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2. 11 Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 THE CABLE ASSEMBLY continued ATTACHMENT TO THE CHUTE WALL Prior to installing a chute section ensure that two cable assemblies are fastened securely to the chute wall Please note that Wraparound sections are usually shipped flat from the factory without the cable assemblies attached to the chute wall This shipping method keeps the sections from shifting in transport Attach cable assemblies to the chute wall using the instructions shown below and on the next page these instructions are included with every pair of packaged cable assemblies A loosely attached U Bolt could undo and cause the failure and collapse of the chute A falling chute system can cause serious injury and death Attach each cable assembly to the chute wall per the diagram enclosed with every cable assembly bag see next page To further demonstrate the correct attachment factory staff have fitted the uppermost chute section in the crate with its cable assemblies October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 12 THE CABLE ASSEMBLY continued ATTACHMENT TO THE CHUTE WALL continued U Bolt Installation Instructions EXTERIOR VIEW OF THE CHUTE INTERIOR VIEW OF THE CHUTE Dome Nut Lock Washer Washer Wire Cable Backing Plate Chute Wall INSTRUCTIONS Open the bag Unravel the two cable assemblies put one aside Undo the 2 Dome Nuts Remove the Backing Plate
3. sa ree oO EY EE E REC ESSERE MERO e KES Te Y PER Ye a Rees 22 METRIC WEIGHT Sins EUM 23 DONS AE SITE Drag 24 PREPARATION OF WELDED STYLE SECTIONS FOR USE 22222 24 PREPARATION OF WRAPAROUND STYLE SECTIONS FOR 25 ASSEMBLY OF THE WRAPAROUND HOPPER SECTION 26 ASSEMBLY OF THE WRAPAROUND REGULAR SECTION 2 27 ASSEMBLY OF THE WRAPAROUND DOOR SECTION 28 ri Rd vedi nons per Rot kia ae PEE URS NO pany uu SANA VEL eT MR Fa ade ay 29 CHUTE FOIS TS vanatiens tea rra v oa ve odia ea Cru tye rd Tua va a edo cvs 29 CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE 30 THE TWO INSTABEATION STEPS sib iiie ias crepat ota eri noche dre tat de st C Se x M Pega 30 RAISE THE CHUTE 5 1 1 1 rentes nennen 30 ANCHOR THE CHUTE SECTIONS i eroi hr vae a Ye CR Pao 37 USING SCAFFOLD STAGE OR PLATFORM AS AN ANCHOR
4. 53 Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 FALL PROTECTION continued The Fall Protection System shown below incorporates the following features FALL PROTECTION FOR PEOPLE 1 TOPRAIL 2 MIDRAIL 3 OPENINGS shall be 42 107 cm plus or minus 3 8 cm above the walking working level shall be installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking working level when there is no wall or parapet wall at least 21 53 cm high Other structural members shall be installed such that there are no openings in the guardrail system that are more than 19 48 cm wide FALL PROTECTION FOR OBJECTS 4 TOEBOARD 5 SCREENS 6 BUMPER shall be a minimum of 3 5 9 cm in vertical height from its top edge to the level of the walking working surface It shall not have more than 6 mm clearance above the walking working surface Openings around Top Hopper and Door sections must be covered over using screens boards or plywood to prevent debris from falling outside the chute A solid bumper not less than 4 10 cm thick and 6 15 cm high prevents wheelbarrows from breaking through and falling over the edge Guardrail systems when used for falling object protection shall have openings small enough to prevent passage of falling objects October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 54 FALL PROTECTION continued These are a few of the OSHA regulations for Fa
5. Superchute equipment such as Door Adjustment Kits and Tie Back Kits Thorough overhaul servicing is available from Superchute Ltd THE TWO INSTALLATION STEPS The installation of a chute consists of two steps Step 1 Raise the chute sections Step 2 Anchor the chute sections The following pages explain how to best accomplish these tasks RAISE THE CHUTE SECTIONS A chute can be raised using various devices Although the sketches on the following pages show a Superchute Hoist in use other lifting devices such as cranes material hoists or boom lifts may be appropriate as long as they can safely manage the chute load Respect the weight limitations of your lifting device an accident may result if you attempt to lift beyond your capacity All lifting devices require the procedure shown on the following pages October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 30 INSTALLATION continued Attach a Spreader Bar to the hoisting cable Superchute manufactures two spreader bars to meet your needs the Light Duty spreader bar and the Heavy Duty spreader bar The Light Duty spreader bar has cables and features a working load limit of 1000 Ib 450 kg The Heavy Duty spreader bar has chains and features a working load limit of 2000 Ib 900 kg The Light Duty spreader bar A Heavy Duty spreader bar has has cables and a working load limit chains and a working load limit WLL of 1000 Ib 450 kg WLL of 2000 Ib 900
6. be used Circle 18 23 27 Qo 33 36 Every chute section is branded with its diameter 5 Calculate the total weight of the chute using the form below Every chute section is branded with its weight Section Weights are also provided on pages 22 23 Chute Weight Calculation Form Quantity Weight or kg Weight in Ib or kg A 1 Top Hopper X 41 lb each Allb Wraparound B 2 Door Sections x 2010 each 0016 Wraparound B Regular Sections 3910 each 702 Ib Wraparound 3 6 wall D 2 Steel Liners x 40 Ib each 80 b D TOTAL WEIGHT OF THE CHUTE October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 20 ASSESS CHUTE HEIGHT amp WEIGHT continues Before the chute is rigged it s height and weight must be calculated Photocopy this form and use it with the weight charts provided on the next two pages Knowing the total weight of the chute allows the installer s to choose an appropriate lifting device and suitable anchors If at any time you would like to discuss the particulars of your job situation please feel free to call the Superchute factory 1 800 363 2488 JOB NAME Measurements Imperial or Metric l What is the anticipated height of the chute feet or meters Measure or calculate the drop that your chute will cover How many chute sections will be needed Height in feetx3 10 sections needed When linked 3 chute sections of any type will create a 10
7. container with Container Cord The chute is untied from the container before the container is moved or changed The container contents are kept wet to reduce airborne dust and the risk of a fire The container is not overfilled Any spaces between the chute openings and the building edge are covered over Debris is seen to fall clear of the chute s discharge end Warning gates are used at the correct times components of the chute are kept in good working condition as the job progresses A means of communication with other job site workers exists Empty debris containers are readily available All work is conducted in a safe and responsible manner Fall protection safeguards are used Chute blockages are the most frequent problem encountered by chute users If a chute blockage is not noticed and more debris is introduced the total weight of the chute will rapidly increase and the chute system could collapse A collapsing chute system can cause serious injury and death The Safety Monitor will takes steps to prevent blockages from occurring as explained in this manual and will keep a constant lookout for chute blockages October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 48 USAGE INSTRUCTIONS continued BLOCKAGE PREVENTION WRONG The container is overfilled This could cause the chute to fill from the bottom and collapse Do not overfill the container WRONG Falling debris cannot be seen to exit the discharge
