Protecta Swiveling Roof Anchor Manual
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1. Swiveling Roof Anchor Bracket Includes swivel base B Z Purlin Label _ swivel head and fasteners The swivel head is designed Steel Deck Label for installation of a Protecta Rebel model self retracting a lifeline SRL and other other Wood Roof Label SRLs that limit arresting forces to 1 350 Ibs 6 only The swivel base allows installation to either a wood or steel structure See Figure 1 1 0 APPLICATION 1 1 PURPOSE The Protecta roof anchor is designed to be used as a temporarily installed anchorage connector on wood or steel frame structures This anchorage connector may be used as part of a PFAS This roof anchor is designed for use with the Protecta Rebel SRL models 3590500 an 3590550 and other SRLs that limit arresting forces to 1 350 Ibs 6 KN only Do not hang lift or support tools or equipment from these roof anchors or attach guy lines for antennas phone lines etc IMPORTANT This anchor shall be installed and used under the supervision of a Qualified Person as part of a complete personal fall arrest system that maintains a safety factor of at least two 1 2 LIMITATIONS The following application limitations must be recognized and considered before using this product also reference the manufacturer s instruction supplied with each system component 1 Qualified Person An individual with a recognized degree or professional certificate and extensive knowledge and experi ence in2. system with a cam rocker brake engagement that creates an audible indicator clicking sound which informs the user that the brake pawl system is working properly For further information on the Rebel SRL refer to the manufacturer s instruction manual If a fall has been arrested the system must be taken out of service and inspected See section 5 0 WARNING Read and follow the manufacturer s instructions for associated equipment i e SRL full body harness etc used in your personal fall arrest system IMPORTANT For special Custom versions of this product follow the instructions herein If enclosed see attached supplement for additional instructions to be followed when using a customized product Figure 13 Making Connections SELF RETRACTING LIFEL INE FULL BODY HARNESS 4 0 TRAINING 4 1 It is the responsibility of all users of this equipment to understand these instructions and to be trained in the correct installation use and maintenance of this equipment These individuals must be aware of the consequences of improper installation or use of this equipment This user manual is not a substitute for a comprehensive training program Training must be provided on a periodic basis to ensure proficiency of the users 5 0 INSPECTION 5 1 FREQUENCY Before each use visually inspect the roof anchor per the steps listed in section 5 2 and 5 3 IMPORTANT If this equipment has been subjected to forces resulti
3. the subject field who is capable of design analysis evaluation and specification in the subject work project or prod uct Refer to OSHA 1910 66 1926 32 and 1926 502 Form 5903271 Rev A 1 Copyright 2011 DB Industries Inc 1 3 A STRUCTURE This anchorage connector is intended to be installed on wood members roof truss rafter cord etc between the sizes of 2 x 4 and 2 x 12 steel Z purlins with a minimum material thickness of 16 gauge 064 inch or on steel decking with a minimum material thickness of 22 gauge 030 inch and a maximum span of 6 feet between supports The structure must be capable of meeting the anchorage strength requirements as set forth in section 2 4 Consult Capital Safety before using this roof anchor on any other applications B CAPACITY This anchorage connector is designed for use by persons with a combined weight person clothing tools etc of no more than 420 Ibs Only one personal fall arrest system PFAS may be connected to the anchorage connector at a time C PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM This swiveling roof anchor is designed to be used in conjunction with the Protecta Rebel SRL models 3590500 an 3590550 Other PFAS s used with this roof anchor must meet applicable OSHA state federal and ANSI requirements PFAS s incorporating a full body harness must be capable of arresting a worker s fall with a maximum arresting force of no greater than 1 350 Ibs and limit the free fall dis
4. By Approved By Approved By a Approved By Sy Approved By a Approved By _ Approved By Approved By Approved LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Warranty to End User D B Industries Inc dba CAPITAL SAFETY USA CAPITAL SAFETY warrants to the original end user End User that its products are free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service This warranty extends for the lifetime of the product from the date the product is purchased by the End User in new and unused condition from a CAPITAL SAFETY authorized distributor CAPITAL SAFETY S entire liability to End User and End User s exclusive remedy under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement in kind of any defective product within its lifetime as CAPITAL SAFETY in its sole discretion determines and deems appropriate No oral or written information or advice given by CAPITAL SAFETY its distributors directors officers agents or employees shall create any different or additional warranties or in any way increase the scope of this warranty CAPITAL SAFETY will not accept liability for defects that are the result of product abuse misuse alteration or modification or for defects that are due to a failure to install maintain or use the product in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions CAPITAL SAFETY S WARRANTY AP
