Safe-Away®

Product Catalogue

For a safer way to access and egress from

earthmoving and mining equipment

Through innovation we provide improved safety and efficiency www.hedweld.com.au

 Table of Contents

Introduction 3
Electric Ladders
Electric Ladder Features 4
Model EL-CF 5
Model EL-V 5
Model EL-RTV 5
Model EL-24H 5
Model EL-RT45 5
Model EL-FX 6
Manual Ladder
Model ML2 7
Emergency Ladders
Model EF (Emergency Folding) 8
Model EE (Emergency Escape) 9

Safe-Away® 2009 Series Power Pack

Safe-Away® 2009 Series Power Pack 10
Incab Control - Data Logging 11
DK Series Access Systems
Electric/Hydraulic
RTV-SDK Stair 12
RTV-LDK Ladder 13
Stairs
Electric/Hydraulic
RTV Stairs (RTV-CF, RTV-B, RTV-S & RTV-XS) 14
RT-45 16
VHS 17
Ladders
Electric/Hydraulic
Model LX 18
SWING 19
RTV Ladders (RTV-LSSE & RTV-LNS) 20
RotorStep Ladders (MODEL G, GM, GK, L & S) 22
24H 24
Optional Extras 25
After Sales Support 26

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Hedweld Group of Companies
Hedweld Group of Companies consists of Hedweld Engineering Pty Ltd, Hedweld USA Inc., Milbrotec Pty Ltd
and Mecensol Pty Ltd. Hedweld has established itself as a world leader in the design and manufacture of mining
equipment.

Hedweld is known for its Trilift® range of workshop component handling equipment and the Safe-Away® range
of Ladder and Stair Access Systems. Hedweld markets and distributes a range of technologically advanced,
innovative products designed for the mining and earthmoving industries. Both product ranges offer high quality
products specifically designed to improve safety and efficiency within these industries.

Safe-Away® Product Range

Safe-Away® Ladder and Stair Access Systems provide innovative and technologically advanced access options specifically
designed for the mining and earthmoving industries. These high quality products are designed to improve safety and
efficiency within these industries. As well as supporting the Australian mining industry, Hedweld products are exported
globally to regions including Africa, North and South America, Central Asia and the Asia Pacific.

The Safe-Away® designed and manufactured range of access systems offer improved safety for maintenance and operational
personnel accessing and egressing from mining and heavy earthmoving vehicles. Access solutions are available for most
makes and models of trucks, dozers, loaders, graders, scrapers, shovels, excavators and drill rigs.

To keep pace with the ever changing developments in heavy machinery design, Safe-Away® works closely with Original
Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to custom design new and innovative products to make vehicle access safer and more
time efficient. Safe-Away® has gained recognition as a supplier of reliable access equipment to OEMs globally.

Safety Efficiency Innovation

Hedweld’s Safe-Away® range By replacing traditional Using the latest design
of Access Systems improve boarding methods with techniques and technology we
safety by reducing the hazards Safe-Away® Access Systems, pride ourselves on being at the
associated with accessing personnel can access forefront of innovation.
and egressing mining and equipment easier while
earthmoving equipment. carrying objects, therefore
reducing downtime.

Through innovation we provide

improved safety and efficiency

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 Electric Ladders

Ladder Features
Electric Ladders Boarding Light and Wiring Harness Kit.
l

The LED boarding light will stay on for an

The Safe-Away® Electric Ladders have been
adjustable/preset period.
designed to suit various makes and models of
l Incab touch screen
mining and earthmoving equipment. controlling the up and down
The Safe-Away® Electric Ladders provide: ladder functions with a
l A 62° ladder offering safer access and egress while
battery charge display.
carrying objects (excluding the EL-FX). l The DVC710 is the master
l Each model raises safely out of the way while the vehicle control for the electric ladder
is in motion. input/out and is located
l Handrails to give three points of contact
with the Electrical Control
Module (ECM).
l Easy installation.

l Low maintenance.
l The DVC710 is encapsulated
in the ECM stainless steel box to withstand harsh
l No hydraulics.
operating environments.
l Compact designs.
l A park brake interlock provides additional
l Safe and user friendly.
protection by ensuring the ladder is raised
l Cost effective.
automatically when the park brake is released.
l Batteries power the ladders. The host equipment’s
main power recharges these batteries when host is
in use.

