w |___ STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE a TOWER LADDER . STATIC PULL TEST ON LADDER SYSTEM Deena ROASORS [manna | ec e207 ED 10 20 30 40 50 54 52 53 84 55 56 60 64 62 63 64 65 66 67 70 1 80 a Purpose Establish and maintain procedure for Tower ladder ~ Static pul test on ladder system as per the applicable standards. Scope ‘This procedure is applicable to Tower ladders vz, Wind ladders, Domestic and Commercial Ladders Responsibiitios Conducting the tests ~ Quality Supervisors / Quality Head Aporoval of Test Results - Qualty Head Terms and Definitions Ladder —Device incorporating steps or rungs on which a person may ascend or descend (OIN EN 131-1) ANSIA143 Reference Standards EN ISO 1412-4: Safety of Machinery, permanent means of access machinery Part 4 ~ Fixed Ladder DIN EN 131-2: Ladders - Requirements, testing, marking DIN EN 131-1: Ladders ~ Terminology, types, functional sizes DIN EN 353-1 and GE specification 2003419 rev C ANS|-ASE-A143: Fixed ladder safety requirements ANS! -ASSE 2369.1: Safety requirements for personnel fall arrest systems , subsystems and components, Test Equipment Required Test Fixture and load cel wih hydraulic power pack ‘Typical assembly of connector bracket o ladder rail Bevel Protractor! Incinometer Feeler gauge Torque wrench Stop watch Vernier caper / steel rule measuring tape Right angle Test Frequency (One in 1000 ladders Methodology Before stating the tests, ensure that the measuring gauges to be used have valid calibration and dont have any erors Prepared by ahad ‘Approved by: DateSOon 2017 Dale! 30-Jan 2007 CONTROLLED COPYSTANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE TOWER LADDER - STATIC PULL TEST ON LADDER SYSTEM Doe No: SA.QA-SOP-38 Revision No:01 | Effective dat ‘30an 2017 Page 2ef 82 83 831 832 833 834 835 836 837 838 83g 83.10 8ant 83.12 83.13 Uncertainty of Measurement shall be ensured as below ++ 1 mm or longitudinal measurements; + 51mm forthe measurement of the distance between the supports andthe overhanging lath 1° fr the measurement of anges; + 1% for static forces and torque. ‘Ladder System - Static pull test (16kN) Take photos of setup prior to toaing. (2) 220mm & (1) 840mm ladder sections are to be used for this test. Arrangement should statin contact wit bottom of the ladder to the floor, and arrangement isto be connected toa back rail stif enough not to deflect during load application ‘Level ll ladder brackets and check that both maintain equal height and distance between, Brackets & connectors centered vertically between the two separate ladder segments. Secured using telnforcement rng hardware on both rungs end rungs of ladders. Ladder bracket heights on both sides fo be the same height off the groundibase ‘Attach ladder brackets using GE required hardware, and ensure proper torque values ae used. ‘Attach fall arest brackets to reinforced ladder rungs using GE required harcware. Prope torque requied is ‘30Nm/22f bs & back hardware torque 210m Using all metal components create a ink between load cel fixed down ow to fll atest cable, Ratchet types ‘Come-along & load cell works best to apply & record force. (ensure centre distance between ladder and oad cell is 100mm) Record ladder locations against the stationary drop frame or other vertical holding device. ‘ApAly pressure untl either the load cell reads round 16kN/G6OOIbs, o: ladder stats twist and bend. at any {ime adition foree is applied but readings either don't change or start to drop, ladder test is to stop. Keep Cable as close to vertical as possible, Looking 1 achieve a downward vertical load, not angular. Measure and record any movement or twist ofthe ladder & brackets or X brace. Inspect ladder rll for any ‘areas of buckling or material separation Keep tension on the line and leave sit for approximately 1Ominutes to see if ladder continues to shift or tis Take photos of setup after load is applied. Also record and any areas of movement or areas of fatigue Aaiure (material fracturing or rip. Test must be run withthe use of intemal splice, to see how the results difer. |Pesesty. 2265 voul_ Approved by (ae? | ([Date:30-Jan 2077 Dale: 30 Jan 2047 CONTROLLED COPY| __ STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE ~ ee TOWER LADDER - STATIC PULL TEST ON LADDE Doc No: SAGA-SOP 38 [ RevisionNe:01 | Effective dat: 30on SN 2 = 4 A A ge A g 5 Sater nga ‘Typical setup for vertical test firture: Sttic Pll 84 Acceptable Limits: Static pul test on lacier system Measure and record any movement or twist ofthe ladder and brackets orX brace. Inspect ladder ral for any areas of bucking or material separation, keep tension on the lie and leave si for approximately 1Ominutes to see if ladder continues to shift or ts. 85 Reporting of Test Results: 85.1 Report the test results in he Ladder Test Report 852 Take photos of setup ater oad is applied. Also record any areas of movement or areas of fatigue aure (material racturing orc). 90 Records 94 Ladder Test Report format no SA-QA-FT-08 [Prepay fre) - Approved ys RY | Date:30Jan 2017 Date: 50 Jan2017 a CONTROLLED COPY