8. eere reden 4 THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL n te ro rer ae teu roa erue eoo Seine xe equina 4 SIGNAL WORDS sea 4 WARNING FORMAT pie EET 5 IMPORTANT 6 4 CHUTE SECTIONS wiser DEPT 7 ba THE CABLEVASSEMBLY i iesus sages teen e co ome cid dn pee ea pega ee PE eae easel sca ENERO 8 THE VITAL COMPONENT este rnt Atte rest der ea Lo via e xi sed es 8 STRENGTH OF THE CURRENT CABLE ASSEMBLY ssssesene HH HH nene 9 NEW HEIGHT amp WEIGHT LIMITS OF CHUTE 8 10011 1 10 WHY IS WIRE ROPE USED IN THE CABLE ASSEMBLY 2 22 11 ATTACHMENT TO THE CHUTE 12 espe Tat vea egre rv TDi Pide Ve e FOX er oda S red owed Free se rare apes 14 CAUTION mE 15 6 SELECT AN INSTALLATION AREA 2 16 BLOCKAGE HAZARDS gite terere qua et s ive va koe vae os E aba aea a Die ges Cav site ev VERRE YES aa a rao 18 EE 19 7 ASSESS CHUTE HEIGHT amp WEIGHT 20 8 CHUTE SECTION WEIGHT CHARTS 22 IMPERIAL WEIGH TS iss ik vena vu o e ee Eo cased ens de
9. foot drop or Height in metres sections needed When linked a chute section of any type creates a 1 meter drop How many entry sections will be needed sections Many chutes are designed with a Top opening only However you may want to use Door sections if you will be working on several floors simultaneously What diameter of chute will be used Circle 18 23 27 30 33 36 Every chute section is branded with its diameter Calculate the total weight of the chute using the form below Every chute section is branded with its weight Section Weights are also provided on pages 22 23 Chute Weight Calculation Form Weight in Ib or kg Weight in Ib or kg A Top Hopper X each B Door Sections x each C Regular Sections x each D Steel Liners x each A B C D TOTAL WEIGHT OF THE CHUTE 21 Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 8 CHUTE SECTION WEIGHT CHARTS IMPERIAL WEIGHTS THE WEIGHTS ON THIS PAGE ARE GIVEN IN POUNDS LB For metric weights see the next page e An X signifies that no such section exists e fusing steel liners do not forget to account for their weight WELDED SECTION WEIGHTS Ib Diameter Wall Thickness Regular Top Hopper Door 3 16 5 mm 5 32 4 mm Diameter Wall Thickness Regular Top Hopper Door X 3 16 5 mm 1 8 3 2 mm 3 16 5 mm 3 16 5 mm LINER WEIGHTS in Ib For 18 dia For 23 dia For
10. from the U Bolt Force U Bolt through holes in the chute wall Reach inside the chute to slip Backing Plate over the U Bolt ends Replace the 2 Dome Nuts Hand tighten until flush with U Bolts ends Tighten the Hex Nuts using the supplied wrench JO Repeat steps 3 to 8 with the second cable assembly O T OY S LEAVE CABLE ASSEMBLIES FASTENED TO THE CHUTE SECTION UNTIL THEY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT DUE TO WEAR amp TEAR OR ABUSE 13 Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 THE CABLE ASSEMBLY continued MAINTENANCE Check the condition of the cable assemblies on each chute section regularly Replace cable assemblies that show signs of wear e Replace cable assemblies that have been strained e Oiltheclip s gate hinge and spring regularly The gate must spring closed e For forged clips spare gate springs can be purchased from Superchute Ltd Replace damaged cable assemblies with new authentic Superchute cable assemblies e Always change the full cable assembly not just a part of it Keepa written register with dates and signatures of all maintenance operations record and identify chute sections whose cable assemblies have been upgraded or downgraded Engrave a code or date into the plastic chute wall adjacent the cable assembly or attach a durable identifying tag to the cable assembly Discard The Entire Cable Assembly If Any Of The Following Conditions Are Discovered THE WIRE ROPE There are 3 or mor
11. or 500 Ib 225 kg of chute whichever is reached first The cable assemblies of these sections feature lightweight metal alloy clips stamped with the words KONG BONAITI ITALY shown on the right The KONG clip is much weaker than the forged ones currently used The three possible colors of the KONG clip are 1 blue frame with red gate 2 purple frame with blue gate 3 silver frame with silver gate If you have chute sections equipped with cable assemblies that use KONG clips and would like to be able to build a taller chute up to the limits described in above contact the factory for retrofitting of the cable assemblies THE GATE OF THE KONG CLIP MUST CLOSE FULLY If the gate is not fully closed its strength is greatly reduced Oil the gate hinge and spring regularly Discard cable assemblies whose clip gates do not spring shut The above information applies to new undamaged cable assemblies working together in pairs Abuse or wear and tear will reduce the strength of the cable assembly If you are unsure of the strength of your cable assemblies please call the Superchute factory 800 363 2488 Notes As of June 1996 the month and year of manufacture have been branded into every chute section 234 Superchute makes 6 diameters of chute The larger diameter chute sections weigh more so they will reach the weight limit before the height limit Before each installation calculate the precise weigh
12. supervisors of the chute system 2 The installers of the chute system 3 The users of the chute system If one or more Superchute chute hoists will be used in the chute system then the above mentioned persons must also read and understand the applicable Chute Hoist Installation Manual s If you have any questions or comments concerning this manual please feel free to contact Superchute Ltd The contents of this manual remain the intellectual property of Superchute Ltd Superchute Ltd authorizes reproduction photocopies or similar of all of its safety manuals provided the reproduction is intended for users of the Superchute product Reproductions must be made in their entirety Superchute Ltd 1999 All Rights Reserved Printed in Canada This manual refers to the following products which are protected by international patent laws Door Secti Wraparound Chute Hoists cated Regular Sections Bolt Downs Roofers Hoisters U S Pat No Des 328 174 U S Pat 5 472 768 U S Pat 5 934 437 Can Ind Des 1990 RD 66842 Can Pat Application 2 119 108 Can Pat Application 2 177 741 U K Pat 2 276 151 1 Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 Table of Contents Page T GLOSSARY sinnir eroii eene neh be ees o a va FR TUS TY RD e vxo ees MAUS Qu cin evo VY De Fa YO 3 2 WARNING ELEMENTS p osos dee eor merae va ex xd eo erp ED eo YE
13. symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage Based on the guidelines of the American National Standards Institute October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 4 WARNING ELEMENTS continued WARNING FORMAT Warnings are usually displayed in a box to set them apart from other information The box consists of two or three panels specifically e The signal word appears in the upper panel of the box e The hazard statement consequence statement and instruction statement s appear in the lower panel of the box e Ina warning that uses three panels the third panel is pictorial and identifies the hazard or indicates how to avoid the hazard Here is an example of a Superchute warning with three panels Signal word with alert symbol Hazard Consequence Instruction Pictorial optional If the lifting device is overloaded it could fail and the chute system could collapse A falling chute system can seriously injure or kill Do NOT overload the lifting device Use the Forms and Weight Charts of Section X to calculate the weight of your chute system Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION e Planners supervisors installers and users of the chute system must be able to refer to this manual at any time Copies of this manual are available from Superchute Ltd free of charge by mail or fax and can be downloaded from th
14. the chute must not exceed 20 of the chute s height See the sketch below If the chute does not hang vertically debris will rub against the chute wall This friction will cause the speed of the moving debris to decrease possibly to the point where debris stops moving thereby creating a blockage Right 50 ft x 20 10 ft l5mx2096 3m 5 PROTRUSIONS THAT CONSTRICT THE CHUTE Choose an area that will not force the chute to bend over balconies ledges or any other kind of large structural protrusion that will constrict the chute The next page provides further information on this subject 17 Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 SELECT AN INSTALLATION AREA continued BLOCKAGE HAZARDS If the chute is not hung vertically there will be a bend in it If the bend is too sharp when users introduce debris they will clog the chute If the blockage is not noticed and more debris is introduced the total weight of the chute will rapidly increase and the chute system could collapse A collapsing chute system can cause serious injury and death Do not create a blockage hazard 1 Choose a location that will allow the chute to hang vertically 2 Choose a location that will not crimp or constrict the chute CONSTRICTION POINTS October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 18 SELECT AN INSTALLATION AREA continued SPECIAL CASES In cases where the building exterior is stepped or irregular cons