ECM Functions
Optional extras l The state of charge is regulated by the DVC710.
• Additional Raise and Lower l The operational voltage is 24VDC.
Control Panel Kit
l The DVC710 has it’s own Controller Area Network
• Emergency Stop
(CAN) which is used by the Incab Controller.
• External Audible Alarm
l The system is compatible with all CAN-BUS and
• Inhibit Kit
J1939 components.
See page 25 for more details
on extras. l Reverse polarity protection.
l Status LED indicator.

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 Electric Ladders

Designed to suit your fleet

The Safe-Away® Electric Ladders are designed to suit OEM vehicles and are able to be retrofitted if replacing existing
systems. The Electric Ladders may be varied to accommodate your requirements for specific mount points, platform
handrails, infills and site and/or OEM colours.
The Electric Ladder are designed for use on:
l Haul Trucks (up to 100 T payload)

l Civil Works Plant and Equipment

l Earthmoving Plant and Equipment

l Quarrying Plant and Equipment

l Mining Plant and Equipment

EL-V EL-CF EL-RTV EL-24H EL-RT45

The Electric Ladder - The Electric Ladder The Electric Ladder The Electric Ladder The Electric Ladder -
Vertical is designed for - Centre Folding is - Raise To Vertical is - 24H is designed for Raise to 45 degrees is
use on: designed for use on: designed for use on: use on: designed for use on:
773B 773D 773E 988F 988G 988H HD605 HD455 24H graders 773B 773D 773E
773F 775B 775D WA600 WD600 WD900 HD785 HD985 775B 775D 775E
777B 777C 777D
775E 775F 777B Can be adapted for other Can be adapted for other
785B 785C 785D
777C 777D L1100 equipment. equipment.
789B 789C 789D
L1350 L1850
HD465 HD785 HD985
ROC D65
140M 170E 630E
Can be adapted for 730E MT3300
other equipment. MT3600 MT4000
MT4400
Can be adapted for other
equipment.

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 Electric Ladder

EL-FX Electric Ladder

The Safe-Away® EL-FX Electric Ladder has been designed to suit
various makes and models of light commercial vehicles, flat bed
trucks, articulated mining and earthmoving equipment.
The EL-FX Electric Ladder retracts to a safe stowed position when the
equipment is in motion. The compact design and mounting arrangement
makes the EL-FX suitable for a wide variety of vehicles with trays, and
machines that articulate towards the access point. Easy to install and utilises
a simple on board control system.
Designed for use on:
l Articulated Loaders

l Articulated Trucks

l On-highway Trucks/ Trailers (flat bed)

Ladder Features

l Boarding Light and Wiring Harness Kit. The LED

boarding light will stay on for an adjustable/preset
period.
l Incab touch screen controlling the up and down ladder functions
with a battery charge display.
l The DVC710 is the master control for the electric ladder input/out
and is located with the Electrical Control Module (ECM).
l The DVC710 is encapsulated in the ECM stainless steel box to
withstand harsh operating environments.
l A park brake interlock provides additional protection by ensuring
the ladder is raised automatically when the park brake is released.
l Battery powered. The host equipment’s main power recharges
these batteries when host is in use.

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 Manual Ladder

Designed for use on

Model ML2 l

l
Drill Rigs
Small Earthmoving Equipment
The Safe-Away® ML2 ladder is a manually operated ladder l Equipment up to 1760mm deck height
that has been designed as a secondary access option to
improve safety for operators and maintenance personnel
working with drill rigs or other equipment only requiring Ladder Features
simple, manually operated access. l Manual operation.
The ML2 ladder can be easily raised or lowered by one person from the l Comes pre-assembled and ready to fit.
deck area or from the ground. When not in use the ladder is retracted
l Easily operated from the ground or deck.
l Retracts to vertical position for storage.
to a vertical position above the ground to reduce the possibility of
l Low maintenance - no electrics or hydraulics.
physical damage.
l Suitable for emergency egress.

A spring-loaded locking mechanism is provided to hold the ladder in

the raised position, ensuring that the ladder will not accidentally lower Please note this product does not require a
while your equipment is in operation. Power Pack.