5. HAVE A MINIMUM OF 5 THREADS PROTRUDING THROUGH DECKING MATERIAL WOOD SPACERS MUST BE USED FILL GAPS IN DECKING MATERIAL SEE USER MANUAL FOR ADO TIONAL DETAILS SIXTEEN EACH d 14 SELF TAPPING SCREWS STEEL DECKING 22 GAUGE MINIMUM MATERIAL THICKNESS 6 FOOT MAXIMUM SPAN WOOD SPACER SHOWN WITHOUT SRL OR MOUNTING BRACKET 0500005 REY A ID Label Steel Decking Installation Label STEEL Z PURLIN INSTALLATION WOOD ROOF INSTALLATION INSTALL OVER SECURED ROOF SHEATHING USE EIGHT EACH 174 x 2 1 2 LAG SCREWS SCREWS MUST ENGAGE CENTER OF TRUSS TO PREVENT SPLITTING SOME WOOD TYPES REQUIRE PRE DRILLING LAG SCREW HOLES WITH 3 16 DRILL SEE USER MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS AMD BE OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH TG A MINIMUM CF 5 THREADS PROTRUDING THROUGH PURLIN MATERIAL WOOD SPACERS HUST BE USED TO FILL GAPS IN ROOF DECKING MATERIAL SEE USER MANUAL FOR ADOITIONAL DETAILS EIGHT EACH 14 14 SELF TAPPING SCREWS WOOD SPACER EIGHT EACH 124 x 2 1 2 TRUSS STEEL DECKING LAG SCREWS INTO SHOWN WITHOUT SAL Z purlin Installation Label Wood Roof Installation Label 10 9 0 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE LOG SERIAL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER DATE PURCHASED DATE OF FIRST USE INSPECTION ITEMS CORRECTIVE ACTION MAINTENANCE NOTED PERFORMED INSPECTION DATE Approved By SS Approved By Approved By 555 Approved yy Approved By SS Approved
6. PLIES ONLY TO THE END USER THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO OUR PRODUCTS AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND LIABILITIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CAPITAL SAFETY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES AND DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS REVENUES OR PRODUCTIVITY OR FOR BODILY INJURY OR DEATH OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION CONTRACT WARRANTY STRICT LIABILITY TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY O N A Capital Safety Company CSG USA amp Latin America CSG Canada 3833 SALA Way 260 Export Boulevard Red Wing MN 55066 5005 Mississauga ON L5S 1Y9 Distributed by Engineered Fall Protection Email sales engineeredfallprotection com Web www engineeredfallprotection com PH 314 492 4422 FAX 800 570 5584 Certificate No FM 39709
7. User Instruction Manual Swiveling Roof Anchor Model Number 2190011 2190013 USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL METAL WOOD SWIVELING ROOF ANCHOR This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer s Instructions as required by ANSI 2359 1 and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by OSHA WARNING This product is part of a personal fall arrestsystem PFAS The user must read and follow the manufacturer s instructions for each component or part of the complete system These instructions must be provided to the user of this equipment The user must read and understand these instructions or have them explained to them before using this equipment Manufacturer s instructions must be followed for proper use and maintenance of this product Alterations or misuse of this product or failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death IMPORTANT If you have questions on the use care or suitability for use of this equipment contact Capital Safety immediately This instruction manual is intended to be used in conjunction with the instruction manuals supplied with each system component mentioned below if applicable If an instruction was not supplied with the purchase of that component contact Capital Safety immediately IMPORTANT Record the product identification information from the ID label in the Inspection and Maintenance Log in Section 9 of this manual Figure 1 Swiveling Roof Anchor
8. Wood Spacer Steel Decking WARNING If the provided sel f drilling screws are not the proper length it is the responsibility of the user to supply the longer self drilling screws 1 4 14 size screws are required IMPORTANT All eight of the holes in the base plate that are in line with the Z purlin must be used for mounting E STEEL DECKING The decking to which the roof anchor is to be attached Figure 11 Steel Decking must be in good condition It must be a minimum material thickness of 22 pega N gauge 030 inch and must not span more than 6 feet between supports It Aa Drilling Screws must also be capable of withstanding je the loads given section 2 4 The roof anchor must not be used until the decking is in place and completely secured ATTACHING THE ROOF ANCHOR TO i STEEL DECKING Place wood spacers Steel Decking Shown Without SRL provided by user in the troughs of the decking material See Figure 11 Position the anchor on the decking so that 8 of the screw holes line up with the center of a decking rib the decking must be 22 gauge minimum material thickness Install sixteen 14 14 x 2 Y inch self drilling screws 8 in each direction All of the self drilling screws must engage the decking and be of sufficient length to have a minimum of 5 threads protruding through the decking material See section 5 0 for pre use in
