KeeGuard^® Roof Top Railing System

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KeeGuard^® Installation Instructions

The modular components of the KeeGuard Fall Protection Railing System typically allow two installers to install a 600 foot run in 8 hours once all the materials are on the roof.

1. Be sure the locations of all the main uprights are free from stones and other loose debris.
2. Position a KGU. Connect the counterbalance assembly, CB5 to the KGU upright with the 44' long 1-1/4' pipe and tighten the set screws to 29 ft/lbs (39 Nm).
3. Position a KGU at 3' 3' from the first upright and connect a CB3 assembly with the 29' long 1-1/4' pipe and tighten the set screws to 29 ft/lbs (39 Nm).
4. Position a KGU at 6' 6' from the previous upright and connect a CB1 assembly with the 29' long 1-1/4' pipe and tighten the set screws to 29 ft/lbs (39 Nm).
5. Slide the Schedule 40 1-1/2' galvanized pipe through the fittings at the top and at the mid section of the uprights to form the rails and tighten the set screws. Connect the lengths of handrail together using Kee Klamp® fitting Type 14-8 (Straight Coupling) and tighten the set screws to 29 ft/lbs (39 Nm). Be sure to always stagger the joints of the handrail between bays.
6. Continue along the roof edge repeating steps 4 & 5.
7. Ideally the 14-8 (Straight Coupling) connections on the mid rail and top rail should be offset by 6' 6'.
8. At 90° corners, use Kee Klamp 15-8 (90° Elbow). Ensure that an upright is no further than 20' from the corner, and that the total length between uprights around the corner is no greater than 6' 6'.

Suggested 3-Part Specification

KEEGUARD^® ROOF EDGE GUARD RAIL SYSTEM

ROOF ACCESSORIES
SECTION 00 77 20 or SECTION 07720

PART I - GENERAL

Summary: Provide and install freestanding KeeGuard Roof Edge Fall Protection System, including pipe railings, uprights, bases, counterweights, fittings and delivery to site.

Reference: OSHA: Regulation 29 CFR 1910.23 (e) (1) ; (e) (3) (iv), OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.502 (b) (1) - (b) (14), all applicable state, local and regional codes.

Finish:

1. Pipe for handrails, mid-rails, uprights and counterweight connection is to be galvanized mill finish to the requirements of ASTM A53.
2. Kee Klamp® Fittings shall be galvanized to meet ASTM A153.

Design Requirements:

1. Railing shall consist of top rails, mid rails, uprights, counterweights and connections.
2. All pipe connections to be Kee Klamp structural pipe fittings manufactured to the requirements of ASTM A47-77-32510.
3. Railing assembly shall be capable of withstanding a load of at least 200 pounds applied in any direction at any point on the top rail. Test in accordance with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.23 (e) (1) ; (e) (3) (iv).
   

Submittals:

1. Shop drawing: Indicate profiles, sizes, connections, size and type of fasteners and accessories.
   

Field Measurements:

1. Verify field measurements prior to assembly and/or ordering.

PART II - PRODUCTS

Manufacturer:

Kee Safety, Inc., Buffalo, NY, USA
Model: KeeGuard Roof Edge Fall Protection System.

Components:

1. Pipe: ASTM A53 1-1/2 inch schedule 40, galvanized.
2. Rails and Posts: 1-1/2 inch diameter steel pipe, galvanized.
3. Kee Klamp fittings: Elbows, Crossovers, Wall flanges, Tees, Couplings, galvanized.
4. Mounting Bases: Steel bases are galvanized and are supplied with a rubber pad on underside of the component.
5. Counterweights: Steel Counterweights are supplied with a rubber pad on the underside of the component.
6. Fasteners: All Fasteners shall be 304 or 305 stainless steel.
   

Assembly:

1. Fit and shop-assembled components in largest practical sizes for delivery to site.
2. Upright tops shall be plugged with weather and light resistant material.
3. Assemble components with joints tightly fitted and secured with set screws tightened to 29 foot pounds of torque.
4. Accurately form components to suit installation.

PART III - EXECUTION

Installation:

1. For all connections with Kee Klamp fittings, each set screw is to be tightened to 29 foot pounds of torque.
2. Placement of uprights and counterweights to meet manufacturer specifications as stated in the KeeGuard Installation Instructions.
3. Terminate the run as stated in the KeeGuard Installation Instructions.
   

Schedules:

1. Freestanding counterweighted guardrail system with 42" nominal height to provide a pedestrian egress barrier on the roof which withstands a minimum load of 200 lbs. in any direction applied to the top rail per OSHA: Regulation 29 CFR 1910.23 (e) (1) ; (e) (3) (iv), OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.502 (b) (1) - (b) (14).

Acceptable low slope, roof edge fall protection to be KeeGuard, manufactured by Kee Safety.

PVC Counterbalance

Full KeeGuard Upright, Side View

KeeGuard Bottom Component with Toeboard Attached

KeeGuard Bottom Component showing Protective Pad