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DBI SALA Anchor on the Go Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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Anchor on the Go™
Portable Roof Anchor for Metal Roofs
Part Number 762998
Patent Number 2003258383
Installation and Operating
Instructions
WARNING: This product is part of a fall protection system. Users must read and
follow instructions in this guideline for each component of the complete system.
Manufacturer's instructions must be followed for correct care, use and maintenance
of this product. Alterations or misuse of this product, or failure to follow instructions
may result in serious injury or death. Reading this manual of itself does not
constitute competency based training in the use of fall arrest products or systems.

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  • Page 1 Anchor on the Go™ Portable Roof Anchor for Metal Roofs Part Number 762998 Patent Number 2003258383 Installation and Operating Instructions WARNING: This product is part of a fall protection system. Users must read and follow instructions in this guideline for each component of the complete system.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Anchor design and application Strength of supporting structures Recommendations Assessing Fall Hazards Swing Fall Installation Installing Anchor on the Go™ on the roof Removal of Anchor on the Go™ Provision of Personal Protective Equipment Types of PPE ™ Using Anchor on the Go...

  • Page 3: General Use Warnings

    GENERAL USE WARNINGS VISUALLY INSPECT TEMPORARY ANCHOR PRIOR TO, AND FOLLOWING EACH USE, TO ENSURE IT IS IN A SERVICEABLE CONDITION (refer to section 5.1). IF IN DOUBT, REMOVE FROM SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS PORTABLE ROOF ANCHOR MUST BE PERFORMED BY, OR UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A COMPETENT PERSON.

  • Page 4: Anchor Design And Application

    1.1 Anchor Design and Application The Anchor on the Go™ Portable Roof Anchor for Metal Roofs has been designed and tested to 15kN and is therefore rated as a single person fall arrest anchor under AS/NZS1891.4. It is only suitable for use on roofs constructed with metal roof sheeting with a minimum BMT of 0.42mm...

  • Page 5: Strength Of Supporting Structures

    Figure One 1.2 Strength of Supporting Structures If it is unclear to the operator or competent person that the roof sheeting or structure is adequate, the roof sheeting or structure shall be assessed by an engineer. It is NOT SAFE to climb onto the roof on the same side as you have attached the anchor or use it when connected to the same side.

  • Page 6: Assessing Fall Hazards

    documentation should specify any ongoing requirement to carry out testing of anchor points. • Anchors are properly labelled and instructions for safe use and appropriate installation plans are supplied to the user. • ALL operators must be competently trained for safe work at height prior to commencing any activities as per AS/NZS 1891.4.

  • Page 7: Installation

    Step 2: Inspect all equipment (Anchor on the Go™, Harness and any associated Safety Equipment) prior to use to ensure it is within operating period and is fit for purpose, free of damage etc.
  • Page 8 secured at the top to prevent slipping. Further information can be obtained from AS/NZS 1892.1 Portable Ladders Part 5: Selection, Safe Use and Care. Safely position a portable ladder close to the roof location where the temporary anchor is to be located. Ensure the ladder is securely fastened to the building to remove the risk of a fall from the ladder - refer to Figure Three.
  • Page 9 WARNING: If it is unclear to the operator or competent person that the supporting structure, roof sheeting or anchor is structurally inadequate, they must be assessed by an engineer. Step 4: Once you have safely ascended the ladder, slide the bottom angle iron of the portable roof anchor under the roof sheeting.

  • Page 10: Removal Of Anchor On The Go

    NOTE: A second Anchor on the Go™ device can be installed on the opposite side of the roof to enable the operator to work on both sides of the roof and be connected between them with two separate rope lines.

  • Page 11: Equipment And Warnings

    Step 2: Once the Anchor on the Go™ is installed as per instructions in Section 2.0, ensure the rope is of sufficient length to hang two metres...
  • Page 12 The operator of the Anchor on the Go™ Portable Roof Anchor shall be trained and ensure that care is taken to adjust the safety line length so that he/she will not be able to fall off the ends of the roof.
  • Page 13 Do not work outside an arc of 30 degrees either side of the centre line on the Anchor on the Go™ to reduce the danger of swing fall hazards. Always work a minimum of 2m from unprotected edge (refer to Figure Seven below).

  • Page 14: Standards Compliance

    Alternatively, an i-Safe™ tag can be retrofitted to the device to assist with product identification. Before and after each use of the Anchor on the Go™, carefully inspect it to ensure it is in serviceable condition. Check for worn or damaged parts.

  • Page 15: Supervision Of The Use Of Fall Arrest Systems

    • Inspection and maintenance of fall arrest equipment and recording information on a log card; and • The procedure to be adopted in the event of an accident or injury (i.e. rescue and recovery). 5.3 Supervision of the use of fall arrest systems The employer must ensure that: •...
  • Page 16 Figure Eight b Left lever Right lever (marked ‘L’) (marked ‘R’)

  • Page 17: Inspection And Maintenance Log

    INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE LOG Serial Number: Model Number Date Purchased: Inspection Inspection Items Corrective Maintenance Date Noted Action Performed Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By:...
  • Page 18 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE LOG Serial Number: Model Number Date Purchased: Inspection Inspection Items Corrective Maintenance Date Noted Action Performed Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By:...
  • Page 19 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE LOG Serial Number: Model Number Date Purchased: Inspection Inspection Items Corrective Maintenance Date Noted Action Performed Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By: Approved By:...
  • Page 20 Limited Lifetime Warranty Statement Warranty to End User: CAPITAL SAFETY GROUP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD and SKYHOOK AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (“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.

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