Diversified Fall Protection EZ Series Fixed Access Ladder Instruction Manual

Diversified Fall Protection

24400 Sperry Drive

Cleveland, OH 44145

User Installation and Instruction Manual for

EZ Series Fixed Access Ladder

I. Application:

A. Purpose:

The purpose of the EZ Series Fixed Access Ladder is to
provide an OSHA Compliant access to roofs, platforms and
walkways.

B. Limitations:

 Rated Number of simultaneous users- (1)
 Load Rated: 800 lbs.

C. Standards:

Please refer to all families of standards regarding occupational safety for more
information on work positioning systems and fall protection. These include
ANSI, OSHA, and any applicable local or state requirements. Compatibility shall
follow all requirements of OSHA 1910.23(d).

II. Installation:

A. Installation Tools and Materials:

*Plan your system prior to installation. Consider any factors

that may affect a user’s safety. Key points to consider are:

anchorage, sharp edges, obstructions and rescue.

 Measure and layout stand-off locations- 1’-9¾”

between each Ladder Standoff

 Mount stand-offs to structure. Secure with bolts.

Standoffs should be installed to ensure the ladder
has a minimum of 7” clearance between the rungs
and the structure. This 7” clearance applies to
obstructions on the structure being affixed to.

 Mount Ladder Rung adapters to Stand-offs. Secure

with bolts.

 Place ladder on Ladder Rung Adapter.
 Install clamp plate over the ladders rungs and

secure with bolts.

Diversified Fall Protection

24400 Sperry Drive

Cleveland, OH 44145

B. Important measurements

When Installing:

 Climbing width: must be a minimum of 16 inches- OSHA 1910.23(b)(4)
 Stand-off distance of 7 inches. 7 inches minimum must be measured from the mid-

point of the ladder rung to the nearest permanent object in back of the ladder.
OSHA 1910.23(d)(2). **See Diagram on Last Page.

 Any Fixed Access Ladder is required to have a fall protection system in place if it

exceeds 24 feet according to OSHA 1910.28(b)(9)

 The last rung of the ladder must be either in line of below the roof and no more than

12” below.

Ladder Features:

Rung Width: 20”

Walk through: 30”

Standoff Brackets: Bolt on, with vertical/horizontal adjustability

Floor/ Bottom mount available

Side Rail Construction: 3” Flat Stock

Hot dipped galvanized finish

10’ maximum modular sections reduce freight costs