15. ts heo tar o regno ure Fea Do EE PP eR oS OPE Ee EX EROR EE EE FRE ERR SEEN 52 14 FALL PROTECTION AND OSHA 53 15 AUXILIARY ITEMS amp PARTS T 56 16 WARRANTY alo voce EXE NN Ve ESQ E YUEE Ve eX NE EORR ERE EEVEE EERE 58 7 5 eciaascescisaasisdasevuadeaieaudanonnsccatdasoarssaessengaasaiuausanwaiigadasbionssseaungasansatednasdentageaueasdan 58 October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 2 1 GLOSSARY Breaking Strain Chute Chute Hoist Chute Sections Chute System Design Factor The average load at which a new component for example a cable or chain assembly will fail The breaking strain is obtained by applying direct tension to a component at a uniform rate of speed in a testing machine A series of linked chute sections that are used to convey debris An engineered device that has been designed specifically to raise anchor and lower a chute A chute hoist consists of a support frame and a winch apparatus The support frame with the winch apparatus removed can also be referred to as a chute hoist Modular conical tubes that can be linked together in series to form a chute A suspended chute and the anchors including chute hoists that support it Also known as the safety factor it is a product s theoretical reserve capacity The design factor is calc
16. 27 dia For 30 dia For 33 dia For 36 dia 23 Ib 32 Ib 37 lb 40 Ib 48 Ib 53 16 October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 22 WEIGHT CHARTS continued METRIC WEIGHTS THE WEIGHTS ON THIS PAGE ARE GIVEN IN KILOGRAMS KG e For imperial weights see the previous page e An X signifies that no such section exists e fusing steel liners do not forget to account for their weight WELDED SECTION WEIGHTS in kg Diameter Wall Thickness Regular Top Hopper Door 76em 30 4mm 125 X WRAPAROUND SECTION WEIGHTS in kg Diameter Wall Thickness Regular Top Hopper Door 7 cem 30 140 X X 76 cm 30 84 cm 33 91 cm 36 LINER WEIGHTS in kg For 18 dia For 23 dia For 27 dia For 30 dia For 33 dia For 36 dia 10 5 kg 14 5 kg 17 0 kg 18 0 kg 22 0 kg 24 0 kg 23 Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 9 ON THE SITE PREPARATION OF WELDED STYLE SECTIONS FOR USE Welded style sections are permanent tubes Sketches are shown below No assembly of this section style is needed providing the cable assemblies are properly attached Section Regular Section Door Section Occasionally Welded style regular sections that have been stacked for storage or transport can get stuck together To get them apart lie the bundle on its side and have two people row the A chu
17. ECTION Your Name Here Saflety Red Rope Heavy Duty Not ice Aluminum Flat Bar on each side Eyebolts store on clips Flat Ready for Transport Storage Polyethylene Plastic Wall Thickness inches 1 8 or 5 32 or 3 16 TO USE Q Thickness metric 3 2 mm or 4 mm or 5 mm N Remove 5 eyebolts from the cable assembly clip Lay down section with U bolts facing the ground Wrap the ends of the section together Align and mate the 5 studs with the 5 holes Insert 5 supplied eyebolts into studs Hand tighten Pass the red elastic rope through all 5 eyebolts Tie the elastic to the lowest eyebolt With the elastic in place the eyebolts cannot vibrate out Assembled Ready for Use 27 Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 ON THE SITE continued ASSEMBLY OF THE WRAPAROUND DOOR SECTION E Polyethylene Plastic Wall Here Heavy Duty Thickness Aluminum 1 3 16 5 mm Clasp Flat Ready for Transport Storage Heavy Duty Aluminum Kickboard Edge 1 Lay down section with U bolts facing the ground 2 Wrap the aluminum clasp edges together 3 Fasten clasp with carriage bolts amp wrench supplied 4 Attach kickboard with hexhead bolts amp wrench supplied 2 Kickboard i Thickness 3 8 9 mm Assembled Ready for Use October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 28 10 INSTALLATION CHUTE HOISTS chute ho
18. Edition of October 15 2001 CHUTES MANUAL FOR THE SUPERCHUTE DEBRIS CHUTE SYSTEM When properly used meets OSHA 1926 852 and CCMC 12270 R etel 800 363 2488 e internet www superchute com etel 514 365 6121 e e mail info g superchute com fax 514 365 8987 address 8810 Elmslie Rd Montreal QC Canada H8R 1V6 This edition of the Chutes Manual contains important new information The instructions within are current and supersede any instruction found in a prior edition Avoid confusion discard old instruction booklets concerning chute section installation Old booklet titles Installation Manual or Safety Pack or Chutes Manual If at any time you are unsure of how to proceed please call Superchute toll free 1 800 363 2488 IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF COMPANIES THAT SELL RENT OR USE THE SUPERCHUTE PRODUCT TO FREELY SUPPLY THIS MANUAL TO THE FOLLOWING PERSONS e THE PLANNERS AND SUPERVISORS OF THE CHUTE SYSTEM e THE INSTALLERS OF THE CHUTE SYSTEM e THE USERS OF THE CHUTE SYSTEM The installation and use of a Superchute chute system involves work at heights suspended loads of considerable weight and falling debris Serious injury or death can result from improper installation use or maintenance of the Superchute product Before the chute system is rigged or used the following persons must read and understand the instructions contained in this manual 1 The planners and
19. STALLATION continued If the chute were to become snagged on the building face during the lifting operation the lifting device and cable assemblies could become overloaded The overload could lead to a collapse of the chute system A collapsing chute system can seriously injure or kill As the chute is raised have a spotter make sure the chute does not become snagged on the building face 1 Raise the chute length 2 Position another section below the suspended chute 3 Lower the suspended chute length into the section 4 Connect clip of cable assembly A to U bolt B 5 Repeat with the cable assembly on opposite side Raise the chute length 2 2 f 35 Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 INSTALLATION cont d e Repeat the instructions on the prior page until the Top Hopper section arrives at the hoist level The lifting device used in this installation is a Superchute Bolt Down Frame e If the lifting device is overloaded it could fail and the chute system could collapse e Afalling chute system can seriously injure or kill Do NOT overload the lifting device Use the Forms and Weight Charts of Sections 7 and 8 to calculate the weight of your chute system October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 36 INSTALLATION continued ANCHOR THE CHUTE SECTIONS Superchute chute hoists can be used to safely anchor a chute If you wish to anchor your chu
20. TIONS Superchute chute sections are conical polyethylene tubes that measure 4 feet 1 2 meters in height Two designs are available Welded sections have a permanent tubular shape while Wraparound sections can be stored flat Both designs provide an equally safe and easy debris removal solution THE TOP HOPPER SECTION The Top Hopper is the uppermost section in a chute It is an entry point for debris Its scoop shape helps channel debris into the chute Must be used at the top of a chute THE REGULAR SECTION Ye 9 W Name Weng e The Regular Section is a tube e A chute consists mainly of these sections N oP SEN THE DOOR SECTION The Door Section is an entry point for debris It allows for debris removal from many levels A chute may contain many Door Sections The debris deflection curtain is replaceable Adjust the height using a Door Adjustment Kit 7 Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 b THE CABLE ASSEMBLY THE VITAL COMPONENT Every Superchute chute section is equipped with two strong lightweight cable assemblies that are used to link one chute section to the next The cable assembly pair is the vital component of a chute section Each pair supports the weight of the chute sections beneath Therefore the uppermost pairs on a suspended chute support more weight than cable assembly pairs located lower down on the chute Consequently if your chute will mix Superchute sections with o