9. a mild soap detergent solution Excessive build up of dirt tar etc may prevent the anchor from working properly A small amount of oil or grease can be applied to the anchor to help the swiveling action If you have any questions concerning the condition of your roof anchor or have any doubt about putting it into service contact Capital Safety immediately Refer to the manufacturer s instructions supplied with each system component for maintenance servicing and storage procedures Additional maintenance and servicing procedures i e replacement parts must be completed by a factory authorized service center Authorization must be in writing 7 0 SPECIFICATIONS 7 1 COMPONENTS MATERIALS Steel FINISH Black E coat paint Zinc plating WEIGHT 13 Ibs without SRL SIZE 10 in x 10 in x 3 16 in CAPACITY 420 Ibs one person MINIMUM BREAKING STRENGTH 3 600 Ibs 8 0 LABELING 8 1 INSTALL OVER SECURED ROOF DECKING USE EIGHT EACH 1 4 14 SELF TAPPING SCREWS ALL SCREWS MUST ENGAGE CENTER OF Z PURLIN These labels should be securely attached to the roof anchor and fully legible See applicable manufacturer s instructions for subsystem components labels STEEL DECKING INSTALLATION INSTALL OVER SECURED STEEL DECKING DECKING MUST 22 GAUGE MINIMUM MATERIAL THICKNESS AND MUST BE SUPPORTED A MAXIMUM INTERVAL OF 72 USE SIXTEEN 1 4 14 SELF TAPPING SCREWS ALL SCREWS MUST BE SUFFICIENT LENGTH TO
10. actors can influence the total fall distance including user s weight anchorage location relative to the fall swing fall body support with sliding D ring and the type of fall arrest equipment you attach to the roof anchor For specific clearance requirements read and follow the manufacturers s instructions for your fall arrest equipment Figure 4 Swing Fall GABLE END SWING FALL SWING FALLS See Figure 4 Swing falls occur when the anchorage point is not directly above the point where a fall occurs The force of striking an object while swinging horizontal speed of the user due to the pendulum affect can be great and may cause serious injury Swing falls can be minimized by working as directly below the anchorage point as possible In a swing fall situation the total vertical fall distance of the user will be greater than if the user had fallen vertically directly below the anchorage point The user must therefore account for an increase in the total free fall iN distance and the area needed to safely arrest the fall ry The SRL will activate lock up regardless of it s orientation and location relative to the user s position However a commonly followed guideline is not to extend your work zone over 30 from the anchorage point the roof anchor swivels providing a 30 work area on both sides of the roof anchor Do not captivate the lifeline of an SRL it may affect the performance of its braking If a swing fall hazard
11. cess they may be used See Figure 6 The following are guide lines on locating roof anchors e The roof anchor should be located 12 inches down from the roof peak and at least 6 ft away from any exposed roof edge On very small roof areas locate the roof anchor as far from the roof edge 5 as possible The roof anchor can also Figure 6 Roof Anchor Site Plan be installed on the flat portion of the roof caution should be used to prevent lifeline wear on the peak if working on the opposite side of the roof where the anchor is installed e Do not install the roof anchor on facia board or unsupported roof structures such as eaves or gable overhangs e Anchors should be installed at 8 ft Spacing along roof ridge e On long low pitched roofs multiple roof anchors should be installed along gable ends 6 ft from edge to reduce swing fall hazards e Do not leave the roof anchor permanently installed The roof anchor is not designed to prevent water leakage B ROOF ANCHOR INSTALLATION Roof anchors Figure 7 Wood Roof Framing must be installed in accordance with the previously discussed site plan Site work rules must be followed regarding when an installed roof anchor is ready for use i e properly braced etc C WOOD ROOF FRAMING Roof framing members to which the roof anchor s are attached must be in good condition Members must be free of splits cracks large knots or other defects that may weaken the member Fig
12. d occur Only use 1 4 x 2 1 2 inch or longer lag SCrews IMPORTANT eight of the holes in the base plate that in line with the framing member must be used for mounting the anchor If the anchor is not installed correctly the anchor could pull away from the roof structure during a fall arrest causing a serious injury or death D METAL ROOF FRAMING Z purlins to which Figure 9 Metal Roof Framing the roof anchor s are attached must be in good condition They must be a minimum of 16 gauge 064 inch or thicker material and must be capable of withstanding the loads given in section 2 4 The roof anchor must not be used until the roof decking is in place and secured to the Z purlins Figure 9 shows how the anchor will look once in place ATTACHING THE ROOF ANCHOR TO METAL ROOFING Place wood spacers provided by user in the troughs of the decking material to allow the anchor to sit level See Figure 10 Position the anchor on the roof decking so eight of the screw holes in the anchor line up with the center of the top flange of the Z purlin 16 gauge minimum material thickness Install eight 14 x 2 inch self drilling screws All the self drilling screws must engage the center of the purlin s top flange and be of sufficient length to have a minimum of 5 threads protruding through the purlin flange see 1 4 14 Self Figure 10 See section 5 0 for pre use inspection billing Screws