Optional Left or right

left or right handed foot
handed pedal release
hand lever

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 Emergency Ladder

Model EE (Emergency Escape) Designed for use on

l Trucks
The Safe-Away® Model Emergency Escape Ladder (EE) l Excavators
is designed as a complete module to be installed on l Shovels
existing walkways or platforms. It serves as part of the l Loaders
handrail section until the ladder is required. l Wheel Dozers

The linked ladder sections concertina together to form a compact

block inside the mount. In an emergency, the gate type mount Ladder Features
cover is opened and the ladder is pushed out. As the ladder falls
it expands to the open position, ready for descent to the ground. • l S imple to use in an emergency.
• l A vailable in various lengths from 2400mm
to 6600mm.
• l C omes pre-assembled and ready to fit.

Please note this product does not require a

Power Pack.

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

Release lock Open gate Push ladder out Descend

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 Emergency Ladder

Model EF (Emergency Folding) Designed for use on

The Safe-Away® Model Emergency Folding Ladder (EF) l Excavators l Loaders

is designed for quick evacuation from an excavator

cab to the ground in the event of an emergency. Ladder Features
A foot-operated latch releases the pivoting section of the ladder.
This ladder section will hinge over to the lowered position.
l Simple to use in an emergency.
l Available in various lengths from 3000mm
The descent of the ladder is controlled by an accumulator and
to 6600mm.
hydraulic cylinder. l Comes pre-assembled and ready to fit.
l Designed to come into contact with the
ground.

Please note this product does not require a

Power Pack.

Model EF Ladder shown fitted to excavator in the up and down positions

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 Safe-Away® Power Pack Series 2009

2009 Series Power Pack

The Safe-Away® 2009 Series Access Control System
manages all hydraulic ladder and stair operations. Designed for use on
It provides:
l All Safe-Away® electric/hydraulic operated
l Activity logs downloadable to a USB. Access Systems
l Sequential reports on all events with time and date
stamps:
• Raising and lowering, Incab Control System Features
• Fault indications.
l Diagnostics and error reporting accessed directly l Incab control panel with a digital touch
from the incab control digital display. pad display showing:
• Access system status; UP, DOWN and IN
The Safe-Away® 2009 Series Power Pack is driven by the
MOTION.
Access Control System. The hydraulic Power Pack may be
• Detailed fault indication with audible
mounted vertically, or horizontally at a convenient location
alarm and system event log.
of your choosing, on the equipment.
• 3,000 point event data log with
It includes:
download using a USB key.
• Harnesses and Leads.

l View downloaded log files as summary
• Battery Circuit Breaker Kit.
and/or full log data in Microsoft® Excel
using the supplied SLA to XLS file
converter.

Not required for:

l Electric ladders
l Manual ladders
l Emergency escape or folding ladders

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 Safe-Away® Power Pack Series 2009

Incab Control - Data Logging

The Incab Control includes an activity data logging
Features
capability which allows the simple download of
logged data pertaining to the day to day operations l USB 2.0 connectivity for ease of download
of the access system. All events including raising and l Data log is a small downloadable file for
lowering of the ladder or stair and fault indications are ease of transfer to laptop or PC for long
term file management.
time and date stamped to provide a sequential record l Microsoft® Excel spreadsheet interface for
of all access system operations. easy analysing.
l Data presented in summary view and
The diagnostics and data logging capability is a standard feature complete data log.
with all Safe-Away® 2009 Series Access Systems. The Microsoft® l Microsoft® Excel spreadsheet interface
Excel interface file is loaded on the USB key that is supplied with allows additional sorting of the complete
every access system. This file is required to generate reports and log for personalised report development.
view the downloaded data log from the in cab controller. From
this Microsoft® Excel interface file, users are able to view up to
the last 3,000 events.

