Miller Vi-Go Ladder Climbing Safety Systems (Cable)
Overview
Vi-Go Ladder Climbing Safety Systems provide the ultimate in safety with continuous fall protection when climbing fixed ladders. The systems are available in easy-to-install kits or as a build your own option.
Uninterrupted Fall Protection
Uniquely-designed, patent-pending Vi-Go™ Cable Sleeve automatically bypasses intermediate cable guides, keeping both hands free for climbing; travels smoothly along cable and locks instantly in the event of a fall.
Easy, One-Hand Operation
No pins/chains or external parts to lose or damage.
Features & Benefits:
- Attachment mechanism engineered to prevent incorrect installation – Unit will not open if attached incorrectly
- Cable sleeve integrated shock-absorbing element – Provides a “dual shock-absorbing system” to further reduce fall forces. Protects the system and ladder from damage
- Accommodate up to four (4) workers at a time
- Accommodate 5/16-in. (8 mm) or 3/8-in. (10 mm) cable
- Select Automatic or Manual Personal Fall Arrester Cable Sleeves - Both cable sleeves are designed to follow the user along the lifeline while ascending or descending, instantly locking in the event of a fall
Vi-Go System Kits with Automatic Pass-Through
- Uninterrupted fall protection– Uniquely-designed, patent-pending Vi-Go Cable Sleeve automatically bypasses intermediate cable guides, keeping both hands free for climbing; travels smoothly along cable and locks instantly in the event of a fall
- Easy, one-hand operationfor attachment/detachment from the system. No pins/chains or external parts to lose or damage
- Automatic pass-through cable guidessecure lifeline to prevent cable wear and enable the system to accommodate curves.
- Withstand harsh environments– The Vi-Go Cable Sleeve is constructed with durable, corrosion-resistant aluminum and stainless steel components
- Attachment mechanism engineered to prevent incorrect installation,ensuring greater safety. Unit will not open if attached incorrectly
- Cable sleeve integrated shock-absorbing element
- Accommodate 5/16-in.(8 mm)or 3/8-in.(10 mm)cable
Vi-Go System Kits with Manual Pass-Through
- Require manual removal/insertionof cable with intermediate guides.
- Cable guides secure lifelineto prevent cable wear.
- Manual Vi-Go Cable Sleeve follows the workerwhile ascending and descending.
- Cable sleeve locks instantlyin the event of a fall.
- Accommodate 3/8-in.(10 mm)cable.
- Cable sleeve must be purchased separately.
Build Your Own System
- For multiple system installations requiring cutting cable on site
On a job site, exact cable lengths may vary and pre-cut cable length system kits will not meet installation requirements.
The solution is toBuild Your Own Systemby selecting the following components:
- Top bracket assembly
- Bottom bracket assembly
- Vi-Go cable guides – continuous or manual -(Minimum one (1) required per 40-ft. [12.2 m] length)1
- Fast-Attach Fitting for 3/8-in.(10 mm)diameter galvanized steel cable
- Cable
- Vi-Go cable sleeve – automatic or manual