21. bolt For e Forged steel clip with gate Sections e 5 16 8 mm diameter galvanized wire 3 e Working length 16 41 cm pin to pin see sketch Measuring Pin Height amp weight limits for chute sections equipped with older cable assemblies are explained on the next page 9 Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 THE CABLE ASSEMBLY continued NEW HEIGHT amp WEIGHT LIMITS OF CHUTE SECTIONS Over time changes have been made to the cable assembly As well new height and weight limits are in effect Check the date stamp on every chute section to understand your new height amp weight limit a If the chute section was manufactured in February 1999 or later and is equipped with the original cable assemblies it can carry a maximum of 60 sections 200 feet 60 meters or 2000 Ib 900 kg of chute whichever is reached first b If the chute section was manufactured between June 1996 and February 1999 and is equipped with the original cable assemblies it can carry a maximum of 30 sections 100 feet 30 meters or 1000 Ib 450 kg of chute whichever is reached first If you would like to be able to build a taller chute up to the limits described in a above contact the factory for retrofitting of the cable assemblies c If the chute section was manufactured prior to June 1996 and is equipped with the original cable assemblies it can carry a maximum of 15 sections 50 feet 15 meters
22. choosing Superchute Ltd Your Name E mail address Company Address Website Phone Fax Number of chute sections owned Diameter s of the chute sections Date s of purchase Name of the Supplier Number of chute hoist s owned Models and Serial Numbers Date s of purchase Name of the Supplier Fax to 514 365 8987 or mail to Superchute Ltd 8810 Elmslie Road Montreal QC Canada H8R 1V6 October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 58
23. e Superchute web site at www superchute com If this manual is not with the chute system on the job site postpone installation and use of the chute system until a manual is obtained Before rigging or using the chute system planners supervisors installers and users should be familiar with applicable federal state and local safety regulations e Use engineered rigging equipment to install and anchor chute sections for example a Superchute chute hoist e Do not replace original Superchute parts with non Superchute parts e Do not mix Superchute chute sections with chute sections of another brand Superchute equipment should only be used by workers who are fit to operate it in a responsible manner e The Superchute system is designed to assist in the removal of construction debris Do not use as a permanent garbage or laundry chute nor for any other permanent application e his manual should not be taken as an overall survey on rigging technique fall protection or structure appraisal Whenever these considerations arise the planners supervisors installers and users of the chute system should secure the services of trained professionals e A one day training seminar is offered free of charge at the Superchute factory The seminar examines the proper installation and use of Superchute chute sections and chute hoists Call 1 800 363 2488 for details October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 6 4 CHUTE SEC
24. e design of a debris chute manufactured by Superchute Ltd I apologize for the delay of this response As you know it is the policy of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration not to approve or endorse products The variable working conditions at jobsites and possible alteration or misapplication of an otherwise safe product could easily create a hazardous condition beyond the control of the product manufacturer However we have reviewed the information provided in your letter and evaluation report and it appears that 1f properly installed and maintained and not used to load trucks the Superchute system would comply with OSHA requirements If a chute is being used to load trucks where falling material can present a hazard to the truck operator then a substantial gate and employee to operate the gate would be required by 29 CFR 1926 852 c If we can be of any further assistance please contact Dale Cavanaugh of my staff at 206 553 5930 Sincerely Patricia K Clark Director Directorate of Compliance Programs Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 13 OSHA REGULATIONS FOR CHUTES From OSHA Regulations Standards 29 CFR Part 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction These are the OSHA regulations for chutes Subpart H Materials Handling Storage Use and Disposal 1926 252 Disposal of waste materials partial copy a Whenever materials are dropped more than 20 feet to any point lying outside
25. e protruding broken wires within a 2 inch 5 cm interval There are broken wires near attached fittings The wire rope has kinks birdcages twists or other distortions The wire rope has been stretched The wire rope is corroded The wire has been damaged by heat as evidenced by discolored wires THE CLIP e The gate is bent e The gate will not close e The frame is bent THE WIRE ROPE FITTINGS The thimble is loose and rattles in cable eye The pressed sleeve is cracked loose or damaged THE U BOLT GROUP The U bolt is bent cracked or damaged Pieces are missing from the U Bolt Group October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 14 THE CABLE ASSEMBLY continued Certain factors can be abusive and lessen the load that the cable assembly and by extension the chute section can withstand Some examples are twisting of the cable assembly disfigurement deterioration by straining usage weathering heat and corrosion rapid application of load or jerking the application of excessive loads Keep corrosive substances away from the cable assemblies and do not weld near the chute system Some types of damage may not be visible to the eye Consider the following example Incident Action Conclusion 15 A blockage occurred in a tall chute The blockage went unnoticed and workers continued to introduce debris into the chute The installers had calculated the wei
26. eflection curtain for the Door section e Prevents falling debris from escaping through the Door opening Includes 6 blind rivets and 6 washers e When re ordering specify chute diameter EYEBOLT e For Wraparound Regular sections Five required per section RED ROPE e For Wraparound Regular sections e Red elastic shock cord with clip and toggle e Prevents fastened eyebolts from unscrewing KICKBOARD e For Wraparound Top Hopper amp Door sections e Replaceable e When re ordering specify Top or Door diameter ROPE BAG not shown Complete set up for 1 Wraparound Regular e Includes two 40 102 cm long cable assemblies 5 eyebolts 1 red rope instruction sheet All of the above items are available for purchase 57 Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 16 WARRANTY Superchute trash chutes are made for heavy wear but like all tools time and use will take its toll There is no warranty for wear and tear or misuse of the chute Superchute warrants all products against manufacturing defects which must be reported in writing to Superchute Ltd upon receipt of goods Thorough overhaul servicing is offered by Superchute Ltd 17 STAY INFORMED The Superchute factory sends out regular notices regarding new products changes recalls and upgrades Stay informed by filling out the form below and sending it in Please feel free to enclose any other comments Thank you for
