Sky Climber Rolling Roof Rig User manual

Rolling Roof Rig
Assembly Instructions
Rolling Roof Rig, Corner Adaptor, and Beam Splice Tube Packages
Sky Climber LLC.
1800 Pittsburgh Dr.
Delaware, OH 43015
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www.skyclimber.com

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SAFETY CHECKLIST
TO OWNERS AND DISTRIBUTORS
It is imperative that this manual be given to the erector and/or operator of Sky Climber equipment and that
they read, fully understand, and follow all instructions contained herein.
WARNING
Any use of this equipment, other than in strict accordance with these instructions, shall be at the Operator's
risk and may result in serious injury to themselves or others.
DAILY CHECKLIST
Prior to use, check Sky Climber Hoists, Sky Locks, wire rope and other equipment for wear. DO NOT use hoists or
Sky Locks which are damaged or worn beyond normal tolerances.
Ascertain that:
•Instructions are kept with the unit at all times. Additional copies are available – contact Sky Climber.
•All Warning and Rating labels are in place, legible, and have been read.
•Roof rigging load is adequately distributed over the roof or parapet.
•Counterweights are non-flowable type, secure and in the correct quantities.
•Cornice hooks, parapet clamps, or outriggers are secured and tied back. Tiebacks are tight and straight back
or two opposing tie-backs are used (contact Sky Climber Engineering for details.
•Wire rope inspected and is not kinked, bird-caged, or otherwise damaged or overly worn.
•Minimum of three (3) J-Clamps / fist grips are used and are properly torqued. (Four J-Clamps are required
for round thimbles).
•Suspended platform hoist is connected to proper power source.
•Hoist drain holes on bottom are open. Check that fasteners are properly installed and air hoist oil level in
lubricator of hoist is acceptable.
•Sky Lock, Hoist Load, Controlled Descent, and Emergency Stop tests performed and acceptable.
•Make sure ALL fall protection equipment is damage-free and in good condition.
© Sky Climber, 2019. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of the publisher.
SAFETY IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BOTH OWNERS AND
OPERATORS OF THIS EQUIPMENT.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Sky Climber Rolling Roof Rig
1. Assemble beam using 2 splice plates and 8 bolts and nuts per joint. Rolling Roof Rig Package 154-24-A
consists of 2 end beams. Package 154-24-Bconsists of 2 end beams and 1 mid-beam.
2. Raise the mast to the desired height and insert the retaining pin. Loosen the 4 nuts and bolts connecting the
hat bracket to the mast. Insert and pin a jack on each side of the stanchion. Repeat with second mast.
3. Insert the assembled I-beam through the hat bracket of the front stanchion until you reach the desired amount
of outreach. Tighten the four hat bracket nuts and bolts. Insert other end of I-beam through rear stanchion
until about 3 inches of the beam extends beyond the hat bracket (packages 154-24-A and 154-24-B).
4. Remove the two bolts on either side of the rear hat bracket. Set the Longhorn on top of the rear hat bracket
and secure it using the two bolts.
5. Check chart to determine maximum amount of outreach for your application. If a strongback is required see
package 154-24-C or 154-24-CBT.
6. Roll the assembled roof rig into the desired location. Crank the jacks until the load is removed from the casters
and the roof rig is level.
7. Slide the correct number of counterweights (see chart on page 6) onto the longhorn rods. Slide the large
washers onto the rods and place a bale clip or nut and bolt through the ends of the rods to retain the
counterweights.
8. Attach the tie back wire rope to the hole in the rear of the I-beam or the shackle of the suspension rope and
tie back to a substantial building structure*.
*Substantial building structures are defined and verified as an anchor point designed and confirmed in writing by an engineer,
with a 4:1 safety factor versus the rating of the hoist being used.
9. Attach the suspension wire rope assembly counterweights to the hole in the front of the I-beam.
16-foot Rolling Roof Rig
(plus counterweights)
8-foot End
Beam
Double
LongHorn
Beam Tube
(or splice plates)
Rolling Roof
Rig Stands
Rolling
Roof Rig
Stands
Splice Plate
alternative to beam tubes

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Rigging Collar Instructions
•The Rigging Collar is designed to be used when intermediate and additional
suspension points are required on the Sky Climber Rolling Roof Rig beam. For
example: it may be used to reduce the outreach without moving the entire rolling
roof rig.
•The Rigging Collar may only be used when precautions have been taken to
ensure a shackle, stop bolt or other hardware is placed in the hole at the end of
the beam. Locate the Rigging Collar between the rolling roof rig stanchion and
the end of the beam.
•Counterweight calculations should be based upon the rolling roof rig position i.e. the Rigging Collar may not
be used to reduce outreach with the goal of reducing the number of counterweights required.
Beam Tube Instructions
•Follow normal Rolling Roof Rig instructions but use the Beam Tube in place
of splice plates, nuts and bolts. Insert Pins in the outermost holes of the
beam allowing for assembly without tools.
•Look through the inspection slot to verify that beam is fully inserted into the
beam tube. If you can see through to the inspection slot on the opposite
side of the beam tube, then the beam is not fully inserted.
•Some beams also feature a label that will be partially visible once inserted into
the beam tube. If the green portion of the label is visible but not the red
portion, the beam has been properly inserted. If the red portion of the label is
visible, the beam has NOT been fully inserted into beam tube.
If a strongback is required, move the rear stanchion 8 inches
from the end of the beam. Remove the two bolts on the sides
of the front stanchion hat bracket. Attach the strongback mast
to the top of the front stanchion hat bracket and secure with
the two bolts. Place the telescoping section on top of the mast.
Hook the finger hooks on each end of the cable to the flange
on either end of the I-beam. Turn the wing nut on the
telescoping mast, raising it until the cable is tight.
Strongback
Cable
End Hook
Telescoping
Mast
24-foot Rolling Roof Rig WITH
Strongback (plus counterweights)
Counterweight
Beam Tube
Beam insertion label

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Corner Adaptors
The Corner Adapter reduces outreach by moving fulcrum closer to parapet. It also reduces the quantity of
counterweights needed and can eliminate the need for a cable-truss/strongback.
Instructions
•Remove the mast from the front Rolling Roof Rig stand.
•Insert the short tube of the Corner Adaptor into the front Rolling Roof Rig
(RRR) stand and pin in place so that the tube is perpendicular to the front RRR
stand (as shown in the diagram on the right).
•Adjust the height of the screw jack by releasing the Jack Holding Pin, allowing
the jack to be moved to the floor. Complete a final adjustment using the
screw jack wing nut. Note that the load should be spread on the roof/floor
with the use of appropriate cribbing.
•Tighten the wing nut to secure the screw jack height.
•Insert the mast of the front RRR stand in to the long tube of the Corner Adapter and adjust the height as
required.
•Assure the rear Rolling Roof Rig stand is set to the correct height to ensure a level beam. Install the beam as
usual.
To move the Corner Adaptor
•Move the Rolling Roof Rig as normal.
•To avoid dragging the screw jack, screw the wing nut to the bottom of the jack:
oLift the jack to the bottom of the Corner Adapter tube
oPull the Holding Pin out and release the Holding Pin to hold the screw jack in place off the ground.
oReverse the procedure to properly reset the corner adaptor in its new location.
Corner Adapter with
16-foot Rolling Roof Rig
plus counterweights.
Corner Adapter
Corner
Adapter

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Counterweights
24-foot Rolling Roof Rig WITH Strongback
24-foot Rolling Roof Rig
16-foot Rolling Roof Rig