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1. Collective Fall Prevention System USER GUIDE FAST GUARD IMPORTANT INFORMATION You have just acquired a Collective Fall Prevention System from B Safe Limited and we thank you for your confidence In order for this product to meet all your requirements we ask that before each use you to follow the guidance in this manual ignoring the guidance could give rise to serious consequences We strongly suggest you read this guide again from time to time IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THIS GUIDE IS GIVEN TO THE END USER Please check that the system is compatible with the recommendations of all other components within your access system It is necessary to be completely sure before use that the recommendations specific to each element associated with this product are respected Wherever possible it is strongly advised to personally attribute responsibility for this system its operation and safe keeping to an individual user While in use protect your system and its components against all risks connected with the work environment thermal electrical or mechanical shocks acid discharges etc Attention Activities at height are dangerous and can bring about serious accidents and injuries We remind that you are personally responsible in the case of an accident injury or fatality to either yourself or a third party during or following the use of one of our products It is recommended that use of our products is completed under the su2. couplers and temporary guard rails are in place including any stop end rails and short returns enter first lift Fit right angle couplers directly under the Fast Guard couplers ready to receive permanent guard rail m TIP The previous Wand levelling procedure will have automatically set the permanent handrail position and level STEP 13 Fit Permanent Rail Install a permanent guard rail into the right angle couplers leaving the Fast Guard temporary rail in place at this time Fig e The Fast Guard temporary rail can now be moved upwards after unlocking joiners ready to protect the next platform level Alternatively move the Fast Guard rail into additional right angle scaffold couplers to form an intermediate guardrail Fig f On occasions it may be beneficial to slightly raise the Fast Guard couplers prior to transferring rails to allow easier access 25 STEP 14 Repeat Working along lift repeat Step 13 and complete primary guard rail STEP 15 Remove Couplers If Fast Guard is not being used for progressive lifts at this time remove couplers and return to transport bag for safe keeping NOTE When not in use ALWAYS store couplers with cradle locks in d ube Slide position This will ensure continued correct operation of the coupler cradle STEP 16 Fit Couplers for Subsequent Platform When installing subsequent lifts working safely within the permanent guardrail repeat steps 2 to 6 Initially fit and set F
3. fitting scaffolds constructed and manufactured to BS EN 39 2001 and BS EN 1139 1 2 1990 Delivery We would appreciate your assistance in checking the contents of your new FAST GUARD CFPS as soon as possible and report any defects or omissions to your supplier or B Safe Limited within seven days of receipt of goods Unfortunately we will not be able to offer any replacement for defects or omissions reported after this date This statement does not affect your legal or statutory rights given under UK law Preparation The successful implementation of any temporary work equipment system is in the pre start planning and preparation Plan the installation of the FAST GUARD collective fall prevention system before commencing work Discard any components considered unfit for purpose Colour Please note the colours used within this publication are intended to assist with guidance and do not fully represent the colours of your delivered Fast Guard system This will not in any way be detrimental to the use or performance of your Collective Fall Prevention System User Guide Revisions Please check our web site literature page for latest User Guide Revisions 33 B SAFE LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANT Y B Safe Limited warrant to the original purchaser that this Fast Guard Collective Fall Prevention System is free of defects in both material and workmanship for a period of 12 months Note This warranty expressly excludes consumable parts th
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6. ast Guard at a comfortable height above the permanent guardrail chest height Fig g Next slide temporary guardrail by hand above the next ledger line At any point after fixing and levelling the next working platform ledger raise Fast Guard to the correct position repeating steps 7 11 Fig h Raise Fast Guard by hand to an approximate position just abovethe ledger line before installing ledger or transoms Always lift under coupler not cradle SAF ETY Ensure standards are long enough to support Fast Guard couplers until they reach their intended height 26 STEP 17 Install Permanent Guard Following completion of platform boards ascend to lift and install permanent rails as steps 12 to 15 la 4 Either remove Fast Guard couplers to transport bag or raise the temporary rail for use in next lift Step 13 On completion of the scaffold remove all FAST GUARD couplers and using the transport bag store safely ready for use at the next job NOTE When not in use ALWAYS store couplers with cradle locks in d ube Slide position This will ensure continued correct operation of the coupler cradle AbSafe When not in use ALWAYS store couplers with cradle locks in dube Slide position This will ensure continued correct operation of the coupler cradle 27 DISMANTLING To safely dismantle the scaffold fit the FAST GUARD couplers at a point just above the existing top permanent guardrail Fig i Check and make s
