PS DOORS LSGF-36-PCY Single Door, Steel, 34 3/4 To 38 1/2 Inch Opening Width

PS Doors LSGF-36-PCY EdgeHalt full-height ladder safety gate is installed on 34-3/4 to 38-1/2 inch guardrail openings to prevent falling off of workers from elevated platforms, guardrail openings, mezzanines or ladderways. This self-closing full-height ladder safety gate can swing open up to 180 degrees in both left & right directions by inverting or rotating the unit.

Working Mechanism:

• For installation on standard railings, attach the toeboard flush to the gate using screws.
• Loosely attach the gate to the desired standard railing using U-bolts. The bolts should not be tightened to allow future adjustments.
• Align the hinge plate assembly's top to the railing's top while adjusting the safety gate's opening perpendicularly to the mounting brackets. Now tighten the U-bolts.
• Fix the gate hoop into the hinge plate according to the opening size. Make sure that the strike plate overlaps & contacts the opposite vertical railing.
• The toeboard should be mounted 1/4 inches above the floor surface.
• Swing the gate through its full range for a proper alignment check.
• Install plastic protective thread caps over the bolts / nuts to prevent their loosening.
• While entering the elevating platform or climbing a ladder, securely hold the ladder / railing and push the safety gate to climb onto the platform.
• While exiting the elevated platform, open the safety gate while maintaining a secure grip on the ladder / railing. Then, manoeuvre into the suitable ladder descending position and descend until the ground level.

Features:

• PS Doors LSGF-36-PCY full-height ladder safety gate offers 42-inch top & mid-rail and 5-inch safety toeboard for increased worker protection compared to standard ladder safety gates.
• It uses two torsion springs housed within the hinge pivots to close the door automatically when unused.
• These stainless steel springs ensure the gate's long-term operability.
• It comes with a universal mounting bracket to attach to the round railings having outer diameters up to 2 inches & square railings up to 1-1/2 inch square and standard hardware including flat washers, nuts, U-bolts & a plastic thread protector cap.
• This PS Doors LSGF-36-PCY ladder safety gate is made of mild steel with powder coat yellow finish for structural strength and high visibility.
• Users can also check our full-height ladder safety gates page to choose gates having different guardrail opening sizes and construction material.

Compatible Accessories:

• Lock Out Kits: These kits are used to lock this gate to provide additional security and prevent unauthorised entry into the elevated platforms.
• Stand-Off Mounting Systems: These mounting systems increase the platform space of this gate by attaching to the guardrails. These systems create a steadying point before this ladder safety gate for easy transition from ladders to the mezzanine edge.
• Ladder Accessories: These PS Doors ladder accessories & replacement parts are used to replace old, worn-out or faulty parts like hinge plate assemblies or torsion springs of the safety gates.

Standards and Approvals:

• OSHA Standards 1910.28 & 1910.29
• ANSI A1264.1-2007, A14.3-2008 & MH28.3-2009

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What tools are required for installing this PS Doors LSGF-36-PCY ladder safety gate?

A. The gate can be easily installed on a standard pipe, flat bar, angle iron or even an existing wall using only a ratchet and a 1/2 inch deep well socket.

Q. How to install this ladder safety gate on non-standard railings?

A. PS Doors LSGF-36-PCY ladder safety gate can be mounted on non-standard railings like a large diameter pipe, angle iron and flat bar railings either by bolt mounting them directly to the railing / wall or by using a no-drill adapter bracket kit. The rest of the steps are the same as the installation process for standard railings.

Q. How can users adjust this PS Doors LSGF-36-PCY ladder safety gate according to openings?

A. This PS Doors LSGF-36-PCY ladder safety gate can be adjusted up to 3-3/4 inches according to the desired opening size by sliding the gate hoop into the hinge plate assembly and using carriage bolts to fix it in the desired position.