27. end of the chute This situation prevents blockages from being noticed RIGHT Falling debris can be seen to exit the discharge end of the chute and enter the container 49 In the event of a chute blockage the chute system could tear away from the building causing serious injury or death To prevent blockages follow these guidelines Help Line 800 363 2488 Ensure falling debris can be seen to exit the chute and enter the container see the sketches on the left Make sure the chute is hanging straight vertically Horizontal displacement of the chute must not exceed 20 of the height Have the chute reinstalled if it does not meet this criteria Make sure the chute is not bent over balconies shelves or similar structural protrusions These obstructions could crimp the chute and lead to a blockage Have the chute reinstalled if it is bent or crimped Only introduce debris with dimensions that are less than half the diameter of the chute For example if using a 30 76 cm diameter chute the maximum allowable dimensions of the debris are 15 x 15 x 15 38 cm x 38 cm x 38 cm Do not use motorized loaders to introduce debris into the chute motorized loaders introduce too much debris too quickly Break up debris before throwing it into the chute Move the discharge end around the container to prevent it from clogging as the container fills Inspect the chute for blockages frequent
28. flammables or toxic dusts Do not drop more than 50 Ib 23 kg of debris at a time into chute Do not use motorized loaders to introduce debris into the chute motorized loaders introduce too much debris too quickly Never stand under or look up the discharge end of a chute Never look into or place body parts into the opening of a Door section All Superchute openings Top Hopper and Door sections feature a warning gate When the warning gate 15 fastened across the opening debris must not be thrown into the chute Superchute Top Hopper and Door warning gates must be closed by a designated safety monitor before the container is moved To prevent electrocution stay away from the chute system during a lightning storm Although all Superchute Door sections feature a deflection curtain there is still a risk of debris particles escaping and causing injury Therefore protective eyewear must be worn while introducing debris into Door sections In the event that hurricanes tornadoes or strong storms are expected dismantle the chute system and warehouse it until the storm passes Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 USAGE INSTRUCTIONS continued THE SAFETY MONITOR Designate a Safety Monitor The Monitor will keep an eye on all aspects of chute usage The Safety Monitor will ensure The chute was installed and is used according to the instructions provided by Superchute Ltd The chute is tied properly to the
29. ght of the unblocked chute to be 1500 Ib 680 kg Debris continued to accumulate in the chute until the blockage was finally discovered by the inattentive safety monitor A crane was called in and the entire chute was lowered to the ground The crane s load indicator showed the total weight of the chute and blocked debris to be 15 000 Ib 6800 kg Upon inspection of the cable assemblies no obvious signs of strain were noted The chute sections were equipped with cable assembly pairs having a combined working load limit of 2000 Ib 900 kg The breaking strain of the cable assembly pairs 1s 20 000 Ib 9000 kg Although the cable assemblies showed no obvious sign of strain the working load limits were greatly exceeded All the cable assemblies should be replaced If during the course of your job the working load limits of the cable assemblies are accidentally exceeded consult a structural engineer and the Superchute factory to determine whether the chute sections in that system must be refitted with new cable assemblies Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 6 SELECT AN INSTALLATION AREA Choose the installation area carefully A poor choice can create a hazardous chute system Use the following guidelines when choosing the site for your chute installation 1 SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC The chute should be located in an area far from the public Always consider the consequences of a worst case scenario For example Ifthe chu
30. hone the OSHA bookstore 206 553 4270 and order 29 CFR Part 1926 in print price 30 Some states have their own regulations which will differ from the U S Dept of Labor s OSHA regulations 55 Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 15 AUXILIARY ITEMS amp PARTS Debris Deflection Curtain for Doors J 2 5 Door Adjustment Kit C WARNING DO NOT USE CHUTE WHEN UNE 1S Cuppa Warning Gate October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 56 AUXILIARY ITEMS amp PARTS description DOOR ADJUSTMENT KIT e For the adjustment of Door sections e Use to nestle Regular sections within one another thus raising the Door s below e Increases the chute section overlap by up to 12 30 cm in addition to the usual 8 20 cm of overlap e Each chain length has a Working Load Limit of 1000 Ib 450 kg The design factor is 10 to 1 COME ALONGS e Use in conjunction with the Door Adjustment Kit Working Load Limit of one come along 1000 Ib 450 kg e The design factor is 8 to 1 e Leverage 18 1 6 1 8 m lift 3 16 5 mm diameter galvanized cable e Model 72 AP Made by POWER PULL in the USA WARNING GATE e For Top Hopper and Door Sections e Wire rope with red plastic sheath e Sheath stamped with warning e OSHA requirement e When re ordering specify chute diameter includes 2 mounting brackets amp 4 blind rivets DEBRIS DEFLECTION CURTAIN e D
31. hute Restraints a y y E 5 y E y E p P The sketches on this page show the correct application of restraints October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 40 INSTALLATION continued SLACK RESTRAINTS If the restraint intervals will be more than 25 feet 8 m use slack restraints to secure the chute to the building structure Slack restraints keep the chute from acting like a taut sail by allowing it the freedom to form an arc and move up and down Do not mix slack and taut restraints The attachment of the chute s discharge end to the container or other anchor must be considered a restraint Use Container Cord Do not tie it tightly as the chute must be able to move if heavy winds arise If the wind strengthens the strain could cause the Superchute Container Cord to fail which is beneficial as the chute will be released and failure of the hoist will be avoided 41 e Use SLACK restraints e n this case the Container Cord was tied to the lamp pole to provide more slack for chute movement e Spacing greater than 25 ft 8 m When subjected to wind the chute is able to move freely e The restraints allow the chute to rise e Additional downward forces are not exerted on the hoist The sketches on this page show the correct application of restraints Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 INSTALLATION continued USING LOAD CELLS TO DETECT A BLOCKAGE If
32. ided free of charge with every chute order Unlike Regular cords and ropes Container Cord is designed to fail If a full container is accidentally driven away with the chute still attached the Container Cord will fail and the chute system will not be pulled from the building Do not double up the Container Cord or use more than one or two lengths to attach the chute s discharge end to the container The effect would be to increase the strength of the attachment which would make it less likely to fail if it should need to do so See the sketches below RIGHT The chute is tied off to the far end of the container This arrangement allows the end of the chute to be easily moved about the container and provides a desirable level of slack for any strong winds Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 INSTALLATION continued FIRE PREVENTION To prevent a container from catching fire and subsequently setting fire to the building and or the suspended chute which could also introduce smoke into the building users and installers must take all of the following precautions Keep the contents of the trash container wet at all times the Superchute Container Drencher is available for this purpose Water application will also help control dust Do not apply water if the temperature drops below the freezing point or if the container contains hazardous debris the runoff could be toxic application on all floors with expo