7. at are considered replaceable from time to time during the normal working life of the system a The warranty date commences from the date the goods are purchased b All warranty claims must be processed through the Dealer from whom the equipment was purchased The Dealer will co operate with the purchaser throughout the warranty claims procedure and will arrange any necessary repairs using genuine B Safe Limited parts C If the original Dealer is no longer available to fulfil his obligations please contact B Safe Limited with full details of the claim and proof of purchase so that this may be processed without delay d Any warranty claim can only relate to the specific part that is proven to be at fault and for which a replacement part will be supplied but cannot be extended to constitute a claim against the complete component or system e B Safe Limited will supply the Dealer with any warranty parts required subject to the claim being validated after return of the faulty items in accordance with B Safe Limited General Conditions of Sale f Claims will not be accepted if they are as a result of fair wear and tear misuse or abuse of any kind g No replacement will be given unless the appropriate evidence of the validity of the claim has been provided to the satisfaction of B Safe Limited h B Safe Limited reserve the right to charge for any unnecessary work carried out as a result of an invalid claim No variation to this wa
8. d scaffolding tasks Always follow training received and the advice contained within this guide for the safe use of the Fast Guard system Never use any part of the FAST GUARD system or scaffold tubes supported by the system as a fop up or as an attachment point for a safety harness or any other fall arrest system Never use the FAST GUARD coupler as a load bearing coupler with other applications Plan the installation method of the FAST GUARD system prior to commencing each project Ensure that all personnel using the equipment have been adequately trained We remind that you have a personal legal duty of care to ensure the safety of both yourself and those around you INSPECTION GENERAL Periodic examination of work equipment is crucial to its continuing safe performance and to the safety of workers who use it This is particularly important with equipment used as part of a fall prevention system Please read Important Notes on pages 2 amp 32 SAFETY NOTE Never use any part of the FAST GUARD system or scaffold tubes supported by the system as a chop up or an attachment point for a safety harness or any other fall arrest system If equipment has been subjected to impact load take out of service and return to manufacturer for inspection SYSTEM COMPONENTS The FAST GUARD FGS8 system comprises of 8 Couplers and Cradles 3 Joiners 1 Wand Transport Bag User Guide Fast Start Notes TRANSPORT BAG J
9. duct at all times Maintenance amp Storage Good maintenance and storage of your Fast Guard system will prolong its working life while assuring your safety It is important to always store couplers with cradle locks in Tube Slide position The Fast Guard system should be treated and respected as a specialist tool Users should avoid storage or handling situations that may cause impact or damage to components Components DO NOT require periodic lubrication oystem components should be cleaned with water Never use acid solvents or anything based upon these Dry components in a well ventilated area Avoid sources of heat or UV light otore the system in the supplied transport bag provided Avoid any corrosive atmospheres and excessive heat and cold Operating Temperature Humidity Range Oto 40 deg centigrade Do not use in freezing conditions Relative Humidity not less than 50 RH Contact Details amp Further Advice Additional safety and operation information is contained within this publication For further advice or information please contact your immediate supervisor or manager Alternatively please contact B Safe Limited technical department 32 Compliances FAST GUARD complies with BS EN 12811 1 2003 and BS EN 13374 2004 requirements for temporary guardrails when used in accordance with d This user guide 2 Guidance notes BS EN 12811 1 2003 amp BS EN 13374 2004 3 Guidance notes TG20 08 4 Traditional tube and
10. emperature Page 32 Contacts Page 32 36 Compliances Page 33 Delivery Page 33 Preparation Page 33 Colour Page 33 User Guide Revisions Page 31 33 Warranty Warranty Sale Terms Page 34 Issue Certificate Page 35 INTRODUCTION Falls account for more than half of the fatal accidents in the construction industry every year Scaffolders are particularly at risk and many are seriously injured or worse as a result of a fall from height while carrying out their everyday duties All of these accidents could be significantly reduced or eliminated completely by providing the most effective and appropriate safety equipment available and ensuring the correct training in its use is given and recorded Clear and precise hierarchy of control measures detail the duty holderG legal obligations and responsibilities to those working at height Avoid working at height where possible where that is not deemed reasonably practicable provide sufficient work equipment for preventing a fall occurring When selecting work equipment for use in work at height give collective protection measures priority over personal protection measures at all times Proper consideration of Advance Guardrail Systems is one way to comply with your legal obligations More importantly implementation is the only way of providing scaffolder amp with the best protection from falling from height while carrying out their everyday duties THE FAST GUARD SYSTEM T
