Part 1 - General
- Description - Rhino Guardrail by CAI SAfety Systems is a free standing, portable railing system used as a fall protection device for non-penetrating protection of skylights, roof hatches, dock doors, flat roofs, machine guarding, open pits, excavations and level elevated platform applications. Railing system is comprised of a cast iron base that holds 42” high railings that are secured to base with locking pins. System accessories include swinging gates, transport cart, toeboards and storage cart.
- Submittals - Each submittal will include product literature and product test results. Awards will not be made without literature and test results included with quotations.
- Performance Requirements - Rhino Guardrail system shall meet or exceed OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1926.500-503 and 29 CFR 1910.23
- Guarantee - A. Warranty period is one year from date of purchase covering materials and workmanship. B. Warranty card information supplied with each rail system.
Part 2 - Products
- Manufacturer- CAI Safety Systems
555 Monica Circle, Corona, CA 92880
Ph: (951)272-6999
FX: (951)272-8066
Email: Info@caisafety.com
- Materials
- Railing Sections shall be constructed to the following specifications:
- 1 5/8” O.D. x .065 wall HREW tubing.
- Standard railing lengths are 5’, 7 ½’ and 10’ O.D. Custom sizes available
- Railing will stand 42” high with a mid-rail welded at 21”.
- Rails will have smooth edges with no sharp protrusions.
- For corrosion resistance rails will be epoxy powder coated safety yellow or hot dipped galvanized.
- Each rail section will have attached instruction tube for proper setup of system.
- Rails shall fit into and be secured to Rhino Guardrail base plate.
- Gate Systems shall be constructed to the following specifications.
- 1 5/8” O.D. x .065 wall HREW tubing.
- Standard railing lengths are 4’, 5’ and 10’ O.D. Custom sizes available.
- Gates will stand 42” high with a mid-rail welded at 21”.
- Gate shall have support wheel and have a positive locking mechanism with ability to swing right or left.
- Gate shall have smooth edges with no sharp protrusions.
- For corrosion resistance, gates will be epoxy powder coated safety yellow or hot dipped galvanized.
- Gate system shall fit into and be secured to Rhino Guardrail base plate.
- Each gate section will have attached instructions for proper setup of system.
- Base Plates shall be constructed to the following specifications.
- Base plates shall be cast iron class 20B and weigh 108 lbs. and measure 21 1/2” square.
- Base plate shall have no greater space that 4 ¼” between rail posts.
- Base plate shall have built-in carrying handles
- Base plate shall have (2) built-in toeboard receptacles.
- Base plate shall hold two railing sections.
- Base plate shall have round pin holes for securing base to rail.
- Base plate shall holes for permanent mounting.
- Base plate shall accommodate adapter to support 3 or 4 intersecting rails on the same base.
- Base plate will have center carrying hook for base transporter.
- Base plate shall be able to accommodate optional non-skid adhesive pads adhered to bottom of base to resist slippage on hard surfaces.
- For corrosion resistance, base plates shall be epoxy powder coated safety yellow or hot dipped galvanized.
- Securing Pins shall be constructed to the following specifications.
- Pins shall be made from 1038H cold rolled steel.
- Pins shall have a klik-pin attached to a chain to lock into pin shaft
- For corrosion resistance, pin finish shall be electroplate and zinc dichromate dipped.
- Service Cart shall be constructed to the following specifications.
- Service cart carrier will attach to the CAI safety 4 Wheel Trailer with 18 x 8.50 pneumatic tires.
- Service cart will carry (8) Rhino Guardrail base plates and (7) Rhino Guardrail rail sections.
- Service cart will feature a manual winch to raise and lower base plates into cart.
- Service cart will carry base transport, (8) short Speed Boards and (6) long Speed Boards and a cabinet for securing pins.
- Trailer will have built-in brake for wheels.
- Speed Boards shall be constructed to the following specifications.
- Speed Boards shall telescope to fit into toeboard brackets on base plate.
- Speed Boards shall be 4” wide and be pinned into base toeboard brackets.
- Speed Boards shall be non-combustible, zinc plated, steel construction.
Part 3 - Installation
- Before installation, inspect all parts to insure no damaged parts are used.
- Railing must be secured to base with securing pins.
- In situations where there is a danger of falling materials onto someone below, a steel Speed Board supplied by CAI Safety Systems must be inserted into the toeboard bracket on the base plate and secured with securing pins to base.
- A Rhino Guardrail outrigger must be used at any interruption in continuous railing sections. Outrigger assembly consists of (1) 5’ Railing, (1) base plate pinned to railing and placed 90 degrees away from danger side of continuous railing.
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