13. e Figure 2 Connectors must be compatible in size Shape and strength Self locking snap hooks and carabiners are required by ANSI Z359 1 and OSHA Figure 2 Unintentional Disengagement Rollout If the connecting element to which a snap hook shown or carabiner attaches is undersized or irregular in shape a situation could occur where the connecting element applies a force to the gate of the snap hook or carabiner This force may cause the gate of either a self locking or a non locking snap hook to open allowing the snap hook or carabiner to disengage from the connecting point Small ring or other non compatibly Shaped element 1 Force is applied to the 2 The gate presses 3 The gate opens snap hook against the allowing the snap connecting ring hook to slip off 2 3 MAKING CONNECTIONS Use only self locking snap hooks and carabiners with this equipment Only use connectors that are suitable to each application Ensure all connections are compatible in size shape and strength Do not use equipment that is not compatible Ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked Protecta connectors snap hooks and carabiners are designed to be used only as specified in each product s user s instructions See Figure 3 for inappropriate connections Protecta snap hooks and carabiners should not be connected A ToaD ring to which another connector is attached In manner that would result in a load on the gate NOTE O
14. e with the manufacturer s instructions supplied with each system component Refer to section 5 0 for further inspection details Do not use if inspection reveals an unsafe condition 3 2 PLAN your fall arrest system before starting your work Take into consideration factors affecting your safety at any time during use The following list gives some important points you must consider when planning your system A ANCHORAGE Select an anchorage point that is rigid and capable of supporting the required loads See section 2 4 Locate the roof anchor in accordance with section 3 3 B OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Personal fall arrest systems must be rigged to limit any free fall to a maximum of 6 feet OSHA and ANSI 2359 1 Avoid working above your anchorage level since an increased free fall distance will result Avoid working where your line may cross or tangle with that of another worker or another object Do not allow the lifeline to pass under arms or between legs Never clamp knot or otherwise prevent the lifeline from retracting or being taut avoid slack line Do not lengthen the SRL by connecting a lanyard or similar component without consulting Capital Safety A TOTAL FALL DISTANCE Should a fall occur there must be sufficient clearance in the fall area to arrest the fall before striking the ground or other object The total fall distance is the distance measured from the onset of a fall to the point where the fall is arrested A number of f
15. exists in your application contact Capital Safety before proceeding SWING FAL SHARP EDGES Avoid working where the connecting Figure 5 Sharp Edges Subsystem i e SRL full body harness lanyard lifeline etc or other system components will be in IN LINE SHOCK gt contact with or abrade against unprotected sharp ABSORBER edges See Figure 5 If working with this equipment PN 1240362 near sharp edges is unavoidable protection against w cutting must be provided by using a heavy pad or other means over the exposed sharp edge When using an SRL it is recommended that an energy absorber PN 1240362 be installed in line between the harness and the self retracting lifeline to further protect the worker Compatibility and total fall distance issues must be considered if this is done Contact Capital Safety before using in line energy absorbing components or lanyards with self retracting lifelines HARNESS RESCUE Should a fall occur the user employer must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it AFTER A FALL Any equipment which has been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall must be removed from service immediately and destroyed or contact a factory authorized service center for repair 3 3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS A ROOF ANCHOR SITE PLAN Before starting the roof construction a plan should be established as to where the roof anchor s will be installed and when during the construction pro
16. ication When more than PFAS is attached to an anchorage the anchorage strengths set forth in A B above shall be multiplied by the number of PFAS attached to the anchorage Per OSHA 1926 500 and 1910 66 Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest systems PFAS shall be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and capable of Supporting at least 5 000 Ibs per user attached be designed installed and used as part of a complete PFAS which maintains a safety factor of at least two and is under the supervision of a qualified person 3 0 OPERATION AND USAGE WARNING Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment Consult with Capital Safety if using this eguipment in combination with components or subsystems other than those described in this manual Some subsystems and components combinations may interfere with the proper operation of this equipment WARNING Consult your doctor if there is reason to doubt your fitness to safely absorb the shock from a fall arrest Age and fitness seriously affect a worker s ability to withstand falls Pregnant women and minors must not use this equipment 3 1 BEFORE EACH USE of this equipment carefully inspect it to assure that it is in serviceable condition Check for worn or damaged parts Ensure the roof anchor is secure and not distorted Inspect for sharp edges burrs cracks or corrosion Inspect other fall arrest equipment in accordanc