11. he key component within the FAST GUARD system is an innovative coupler that locks onto a scaffold standard from any direction without need of tools Once fitted onto a scaffold the coupler resists unintentional downward movement whilst still allowing intentional movement in an upwards direction The coupler is designed to locate and receive a standard scaffold handrail which when fitted can be raised using a Fast Guard Wand to a height beyond normal reach where it will lock without the need of fastening or tightening FAST GUARD is designed to self level advance guard rails from a previously levelled datum allowing subsequent permanent guard rails to be placed without the need for additional levelling techniques This feature saves significant time and results in the use of Fast Guard being virtually time neutral making it the fastest collective fall prevention system available The FAST GUARD system is light and compact and can easily be moved from one job to another The installation of the system follows the same principals as other routine scaffold operations and will easily become second nature to operatives who use it SAFE WORKING PRACTICES Use of a Collective Fall Prevention System CFPS does not completely eliminate the risk of falling Personal fall protection equipment should always be worn when raising or lowering scaffold boards or decks between working platforms undertaking alterations adaption s or other non standar
12. l by aligning the Wand positioning mark with the fixed outside ledger of the scaffold structure TIP Use the alignment groove on the Wand handle to set guard rail from ledger to your preferred height 22 STEP8 Raise amp Level Phase 2 In a similar way move Rail 1 Point b to leave first section of guardrail raised and level CS LIS Take care to level the temporary rail as this will be used to set the permanent guard rail level later Two Fast Guard wands can be used to raise lower amp level sections of guard rail in one operation SAF ETY Ensure standards are long enough to support Fast Guard couplers until they reach their intended height If necessary use a sacrificial puncheon Fig d Stop Ends Return Detail otop end return guard rails can be achieved by using two Fast Guard couplers Alternatively these details can be fixed by using a right angle scaffold coupler at one end and a Fast Guard coupler at the other 23 Now raise Rail 2 Point a setting the correct height and level by aligning the Wand positioning marks with the fixed outside ledger of the scaffold Move Rail 2 Point b into position making sure Joiner docks and locks correctly with Rail 1 De RIT LOCKED SAFETY Ensure joiners dock and lock correctly as described in page 13 24 STEP11 Board Platform Completely board first lift prior to entering STEP 12 Fit Right Angle Couplers Once all Fast Guard
13. omplete the scaffold structure to the first lift setting out in accordance with TG20 08 Load out FAST GUARD and handrail TI P Do not install boards at this time STEP2 Fit Lock Open Cradles Whilst standing on the ground take the first FAST GUARD coupler and with a slight upwards movement fit to the scaffold standard Page 10 Rotate the coupler around standard to align guardrail inside scaffold platform Ensure the coupler gate catch lock is in the locked position Open cradle cam lock ready to receive guardrail STEP 3 Repeat and Set Out Couplers Y Fit further couplers along length of first lift setting out to ensure each guardrail is supported by two couplers For stop ends returns detail see page 23 Fig d Note Abutting guardrails must be linked with Fast Guard Joiners page 13 When setting out ensure supporting standards are long enough and without joints to support the couplers when they ascend to their intended height Example configuration is shown in page 21 Fig c 19 Select appropriate length tubes and load into Fast Guard couplers Do not close cradle locks at this time but align the guardrail overhangs within the couplers such that one cradle can be set fube SlideO Fig a and the other d ube Locked Fig b Example configuration page 21 Fig c Fig a Tube Slide TIP Asa guide the tube overhang should exceed the length of an extended wand SAFETY Ensure
14. on Date User Manual Edition FGCFPS December 2010 Revision T Please retain this certificate for your Health and Safety records 35 FAST GUARD Worldwide Patent Pending For more information on bSafe products please contact B Safe Limited 40 Murdock Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 4PP Telephone 01869 242681 E mail info bsafelimited co uk wh Sv Web www bsafelimited co uk Registered in England No 6963906 Registered office as above REGISTERED FIRM User Manual FGCFPS December 2010 Revision T 36
15. overhang is sufficient to prevent tube sliding completely through coupler during operation Fig b Tube Locked TIP Minimum overhang 200mm to allow Joiner connection if required 20 Fig c Example Configuration Points a Tube Slide Points b Tube Locked At Points a the cradle cam locks are in the Tube Slide position and the tube overhang is sufficient to allow safe travel through coupler when raising At Points b the cradle cam locks are in the Tube Lock position with sufficient overhang to allow a Fast Guard Joiner to be fitted if required SAFETY Two couplers must ALWAYS be used with each tube length Ensure Point doverhang is sufficient to prevent tube sliding completely through coupler during operation See page 23 STEP 5 Fit Joiners For each guardrail securely attach one Joiner using the fixing thumb screw Take care to ensure correct alignment of the Joiners with adjoining section of guardrail Page 13 details 1 amp 2 After Joiner is fitted and aligned set locking arm position to pendallowing guardrails to be raised in due course Page 14 detail 3 21 STEP6 Lock Coupler Cradles Close and lock all coupler cradles in their respective d ube Slide or d ube Lock positions ensuring the cam blades GlickGfully closed Click STEP 7 Raise Level Phase 1 Using an extended Wand raise Rail 1 Point a into position setting the correct height and leve