33. ider the following options 1 Can the chute be installed in an unused elevator shaft inside the building This option is usually feasible on new construction projects 2 Can the chute be split into two or more vertical lengths See the sketch below for clarification Twin Containment Areas Empty one while the other fills Soo 4 e V 19 Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 7 ASSESS CHUTE HEIGHT amp WEIGHT e The first step in undertaking a chute installation is to formulate an installation plan S AM P L E e This page is a planning tool which is used here to illustrate an imaginary chute job 77 e The next page is clean and is for your own use Photocopy it and use it to plan your chute installations JOB NAME Hote First Ave Measurements or Metric 1 What is the anticipated height of the chute JOfeet feet or meters Measure or calculate the drop that your chute will cover 2 How many chute sections will be needed 70 feet x 3divided by 0 221 Height in feetx3 10 sections needed When linked 3 chute sections of any type will create a 10 foot drop or Height in metres sections needed When linked a chute section of any type creates a 1 meter drop 3 How many entry sections will be needed 3 sections Many chutes are designed with a Top opening only However you may want to use Door sections if you will be working on several floors simultaneously 4 What diameter of chute will
34. in the floors through which it passes shall be solidly covered over f Where the material is dumped from mechanical equipment or wheelbarrows a securely attached toeboard or bumper not less than 4 inches 10 cm thick and 6 inches 15 cm high shall be provided at each chute opening g Chutes shall be designed and constructed of such strength as to eliminate failure due to impact of materials or debris loaded therein October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 52 14 FALL PROTECTION AND OSHA The following three pages refer to OSHA Regulations Standards 29 CFR Part 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction Subpart M Fall Protection 1926 500 to 1926 503 NO FALL PROTECTION A person can easily fall from a building if the floor edge they are working near does not offer fall protection safeguards A fall from a height of 6 ft 1 8 meters is enough to cause serious injury or death Use a personal fall arrest system example body harness and lanyard when working near a floor edge that does not offer proper fall protection OSHA requires that fall protection barriers be at least 42 high plus or minus 3 107 cm plus or minus 8 cm Guardrail systems parapet walls and window sills may be acceptable fall protection barriers provided they meet OSHA s height and strength criteria Read and understand the OSHA fall protection regulations a few of the regulations are provided on the next two pages
35. ists Superchute hoists are designed specifically for RAISING ANCHORING amp LOWERING the chute Eleven models of hoist are available The model name of a hoist refers to the max weight Safer chute installations can be achieved using engineered Superchute it can manage in pounds for example the SC 500 bd can raise anchor amp lower 500 Ib 225 kg Loadspreaders For Windows W model SC 600 A Bolt Down Frames For Concrete Slabs OU 2 5 c SEA O O NN aeui ueni OU oo 750 bd model SC Hoisters for Flat Decks Roofer Hoists model SC 610 cb 300 cb model SC model SC 900 cb model SC 2000 cb model SC 605 cb model SC 905 cb e The support frames feature a design factor of 3 1 e all use a removable Fishpole e all designs work with cranes e assemble in 10 minutes with locking pins e easy to transport amp install e only to be used for lifting chute sections e galvanized steel construction 29 e a indicates a patented design U S Pat 5 934 437 October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 INSTALLATION continued CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE COMPONENTS Every time the chute is to be rigged or used make sure the following items are in good condition Superchute hoist s Superchute spreader bar Superchute cable assemblies Superchute chute sections Superchute steel liners and any other ancillary
36. kg 31 Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 INSTALLATION continued The lifting device used in this installation is a Superchute Bolt Down Frame e Attach a chute section to the Spreader Bar GROUND Cable assemblies could be strained and damaged if the chute is first assembled completely on the ground and then hauled into the air e As well the chute could dig into the ground and act like an anchor which could cause the lifting device to topple Do not assemble the chute on the ground Use the method shown on the following pages October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 32 INSTALLATION continued Communication Ground level workers and hoist level workers Raise the section 4 feet should use 2 way radios walkie talkies to 1 2 meter communicate with each other e Position another section beneath the upper 33 Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 INSTALLATION continued As you link Regular sections together arrange them so that the plastic weld or Wraparound clasp alternates from side to side as depicted in the sketch on the right Alternating the clasps will help the chute hang straight Align chute sections so that seams alternate from left to right e Lower the suspended section into the section beneath it e Connect the two sections with the upper section s cable assemblies October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 34 IN
37. lder and newer cable assemblies plan to put the sections with the older cable assemblies at the base of the chute This action will put the stronger cable assemblies at the top of the chute where they are most needed A Side View Front View Angled View AS A The cable assemblies of chute section A hold the weight of chute sections B amp C B Close up view of a cable assembly The cable assemblies of chute section B hold the weight of chute section C October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 8 THE CABLE ASSEMBLY continued STRENGTH OF THE CURRENT CABLE ASSEMBLY U Bolt New undamaged cable assemblies that were manufactured in February 1999 or later have the following specification 74 laL U e The Breaking Strain of a cable assembly is 10 000 Ib o2 4500 kg j a e The Working Load Limit of a cable assembly is 1000 Ib Type 2 450 kg The design factor is 10 to 1 e Because there are two cable assemblies per chute section a chute section has a Working Load Limit of 2000 Ib 900 kg Physical descriptions of the cable assembly types are provided below Type 1 5 12 5 mm diameter steel U bolt For Regular and e Forged steel clip with gate Door Sections e 5 16 8 mm diameter galvanized wire rope 3 e Working length 40 102 cm pin to pin see sketch Type 2 e 5 8 15 5 mm diameter steel U
38. ll Protection employer shall determine if the walking working surfaces which its employees are to work have the strength and structural integrity to support employees safely Employees shall be allowed to work on those surfaces only when the surfaces have the requisite strength and structural integrity Each employee on a walking working surface with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 ft 1 8 meters or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems safety net systems or personal fall arrest systems unprotected side or edge means any side or edge where there is no wall or guardrail system at least 39 1 meter high Each employee in a hoist area shall be protected from falling 6 feet 1 8 meters or more to lower levels by guardrail systems or personal fall arrest systems If guardrail systems or portions thereof are removed to facilitate the hoisting operation and an employee must lean through the access opening or out over the edge of the access opening to receive or guide equipment and materials for example that employee shall be protected from fall hazards by a personal fall arrest system For a more complete understanding of the OSHA Regulations you can Consult OSHA s excellent online documentation on the internet www osha gov Telephone the OSHA bookstore 206 553 4270 and order the OSHA Regulations on CD ROM price 53 Telep
