Lad-Saf DBI-SALA 3M end-of-line cable guide, galvanized or stainless steel

Lad-Saf DBI-SALA 3M end-of-line cable guide, galvanized (6100515) or stainless steel (6100505)

3M purchase codes: 7100311188 (galvanized) and 7012819704 (stainless), models: 6100515 and 6100505

The Lad-Saf DBI-SALA 3M end-of-line cable guide is a bypassable guide designed for Lad-Saf flexible cable vertical safety systems installed on a fixed straight ladder. It keeps the steel cable aligned along the climbing zone and limits its sway. Its non-metallic rubber contact area prevents metal-on-metal contact, protecting the cable from wear. Its steel mounting hardware, galvanized or stainless, is rugged and corrosion resistant, for a quick, easy and safe installation.

This guide bolts onto a rung of the straight ladder. It is part of a modular system: the top bracket, bottom bracket, cable guide supports, cable and sleeve are ordered separately. The complete system can span up to 61 m (200 ft), serve up to 4 workers and offers a 141 kg (310 lb) capacity per user.

Available in two types of steel: galvanized (6100515) and stainless steel (6100505). Select the steel type you need from the drop-down menu.

Benefits of the Lad-Saf end-of-line cable guide

• Bypassable cable guide for the Lad-Saf vertical system on a straight ladder
• Bolts onto a rung, quick and customizable mounting
• Available in galvanized steel or stainless steel for corrosive environments
• Non-metallic rubber contact area that prevents metal-on-metal contact
• Steel mounting hardware, rugged and corrosion resistant
• Quick, easy and safe installation

Lad-Saf end-of-line cable guide specifications

• Product type: bypassable cable guide
• Structure type: fixed straight ladder
• Fastening type: bolt-on, onto a rung
• System user count: 1 to 4
• System load capacity: 310 lb (141 kg) per user
• System length: up to 61 m (200 ft)
• Mounting hardware material: galvanized steel or stainless steel
• Contact area: non-metallic rubber
• Installation type: permanent
• Dimensions: 5.55 x 2.3 x 2.65 in (14.1 x 5.8 x 6.7 cm)
• Weight: 0.68 lb (0.3 kg)
• Compliant with ANSI A14.3-1992, OSHA 1910.27 and FAA RR-S-001301

Role of the cable guide in the Lad-Saf vertical system

On a cable vertical safety system, cable guides keep the lifeline aligned along the ladder and limit cable sway. They are spaced along the line per the 3M manufacturer instructions. The end-of-line cable guide performs this function on fixed straight ladders. Its non-metallic rubber contact area protects the steel cable from wear.

Compatibility and mounting on a fixed straight ladder

The guide bolts onto a rung of the straight ladder, never onto an improvised structure. The exact system configuration (number of guides based on height, brackets, cable length) must be validated with a competent person and per the 3M manufacturer instructions.

Job sites and industries

• Vertical access on fixed straight ladders
• Utilities, wind energy, oil and gas industry
• Power transmission, construction and general industry
• Custom Lad-Saf system configurations up to 61 m

Lad-Saf end-of-line cable guide inspection

Before each use, inspect the guide, its mounting bracket, the bolt and the non-metallic contact area. A formal inspection by a competent person other than the user is required at least once a year, per the 3M manufacturer instructions and applicable provincial regulations.

Maintenance of the galvanized or stainless steel cable guide

Clean the guide with water and mild soap, then let it air dry. Protect the hardware from prolonged moisture and store it in a clean, dry place to preserve its corrosion resistance. Do not modify the guide or its bracket. Follow the 3M user manual instructions for maintenance frequency and method.

FAQ about the Lad-Saf end-of-line cable guide

What is the difference between the two models?

The 6100515 has galvanized steel mounting hardware for common installations; the 6100505 is stainless steel for corrosive environments. The function is identical.

What does this guide attach to?

Onto a rung of a fixed straight ladder, using its mounting bolt.

Is the guide metallic?

Its contact area is non-metallic rubber to prevent metal-on-metal contact and protect the steel cable; the mounting hardware is galvanized or stainless steel.

How many workers can the system serve?

The complete Lad-Saf system can span up to 61 m (200 ft) and serve up to 4 workers, with a 310 lb (141 kg) capacity per user.

Which standards does this guide comply with?

It is designed to meet ANSI A14.3-1992, OSHA 1910.27 and FAA RR-S-001301, and ANSI Z359.16 when the system is used with a Lad-Saf X2 or X3 removable sleeve.

Complementary fall protection equipment suggestions

The maintenance technician climbs caged ladders on vertical installations, protected by a vertical fall arrest system. A wrong move or unsuitable equipment is enough to turn a routine climb into a serious fall. On this type of job site, he wears his full personal protective equipment: a Class L sternal-D-ring safety harness (FPH114018XCALP) that keeps him facing the ladder, cut-resistant gloves (GS13TAGPU), safety glasses (YA12E91001), a protective helmet (TA14OR) held by its chin strap (TA80CS), a high-visibility garment (V5999FP) and hearing protection, disposable earplugs (OA1101).

To build the complete vertical fall arrest system, pair this product with the other components of the Lad-Saf range: the Lad-Saf X3 sleeve (FPA5000338); a flexible lifeline counterweight (FPA5901583); the Lad-Saf system (FPA6100219); a stainless-steel pole cable guide bracket (FPA6100136); the system instructions and label plate (FPA6100252); the galvanized or stainless intermediate cable guide (FPA61004XX); and an intermediate pole cable guide (FPA6100430). Also plan a RollGliss R550 rescue and descent device (FPLR5503325) for controlled descent, and mark off the area at the base of the structure with a DANGER barricade tape (ECT3RE9).

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