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Installation, Operation,
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HEADER WELDMENTS
RUNWAYS
BRIDGE
MONORAIL
COLUMN WELDMENTS
Tether Track®
Free Standing
IMPORTANT!
DO NOT DESTROY
Rigid Rail Anchor Systems
Gorbel® Customer Order No. / Serial No.
Gorbel® Dealer
Distributed by Engineered Fall Protection
Sales@EngineeredFallProtection.com
Date
www.EngineeredFallProtection.com
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Year
Tel: (314) 492-4422
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- Page 1 HEADER WELDMENTS RUNWAYS BRIDGE MONORAIL COLUMN WELDMENTS Tether Track® Free Standing IMPORTANT! DO NOT DESTROY Rigid Rail Anchor Systems Gorbel® Customer Order No. / Serial No. Gorbel® Dealer Distributed by Engineered Fall Protection Sales@EngineeredFallProtection.com Date www.EngineeredFallProtection.com Month Year Tel: (314) 492-4422...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ....................Application ....................Warnings ...................... Restrictions ....................Definition of Terms ..................Installation Step 1 - Pre-assembly ....................4 Step 2 - Column Weldment Installation ..............5 Step 3 - Header Weldment Installation ..............6 Step 4 - Runway Installation ...................7-8 Step 5 - Bridge and End Truck Installation ............9-10 Step 6 - Trolley Installation ..................10 Step 7 - Final Steps ....................11... -
Page 3: Introduction
110% of the maximum arresting force (MAF). When loaded through proof testing or during a fall event, the Tether Track® Rigid Rail Anchor Systems will not incur any visual permanent deformation and may be placed back into service after performing the inspection requirements detailed in this manual. -
Page 4: Warnings
7. The Tether Track® Anchor System is only to be used as part of a complete fall protection system. The buyer or user is responsible for the safety and compatibility of the complete system. -
Page 5: Restrictions
5. Customer chosen lanyards or SRLs shall minimize freefall distance. 6. It is the responsibility of the end user to verify that the mounting height of this Tether Track® Anchor System will provide adequate fall clearance when used with the customer chosen lanyard or SRL and harness. -
Page 6: Installation
TIP: Recommended guidelines to help you determine anchor bolt size are supplied below (anchor bolts are not included). Read entire installation manual before you begin installing your Tether Track® Anchor System. Check packing list to make sure correct quantity of parts is included. -
Page 7: Step 2 - Column Weldment Installation
STEP 2 - COLUMN WELDMENT INSTALLATION TIP: Be sure that column cap plate (top of column) is oriented in direction of header weldment. Lay out and mark on floor exact position of column weldments prior to proceeding with installation (refer to enclosed General Arrangement Drawing for recommended dimensions and column weldment location). -
Page 8: Step 3 - Header Weldment Installation
STEP 3 - HEADER WELDMENT INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Threaded rod for header weldment installation is either the same length or shorter than threaded rod used for runway or monorail hangers; do not confuse the two. Lift and position header weldment onto two secured column weldments (refer to General Arrangement Drawing for recommended dimensions and header weldment location). -
Page 9: Step 4 - Runway Installation
STEP 4 - RUNWAY OR MONORAIL INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Keep in mind that splice joints must be within 48” of hanger center. IMPORTANT: The closer the runways are to parallel the easier the bridge is to move. Runway or Monorail to Header Weldment Connections Suspend runway section under installed support structure (refer to enclosed General Arrangement Drawing for recommended dimensions and runway... - Page 10 STEP 4 - RUNWAY OR MONORAIL INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) IMPORTANT: To install additional runway sections, runways must be spliced together. WARNING Do not deviate from the dimensions specified in the General Arrangement Drawing for maximum space from header center to splice joint. Typically 48” maximum. Place a truss splice plate on each side of runway truss tube and bolt into place, as shown in diagram 4C or 4D.
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Page 11: Step 5 - Bridge And End Truck Installation
STEP 5 - BRIDGE AND END TRUCK INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: ONLY ONE end truck is clamped to the bridge: the other is not. The non-clamping end truck allows adjustment for any runway misalignment. Make sure end stops have been installed in one end of both runways. -
Page 12: Step 6 - Trolley Installation
Verify that the eyenut is securely fastened to the trolley with the spring pin installed (refer to diagram EYENUT 6A). Diagram 6A. Tether Track® trolley installation. If using a self-retracting lifeline, attach self-retracting lifeline to trolley eye nut using ANSI approved hardware supplied with lifeline. -
Page 13: Step 7 - Final Steps
It should be noted that the use of sway bracing is purely subjective because it is not a requirement of Gorbel, Inc. No specifications exist detailing appropriate methods, and the ultimate quantity and type is at the discretion of the user and installer. If bracing, always determine if the building structure is adequate. -
Page 14: Labels
LABELS Bridge and Monorail Labels 20” 1 WORKER MAXIMUM LBS CAPACITY EACH WORKER WITH TOOLS MAXIMUM ARRESTING FORCE PER WORKER Manufactured by COMPLIES WITH OSHA AND ANSI Z359.1 REQUIREMENTS P/N: SS-99160 Fishers, NY, U.S.A. One Worker, Single Bridge or Monorail Label. 20”... -
Page 15: Authorized Person Instructions
Handling the Bridge Travel Motion Before using the bridge of the Tether Track® Anchorage System, the Authorized Person should be sure that the bridge is clear of any obstructions that would prevent it from freely traveling and that the fall zone, beneath where the work will be performed, is clear of any obstructions that would decrease the required fall clearance height. -
Page 16: General Operational Suggestions
5. Do not exceed the rated load capacity, number of workers, or maximum arresting force of the Tether Track® Anchor System. Labels with this information are located on every track section for monorails and are located on the bridge for bridge systems. -
Page 17: Limited Warranty
Cancellations: If it becomes necessary for the purchaser to cancel this order wholly or in part, he shall at once so advise Gorbel in writing. Upon receipt of such written notice all work will stop immediately. If the order entails only stock items, a flat restocking charge of 15% of the purchase price will become due and payable by Purchaser to Gorbel. -
Page 18: Inspection And Maintenance Schedule
SYSTEMS: INSPECTION BEFORE EACH USE OSHA and ANSI require an inspection of the entire fall protection system before each use. The Tether Track® Anchor System is a vital component of the complete fall protection system. Checking for the proper functioning of this system is essential. - Page 19 Runway/Monorail/Bridge • Support each Tether Track® section by other means and loosen all support hardware (splice joint, spine clamp angle, truss splice plate, clamped endtruck and sway braces). This will relieve any stress and misalignment in the anchor system members that may be retained by the hardware from the arresting force.
- Page 20 *Federal, state and local codes may require inspection and maintenance checks more often. Please check the federal, state and local code manuals in your area. Gorbel recommends a certification inspection interval of no more than one year by a qualified person.
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