39. load cells are installed at the top of the chute users will be able to monitor the weight of the chute increase in the weight of the chute indicates that a blockage has occurred For further information on load cells and their use in a chute system please contact Superchute Ltd Close up view of a load cell kit A pair of load cells N BELLU e October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 42 INSTALLATION continued USE A SAFETY ROPE If a major problem arises and the chute collapses it could fall away from the building the way a tree falls when cut at the trunk Prevent a chute from falling this way by using a Safety Rope In the event of a collapse a chute equipped with a Safety Rope is forced to fall the length of the rope thus keeping it close to the building Follow this procedure when installing a Safety Rope 1 Secure the rope to a 5000 Ib 2250 kg capacity anchor above the anticipated height of the chute system Do not secure the rope to a chute hoist or to an anchor that is used or will be used for any other application If the rope must lie across a working floor then consider using wire rope as it will better resist people treading on it 2 Lower the end of the rope to the ground 3 Pass the rope through several clips the number of clips will depend on the length of the chute 4 As the chute is raised and added to attach a clip to the U b
40. ly Designate a safety monitor who will in addition to monitor for blockages supervise the safety of the entire debris removal operation Use load cells to monitor the chute weight and detect blockages see page 42 for more load cell information October 15 2001 USAGE INSTRUCTIONS continued IF A BLOCKAGE OCCURS l 2 Stop putting debris into the chute The chute system could collapse without warning Evacuate the area below the chute of people Consider that the path of destruction created by a collapsing chute could be equivalent to its height Use a crane with ample capacity to lower the entire chute to the ground Separate the chute sections on the ground Remove the blockage Consult a structural engineer and the Superchute factory to determine if the anchors and cable assemblies were strained e engineer concludes the cable assemblies were strained order new cable assemblies from your Superchute supplier or from the Superchute factory e Ifthe anchors were strained rig new anchors e Ifthe engineer concludes the anchors and cable assemblies were not strained reinstall the chute system October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 50 12 A LETTER FROM OSHA 5 OSHA March 25 1992 Mr Andrew Anson President Superchute Ltd Dear Mr Anson This is in response to your February 10 letter requesting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA to review th
41. nd The way in which the chute will react to winds depends on how it was restrained and the spacing interval between restraints The installer can use either taut restraints or slack restraints based on the spacing between restraints The following two pages explain this concept further But first take a look at the sketch below It shows the potential effect of using the wrong type of restraint Why is the hoist pulled over Note the hoist tie backs and their help in this instance e The hoist is about to fail because the chute installers did not restrain the chute properly e The chute is acting like a sail under tension e The proper way to restrain a chute is shown on the next 2 pages Taut restraints Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 INSTALLATION continued TAUT RESTRAINTS If the installer can access the entire length of the chute use taut restraints If the chute is anchored to a scaffold use taut restraints Secure the chute tightly to the building structure at intervals of 25 feet 8 meters or less using a 5 8 16 mm diameter nylon rope or equivalent As the sketches show the closely spaced restraints hold the chute tight to the building structure preventing the wind from moving the chute X C ey N e Spacing less than 25 ft 8 m e Because the interval between e Use TAUT restraints restraints is less than 25 feet 8 m the wind does not affect the c
42. olt of every third chute section 5 The clips will slide up the rope rising with the chute sections to which they were attached 6 Tie the rope snugly and securely to the last chute section Coil any unused rope on the side 7 Ifthe chute collapses it will fall along the rope Superchute Ltd sells Safety Rope Kits 43 Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 INSTALLATION continued DAMAGE PREVENTION AND STEEL LINERS Prevent damage to the chute by keeping the chute hanging straight Install Superchute steel liners in damage susceptible areas of the chute such as the Top Hopper the Door and any part of the chute where there is a slight curve in the chute Note Installed liners add considerable weight to the chute see Section 8 for individual liner weights Steel Liner installed in a Regular chute section October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 44 INSTALLATION continued WRONG gt The Container Cord has been applied in such a way that it will not fail easily if undue stress is applied 45 THE CONTAINER The debris exiting the chute will be directed into a suitable steel container A dump truck or similar loading vehicle is not suitable because falling material can present a hazard to the truck operator Barricade the container area see page 47 for details Tie the chute s discharge end to the container using one or two lengths of Superchute Container Cord prov
43. structure is used to support the chute and a blockage occurs in the chute the additional weight could cause the structure to topple or fail The collapse of the support structure and chute could cause serious injury or death The support structure must be capable of holding at least five times the weight of the chute in addition to being able to hold the weight of men machinery and materials with an adequate safety factor A structural engineer must verify the adequacy of the support structure Additional Guidelines For Chutes Anchored To Scaffolds e The scaffold should be installed by professional scaffold erectors e The scaffold should be erected and tied in accordance with government regulations and manufacturer s instructions or as designed by an engineer e The chute must be restrained to the scaffold at intervals of less than 25 feet 8 meters in order to prevent wind sway The sketch on the left shows the chute installed inside the scaffold This arrangement is best as it distributes the weight of the chute evenly on the scaffold Help Line 800 363 2488 38 INSTALLATION continued WIND amp RESTRAINT ISSUES Because a chute installation may remain in place for days weeks or months the installers must consider how the chute will be affected by winds Installers should also expect that strong winds could arrive at times when there are no supervisors or workers on the job ie overnight or on the weeke
44. sure to the chute Install the container at least 10 feet 3 meters away from the building check local by laws Seal the container with a fireproof lid example metal sheets at the end of each workday Make provisions for water SS Superchute Container Drencher Move the base of the chute 10 feet 3 meters away from the container at the end of each work day or disconnect the last 10 feet 3 meters of chute at the end of each work day Post clear signs around the trash container and on all floors facing the chute Indicate No Smoking No Open Flame No Welding No Ignition Source Within 20 Feet 6 Meters Of The Chute And Trash Container Do Not Introduce Any Flammables Keep Container Contents Wet Apply Water Frequently October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 46 1 1 USAGE INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Failure to adhere to these instructions could result in injury and or death 47 Barricade the container area in order to protect workmen and the public from any material that may ricochet out of the container Build the barricade using plywood sheets screens or similar materials In the event that debris is accidentally thrown into the chute when the discharge end of the chute is not directed into the container or the container has been removed the barricaded area may help to prevent injury Do not introduce concrete blocks spikes
