Manual User`s Personal Fall Arrest System
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1. s instructions and warnings regulations and safety rules of their employer and or any state or federal law Platform Compatibility The PFAS must only be installed on approved bump rail platforms Snorkel recommends that the PFAS be installed on platforms with walk through swinging gates however with proper training and care platforms with gravity gates may be used for PFAS installation Safety Alerts A safety alert symbol is used in this manual to indicate danger warning and caution instructions Follow these instructions to reduce the likelihood of personal injury and property damage The terms danger warning and caution indicate vary ing degrees of personal injury or property damage that can result if the instruction is not followed ADanger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is to be used in the most extreme situations AWarning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury ACaution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices Operator Responsibilities The PFAS has been factory tested for compli ance with Snorkel specifications and industry standards However its use can be potentially dangerous in the hands of untrained or careless operators2. AWarning The potential for an accident increases when the aerial platform and associated equipment is operated by personnel who are not trained and authorized Death or seri ous injury can result from such accidents Read and understand the information in this manual and on the placards and decals on the machine before operating the aerial platform and using the PFAS on the job Training is essential and must be performed by a qualified person Become proficient in knowledge and actual operation before using the PFAS on the job You must be trained and authorized to perform any functions of the aerial platform Use of the PFAS must be within the scope of the manufacturer s specifications AWarning The potential for an accident increases when proper safety procedures are not followed while using the PFAS Death or serious injury can result from such accidents Do not oper ate any machine functions while personnel are outside the platform tied off to the PFAS anchorages Machine functions shall not be operated at any time while personnel are external to the platform and anchored to the PFAS anchorages PFAS 0182150 Important Safety Information AWarning The potential for an accident increases when proper safety procedures are not followed while using the PFAS Death or serious injury can result from such accidents Read under stand and follow the safety information in this manual and in the aerial lif
3. GS snorkel Personal Fall Arrest System User s Manual Part Number 0182150 January 2014 Replaces July 2013 Personal Fall Arrest Anchorage Personal Fall Restraint Anchorage Additional Information For additional information contact your local dealer or Snorkel at Snorkel International P O Box 1160 St Joseph MO 64502 1160 USA 1 800 255 0317 http www snorkellifts com Snorkel International all rights reserved Printed in the U S A Personal Fall Arrest System Features Personal Fall Arrest System The personal fall arrest system PFAS allows an approved Snorkel International aerial platform to function as an anchorage for a Personal Fall Arrest System The PFAS allows personnel to work outside the platform on a wing fuselage or other surface where it is not practical to use other means of fall protection The PFAS includes the following e Four brackets with D ring anchorages e Mounting hardware e User s Manual with safety operator s and parts information Ifthe PFAS was not installed at the factory refer to page 4 Personal Fall Arrest System Kit Important Safety Information Safety Practices The following safety practices may be used as a guide while using the PFAS on the job The operator bears ultimate responsibility for follow ing all manufacturer
4. S components must be installed and tested by a Snorkel International approved representative The PFAS must only be installed on approved bump rail platforms with walk through swinging gates The PFAS must only be installed on approved bump rail platforms Snorkel recommends that the PFAS be installed on platforms with walk through swinging gates however with proper training and care platforms with gravity gates may be used for PFAS installation 1 Position a lanyard mounting bracket 0182138 at one corner of the platform Loosely fasten it to the inner top rail using a U bolt 5563028 doubler 0182140 and Lanyard Attachment PI Bracket 0360891 0360892 F Figure 2 D Ring Bracket Mounting 3 Loosely mount this assembly to the lanyard mounting bracket using four each of the bolts 5563029 clamps 0182139 wash ers 986299 and nuts 5560033 as shown in Figure 3 a washer 986299 and nut 5560033 on fam S 4 each leg of the U bolt Refer to Figure 1 Bolt K 5563029 3 Washer Clamp 986299 0182139 Nut 5560033 Mounting Bracket 0182138 5560033 Figure 1 Lanyard Bracket Mounting 2 Slide a tie down D ring 0360892 over a lanyard attachment bracket 0360891 as shown in Figure 2 Figure 3 Lanyard Bracket Mounting 4 Position the lanyard mounting bracket and hardware to fit the handrails so the assembly f
5. able solvent and a soft cloth Replace any missing or illegible placards or de cals before operating the aerial platform Placard and decal kits are available from Snorkel The PFAS placards and decals are illustrated below A DANGER FALLING HAZARD DEATH or serious injury will result from falling due to misuse of personal fall protection systems e The Personal Fall Arrest System must only be used by personnel who are trained and authorized to do so under the supervision of a qualified person e All personnel must be connected to an approved anchorage at all times while using a double leg 100 tie off shock absorbing lanyard that limits arresting force to 900 pounds e All personnel must use the fall restraint system while in the platform 0182149 0182149 0182147 PFAS 0182150 Personal Fall Arrest System Use The PFAS option consists of personal fall arrest lanyard anchorages on each of the four upper outside corners of the aerial platform guardrail system All personnel must be connected to an approved anchorage at all times while using a double leg 100 tie off shock absorbing lanyard that limits arresting force to 900 pounds ADanger The aerial platform will tip over if it becomes unstable Death or serious injury will result from a tip over accident Do not position the aerial platform for PFAS use on soft uneven or sloping surfaces AWarning The potential for a
