KeeGuard Free Standing Roof Edge Protection

KEEGUARD is a modular free standing roof edge protection system that has been fully tested and approved and which does not penetrate the roof membrane. By using a correctly installed and tested KEEGUARD system you can ensure the safety of anyone who has access onto a flat roof.

Easy to handle, recycled PVC weights provide stability and galvanised KEE KLAMP fittings and tube complete the system. KEEGUARD is supplied in prefabricated kit form with a minimum number of assemblies which allows for ease of installation. It is a safe, versatile system which delivers reliable collective protection.

  • PROVIDES COLLECTIVE PROTECTION OR ALL ROOF TOP WORKING
  • MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ‘WORKING AT HEIGHTS’ LEGISLATION
  • COMPLIES WITH EN ISO 14122 PART 3 AND EN13374 CLASS A
  • RECYCLED PVC WEIGHTS ENSURE NO PENETRATION OF THE ROOF SURFACE

Durability & Simplicity

  • Corrosion resistant - all iron fittings are galvanised to EN ISO 1461
  • Fittings use case hardened steel setscrews with KEE KOAT protection
  • Minimum components for ease of installation
  • Modular design allows reconfiguration on site if needed
  • Sections can be added to or taken down, for reconstruction elsewhere
  • Unique open style fitting allows quick installation of horizontal rails
  • Three types of upright available • No penetration of the roof membrane
  • No welding, threading or bolting required on site
  • Can be colour coated to any RAL colour
  • Installation can be customised to cope with ladder access and any other fixed rooftop obstructions.

 

Safety & Versatility

  • System works on a proven counterbalance system
  • Suitable for use on concrete, asphalt, PVC membrane and felt roof surfaces
  • Compatible with almost all configurations of flat roofs up to 10 degrees slope
  • Integral toeboard fixings
  • Assemblies are fitted with anti-slip pads
  • Design load: 300 N/m applied horizontally along the top rail
  • Coloured cover strip available for counterbalance tube to reduce trip hazard.

Typical KeeGuard® Configurations

A Typical KeeGuard® Configuration when Secondary Restraint is Available

 

Recycled, Easy to Handle PVC Base Weights

The recycled PVC weights used with KEEGUARD bring a number of advantages to the system, and particularly make installation quicker and easier, saving both time and money.

  • 13.5 kg per weight
  • Size: 460 x 500 x 85mm
  • Carrying handles moulded into the design
  • Available in black as standard. Other colours available by request at extra cost
  • Moulded surface to improve grip
  • Optional covers for counterweight tube available to minimize trip hazards
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Made from 100% recycled material in the EU
  • N. B. To protect asphalt roofs from damage it is recommended that Elastomer tiles, available from Kee Safety, are placed under all uprights and counterweights.

 

KeeGuard® Upright Options

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Collective Protection Accessories

 

Toeboard

Unique design does not require any drilling, a slot on the back of the toeboard accepts a bolt head which pre­vents the bolt from spinning during assembly. Upright fixings and splice kits for corners and straight sections are also available.

Toeboard can be installed directly to the KGU upright assembly or by using a TB3 saddle bracket direct to the upright.

Required when there is no upstand beneath or in front of a guard rail to protect users or equipment below from falling objects.

 

Self Closing Gate

To allow compliance with the EN14122-3 requirement for a self closing gate Kee Systems offers a Standard Lockable Gate kit.

It incorporates uprights and an adjustable spring mechanism to control the speed of the gate closure, available in left or right hand options.

RH product code: TCG-1, LH product code: TCG2.

In addition the following KEE KLAMP fittings 4 x 135-8 and 2 x 130-875 are required for each gate ordered plus the appropriate free end counterweight assemblies.