested where applicable.
Component Information
•All Walkwa Sections are delivered complete with I-Beams to suit installation, in 2m or 3m
lengths.
•All boards are delivered with all fixing components to suit the required installation.
•All steps are delivered to suit the required installation angle.
•All levelled sections of walkwa are delivered constructed with necessar levelling beams.

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Maintenance
•Periodic inspections b a competent person are recommended b the manufacturer. In
UK/Europe these are required under Regulation 5 of the Workplace (Health, Safet & Welfare)
Regulations, the Work at Height Regulations.
•The frequenc will depend upon the environment, location and usage but should be at least
ever 12 months.
•Clients should ensure a maintenance schedule of periodic cleaning is in place. Suitable liquid
cleaner and water should be applied with a stiff brush to remove debris..
•If installed in a gutter, the walkwa can be easil removed to allow routine maintenance.
•Walk and visuall inspect the complete installed s stem in relation to the general client’s
needs.
•Establish if an modifications and/or additional products are required to reflect an
refurbishment requirements or additional plant & equipment which have been installed and
require access.
•Check installation configuration is complete as per the original installation drawing/plan.
•Ensure the s stem has not been modified or tampered with b unauthorised persons.
•Check all UPVC components are in place and not damaged in an wa . If components are
damaged then photograph and include in report for remedial works.
•Check all fastenings to ensure the are in place and sufficientl torqued.
•Where applicable, check fixings to walls/structures

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Installation on Profiled t pe roof sheet
Across the profile
1. Long support extruded Walk Angel I-beams
should be placed running the length of the
walkwa section and perpendicular to the
profile direction
2. uPVC Walk Angel Boards are mounted in the
“short” orientation between the beams, in
line with the profile.
3. The beams shall then be fixed to the crowns
of the profile using M6 stainless steel self-
sealing tek screws, 5 per side evenl along
the length.
4. A foam pad (supplied with the s stem)
should be placed between the sheet and the
I Beam to seal the fixing.
Foam Pad
Sealing
Washer

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Installation on Profiled t pe roof sheet
With the profile
1. Short support extruded Walk Angel I-beams
should be placed across the length of the
walkwa section and perpendicular to the
profile direction
2. uPVC Walk Angel Boards are mounted in the
“long” orientation between the beams, in
line with the profile.
3. The beams shall then be fixed to the crowns
of the profile using M6 stainless steel self-
sealing tek screws, with each beam fixed
with 1 tek screw on each end.
4. A foam pad (supplied with the s stem)
should be placed between the sheet and the
I Beam to seal the fixing.
Foam Pad
Sealing
Washer

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Installation on Standing Seam t pe roof sheet
1. Long support extruded Walk Angel I-beams
should be placed across the length of the
walkwa section and perpendicular to the
profile direction
2. uPVC Walk Angel Boards should be mounted
in the “short” orientation between the
beams, in line with to the profile.
3. The beams shall then be fixed to support ‘L’
brackets using the fixings provided.
4. Each bracket shall then be fixed to the
roofing seams using Walk Angel Standing
Seam Clamps.
5. The fixings should be between 600 and
1200mm centres.
Across the profile

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Installation on Standing Seam t pe roof sheet
1. Short support extruded Walk Angel I-beams
should be placed across the length of the
walkwa section and perpendicular to the
profile direction
2. uPVC Walk Angel Boards should be mounted
in the “long” orientation between the
beams, in line with the profile.
3. The beams shall then be fixed to support ‘L’
brackets using the fixings provided.
4. Each bracket shall then be fixed to the
roofing seams using Walk Angel Standing
Seam Clamps.
5. The fixings should be between 600 and
1200mm centres.
With the profile

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Installation on flat roofing
1. uPVC Walk Angel Boards should be mounted
in the “long” orientation.
2. In the two outer boards lengths of 23mm
Stainless Steel Round Bar is inserted to
provide ballast.
3. The weighted sections should be separated
b a non-weighted section.
4. Sections of walkwa should then be fixed
together using the Walk Angel Joint Strips.
These are fixed together using 3 x M6
Stainless Steel Self Sealing Tek Screws.
Weighted Joints

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Supports
1. I-Beams made from extruded plastics
2. Levelling using I-Beams are manufactured
per installation based on the roof pitch as
specified b the customer.

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Steps
1. Steps shown are for illustration purposes
onl
2. Steps are fabricated to suit individual
profiles of roof.

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Fixings
Standing Seam Clamp
Tek Screw

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Fixings
Joiner

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