Installation and use – Qualcraft The Rack User Manual
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Installation and Use
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The Rack is a welded steel frame for placement on a building’s parapet, and functions to assist in
window washing applications. Parapet must withstand loads of at least 5,000 lbs., as
determined by a Qualified Person.
Prior to Installation:
1. Optional foot extender is for use on parapets with an overhang of 12” or less.
2. Make considerations for eliminating or minimizing swing fall hazards.
3. Extreme care must be taken when using descent equipment near electrical sources, heat,
and turbulent or unstable areas, such as air vents.
4. All PFAS equipment must be deemed compatible by a Competent Person. Always read and
understand all PFAS equipment instructions.
5. Compatible with parapets between 10“ - 24” wide. NEVER attempt to attach to parapets wider
than 24”. Parapet must be at least 10“ in height. After installation, The Rack must be fully flush
and fully set on parapet.
6. Window washing ropes must not be used longer than 2 years from Date of First Use, or
3 years from Date of Manufacture. On descents exceeding 130’, provisions must be made for
continuous suspension, intermittent suspension, or for a work station. Descents must never
exceed 300’.
Installation:
1. Remove (4) Connector Pins and set Frame Assembly aside.
2. Extend Foot Assembly to desired length. Suggested distance is 4’ below top of parapet.
3. If parapet has overhang, remove Foot Assembly from Frame Assembly and slide optional Foot
Extender onto Foot Assembly, adjusting its length to accommodate the overhang. Then, re-insert
Foot Assembly into Frame Assembly.
4. Install (2) Connector Pins to connect Foot Assembly to Frame Assembly.
5. Slide Frame Extender into Frame Assembly to location where The Rack will fit snugly onto the
parapet, then connect them with (2) remaining Connector Pins.
6. Attach safety line to certified anchor point with minimum breaking
strength 5,000 lbs.
THIS ANCHOR POINT MUST BE SEPARATE FROM THE
ANCHOR POINT THE TIE-BACK ROPE WILL BE ATTACHED TO. Safety line
must be directly in line with anchor point.
7. If parapet is 42” or lower, attach to safety line before coming within 6’
of fall hazard. ALWAYS use complete and compatible PFAS.