Vi-Go Systems Manual - Miller Fall Protection

User Instructions - English5.1 Installation of Top Bracket AssemblyThe top bracket assembly may be installed toextend above the ladder to allow workers to stepsafety onto the platform without disconnectingfrom the lifeline. It is recommended to bemounted at the center of the ladder for ease ofuse and access, but can be installed toward theside of the ladder if required.For typical installation of the 5ft. (1.5m) top bracket assembly,refer to Figure 1a. This installationto four (4) users simultaneously. The7 ft. (2m) and 10 ft. (3m) top bracketassemblies are installed as shown inFigure 1b. [Note: All systems usingthe 10 ft.(3m) top bracket assembly arelimited to two (2) users.]Fig. 1aU-BoltMounting FastenerPlateWasherFastenerWashersFig. 1bMountingPlateBoltAn extra rung clamp assembly maybe used in the installation of the topbracket to lower the loads transmittedto each ladder rung (see Fig. 1c).For systems limited to one (1) user,the 5 ft. (1.5m) top bracket maybe installed with two rung clampassemblies (see Fig. 1d). Ensure theladder will withstand the loadsbetween the two rungs.FastenerCapFig. 1c1. Place the top bracket against therungs of the ladder at the desiredheight (see either Fig. 1a or 1b). InstallFor 5 ft. (1.5m) bracket: Place U-bolt around therung of the ladder and through the holes provided atthe bottom of the bracket.For 7 ft. (2m) or 10 ft. (3m) bracket: Place boltsthrough the holes provided at the bottom of thebracket and through mounting plate on opposite sideof ladder rung as shown.Install washers and torque fasteners to 20 plus orminus 2 ft. lbs.WARNING: The bottom U-clamp must be installedcorrectly or the bracket may slip under load.Shown with ExtraRung Clamp Assemblyto reduce the loadstransmitted to eachladder rung.Fig. 1d2. Continue to hold bracket against the rungs of theladder. Install rung clamp assembly by placing U-boltsaround the rung of the ladder and inserting through themounting plate. Install washers and torque fastenersto 20 plus or minus 2 ft. lbs. Repeat procedure forremaining rung clamp assemblies.9is only permitted with the 5 ft.(1.5m) top bracket assemblyand limits the number of userson the system to one (1).