Liftsafe Fall Protection RoofStep Series User manual

Guardrail System
Model Numbers:
RoofStep 5x5 XS, RoofStep 5x4 XS,
RoofStep 5x3 LD, RoofStep 5x2 LD,
RoofStep 5x1 LD, RoofStep 4x4 XS,
RoofStep 4x3 LD, RoofStep 4x2 LD,
RoofStep 4x1 LD, RoofStep 3x3 XS,
RoofStep 3x2 LD, RoofStep 3x1 LD
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Installaon Manual:
RoofGuard RoofStep Ladder Series
RoofGuard RoofStep Crossover Series
Gargoyle Ladder Series
Gargoyle Crossover Series
This Installaon Manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s Instrucons requirements and should be used as part of
an employee training program.
WARNINGS AND CONDITIONS
These instrucons must be provided to the installer of this system. The installer must read and understand these
instrucons and follow.
Failure to follow these instrucons or the details of the unique layout drawing provided may result in serious injury or
death. If you have any quesons about this system’s use or care, please contact the manufacturer: 1-800-977-2005.
RoofStep Ladder Series Systems, RoofStep Crossover Series Systems, Gargoyle Ladder Series, Gargoyle
Crossover Series Manual RGC-RS

Table of Contents
Component Idencaon.........................................................2
Typical Layout (Crossover Series)..............................................3
Typical Layout (Ladder Series)..................................................4
Ladder Assembly (STEP 1)........................................................5
Plaorm Assembly (STEP 2)......................................................6
Diagonal Bracing for Crossover Series (STEP 3a).......................7
Tie-back for Upper Level of Ladder Series (STEP 3b).................8
Post/Base Connecon...............................................................9
WARNING IMPROPER USE OR INSTALLATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT MAY CAUSE
INJURY OR DEATH
Failure to Read, Understand, and Follow the Installaon Manual may result in injury or death
DO NOT lean on the railing
DO NOT stand or climb on the railing
DO NOT use rail as a e-o point
DO NOT use rail for liing or hoisng
DO NOT install railing within 10-feet of any electrical lines
DO NOT use if any component is found defecve or damaged
DO NOT aach banners, signs, or equipment to rail.
DO NOT apply an excess force to the top rail which could cause pping
DO install on a clean, dry, at surface per Installaon Manual
DO read and follow this document (Installaon Manual) and details on System Drawing
Roofguard and Gargoyle systems are designed and are to be used only for their intended
purpose. The use of these guardrail systems or their components for any other purpose may
cause injury or death.

Figure 1 - Component Idencaon
Failure to Read, Understand, and Follow the Installaon Manual
may result in injury or death
WARNING

Figure 2A - Typical Layout - Crossover Series
• Install on a at (5-degrees or less), clean, dry surface, only when the change in elevaon between roof
levels is 2 feet or less.
• Ladder support posts must be 6’ (2.4m) from any parallel fall hazard/edge.
• Each system comes with a unique layout drawing with details specic to that system.
• No modicaons or alteraons are permied to the layout without manufacturer’s wrien approval.
Typical Layout
Failure to Read, Understand, and Follow the Installaon Manual
may result in injury or death
WARNING

Figure 2B - Typical Layout - Ladder Series
• Install on a at (5-degrees or less), clean, dry surface, only when the change in elevaon between roof
levels is over 2 feet (one side is > 2 feet above the other).
• Tie-back rails must be 6’ (2.4m) from any parallel fall hazard/edge.
• Each system comes with a unique layout drawing with details specic to that system.
• No modicaons or alteraons are permied to the layout without manufacturer’s wrien approval.
Typical Layout
Failure to Read, Understand, and Follow the Installaon Manual
may result in injury or death
WARNING

Figure 3 - Ladder Assembly - STEP 1
• Posion RGF-145 just above 3rd rung or as shown in system specic drawing, before securing all
needed rungs.
• Ensure all rungs are facing the same direcon.
• Build both ‘ladder’ assemblies to the required height shown on the system specic drawing.
• Torque set screws to 25 -lbs. If torque wrench is not available, ghten set screw unl it contacts pipe,
then ghten 1.5 more revoluons.
Ladder Assembly - STEP 1
Failure to Read, Understand, and Follow the Installaon Manual
may result in injury or death
WARNING