Easy 3 step process:

1. Download data log from incab control

2. Load to Microsoft® Excel interface file

3. View & diagnose log data

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 Electric/Hydraulic Stair

RTV-SDK Stair RTV-SDK

Designed for use on:
l T rucks
The Safe-Away® SDK Stair has been designed to improve l Dozers
safety for operator and maintenance staff when l Loaders

l Shovels
accessing large earthmoving equipment employed in l Excavators
the mining industry. The RTV-SDK is powered by the Compatible OEM models include:
Safe-Away® 2009 Series Power Pack. 773F 773G 775F 777F 777G
785C 785D 789C-D 793C-D 793C
To reduce the possibility of physical damage, the RTV-SDK
793F 797F 988F-H 992C-D 992K
Stair is retracted to a vertical position above the ground when 992C-G 993K 994G 844B-H 854B-K
the machine is operational. The 45° stair offers easier access for 730E 830E 930E 960E WA600
maintenance and operational personnel when accessing the WA900 WA1200 EH4500 EH5500 L1850
vehicle while carrying objects. T262 T282
Can also be adapted for other equipment.

Mount infill box

enclosing the horizontal
Hydraulic Power Pack Access System Features
Access System
Assembly
• l T he RTV-SDK is driven by a double ended
actuator driving both stringers with even
power.
• l T he RTV-SDK is the outcome of an access
system design review consolidating many
of our previous stair models.

The RTV-SDK offers:

• lower cost,
• 10% fewer moving parts,
• a tread mesh top step for greater safety,

Optional extras • simpler and more cost effective

replacement as the actuator housing is
• Additional Raise & Lower Control Panel Kit separate to the infill box,
• Hydraulic Emergency Down Kit • easier installation, training and
• Boarding Light maintenance,
• Audible Alarm • less spare parts to be used or stocked.
• Inhibit Kit
• Reservoir Heater
See page 25 for more details on extras.
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 Electric/Hydraulic Ladder

RTV-LDK
RTV-LDK Ladder Designed for use on:
l T ruck
l Dozers
The Safe-Away® Raise To Vertical LDK Ladders have been l Loaders
designed to provide a low maintenance, ergonomic and l Shovels
safe access for the operators and maintenance personnel l Excavators
of graders, scrapers or excavators in the heavy mining and l Graders

earthmoving industries. The RTV-LDK is powered by the Compatible OEM models include:
773E 773F 775A-E 775F 777D
Safe-Away® 2009 Series Power Pack. 777F 777G 789A-C 789D 793B-F
797F 980H 988G 988H 992C-G
The RTV-LDK Ladders are electro-hydraulically controlled and rotate
992K 993K 994D-F 994H 824H
through an arc to the upright, ‘parked’ position to protect the ladders
834B-H 844H 854B-K 24M 385
from physical damage when the equipment is in use. Included is a Park HD1500 WA800 WA900 WD900 PC1000
Brake Interlock Kit providing additional protection by ensuring the PC1250 PC1600 EH4500 EH5500 EX1900
ladder is raised automatically when the park brake is released. EX1200-5 MT4400

Mount infill box Can also be adapted for other equipment.

enclosing the horizontal
Hydraulic Power Pack
Access System Features
• l T he RTV-LDK is driven by a double ended
Access System
actuator driving both stringers with even
Assembly power.
• l T he RTV-LDK is the outcome of an access
system design review consolidating many
of our previous stair models.

The RTV-LDK offers:

• lower cost,
• 10% fewer moving parts,
• a tread mesh top step for greater safety,
Optional extras • simpler and more cost effective
• Additional Raise & Lower Control Panel Kit replacement as the actuator housing is
separate to the infill box,
• Hydraulic Emergency Down Kit
• easier installation, training and
• Boarding Light
maintenance,
• Audible Alarm
• less spare parts to be used or stocked.
• Inhibit Kit
• Reservoir Heater
See page 25 for more details on extras.
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 Electric/Hydraulic Stair

RTV-CF
RTV Stairs Designed for use on:
l Shovels
The Safe-Away® Raise To Vertical (RTV) Stairs have been l Loaders
designed to improve safety for operator and maintenance l Excavators
l Equipment up to 4900mm deck height
staff when accessing large earthmoving equipment
employed in the mining industry. Compatible OEM models include:
PC3000 PC4000 PC5500 PC8000
To reduce the possibility of physical damage to the stairs, the RTVs are H285 EX1900 EX2500 EX3500
retracted to a vertical position above the ground when the machine EX3600 EX5500 L1850 L2350
is operational. The 45° stair offers easier access for maintenance and 994 996 RH120 RH170
operational personnel when accessing the vehicle while carrying RH200 RH340 RH400 B295
objects. Can be adapted for other equipment.

