USA. GUARDRITE STEEL Safety Barrier. This Installation/Owner's manual covers doors shipped: January 2013 to Date

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1 GUARDRITE STEEL Safety Barrier This Installation/Owner's manual covers doors shipped: January 2013 to Date Installed on: Notice To User...2 Safety...2 Installation...3 Parts...7 Warranty...8 Made in the USA Language: English (Hazards are in English and French) The English version of this manual shall prevail over any error in, or conflicting interpretation of, any translations. Model #: GUARDSTL Publication No rev3 March 2016

2 GuardRite Steel Installation/Owner's Manual Rite-Hite NOTICE TO USER Thank you for purchasing the GuardRite Steel safety barrier from Rite Hite. Read and understand this manual prior to installation or operation of this equipment. For best results, have this product serviced by your authorized RITE-HITE Representative. Your local RITE-HITE Representative provides the Planned Maintenance Program (P.M.P.) which can be fitted to your specific operation. Call your local representative or RITE-HITE at or Unpack all components and compare to "Parts" on page 7 Notify the factory if parts are missing or damaged. Installation Tools Required 2 3/4 in combination wrenches (1 ratchet, 1 socket -Impact drivers can be used) 1 Hammer drill with a 3/4 in diameter masonry bit Minimum drill bit length = 8 in [203.2 mm] 1 Impact driver (with 120 ft-lbs of torque for concrete anchors) 1 1/18 in Impact socket (for impact driver to tighten concrete anchors) SAFETY Safety Identifications! DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indique une situation dangereuse qui, si elle n est pas évitée, peut entraîner la mort ou de graves blessures.! WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indique une situation dangereuse qui, si elle n est pas évitée, peut entraîner la mort ou des blessures graves.! CAUTION / ATTENTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. Indique une situation dangereuse qui, si elle n est pas évitée, peut entraîner des blessures légères à modérées. NOTICE Indicates a situation which can cause damage to the equipment, personal property and/or the environment, or cause the equipment to operate improperly. NOTE: A note is used to inform you of important installation, operation, or maintenance information. General! CAUTION / ATTENTION To prevent unauthorized use, barricade the work area until the unit(s) are completely installed. Pour éviter toute utilisation non autorisée, barricader la zone de travail jusqu'à ce que l'unité(s) sont complètement installé. 2 Publication No rev3 March 2016

3 Rite-Hite Installation/Owner's Manual GuardRite Steel INSTALLATION Post Assembly NOTICE The holes in the GuardRite post for the rails are not at the same level. Pay attention to this when assembling to keep rails at the same level. 1. Stand the posts upright. 2. Bolt the rail bracket to the post using (2) 1/2 in x 6 in bolts. Install a flat washer on the bolt before the bolt is inserted through the rail bracket and post. If the post will be a middle post of a continuous run, you will also need to install a rail bracket on the bolt after it is inserted through the post (Figure 1). 3. Secure the bolt in place with a second flat washer and a 1/2 in nylon lock-nut. Repeat this process for any other rail brackets. Tighten the bolts and nuts securely (Figure 2). Figure 1 Figure 2 Publication No rev3 March

4 GuardRite Steel Installation/Owner's Manual Rite-Hite INSTALLATION Rail 5 5 in [127mm] Up To 120" Centerline Up to 120 in [3048 mm] in [1070 mm] in [536.6 mm] 11.8 in [ mm] 44 in mm in mm in [127mm] in [15.9mm] Figure 3 1. Position the posts with rail brackets attached approximately the distance apart of the length of a rail. Lift the rail into place and carefully set it in the rail brackets on each end. Ensure that the label on the rail is upright. 2. Bolt the rail securely to the rail bracket by inserting a 1/2 in x 1.5 in bolt with a washer installed through the rail bracket and then through the rail from the impact side. 3. Install a 1/2 in nylon lock nut to hold the rail in place. Repeat this process for all three bolts on each side of the rail. If the system uses double high rails, install the second rail in the same manner before tightening all of these rail bolts securely. 4. Continue assembling the system in this manner. Assemble the system completely before anchoring the system to the floor. 4 Publication No rev3 March 2016

5 Rite-Hite Installation/Owner's Manual GuardRite Steel INSTALLATION Cutting Rails 3 x 9 16 " THRU ALL 2 in 2.00" 3 x Ø 9/16 in [14.7 mm] Thru All Cut Off Varies (never less than 3 in [76.2 mm) [50.8 mm] RAIL CUT LENGTH Rail Cut Length Figure 4 Some installations require rails to be cut in the field. Limit cuts to 1 to 2 sections of a linear run of GuardRite Steel. 1. Mark and cut the rail in [73 mm] shorter than the distance between the vertical posts (Figure 4). NOTE: The rails can be cut with a saw-all, grinder, portable band saw, etc. 2. Use the (included) touch-up paint to protect the end of the rail from rusting. 3. Drill the 9/16 in diameter holes a minimum of 2 in [51 mm] from the end of the rail. Center the hole on the flat section of the front of the rail. Publication No rev3 March

