MILLER Beam Trolley & Painters Trolley Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Miller
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MILLER Beam Trolley & Painters Trolley
Thank you for your purchase of Miller Fall Protection equipment. Miller brand products are produced to meet the highest standards of quality at our ISO 9001-certified facility. Miller Fall Protection equipment will provide you with years of use when cared for properly.
WARNING
All persons using this equipment must read, understand and follow all
instructions. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. Do not
use this equipment unless you are properly trained.
It is crucial that the authorized person/user of this fall protection equipment read and understand these instructions. In addition, it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that all users are trained in the proper use, inspection, and maintenance of fall protection equipment. Fall protection training should be an integral part of a comprehensive safety program. Proper use of fall arrest systems can save lives and reduce the potential of serious injuries from a fall. The user must be aware that forces experienced during the arrest of a fall or prolonged suspension may cause bodily injury. Consult a physician if there is any question about the user’s ability to use this product. Pregnant women and minors must not use this product.
Purpose and Specifications
The Miller Beam Trolley (9065) is designed to provide a single user with an
easily installed anchorage connector on horizontal l-beams. The beam trolley
is adjustable and slides along with the worker to provide maximum safety and
mobility.
The Miller Painter’s Trolley (9059-1) is designed to provide a single user
with an easily installed anchorage connector on 1-1/2 inch (38mm) diameter
steel rail/rods, such as those used around the exterior of a water tower. The
trolley slides along with the worker and automatically by-passes intermediate
supporting rods to provide continuous fall protection.
General Requirements, Warnings, and Limitations
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All warnings and instructions shall be provided to authorized persons/users.
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Never use fall protection equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed. Fall protection equipment should never be used for towing or hoisting.
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All authorized persons/users must reference the regulations governing occupational safety, as well as applicable ANSI or
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GSA standards. Please refer to the product labeling for information on specific OSHA regulations, and ANSI and CSA standards met by the product.
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Equipment must not be exposed to environmental hazards and chemicals which may produce a harmful effect.
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Use in a corrosive or caustic environment dictates a more frequent inspection and Proper precautions should always be taken to remove any obstructions, debris, material,
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servicing program to ensure the integrity of the fine product is maintained.
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Do not allow equipment to come in contact with anything that will damage it including, but not limited to, sharp, abrasive, rough or high-temperature surfaces, welding, heat sources, electrical hazards, or moving machinery.
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All equipment must be inspected before each use according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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‘Do not expose the equipment to any hazard
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All equipment should be inspected by it is not designed to withstand.
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Consult the manufacturer in cases of doubt. the qualified person on a regular basis.
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To minimize the potential for accidental disengagement, a competent person must ensure system compatibility.
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Always check for obstructions below the work area to make sure the potential fall path is clear.
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Allow adequate fall clearance below the work surface.
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Equipment must not be altered in any way. Repairs must be performed only by the manufacturer, or persons or entities authorized in writing by the manufacturer.
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The purchaser of this equipment must ensure that all personnel using this equipment are familiar with these instructions and are
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Any product exhibiting deformities, unusual wear, or deterioration must be immediately and properly trained in the operation, limitations, installation, inspection, and maintenance ot this product. Training should be conducted discarded.
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Any equipment subject to a fall must be removed from service. periodically and without exposing the trainee to a fall hazard.
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The authorized person/user shall have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it when using this equipment.
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Never remove product labels, which include important warnings and information for the authorized person/user.
Installation & Use
Warnings and Limitations
Before installation of any anchorage connector, carefully inspect it to ensure
that it is in useable condition. check for missing or damaged parts. Do not
use this equipment if
any component does not operate properly or if the unit appears to be damaged
in any way. Refer to the inspection section of this manual. Only trained and
competent personnel should install and use this equipment.
Miller Trolleys are designed for use with Miller-approved components.
Substitution or replacement with non-approved component combinations or
subsystems or both may affect or interfere with the safe function of each
other and endanger compatibility within the system. This incompatibility may
affect the reliability and safety of the total system. Fall arrest systems
used with the anchorage connector must be rigged in accordance to regulatory
requirements. [All instructions and warnings provided with the components of
the personal fall arrest system must be read, understood, and followed.] Make
sure that all connections within the fall arrest system are compatible. Use
only Locking carabiners, locking snap hooks or other Miller-approved
connectors or connecting devices to attach to this equipment.