The RTVs include a Park Brake Interlock Kit providing additional

protection by ensuring the stair is raised automatically when the park
brake is released.

Model RTV-S

Optional extras
• Additional Raise and Lower Control Panel Kit
• Hydraulic Emergency Down Kit
• Boarding Light
• Audible Alarm
• Inhibit Kit
• Reservoir Heater
See page 25 for more details on extras.
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 Electric/Hydraulic Stair

RTV-B RTV-S RTV-XS

Designed for use on: Designed for use on: Designed for use on:
l Trucks l Trucks l Trucks
l Loaders l Loaders l Loaders
l Excavators l Equipment up to 2300mm deck height l Equipment up to 3000mm deck height

l Equipment up to 3000mm deck height

Compatible OEM models include: Compatible OEM models include:
Compatible OEM models include: 785B 785C 785D 793B 793C 773F 775F 777F 777G 797F
994 WA1200 793D 793F 992C 992D 992G 988F 988G 988H WA900
Can be adapted for other equipment. 992K 993K 844H 854K 854G Must have a special mount and vertically
730E 830E 930E 960E located Power Pack due to the short length of
EH4500 EH5500 T262 T282 actuator box.

May contain a horizontal Power Pack in the

actuator box.

The Power
Pack for
this RTV-XS
has been
mounted
vertically
under the
stair.

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 Electric/Hydraulic Stair

RT-45 for use on trucks & water carts

RT-45 Compatible OEM models include:

773B 773D 773E 775B 775D
775E 777B 777C 777D 785B
The Safe-Away® Raise To 45° retractable stair consists of a 785C 785D 789B 789C 789D
pivoting bottom stair section which raises to an angle of HD465 HD785 HD985 140M 170E
630E 730E MT3300 MT3600 MT4000
45 when the machine is operational. There are equipment
MT4400
specific designs to accommodate an upper landing and/or
cabin access platform. Optional extras
When fitted to a truck or water cart, the hydraulically controlled pivot • Additional Raise & Lower Control Panel Kit
stair section retracts above the bumper to reduce the possibility of • Hydraulic Emergency Down Kit
physical damage. • Boarding Light
• Audible Alarm
The RT-45 includes a Park Brake Interlock Kit providing additional • Inhibit Kit
protection by ensuring the stair is raised automatically when the park • Reservoir Heater
brake is released. See page 25 for more details on extras.

The Safe-Away® RT-45 Stair is pictured on a Cat 785C truck (above) and
on a Cat 777D water cart (below).
This drawing
shows the
sections that
Access
Platform makes up the
RT-45.

Intermediate
Platform

Intermediate
Stair

Pivot Stair

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 Electric/Hydraulic Stair

VHS Compatibility
VHS DMM2
D40KS
DMM3
D45KS
DM25
D55SP
DML
DR460
DML 60
D60KS
The Safe-Away® Variable Height Stair (VHS) has been designed D75KS D90KS D90K 1190E

to improve safety and access for operational and maintenance Pit Viper 235 Pit Viper 271
Pit Viper 275 Pit Viper 351
personnel working on drill rigs. Due to the height variations in
drill rig positioning, the stair treads automatically compensate
for stair angles between 29° & 45°.
The Safe-Away® VHS has been specifically designed to suit a wide range
of drill rigs. The VHS Includes:
l Complete stair assembly, handrails, mounting bracket and
installation kit.
l The fixed handrail system provides for three points of contact.

l Electric/hydraulic movements are controlled via the 24 volt

Safe-Away Series 2009 VHS Power Pack.

l When the drill rig is operational or mobile the VHS is safely retracted

to the horizontal position.

l A Maintenance Prop is provided for use on the Cylinder Rod, to

enable work to occur under the stair with safety. The Maintenance
Model VHS shown fitted to a Drill Rig
Prop prevents the Hydraulic Cylinder from retracting, holding the
stair in the raised position.
l Park Brake Interlock Kit provides additional protection by raising the
Optional extras
stair automatically when the park brake is released. • Additional Raise and Lower Control Panel Kit
l Hydraulic emergency down valve to manually release the stair • Boarding Light
lowering it to the down position. • Audible Alarm
• Inhibit Kit
The Safe-Away® 2009 Series VHS Power
See page 25 for more details on extras.
Pack comes in a stainless steel cabinet that
houses the main hydraulic and electrical
control components. The VHS Power Pack
includes:
l Harnesses and leads.
l Battery Circuit Breaker Kit.