6 GuardRite Steel Installation/Owner's Manual Rite-Hite INSTALLATION Anchoring to Concrete* 1. Tighten all rails and brackets securely before anchoring the system to concrete. 2. Position the GuardRite Steel in its intended position. Use the base plates of the posts as a template and drill (4) 3/4 in diameter holes a minimum of 8 in [203.2 mm] deep (or completely through the concrete). Using a drill bit that is too: small or excessively worn will make it very hard to install the anchor. large will reduce the anchors load capacity. 3. Use compressed air to blow the concrete dust out of the hole so you can tighten the anchor completely. Column Caps Use a rubber mallet to insert the plastic post cap into the top of each post. Hole Plugs Insert a yellow hole plug (using hand pressure or a rubber mallet) for open holes in the posts not used for attaching the hardware. 4. Use a Impact wrench and 1-1/8 socket to install the (provided) 3/4 in x 7 in Titan HD concrete anchors through base plate and into the holes drilled into the concrete. 5. Securely tighten all anchors to 120 ft-lbs with the impact wrench. Make sure the hex washer head is in contact with the base plate. 6. Repeat this process for all of the concrete anchors on the post. *Image credits: Titan HD Concrete Anchor instructions (strongtie.com) 6 Publication No rev3 March 2016

7 Rite-Hite Installation/Owner's Manual GuardRite Steel PARTS Bracket/Cap/Anchor Rail Assembly 1 DESCRIPTION PART # 3 Rail, Assembly, 4 ft GuardRite,Steel Rail, Assembly, 5 ft GuardRite,Steel Rail, Assembly, 6 ft GuardRite,Steel Rail, Assembly, 8 ft GuardRite,Steel Rail, Assembly,10 ft GuardRite,Steel Bracket/Cap/Anchor # DESCRIPTION PART # 1 GuardRite Steel Barrier GUARDSTL.XXX 2 GuardRite 23" High Double Post GuardRite 44" High Double Post # DESCRIPTION PART # 1 Bracket,Assembly,W/Hardware,GUARDSTL Cap,Post,5X5,RITEHITE Anchor,Concrete,HH,3/4X7,Zinc Publication No rev3 March

8 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY GUARDRITE STEEL RITE-HITE Company, LLC and its affiliates (collectively "RITE-HITE") warrant that the Product sold to the Owner will be free of defects in design, materials and workmanship (ordinary wear and tear excepted) for the periods set forth below ("Limited Warranty"). One (1) Year on all mechanical and electrical parts. One (1) Year labor, based on approved travel and labor repair times. REMEDIES PARTS- RITE-HITE's obligations under this Limited Warranty are limited to repairing or replacing, at RITE-HITE's option, any part which is determined by RITE-HITE to be defective during the applicable warranty period. Such repair or replacement shall be RITE-HITE's sole obligation and the Owner's exclusive remedy under this Limited Warranty. LABOR- RITE-HITE will provide warranty service without charge for labor per the specified warranty period. Thereafter, a charge will apply to any repair or replacement under this Limited Warranty. CLAIMS Claims under this Limited Warranty must be made (i) within 30 (thirty) days after discovery and (ii) prior to expiration of the applicable warranty period. Claims shall be made in writing or by contacting the representative from whom the Product was purchased directly. Owner must allow RITE-HITE or its agent, a reasonable opportunity to inspect any Product claimed to be defective and shall, at RITE-HITE's option, either (x) grant RITE-HITE or its agent access to Owner's premises for the purpose of repairing or replacing the Product or (y) return of the Product to the RITE-HITE, f.o.b. RITE-HITE's factory. NOT WARRANTED RITE-HITE does not warrant against and is not responsible for wear items such as fuses, batteries, bulbs, vision and seals. No implied warranty shall be deemed to cover damages that result directly or indirectly from: (i) the unauthorized modification or repair of the Product, (ii) damage due to misuse, neglect, accident, failure to provide necessary maintenance, or normal wear and tear of the Product, (iii) failure to follow RITE-HITE's instructions for installation, failure to operate the Product within the Product's rated capacities and/or specified design parameters, or failure to properly maintain the Product, (iv) use of the Product in a manner that is inconsistent with RITE-HITE's guidelines or local building codes, (v) movement, settling, distortion, or collapse of the ground, or of improvements to which the Products are affixed, (vi) fire, flood, earthquake, elements of nature or acts of God, riots, civil disorder, war, or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of RITE-HITE, (vii) improper handling, storage, abuse, or neglect of the Product by Owner or by any third party. DISCLAIMERS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND RITE-HITE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE. RITE-HITE SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY) OR OTHER THEORIES OF LAW, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS SOLD OR SERVICES RENDERED BY RITE-HITE, OR ANY UNDERTAKINGS, ACTS, OR OMISSIONS RELATING THERETO. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT SHALL RITE-HITE BE RESPONSIBLE FOR, OR LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, COLLATERAL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RITE-HITE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Such excluded damages include, but are not limited to, personal injury, damage to property, loss of goodwill, loss of profits, loss of use, cost of cover with any substitute product, interruption of business, or other similar indirect financial loss GLOBAL SALES & SERVICE Representatives in All Major Cities RITE-HITE WORLD HEADQUARTERS 8900 N. Arbon Drive P.O. Box Milwaukee, Wisconsin Tel: U.S. Only: RITE-HITE CHINA First Floor, Building #3, 558 Tongxie Road, Changning District Shanghai , China RITE-HITE LATIN AMERICA Alameda Lorena, Conj. 401/402 - Jardim Paulista São Paulo/SP, CEP Brazil RITE-HITE GMBH Carl-Zeiss-Strasse Volkmarsen, Germany Tel: Tel: Tel: RITEHITE.COM ritehite.com Publication No rev3 March 2016