5300 - Non-Conductive Fiberglass Manhole Ladder, Narrow Profile
Non-conductive fiberglass ladder specifically designed for manholes and confined spaces: 12-inch narrow profile, 36-inch rail protectors, and 180° boots.
Advantages and strengths
Non-conductive fiberglass ladder specialized for manholes and confined spaces. Narrow profile: 12-inch (30.5 cm) outside width, 9 5/8-inch (24.4 cm) inside width. 36-inch vinyl rail protectors. Vinyl coated hoop ends. 180° boots. Riveted rung-to-rail connection. Type IAA duty rating (375 lbs / 170 kg). ANSI A14.5 and OSHA compliant.
Technical characteristics
| Fiberglass manhole ladder 5308 | |
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| Reference : | 5308 |
| characteristic.CANADA_MODELE | 8 ft (2.44 m) |
| characteristic.CANADA_LARGEUR_TOTALE | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| characteristic.CANADA_LARGEUR_PASSAGE | 9 5/8 in (24.4 cm) |
| characteristic.CANADA_HAUTEUR_PORTEE | 11 ft 1 in (3.38 m) |
| characteristic.CANADA_POIDS | 18.0 lbs (8.2 kg) lb |
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| Fiberglass manhole ladder 5310 | |
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| Reference : | 5310 |
| characteristic.CANADA_MODELE | 10 ft (3.05 m) |
| characteristic.CANADA_LARGEUR_TOTALE | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| characteristic.CANADA_LARGEUR_PASSAGE | 9 5/8 in (24.4 cm) |
| characteristic.CANADA_HAUTEUR_PORTEE | 13 ft 0 in (3.96 m) |
| characteristic.CANADA_POIDS | 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) lb |
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| Fiberglass manhole ladder 5312 | |
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| Reference : | 5312 |
| characteristic.CANADA_MODELE | 12 ft (3.66 m) |
| characteristic.CANADA_LARGEUR_TOTALE | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| characteristic.CANADA_LARGEUR_PASSAGE | 9 5/8 in (24.4 cm) |
| characteristic.CANADA_HAUTEUR_PORTEE | 15 ft 0 in (4.57 m) |
| characteristic.CANADA_POIDS | 26.7 lbs (12.1 kg) lb |
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| Fiberglass manhole ladder 5314 | |
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| Reference : | 5314 |
| characteristic.CANADA_MODELE | 14 ft (4.27 m) |
| characteristic.CANADA_LARGEUR_TOTALE | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| characteristic.CANADA_LARGEUR_PASSAGE | 9 5/8 in (24.4 cm) |
| characteristic.CANADA_HAUTEUR_PORTEE | 16 ft 11 in (5.16 m) |
| characteristic.CANADA_POIDS | 28.6 lbs (13.0 kg) lb |
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| Fiberglass manhole ladder 5316 | |
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| Reference : | 5316 |
| characteristic.CANADA_MODELE | 16 ft (4.88 m) |
| characteristic.CANADA_LARGEUR_TOTALE | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| characteristic.CANADA_LARGEUR_PASSAGE | 9 5/8 in (24.4 cm) |
| characteristic.CANADA_HAUTEUR_PORTEE | 18 ft 10 in (5.74 m) |
| characteristic.CANADA_POIDS | 34.5 lbs (15.7 kg) lb |
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Use
The Featherlite 5300 series manhole ladder addresses a very specific need in the underground infrastructure industry: safely descending and ascending in a manhole whose standard opening does not allow the use of a conventional straight ladder. It is the reference tool for network technicians working on water, sewer, telecommunications, and underground power distribution systems.
A Profile Sized for Manhole Openings
The 12-inch (30.5 cm) outside width and 9 5/8-inch (24.4 cm) inside width are designed to pass through standard manhole openings while maintaining sufficient width for comfortable, safe climbing. This dimension is significantly narrower than other Featherlite straight ladders (5600D and 6100: 16 11/16 inch outside), which cannot be used for this type of access.
Rail Protection Against Manhole Rims
The most dangerous contact point when using a ladder in a manhole is the concrete or cast iron rim of the opening, which can damage the fiberglass rails through friction or impact. The 36-inch (91 cm) vinyl plastic protectors installed on each rail create a durable barrier that absorbs this contact without degrading the load-bearing structure of the ladder. The vinyl hoop ends at the top of the rails provide additional protection during setup.
Safe for Electrical Environments
Non-conductive fiberglass is the required material for work near underground electrical cables or equipment. Unlike aluminum ladders, it does not conduct electricity and protects the user in case of accidental contact with an energized conductor.
180° Boots for Versatile Use
The 180° thermoplastic elastomer swivel boots allow the ladder to be installed on either side, a useful flexibility in confined spaces where setup orientation is constrained by the manhole configuration.
Compliance Information
Type IAA duty rating: 375 lbs (170 kg). Compliant with ANSI A14.5 (fiberglass portable ladders) and OSHA. The 5300 series is not CSA approved: verify provincial regulatory requirements before professional use in Canada.
Technical description
Specialized narrow manhole profile: 12-inch (30.5 cm) outside width, 9 5/8-inch (24.4 cm) inside width
36-inch (91 cm) vinyl plastic rail protectors on each side: protects fiberglass from manhole rim damage
Vinyl coated hoop ends at top of rails: additional protection against impacts
Heavy-duty 180° thermoplastic elastomer boots: allows installation on either side, grip on all surfaces
Non-conductive high-visibility yellow fiberglass: safe for use near electrical hazards
Riveted rung-to-rail connection: maintains continuous fiber strength, field repairable
Slip-resistant serrated rungs: reliable grip in work boots
Black ABS high-impact non-marring end caps
Heavy-duty gussets under rungs
Type IAA duty rating: 375 lbs (170 kg)
ANSI A14.5 and OSHA compliant
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