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 Electric/Hydraulic Ladder

Model LX Ladder
The Safe-Away® Model LX Ladder has been designed to
Designed for use on:
provide safe access for operation & maintenance personnel l Shovels
to large mining and earthmoving equipment. Two pairs l Excavators
of hydraulically powered parallel arms retract the ladder l Equipment up to 3900mm deck height
vertically for convenient stowage when the machine is Compatible OEM models include:
operational. 5130B EX2500 EX3500 994 996
RH170 RH200 RH340
To further protect the ladder from physical damage, the ladder’s Can be adapted for other equipment.
electrical system can be interconnected with the park brake and
slewing mechanism to ensure the machine cannot be operated
until the ladder is fully retracted. The Model LX includes a Park Brake Optional extras
Interlock Kit providing additional protection by ensuring the ladder is • Additional Raise and Lower Control Kit
raised automatically when the park brake is released. • Hydraulic Emergency Down Kit
• Boarding Light
• Audible Alarm
• Inhibit Kit
• Reservoir Heater
See page 25 for more details on extras.

The Model LX pictured above is on the front of a Liebherr 996 Shovel in the down and Model LX Ladder shown fitted to excavators
up positions. The metallic cabinet containing the 2014 Series Power Pack can be seen
mounted on the white wall on the front of the cabin.

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 Electric/Hydraulic Ladder

SWING Ladder
The Safe-Away® SWING Access Ladder has been designed
Designed for use on:
for heavy mining and excavation machinery to provide a l Dozers
low maintenance access system that will comply with step l Shovels
type ladder standards for 62° access and egress. l Excavators

Compatible OEM models include:

The ladder is electro-hydraulically controlled to provide an automatic
D9R D9N D9T D10N
three step process: swing up, retract in & lower to cradle. The ladder is
D10R D10T D11N D11R
protected from mechanical damage when raised to the fully retracted
D11T 5130B 5230B D275
position when the vehicle is operational. The Swing Ladder includes:
D375 D475 PC1800 RH120
l An LED boarding light that will stay on for an adjustable/preset
Can be adapted for other equipment.
period.
l Park Brake Interlock Kit providing additional protection by ensuring

the ladder is raised automatically when the park brake is released.

Optional extras
• Additional Raise and Lower Control Panel Kit
• External Audible Alarm
• Inhibit Kit
• Reservoir Heater
See page 25 for more details on extras.

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RTV Ladders
The Safe-Away® Raise To Vertical (RTV) ladders
have been designed to improve safety for operator
and maintenance personnel when accessing large
earthmoving equipment employed in the mining
industry.
To reduce the possibility of physical damage to the ladders, the
RTVs are retracted to a vertical position above the ground when
the machine is operational. The 62° ladder offers easier access
for maintenance and operational personnel when accessing the
vehicle while carrying objects. The RTV Ladders include a Park
Brake Interlock Kit providing additional protection by ensuring
the ladder is raised automatically when the park brake is released.

Optional extras
• Additional Raise and Lower Control Panel Kit
• Hydraulic Emergency Down Kit
• Boarding Light
• Audible Alarm
• Inhibit Kit
• Reservoir Heater
See page 25 for more details on extras.

Model RTV-LNS Ladder shown fitted to truck

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 Electric/Hydraulic Ladders

RTV-LSSE RTV-LNS
Designed for use on: Designed for use on:
l Cat 24M Series Graders l Trucks

l Trucks Compatible OEM models include:

l Loaders 797B 797F T282
l Small Excavators

l Equipment up to 2400mm deck height

Compatible OEM models include:

773E 773F 775B 775D 775E 775F 777B
777C 777D 777F 777G 785B 785C 785D
789B 789C 789D 793B 793C 793D 793F
980H 988F 988G 988H 992C 992D 992G
992K 993K 824H 834B 834G 834H 854K
854G 385C 994 WA800 WA900 WD900
PC1250 EH4500 EH5500 EX1200 EX1900 MT4400
Can be adapted for other equipment.