6. it without any twisting or side loads when the nuts are properly torqued 5 Torque the two U bolt nuts to 180 in Ib Torque the four mounting bracket nuts to 37 in Ib 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for each corner of the platform PFAS 0182150 Personal Fall Arrest System Parts Description Kit Part Number 0182146 Item Quantity Part Number 1 4 0182138 2 16 0182139 3 4 0182140 4 8 0182147 5 4 0182149 6 4 0360891 7 4 0360892 8 24 986299 9 24 5560033 10 4 5563028 11 16 5563029 1 0182150 Bracket PFAS Lanyard Mount Clamp PFAS Lanyard Mount Doubler PFAS Lanyard Mount Decal Do Not Lift Decal Danger PFAS Falling Hazard Bracket PFAS Lanyard Attachment Tie Down D ring Washer Flat 375 Nut Hex Locking 375 16 U Bolt 375 16 x 1 5D Bolt Hex Head 375 16 3 25 GR8 PFAS User s Manual PFAS 0182150 Local Distributor Lokaler Vertiebshandler Distributeur local El Distribuidor local II Distributore locale EUROPE MIDDLE EAST AFRICA amp ASIA PHONE 44 0 845 1550 058 FAX 44 0 845 1557 756 NORTH amp SOUTH AMERICA PHONE 1 785 989 3000 TOLL FREE 1 800 255 0317 FAX 1 785 989 3070 AUSTRALIA PHONE 61 1300 700 450 FAX 61 2 9609 3057 NEW ZEALAND PHONE 64 6 3689 168 FAX 64 6 3689 164 Satelit
7. n accident increases when proper safety procedures are not followed while using the PFAS Death or serious injury can result from such accidents Do not oper ate any machine functions while personnel are outside the platform tied off to the PFAS anchorages Machine functions shall not be operated at any time while personnel are external to the platform and anchored to the PFAS anchorages Only one operator at a time may be outside of the platform and must be anchored to any of the four PFAS anchorages using a double leg shock absorbing lanyard The weight of the operator anchored to the PFAS anchor must not exceed 310 lbs The operator must transition from one corner anchorage to another by first attaching the second leg of their lanyard to the new posi tion before disconnecting the first leg from the current position The operator must have at least one leg of their lanyard attached to any of the four PFAS anchorages or a fall restraint anchorage inside the platform at all times The operator bears ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the aerial platform is properly set up for the particular conditions encountered The Snorkel PFAS must be used under the su pervision of a qualified person for PFAS use A qualified person is anyone who 1 Has been trained by Snorkel International 2 Is an approved Snorkel International rep resentative 3 Has been trained by an approved Snorkel International representative 4 Ha
8. s been trained and qualified by anyone who meets the requirements of 1 2 or 3 The platform must be positioned so the PFAS anchorages are at or above the height of the fall arrest harness lanyard attachment While inside the platform all personnel must use the fall restraint system Fall restraint anchor ages are located inside the platform and are com monly located below the upper control box Only one person ata time is allowed outside the platform tied off to the PFAS anchorages ADanger The aerial platform will tip over if it becomes unstable Death or serious injury will result from a tip over accident Do not exceed the capacity values indicated on the platform rating placard The weight of the operator anchored to the PFAS anchor must not exceed 310 Ibs The total weight of the personnel outside of the platform other personnel and material inside the platform must not exceed the rated platform capacity Other than while transferring from one anchor age to another e Only one leg of the lanyard shall be attached to any single PFAS anchorage e No personnel shall be tied off to the fall re straint anchorage inside the platform while they are outside of the platform PFAS anchorages are only to be used for attach ing shock absorbing lanyards and are not for lifting or tying the machine down during trans port PFAS 0182150 3 Personal Fall Arrest System Kit Installation The PFA
9. t Operator s Manual to help prevent injury The operator bears ultimate responsibility for following all manufacturer s instructions and warnings regulations and safety rules of their employer and or any state or federal law Maintenance Every person who maintains inspects tests or repairs the PFAS components must be qualified to do so Daily inspection will help keep the com ponents in optimum working condition Other maintenance functions must be performed by qualified maintenance personnel Do not modify this PFAS and its associated components without prior written consent of the Snorkel Engineering Department Modification may void the warranty adversely affect stability or affect the operational characteristics of the aerial platform 0182149 ARROW UP ARROW DOWN N ote2ta7 Placards and Decals Include the PFAS placards and decals in the daily Prestart Inspection of the machine Make certain they are in place in good condition and are legible The placards and decals may be cleaned with soap and water and a soft cloth if the words or pictures cannot be seen ACaution Solvents may contain hazardous ingredients Follow the manufacturer s label for proper use and disposal Wear protective gloves and splash proof safety glasses when using solvents Wet paint overspray may be removed using a natural biodegrad
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