17. ng from the arrest of a fall it must be immediately removed from service and destroyed or returned to Capital Safety for possible repair See section 5 2 5 2 INSPECTION STEPS refer to manufacturer s instruction supplied with each system component for inspection procedures Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Inspect the Roof Anchor for physical damage Look carefully for any signs of cracks dents or deformities in the metal Inspect the Roof Anchor for signs of excessive corrosion Make certain the anchor swivels 360 properly and if applicable that the Rebel SRL is attached to the anchor correctly Ensure the condition of the roof anchor will support the Roof Anchor loads see section 2 4 An anchor connected to rotten or deteriorated wood should not be used Ensure the Roof Anchor is still securely attached to the roof structure See section 3 3 Inspect each system component or subsystem i e SRL full body harness etc per associated manufacturer s instructions Record the inspection date and results in the inspection log See section 9 0 5 3 If inspection reveals a defective condition remove the unit from service immediately and destroy or contact a factory authorized service center for repair IMPORTANT Only Capital Safety or parties authorized in writing may make repairs to this equipment 6 0 MAINTENANCE SERVICING STORAGE 6 1 6 2 Clean the swivelling roof anchor with
18. owed for free fall situations Body belts increase the risk of injury during fall arrest in comparison to a full body harness Limited suspension time and the potential for improperly wearing a body belt may result in added danger to the user s health 3 5 CONNECTING TO THE ROOF ANCHOR Figure 13 illustrates the proper connection of typical fall arrest equipment to the roof anchor Always protect the lifeline from abrading against sharp or abrasive surfaces on the roof Make sure all the connections are compatible in size shape and strength Never connect more than one personal protective system to any single roof anchor at a time SRL Connection to the installed roof anchor may be made by attaching the self locking snap hook at the end of the Rebel SRL lifeline to the back dorsal D ring fall arrest attachment point of the user s body support i e full body harness When connecting make sure the connections are fully closed and locked Review section 3 2 if using an SRL near sharp edges 3 6 NORMAL OPERATION Once attached the worker is free to move about within the recommended working areas 30 from either side of the roof anchor SRL Should a fall occur a speed sensing brake system will activate stopping the fall and absorbing much of the energy created Sudden or quick movements should be avoided during the normal work operation since this may cause the SRL to lock up NOTE This series of SRL s incorporates a new brake
19. rson as defined by OSHA fall protection standards I SHARP EDGES Avoid working where the lifeline will be in contact with or abrade against unprotected Sharp edges Refer to national consensus including ANSI 2359 1 applicable local state and federal OSHA requirements governing this equipment for more information on anchorage connectors and associated system components 2 0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Always consider the following limitations requirements when installing or using this equipment 2 1 2 2 COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS Protecta equipment is designed for use with Capital Safety approved components and subsystems only Substitutions or replacements made with non approved components or subsystems may jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may effect the safety and reliability of the complete system COMPATIBILITY OF CONNECTORS Connectors are considered to be compatible with connecting elements when they have been designed to work together in such a way that their sizes and shapes do not cause their gate mechanisms to inadvertently open regardless of how they become oriented Connectors hooks carabiners and D rings must be capable of supporting at least 5 000 Ibs 22 KN Connectors must be compatible with the anchorage or other system components See Section 3 8 for additional information on anchorage connections Do not use equipment that is not compatible Non compatible connectors may unintentionally disengage se