The anchorage connector must be compatible with the snap hook or carabiner of
the connecting device and must not be capable of causing a load to be applied
to the gate/
keeper. Never use an anchorage connector that will not allow the snap hook or
carabiner gate/keeper to close. Anchor and system must be installed and used
in such a manner as to minimize the potential for a swing fall hazard and
limit free fall distance to 6 feet (1.8m) or less. Ensure that the anchorage
connector is at a height that will not allow a lower level to be struck should
a fall occur. When selecting an anchorage point, always remember that shock
absorbers will elongate when subjected to fall arrest forces. Refer to the
labels and instructions provided with the connecting device to obtain the
maximum elongation distance.
The structure that this product is attached to must be capable of supporting
5,000 Ibs. (22.2kN) per user attached; or be designed, installed, and used,
under the supervision of
a qualified person, as part of a complete personal fall arrest system that
maintains a safety factor of at least two. Anchorage requirements based on
ANSI are as follows: For fall arrest systems, anchorages must withstand a
static load of 5,000 Ibs. (22.2kN) for non-certified anchorages or two times
the maximum arresting force for certified anchorages. When more than one
personal fall arrest system is attached to an anchorage, the above anchorage
strengths must be multiplied by the number of personal fall arrest systems
attached to the anchorage. The Miller 9065 Beam Trolley and the Miller 9059-1
Painter’s Trolley meet OSHA and ANSI A10.32 & Z359.1.
Note: f the system is used by an employee having a combined tool and body weight between 310 Ibs. (140.6 kg) and 400 Ibs. (181.4 kg), then the employer must appropriately modify the criteria and protocols to provide proper protection for such heavier weights, or the system will not be doomed to be in compliance with the OSHA 1026 502(dl/16)
Installation Requirements
The beam must be capable of supporting a 5,000 Ib. (22kN) static load in the
direction permitted by the system while in use (or provide a 2:1 safety
factor). This requirement must be met at all points along the length of the
beam to which the trolley may travel. The device shall be connected such that
it will not slide off the end of a beam (end stops must be used to limit
trolley travel) and should not be attached to a beam that is inclined or
sloped. This device must only be used on beams where a fall will not cause the
device to slide along the beam and increase the fall distance. Use only on
straight, horizontal, overhead I-beams with no obstructions,
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Installation
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Select an approved mounting location (beam) that meets or exceeds all installation requirements Measure the width of the beam flange.
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Assemble the trolley prior to installation to determine the proper configuration of the spacer washers. Move spacer washers from the inside of the trolley side flanges (see locations A & B of Fig. 1) to the outside of the flanges (see locations C & D of Fig. 1) or vice versa until the distance between the side rollers is 1/8″ (3mm) larger than the beam flange width with the adjustment bolt tight.
Note: There should always be at least one washer at each of the four locations-A, B, C, and D. The number of washers at locations A & B should be equal or differ by only one washer It is important not to remove any of the spacer washers. Move excess spacer washers to locations C and D. This will ensure proper alignment between the cotter pinhole and adjustment nut as shown in Figures 1 and 2. -
Once the proper location for the spacer washers has been determined, remove the assembly nut, spacer washers at location D, and the trolley side flange between locations D &A. Lift the trolley into position on the beam flange and slide the loose trolley side flange back into position on the assembly bolt. Replace the spacer washers and assembly nuts. Hand-tighten the assembly bolt and nut.
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Ensure that the attachment ring Is in the down position as shown in Figure 1. Pull straight down on the ring to ensure that all four trolley wheels are in contact with the beam flange.
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Verify that there is no more than 1/8″ (3mm) of clearance between the sides of the beam flanges, and the adjacent side rollers. If more than 1/8″ clearance is present, remove the trolley and adjust the spacer washers accordingly.
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Tighten the attachment bolt and nut to approximately 30-40 ft. Ibs.
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Insert the cotter pin provided into the hole in the end of the attachment bolt and through the cut- Outs in the attachment nut. (Note: lt may be necessary to tighten the attachment nut slightly to align the cutouts in it with the cotter pinhole in the attachment bolt.) Bend the ends of the cotter pin as shown in Figure 1 to prevent disengagement Apply grease to each of the grease fittings (8 total). (See Greasing in 4.0 Inspection & Maine
Use Warnings and Limitations
- Inspect before each use (see 4.0 Inspection & Maintenance).
- For use by ONE person only. Maximum capacity is 400 lbs. (181.4kg), including body weight, clothing, and tools.- DO NOT EXCEED THIS WEIGHT.
- The trolley must be directly above the worker to avoid swing falls. Side loading is not per- missable as it may damage the trolley and cause an accident.
- Use only with a Miller-approved shock-absorbing lanyard or self-retracting lifeline/fall limiter.