Figure 4 - Plaorm Assembly - STEP 2
• Align ladder secons facing each other and connect the plaorm to the back of the top rung on each
side, using supplied bolts.
• Slide ngs / handrails onto posts to complete connecng the two sides.
• Set screws in all ngs should be ghtened to approximately 18 -lbs. If torque wrench is not
available, ghten set screw unl it contacts pipe, then ghten one more full revoluon.
• Plug open top with RGF-Cap.
• Top of top rail should be 42” above plaorm.
• Center of Mid-Rail should be 21” above plaorm.
• Each system comes with a unique layout drawing with details specic to that system.
Ladder Assembly - STEP 2
Failure to Read, Understand, and Follow the Installaon Manual
may result in injury or death
WARNING

Figure 5 - Diagonal Bracing for Crossover Series - STEP 3a
• Set screws in all ngs should be ghtened to approximately 18 -lbs. If torque wrench is not
available, ghten set screw unl it contacts pipe, then ghten one more full revoluon.
• Plug open top with RGF-Cap.
• Two baseplates to be used at each diagonal brace.
• Refer to unique layout drawing for your system for specic details.
Diagonal Bracing for Crossover Series - STEP 3a
Failure to Read, Understand, and Follow the Installaon Manual
may result in injury or death
WARNING

Failure to Read, Understand, and Follow the Installaon Manual
may result in injury or death
WARNING
Figure 6 - Tie-back for Ladder Series - Upper Level - STEP 3b
• Set screws in all ngs should be ghtened to approximately 18 -lbs. If torque wrench is not
available, ghten set screw unl it contacts pipe, then ghten one more full revoluon.
• Plug open top with RG-Cap.
• 6’ rails between posts – for e-back counterweights.
• Top of top rail should be 42” above walking surface for e-back.
• Center of Mid-Rail should be 21” above walking surface for e-back.
• Refer to unique layout drawing for your system for specic details.
Tie-back for Ladder Series - STEP 3b

Figure 7 - Post/Base Connecon - Diagonal Bracing and Tie-back
• Post into base – diagonal brace or e-back – two baseplates.
• Post may be installed in any of the 3 holes to prevent tripping or posioning base near exisng features.
• One set-screw in the boom baseplate required to be secured against post.
• Torque to 25 -lbs. If torque wrench is not available, ghten set screw unl it contacts pipe, then ghten
1.5 more revoluons.
Post/Base Connecon - Diagonal Bracing and Tie-back
Failure to Read, Understand, and Follow the Installaon Manual
may result in injury or death
WARNING
It is the user’s responsibility to maintain the railing system in good working condion
to ensure proper funcon of the railing system

Fall Protecon Warranty
Please refer to website for product warranty informaon.
WARNING IMPROPER USE OR INSTALLATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT MAY CAUSE
INJURY OR DEATH
Failure to Read, Understand, and Follow the Installaon Manual may result in injury or death
DO NOT lean on the railing
DO NOT stand or climb on the railing
DO NOT use rail as a e-o point
DO NOT use rail for liing or hoisng
DO NOT install railing within 10-feet of any electrical lines
DO NOT use if any component is found defecve or damaged
DO NOT aach banners, signs, or equipment to rail.
DO NOT apply an excess force to the top rail which could cause pping
DO install on a clean, dry, at surface per Installaon Manual
DO read and follow this document (Installaon Manual) and details on System Drawing
Roofguard and Gargoyle systems are designed and are to be used only for their intended
purpose. The use of these guardrail systems or their individual components for any other
purpose may cause injury or death.
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Lisafe Fall Protecon
409 Harmony Road
Ayr, Ontario N0B 1E0
1(800) 977-2005
info@lisafeinspecons.com
www.fallsafetysoluons.com
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Charloe, NC 28227
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