20. spection WARNING If the provided sel f drilling screws are not the proper length it is the responsibility of the user to supply the longer self drilling screws 1 4 14 size screws are required IMPORTANT All 16 holes in the base plate must be used for mounting the anchor to steel decking If the anchor is not installed correctly the anchor could pull away from the mounting structure during a fall arrest Causing serious injury or death F INSTALLING THE SRL Once the roof anchor is secure the SRL can be installed The SRL mounts to the swiveling roof anchor with one 3 8 inch bolt and nylon insert nut See Figure 12 Figure 12 Installing The SRL IMPORTANT You can not make a connection to the SRL and the roof anchor D ring at the same time You can only use one connection point at a time G REMOVAL OF THE ROOF ANCHOR Remove the roof anchor prior to finishing and waterproofing the roof To remove it unscrew the screws and remove The roof anchor is removable and is designed to be installed at other sites following inspection per section 5 0 WARNING Do not reuse sel f drilling screws when reinstalling the roof anchor Only use new self drilling screws 3 4 BODY SUPPORT When using the Protecta swiveling roof anchor it is recommended that a full body harness be worn For general fall protection use connect to the D ring on the back between the shoulders dorsal D ring IMPORTANT Body belts are not all
21. tance to 6 ft or less The deceleration distance for PFAS must be 42 inches 1 1 or less Reference ANSI 2359 1 and OSHA requirements D LOCKING SPEED OF SRL Situations which do not allow for an unobstructed fall path should be avoided Working in very confined or cramped spaces may not allow the body to reach sufficient speed to cause the SRL to lock should a fall occur Working on slowly shifting material such as loose shingles may not allow enough speed build up to cause the SRL to lock A similar situation may occur on low pitched roofs where a worker may slide instead of fall A clear path is needed to assure positive locking of the SRL E CORROSION Use near sea water or other corrosive environments may require more frequent inspections or servicing replacement to assure corrosion damage is not affecting the performance of the product F CHEMICAL HAZARDS Solutions containing acids alkali or other caustic chemicals especially at elevated temperatures may cause damage to this equipment Consult Capital Safety if doubts exists concerning installing this equipment where chemical hazards are present G ELECTRICAL HAZARDS Do not install the roof anchor where it or the user may come into contact with electrical power lines H TRAINING This equipment must be installed and used by persons who have been properly trained in its correct application and use Installation and use of this equipment must be supervised by a qualified pe
22. ther than 3 600 Ib 16 KN gated hooks large throat opening snap hooks should not be connected to standard size D rings or similar objects which will result in a load on the gate if the hook or D ring twists or rotates Large throat snap hooks are designed for use on fixed structural elements such as rebar or cross members that are not shaped in a way that can capture the gate of the hook Ina false engagement where features that protrude from the snap hook or carabiner catch on the anchor and without visual confirmation seems to be fully engaged to the anchor point D To each other E Directly to webbing or rope lanyard or tie back unless the manufacturer s instructions for both the lanyard and connector specifically allow such a connection F To any object which is shaped or dimensioned such that the snap hook or carabiner will not close and lock or that roll out could occur Figure 3 Inappropriate Connections 2 4 ANCHORAGE STRENGTH The anchorage to which the roof anchor is installed must meet minimum strength s as given below for the applications selected FALL ARREST Per ANSI 2359 1 Anchorages selected for personal fall arrest systems PFAS shall have a strength capable of sustaining static loads in the direction s permitted by the PFAS when in use of at least A 3 600 Ibs 16 KN when certification exists reference ANSI Z359 1 for certification definition or B 5 000 Ibs 22 2 in absence of certif
23. ure 7 shows how the roof anchor would look once in place The roof framing structure must be capable of withstanding the loads given in section 2 4 The roof anchor must not be attached or used until the sheathing is in place Figure 8 Wood Roofing Do not install the roof anchor on top of existing Perry shingles or roofing material wa Lag Screws ATTACHING THE ROOF ANCHOR TO WOOD ROOFING Position the anchor on the roof so eight of the lag screw holes on the anchor are centered over a roof framing member must be a 2 x 4 minimum and a maximum of 24 inches on center The lag screws must engage the center of the truss See Figure 8 Install eight 14 14 x 2 inch or longer lag screws 3 16 inch diameter or smaller pilot holes may be drilled for easier installation of the lag screws The lag screws are included with the roof anchor When attaching the DBI SALA roof anchors to the roof framing member splitting may occur in some hard wood materials If your material is susceptible to splitting predrilling is REQUIRED For the lag screws supplied with the roof anchor drill a 3 16 inch diameter hole 2 inches to 2 1 2 inches deep After the holes are drilled attach the lag screws fully into the anchor See Figure 8 See section 5 0 for pre use inspection WARNING The lag screws must go through the sheathing and into the roof member If they do not the anchor will not hold the rated loads and serious injury or death coul
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