Premium Flash GC-1 Adjustable Guardrail Post Instructions
- September 26, 2024
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GC-1 Adjustable Guardrail Post
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Product Information
Specifications
Product Name: Guardrail Single Adjustable Post
with Gravity Lock
Material: Powder Coated Steel
Dimensions: 1.25 x 1.25 x 42.75 inches
Weight: 15.88 lbs
Installation: 3/8 x 2.5 Lag Screw, 1/2 x 2.25
Lag Screw
Product Usage Instructions
Description
The Guardrail Single Adjustable Post with Gravity Lock is
designed to provide fall protection at edges. It consists of
various components that are assembled to create a guardrail
system.
Mounting the Brackets
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Install the bracket in a support structure capable of handling
a 200 lbs load at the outer edge to prevent falls. -
You can install the bracket using either four (4) 1/2 x 2-1/4
lag screws or eight (8) 3/8 x 2-1/2 lag screws or an approved
equivalent. Fasteners must fully penetrate a truss or framing
member to achieve proper holding power. -
Choose the appropriate lag screws based on the installation
method shown in the provided diagrams.
Care and Maintenance
Follow relevant standards such as OSHA 1926.502, CSA Z259.18:19,
and Ontario Regulation 213/91 for proper care and maintenance of
the guardrail system.
FAQ
Q: What should I do if some parts are missing from my
system?
A: Contact Premium Flash customer service at
1-888-440-3725 or
visit www.premiumflash.com for assistance in obtaining the missing
parts.
Q: Can I use this guardrail system for residential
applications?
A: The guardrail system is designed for commercial and
industrial use. For residential applications, consult local
building codes and regulations.
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GR-001-A Material Dimensions Weight Installation
Guardrail Single Adjustable Post with Gravity Lock Powder Coated Steel 1.25″ x 1.25″ x 42.75″ 15.88 lbs 3/8″ x 2.5″ Lag Screw 1/2″ x 2.25″ Lag Screw
DESCRIPTION
The Guardrail Single Adjustable Post with Gravity Lock is a welded heavy-gauge
steel post for parapets and open edges. It can be mounted on any vertical
surface, such as a parapet wall, header beam, floor joist, wall stud, or roof
truss. The post complies with OSHA and CSA regulations, the Ontario Building
Code, and the Code de Sécurité Pour Les Travaux de Construction.
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DIAGRAM OF PARTS The Guardrail Single Adjustable Post with Gravity Lock
consists of various components. The example below illustrates the individual
parts that make up the system. These parts may or may not be included in your
specific system and are provided for reference purposes only. WARNING Failure
to follow product use instructions could cause severe personal injury.
GUARDRAIL SYSTEM COMPONENTS
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GENERAL 1. Always remember to set up and use equipment in compliance with OSHA
and CSA regulations, the Ontario Building Code, and the Code de Sécurité Pour
Les Travaux de Construction. 2. The Guardrail System is not an anchor point.
3. Roofing guardrails are intended for use by experienced tradespeople with
full knowledge of their proper use. 4. OSHA and CSA regulations, the Ontario
Building Code and the Code de Sécurité Pour Les Travaux de Construction
require that employers provide training in using and caring for this product.
IMPORTANT: Ensure workers near the unguarded edge are protected from falls
by alternative means (e.g. travel restraint, fall arrest, netting) until the
guardrail system is fully installed
MOUNTING THE BRACKETS:
1. Install the bracket in a support structure capable of handling a 200 lbs
load at the outer edge to prevent falls.
2. You can install the bracket using four (4) 1/2″ x 2-1/4″ or eight (8) 3/8″
x 2-1/2″ lag screws or an approved equivalent. Fasteners must fully penetrate
a truss or framing member to achieve proper holding power.
Installation with four (4) 1/2″ x 2- Installation with eight (8) 3/8″ x 2- Installation with four (4) 3/8″ x 2-
1/4″ Lag Screw
1/2″ Lag Screw
1/2″ Lag Screw on Top Plate
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INSTRUCTION FOR USE After mounting the bracket, place the adjustable post in
the socket and secure it with a clevis pin at the desired height. Next,
install the top and middle rails on brackets specifically designed for them to
create a continuous guardrail system that meets OSHA and CSA regulations, the
Ontario Building Code and the Code de Sécurité Pour Les Travaux de
Construction. Finally, secure the top and middle rails with the gravity
locking pin.
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TOEBOARD IMPORTANCE: Toe-boards are protective barriers that are placed near
the ground or walking surface. They are often used when there is a risk that
tools or other objects could fall onto a person from a platform or other
raised area, or through a floor opening or hole. They are often used as a part
of a guardrail system. As well, teaboards alert workers to an edge, providing
added protection to help prevent individuals from slipping over the edge. If
the guardrail system isn’t installed on a parapet wall, Toe-boards must be
installed and secured in the provided section of the guardrail. The 6” high
toe-boards also ensure that the post stays in the regulation’s code height
range between the horizontal bars at any adjusted post height.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Inspect all equipment before and after each use to ensure there is no
damage or deformation. 2. Inspect to ensure there is no deterioration due to
rust. Discard if needed. 3. Any equipment exposed to the forces of a fall
arrest must be taken out of service immediately. 4. Always handle the
equipment with care to ensure safe and long-lasting use. 5. Please refrain
from throwing or dropping any equipment from a height. 6. Do not use it if
exposed to extreme heat or cold. Please discard it immediately. 7. After rain
or snowstorm, clean all the system components before use.
OSHA 1926.502
RELEVANT STANDARDS
CSA Z259.18:19
ONTARIO REGULATION 213/91
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