User Manual

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WARNING!
PLAN THE FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM:
Before installation plan your system. Consider all facto rs that will affect your safety durin g u se of this equipment. The following
list gives importa nt points to consider when plan ning your system:
 Anchorage: Select a rigid anchorage capable of supporting the loads no less than 5,000 lbs. per worker attached or shall be
designed, installed and used as follows: (i) as part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a minimum
safety factor of two; and (ii) under the supervision of a qualified person” as per OSHA 1926.502.
 Sharp Edges: Avoid working where system components may be in contact with, or abrade against, unprotected sharp edges.
 After a Fall: Components which have been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall must be removed from service and
destroyed.
 Rescue: The employer must have a rescue plan when using this equipment. The employer must have the ability to perform a
rescue quickly and safe ly.
ANCHORAGE STRENGTH REQUIREMENT:
The anchorage strength required is dependent on the application. Following are anchorage strength requirements for specific
applications. Ensure that any anchora ge p oint used in a personal fall protection s ystem meet the following require ment s.
 Fall Arrest: The str ucture to which the anchorage connector is attached must sustain static loads applied in the directions
permitted by the fall arrest system of at least 3,600lbs. with certificatio n of a qualified person, or 5,000lbs. without
certification. Refer to OSHA and ANSI for specific definition. This anchor is to be used by one worker only. Do not tie off
equipment. Anchorages used for attachment of a personal fall arrest system shall be independent of any anchorage being
used to support or suspend platforms.
 Restraint: The structure to which the anchor point is attached must s ustain static loads applied in the directions permitted by
the restraint system of at least 3,000lbs. When more than one restraint system is attached to an anchorage , the st rengths
stated above must be multiplied by the number of restraint systems attached to the anchorage.
 Work Positioning: The str ucture to which the a nchor point is attached must s ustain static loa ds applied in the dire c tions
permitted by the work positioning system of at least 3,00 0lbs., or twice the potential impact load, whichever is greater. When
more than one work posit ioning system is attached to an anc horage, the st rengths sta ted above must be mul tipl ied by the
number of work positioning systems attached to the a nchorage.
INSPECTION OF
WA-Anchor ROOF ANCHOR:
 Befo re each use of this equi pment inspec t it according to the fo ll owing guidelines:
A formal inspection of fall protection products/components must be performed at least every six months b y a c ompetent
person other than the user. The frequency of formal inspections should be based on conditions of use or exposure. Record
the inspection results in the inspection and maintenance log at the end of this manual.
Inspecting the WA-Anchor Roof Anchors:
Step 1. Inspect the anchor p oint for damage or corrosion. Inspect for cracks or wear that may affect strength and operation.
Step 2. Inspect the attaching fasteners. Faste ner s must hold the WA-Anchor Roof Anchor securely to the anchorage. Inspect for
damage or corrosion.
Step 3. Inspect the system components according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 4. Rec ord the inspection r e sults i n a formal inspection log.