This RTV-LNS 7 step is

specifically designed for the
Cat 797. The vertical Power
Pack is mounted on the
truck at first platform.

This RTV-LSSE 8 step with

mount and infill specifically
designed for the Komatsu
PC1250.

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RotorStep Ladders
The Safe-Away® RotorSteps have been designed to provide a low maintenance, ergonomic and safe
access for the operators and maintenance personnel of graders, scrapers or excavators in the mining
and heavy earthmoving industries.
The RotorStep Ladders are electro-hydraulically controlled and rotate through an arc of 180° to the vertical ‘parked’ position
to protect the ladders from physical damage when the equipment is in operation. The RotorStep Ladders include a Park
Brake Interlock Kit providing additional protection by ensuring the ladder is raised automatically when the park brake is
released.

RotorStep G Ladder shown fitted to a RotorStep GM Ladder shown fitted to a RotorStep S Ladder shown fitted to a
Cat 16G Grader Cat 16M Grader Cat 657 scraper

Optional extras
• Additional Raise and Lower Control Panel Kit
• Boarding Light
• Audible Alarm
• Inhibit Kit
• Reservoir Heater
See page 25 for more details on extras.
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RotorSteps
Model Compatible with: Features & Benefits
RotorStep G Cat 16G Graders Operates with the cab door fully open or closed.
Cat 16H Graders Will not obstruct an operators vision when up.
RotorStep GM Cat16M Graders The compact mount ensures visibility to the point of the blade.
Operates with the cab door fully open or closed.
Will not obstruct an operators vision when up.
RotorStep GK Komatsu GD825 Graders The compact mount ensures visibility to the point of the blade.
Operates with the cab door fully open or closed.
Will not obstruct an operators vision when up.
RotorStep L Excavators and Trucks Unique design keeps the ladder off the tracks.
320C 320D Compact mount plates to ensure visibility.
320E 385B
Operates with the cab door fully open or close.
385C PC300
PC1000 ZX350 Will not obstruct an operators vision when up.
934 974
RotorStep S Cat Scrapers A rotating platform section provides a walkway between the cab
631D 631E and the ladder. It sits in an upright position when the scraper is
631G 637D operational.
637E 637G A robust mount minimises damage to ladder when positioned on
651B 651E the scraper front corners.
657B 657E
Operates with the cab door fully open or closed.
657G
Will not obstruct an operators vision when up.

RotorStep L in the retracted position RotorStep L in motion RotorStep L in the extended position

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 Electric/Hydraulic Ladder

24H Ladder
The Safe-Away® Cat 24H Grader Access System has been
Designed for use on:
specifically designed to provide safe and convenient l Cat 24H Graders
access for operators and maintenance personnel
accessing the 24H grader.
Optional extras
Hydraulically operated, the 24H Ladder folds neatly within the frame • Additional Raise and Lower Control Panel Kit
when the grader is in operation. Incorporated into the ladder design is • Hydraulic Emergency Down Kit
a special mounting frame for fitting directly to the 24H. The 24H Ladder • Boarding Light
includes Park Brake Interlock Kit providing additional protection by
• Audible Alarm
ensuring the ladder is raised automatically when the park brake is
• Inhibit Kit
released.
• Reservoir Heater
See page 25 for more details on extras.

Cat 24H Access System shown lowered and retracted

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 Optional Extras

Optional extras Boarding Light

Additional Raise and Lower The boarding light is activated by
Control Kit pressing the up or down directional
switch. The light will stay on for an
Designed to enable the access
adjustable/preset period.
system to raise and lower. This
remotely mounted control is
contained in a cast aluminium
Audible Alarm
alloy box to provide protection
against the elements and other The external audible alarm is
damage. activated by pressing the up or
down directional switch.
It can be located outside the
cabin, at the mid-platform or at ground level and operated Inhibit Kit
with a simple toggle switch.
The Inhibit Kit can be connected
The Raise and Lower Control Kit can be supplied with a
to the host vehicle to inhibit many
extension harness ranging from 1m-17m.
functions for example slewing,
Hydraulic Emergency while the access system is in
Down Kit motion.