45. t of your chute using the instructions and charts in Sections 7 and 8 October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 10 THE CABLE ASSEMBLY continued WHY IS WIRE ROPE USED IN THE CABLE ASSEMBLY a For general construction rigging never use a chain when it is Sas possible to use wire rope The failure of a single link of chain can tee result in a serious accident but wire rope on the other hand is Cross sectional equently composed of 114 wires all of which must fail before the viewofawire breaks Wire rope gives you reserve strength and a chance to EE notice a hazard chains do not Rigging Manual CSAO 1996 There are many advantages to wire rope Wire Rope Chain CRNO Provides warning when worn No visible warning before failure Consistent strength Inconsistent strength except the high quality grades Lightweight Heavy and bulky The many strands create a multiple Single point suspension Lose a link lose it all point suspension system Chain is only as strong as its weakest link Occasionally Superchute will use chain in cases where adjustment is required For example Door Adjustment Kits and chute hoists However only high quality Grade 70 and Grade 80 chains are ever used The three dots on the pressed sleeve are Superchute s identifying mark This mark has been in effect since March 1998 Close up view of the forged clip used on cable assemblies since June 1996
46. te using your own method please be advised of the following guidelines In the sketch above two A sufficiently strong anchorage must be present in order to anchor the chute to the building At the window roof or floor slab level locate structural members of the building that are strong enough to anchor your chute The anchors must be able to support at least three times the weight of the chute A structural engineer must verify the adequacy of the anchors and supporting structure Use rated rope to anchor the chute 5 8 16 mm diameter nylon rope rated to 10 000 Ibs 4500 kg works well for this task Use recognized safety knots such as the bowline or the figure eight for all rope work Anchor the chute to structural members of the building according to instructions provided in the sub section Wind amp Restraint Issues piggybacked Bolt Down Frames are used to anchor the chute Superchute hoists are simple to use effective and above all engineered for safety Don t take chances Use Superchute hoists 37 Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 INSTALLATION continued USING A SCAFFOLD STAGE OR PLATFORM AS AN ANCHOR UN PN RY OGRA v N 2 IN AJ v IN Y LN LY Ay October 15 2001 hh N MS Y S Li 4 Vl SM Ril V If a scaffold suspended stage platform or similar
47. te collapsed due to a blockage that overloaded the cable assemblies would it fall across a high traffic area over a road over a pedestrian walkway e fa worker tossed a brick into a top hopper or door section but missed what could be the consequence of the brick falling outside the chute e Ifa hole wore through the chute wall and debris escaped from the chute would the debris shower the public below 2 SHELTER FROM THE WIND e Select an area that provides shelter from the PREVAILING wind e Building corners that protrude outwards tend to accelerate the wind Due to this effect do not place the chute within 20 feet 6 meters of a protruding building corner e Inset corners generally provide excellent shelter from the wind Whenever possible install the chute in an inset corner see sketch e The effect of wind on the chute is discussed in Section 10 Installation under the heading Wind amp Restraint Issues A chute shown installed in an inset corner Note the protruding corners circled October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 16 SELECT AN INSTALLATION AREA continued 3 ELECTROCUTION Prevent electrocution by choosing an area that is free of electric cables If cables are present contact your local electrical authority before proceeding 4 THE CHUTE MUST HANG VERTICALLY To reduce the risk of a blockage choose an area where the chute will hang vertically Horizontal displacement of
48. te sections apart Pull with hands If this technique does not work use a winch to pull the sections apart If all of the sections you will be using are of the Welded style then please proceed to page 29 October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 24 ON THE SITE continued PREPARATION OF WRAPAROUND STYLE SECTIONS FOR USE Wraparound style sections have the ability to go flat for storage and job to job shipping If all of the sections you will be using are of the Welded style then please proceed to page 29 Assembly Time The assembly of a Regular section requires approximately 1 minute The assembly of a Door or Top Hopper section requires approx 10 minutes The following three pages show the assembly procedure 25 Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 ON THE SITE continued ASSEMBLY OF THE WRAPAROUND TOP HOPPER SECTION Aluminum Polyethylene Kickboard Edge Plastic Wall Thickness 3 16 5 mm Heavy Duty Aluminum Clasp ui Flat Ready for Transport Storage 1 Lay down section with U bolts facing the ground 2 Wrap the aluminum clasp edges together 3 Fasten clasp with carriage bolts amp wrench supplied 4 Attach kickboard with hexhead bolts amp wrench supplied Polyethylene Kickboard Thickness 3 8 9 mm Assembled Ready for Use October 15 2001 Help Line 800 363 2488 ON THE SITE continued ASSEMBLY OF THE WRAPAROUND REGULAR S
49. the exterior walls of the building an enclosed chute of wood or equivalent material shall be used For the purpose of this paragraph an enclosed chute is a slide closed in on all sides through which material is moved from a high place to a lower one Subpart T Demolition 1926 852 Chutes complete copy a No material shall be dropped to any point lying outside the exterior walls of the structure unless the area is effectively protected b materials chutes or sections thereof at any angle of more than 45 degrees from the horizontal shall be entirely enclosed except for openings equipped with closures at or about floor level for the insertion of materials The openings shall not exceed 48 inches 122 cm in height measured along the wall of the chute At all stories below the top floor such openings shall be kept closed when not in use c A substantial gate shall be installed in each chute at or near the discharge end A competent employee shall be assigned to control the operation of the gate and the backing and loading of trucks d When operations are not in progress the area surrounding the discharge end of a chute shall be securely closed off e Any chute opening into which workmen dump debris shall be protected by a substantial guardrail approximately 42 inches 107 cm above the floor or other surface on which the men stand to dump the material Any space between the chute and the edge of openings
50. ulated by dividing the Breaking Strain by the Working Load Limit The design factor is generally expressed as a ratio for example 10 to 1 or 10 1 Working Load Limit The maximum load which can be applied to the component when the component is new or in good as new condition and when the load is applied in line with respect to the centerline of the component This term can be abbreviated to WLL Help Line 800 363 2488 October 15 2001 2 WARNING ELEMENTS Let s examine the tools used in this manual to alert planners supervisors installers and users of potential hazards inherent in the use of the Superchute product THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury injury or death SIGNAL WORDS A signal word is used to attract your attention to the warning As indicated below another purpose of the signal word is to identify the level of risk or hazard involved The following signal words may be used Indicates imminently hazardous DANGER situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION used without the safety alert

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