16. owards standard to re engage coupler locking plates Set the Wand removal angle by allowing Wand to hang freely Now remove Wand by applying a gentle uniform outward force Do not apply any sideways or rotational movement to wand See Fig l and page 17 TIP maintain Wand removal angle as wand is removed DO NOT apply any side force to wand 29 Continue lowering Fast Guard by hand page 18 Position guardrail rail just above permanent top guard rail on the working platform Ensure all couplers are set at correct height and all Fast Guard joiners are connected and set in locked position Now the Fast Guard rail is in place permanent guard rails can be removed Continue dismantling scaffold as required repeating Steps 21 23 SAF ETY Ensure standards are long enough and without joints to support Fast Guard couplers as they descend to their intended height TIP Lower Fast Guard with Wand to head height then lower rail to new guard rail level 30 USER NOTES Revisions Revision T Paqe3 Index Paqe 28 Note added Lowering base lift 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Recommendations Before each use carry out an in depth visual examination in order to ensure the integrity of the FAST GUARD system see pages 7 9 Equipment that has been subjected to excessive impact or stress must not be used Never try to modify or repair a piece of equipment yourself Please keep this user guide with the pro
17. pervision and instruction of a competent and experienced person Ensure that you have received adequate training in the use of this system and make sure that you understand how it works If there is any doubt do not take any risks but seek advice A good physical condition is obligatory in order to carry out work from height B Safe Limited declines all responsibility for any use storage methods or maintenance carried out in any manner whatsoever other than that described within this guide CONTENTS Important Information Guidance Use Page 2 System Overview Introduction Page 4 The Fast Guard System Page 4 Safe Working Practises Page 5 Inspection General Page 5 System Components Page 6 Inspections Before Use Coupler Page 7 Joiner Page 8 Wand Page 9 Operation Coupler Opening and Fitting Page 10 Tube Loading and Unloading Page 11 Removing Page 12 Raising with Wand Page 15 Lowering with Wand Page 16 Lowering by Hand Page 18 Joiner Fitting Page 13 Releasing Page 14 Wand Removal Page 17 System Prepare Fit amp Lock Couplers Page 19 Fit Temporary Guardrails Page 20 21 Fit Joiners Page 21 Lock Cradles Page 22 Raise and Level Page 22 24 Stop Ends Page 23 Fit Permanent Guardrails Page 25 26 Subsequent Platforms Page 26 27 Dismantling Page 28 30 User Notes User Notes Page 31 Important Information Recommendations Page 32 Maintenance amp Storage Page 32 Operating T
18. rranty may be made or implied by any member of B Safe Limited or its Dealers unless such variation is in writing and authorised by the Company Please also refer to B Safe Limited terms and conditions of sale a full copy can be found online www bsafelimited co uk or obtained from our offices upon request 34 ISSUE CERTIFICATE RECORD 1 acknowledge that have received and read the B Safe Limited Fast Guard Collective Fall Prevention System User Guide and that understand and will follow the guidance contained within 2 will complete inspection checks before each use as listed in the guide and remove from use any damaged components to ensure the continuing safe operation of the equipment supplied 3 will never use the equipment for anything other than its intended purpose and will take good care of the equipment issued to me 4 understand that must not use any part of the Fast Guard system or scaffold tubes supported by the system as a hop up or an attachment point for a safety harness or any other fall arrest system 5 I will promote safe working practises for myself and for others 6 will follow the WAHR 2006 hierarchy of working at height control measures 7 I recognise that have a legal duty of care to keep myself and colleagues safe during the execution of my duties I confirm that have received Number Fast Guard CFP systems Received by Signature Print Name Issued By Signature Print Name Positi
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20. ure the gate of each coupler is firmly closed and locked Page 10 Move the intermediate permanent guard rail into the Fast Guard couplers using joiners as necessary following steps 4 to 6 Fig j Joiners must be set to locked position at this time This will leave a complete temporary guard rail in place Following your normal sequencing of work dismantle the remaining top scaffold platform completely and descend to boarded platform below Note On base lifts fit Fast Guard couplers to the outside of standards allowing ledgers and transoms to remain in place when lowering guardrails Fig i Fig j Ensure standards are long enough and without joints to support Fast Guard couplers as they descend to their intended height Re use permanent intermediate guard rail as temporary rail On base lifts fit Fast Guard couplers to the outside of standards allowing ledgers and transoms to remain in place when lowering guardrails 28 STEP 21 Set Joiner Dock Wand Using wand set locks on joiners to Gelease position page 14 Dock wand page 16 into coupler Prepare to support the weight of coupler and guard rail STEP 22 Lower Guard Rail Move the wand towards you away from the standard to release coupler locking plates ELE and support the full weight of the cradle and fes guardrail Fig k j In a controlled manner lower the guard rail E to just above head height Return the wand t
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