A lever operated three-way Reservoir Heater

ball valve and mounting
The Reservoir Heater ensures the viscosity of the oil is
bracket provides a fail safe
maintained to raise and lower the ladder in cold climates.
emergency down function.
The Reservoir Heater is suitable for temperatures down to
This can be located on the
-40 degrees Celsius.
host vehicle at a convenient
location of your choosing.
The Hydraulic Emergency Down Kit is not suitable for the Electric
Ladder, Swing, RotorStep or smaller RTV-LSSE Access Systems.

Note for the Electric Ladders an Emergency Stop can be fitted to

Paint colours
stop the ladder at any point in the raise/lower cycle.
All Safe-Away handrails and step treads can be painted to
meet OEM or site paint colour specifications.

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Training & Installation
The Safe-Away® designed and manufactured range of ladder and
stair access systems offer improved safety for maintenance and
operational personnel accessing and egressing mining and heavy
earthmoving equipment.
Due to the many variations in mobile fleet designs, site specific
configurations, deck heights and mount points we recommend
you have the Hedweld Field Service Team provide Onsite
Installation.
While performing an Onsite Installation our highly skilled team
can train your maintenance personnel in the:
4 diagnostics and data logging set up for the Incab Controllers
4 pressure setting for hydraulic Power Packs, and
4 provide tailored instructions for future installations.
Commissioning and training can be carried out by an authorised technician. Onsite training consists of both classroom theory and
workshop practical training and assessment. Certificates of Competency are provided to participants upon successful completion.

Field Servicing & Repair Spare Parts & Manuals

At Hedweld we want you to get the most out of your investment, Hedweld’s Spare Parts Interpreter is able to assist you when
so our Safe-Away® products are supplied with ongoing ordering the parts you need on [email protected] It
preventative maintenance schedules. These include daily, is our commitment to customers that spares will be dispatched
monthly, quarterly and annual checklists to make sure your the same or next day, on your
equipment keeps running smoothly. transport.
The Hedweld Field Servicing Team If you require an electronic
copy of an Operating Manual
can provide your site with these can be ordered through
ongoing preventative maintenance support. Spare Parts.

Hedweld have inducted Field Service Technicians with fully

equipped vehicles who can provide;
4 preventative maintenance,
4 breakdown repairs, and
4 onsite installations
on all Safe-Away® ladder & stair access systems.

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Trilift® product range
Hedweld manufactures and distributes the Trilift ® range of products specifically designed to assist with the removal,
installation and handling of components on mining and heavy earthmoving vehicles. Components such as wheel
motors, tyres, hoist cylinders, final drives, transmissions, differentials, hub and strut assemblies and more can be safely
handled using our Trilift® component handling products.
As well as supporting the Australian mining industry, Hedweld products are exported worldwide to countries including
Canada, Africa, South America, Central Asia, Asia Pacific and the USA.
To keep pace with the ever changing developments in heavy machinery design, Hedweld works closely with Original
Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to custom design new and innovative products to make component lifting and
handling safer, more time efficient and offering significant productivity gains. With the release of new, larger mining and
earthmoving equipment, comes the need to safely lift and handle heavier components. Hedweld is constantly reviewing
product designs in order to provide the market with timely solutions to the latest lifting and handling requirements.

Trilift® Variable Work Table with Multijig and Cylinder Handler Trilift® TH15000 Workshop Tyre Handler removing Cat 789C tyre

For more information on Hedweld products visit

www.hedweld.com.au
Search by OEM vehicle type to discover the
right Trilift® and Safe-Away® products to suit
your business.

Trilift® Cat 797 Transmission Hoist removing transmission

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 Also manufacturers and suppliers of:

Contact Information
Hedweld Engineering Pty Ltd
5 Thrift Close, Mt Thorley NSW 2330
Australia
Phone +61 2 6574 0000
Fax +61 2 6574 0099
[email protected]
www.hedweld.com.au

SAFETY
EFFICIENCY
INNOVATION

Designed to provide improved safety & efficiency

when accessing earthmoving and mining equipment

Hedweld Engineering Pty Ltd ABN 43 003 024 833

HWSA00051 21092016A