- Connect to the attachment ring only with a locking snap hook, locking carabiner, or another Miller-approved connector. Always visually check that the snap hook/carabiner gate is completely closed and locked when in use.
Painter’s Trolley
Installation Requirements Steel rail/rod must be capable of supporting a 5,000
Ib. (22kN) static load in the direction permitted by the system while in use
(or provide a 2:1 safety factor). This requirement must be met at all points
along the length of the rail to which the trolley may travel. The rail/rod
must be 1-1/2 inches (38mm) in diameter. Use only on the horizontal, overhead
rail. The device shall be connected such that it will not slide off the end of
the rail (rail must be a closed path or end stops must be used to limit
trolley travel) and should not be attached to rail which is inclined or
sloped. This device must only be used on a rail where a fall will not cause
the device to slide along the rail and increase the fall distance
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Installation
- Select an approved mounting location (rail/rod) that meets or exceeds all installation requirements
- Open the spring-loaded gate on the trolley (see Fig. 4a) and install it onto the rail/rod as shown in Figure 4b.
- Once installed, make sure that the trolley gate is not obstructed and is in the closed position.
Important: Trolley gate must be closed (see Fig. 3 & 4b) during use to prevent the trolley from disengaging from the rail if inadvertently turned sideways or upside down. Because the trolley gate is spring-loaded, it is designed to automatically bypass supporting rods for continuOus fall protection along the length of the rail.
Use Warnings and Limitations
Inspect before each use (see 4.0 Inspection & Maintenance). For use by ONE
person only. Maximum capacity is 400 Ibs. (181.4kg), including body weight,
clothing, and tools.- DO NOT EXCEED THIS WEIGHT. The trolley must be directly
above the worker to avoid swing falls. Connect to the attachment ring only
with a locking snap hook, locking carabiner, or another Miller-approved
connector. Always visually check that the snap hook/carabiner gate is
completely closed and locked when in use. While in use, do not remove the
trolley at any point along the length of the rail. It is designed to
automatically bypass supporting rods.
Inspection and Maintenance
Inspection
Miller Trolleys are designed for today’s rugged work environments. To maintain
their service life and high performance, devices should be inspected
frequently. These devices must be visually inspected by the user before each
use and inspected by a Competent Person on a regular basis, at least annually.
Inspect the product for any of the following: bent, cracked, distorted, worn,
malfunctioning or damaged parts; loose fasteners or missing parts/components;
deterioration; deformation; corrosion; signs that indicate the product has
been subjected to a fall arrest; or any other of damage/problems that may
affect the integrity and operation of the product. If in doubt, contact the
manufacturer to check the trolley to be sure that it operates freely.
- Inspect assembly nuts and ensure that they are tightened to the required specifications.
- The Cotter pin on the beam trolley must be present and properly installed to prevent disengagement.
- The spring-loaded gate on the painter’s trolley must open and close properly. Spring must exert sufficient force to maintain gate in the closed position. Ensure that paint build-up
- does not interfere with the proper operation of the trolley gate (see Cleaning and Storage).
- Devices that do not pass inspection or have been subjected to fall arresting forces must be removed from service.
Greasing (9065 Trolley only)
Grease for the 9065 Trolley should be general-purpose bearing grease unless
site conditions deem otherwise (high/low temperature, food grade, etc).
Greasing frequency depends on usage. Refer to the guidelines
below.
Note about the bearings- The side rollers have less grease retention capability, but are also not load bearing. The main bearings are shielded against contamination and have good grease retention, but are not totally sealed. If deemed necessary, due to fear of contamination from the environment, both of these bearings can be purged to remove old grease.
Cleaning and Storage
Basic care of all Miller Fall Protection equipment will prolong the life of the unit and will contribute-ute toward the performance of its vital safety function. Periodically clean the device to remove any dirt, paint, corrosives, contaminants, or other materials that may have accumulated. Wipe off all surface dirt with a sponge dampened in plain water or a mild solution of water and commercial soap or detergent. Then wipe dry with a clean cloth. Hang or blow the unit off with compressed air to dry. When not in use, store in a clean, dry area, free of exposure to fumes or corrosive elements.
Servicing
Servicing of Miller Fall Protection equipment must only be carried out by Miller Fall Protection or persons or entities authorized in writing by Miller Fall Protection. A record log of all servicing and inspection dates for this device must be maintained. Only original Miller replacement parts are approved for use in this device. Non-repairable devices that do not pass an inspection must be disposed of in a manner to prevent inadvertent further use. Contact Miller Technical Services at 800.873.5242 if you have any questions.