Installation Guide

Acro Building Systems
Vertical Guardrail System User Guide
Model #12045 – Vertical Guardrail
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Warning: Failure to follow instructions for the use of
this product can result in serious personal injury.
12045 Vertical Guardrail System Instructions:
General: 1) Always erect and use in accordance with local, state and federal OSHA regulations.
2) Not an anchor point. 3) Roofing guardrails are meant for use by experienced tradesmen having
full knowledge in its use. 4) OSHA regulations require that employer provide training in the use
and care of this product.
Mounting the 12045 bracket: 1) Install the abp#12045 bracket into an approved structure capable of
withstanding a 200 lbs load in the direction that the fall would occur. (Outer edge). 4) All Six screw holes
in the #12045 bracket shall be filled with #12 x 2.5’’ screws or approved equavalent. (two larger holes may
be used with Lag bolts for additional strength) three of the six fasteners shall fully penetrate a truss or
framing member to fully achieve the proper holding power. 5) Other methods of mounting the 12045
bracket is to bolt the plate through decking with the use of six ¼”’ lag bolts with washers 6) Spacing
between bracket shall not be more than eight (8) feet apart.
Instructions for Use of 12045: 1) Once the bracket is mounted, place post (12055) in socket and slide
construction grade lumber (2”x4” nom.) through 12055 pockets to create a continuous guardrail system
meeting OSHA requirements 29CFR-1910.23 & 1926.502. Overlap 2 x 4’s at the 12055 post. Secure 2 x
4’s to post w/nails. 2) Construction grade lumber (2”x4” nom.) can also be secured to abp#12045 bracket to
provide toe board.
Care And Maintenance of 12045: 1) Inspect all equipment before and after each use to be sure that there
is no damage or deformation to any of the equipment. 2) Inspect to be sure there is no deterioration as a
result of rusting. Discard if necessary. 3) Any equipment subjected to the forces of a fall arrest must be
removed from service immediately. 4) Always handle the equipment with care to ensure safe and lasting
use. 5) Do not throw or drop any equipment from height. 6) Do not use if exposed to extreme heat or cold.
Discard at once. 7) Do not use if wet or frozen.
Made in the USA
Acro Building Systems Inc.
Acro Metal Stamping Inc.
Milwaukee, WI
ISO 9001:2008
MDL# PRODUCT
12045 Vertical Guardrail System Bracket & Post
12055 Replacement Post for Guard Rail Systems
Updated 7/10/12