Protecta AJ720A User Instruction Manual

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User Instruction Manual AJ720A Concrete Anchor
This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer's Instructions as required by ANSI Z359.1, ANSI A10.14, and the
Canadian Standards Association, and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by OSHA
WARNING: This product is part of a personal fall arrest or
restraint system. The user must follow the manufacturer's
instructions for each component of the system. These
instructions must be provided to the user of this equipment.
The user must read and understand these instructions before
using this equipment. Manufacturer's instructions must be
followed for proper use and maintenance of this equipment.
Alterations or misuse of this equipment, or failure to follow
instructions, may result in serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT: Record the product identification information
from the ID label in the inspection and maintenance log in
section 8.0 of this manual.
DESCRIPTIONS
The AJ720A Concrete Anchor consists of a steel anchorage plate with attached D-ring and four concrete insert
anchorage bolts. In use, the anchorage plate is mounted to a concrete surface (either vertical or horizontal) and secured
via the four included bolts. Once installed appropriately, the remainder of the personal fall arrest system (PFAS) is
attached to the D-ring.
1.0 APPLICATIONS
1.1 PURPOSE: The AJ720A Concrete Anchor is designed to be used as a permanently installed anchorage connector
on concrete surfaces. It is designed to be used only as the anchorage connector for a single personal fall arrest
system. Do not attach a lifeline between two or more anchors (i.e. horizontal lifeline system), and do not hang, lift,
or support tools or equipment from the attached anchor.
1.2 FALL ARREST APPLICATION: For this application (as part of the "Compliance in a Can" personal fall arrest
system) the AJ720A Concrete Anchor is to be used as part of a complete fall arrest system. This system includes
a full body harness, rope lifeline, and rope grab with attached shock absorbing lanyard. This system is appropriate
for use where a free fall is possible before the fall is arrested. Maximum permissible free fall is 6 feet.
1.3 LIMITATIONS: The following application limitations must be recognized and considered before using this product:
A. STRUCTURES: The AJ720A Concrete Anchor is intended to be installed on structures capable of meeting the
anchorage strength requirements as set forth in section 2.0, as well as the manufacturer's instructions included
with the device (for anchorage bolts). Consult PROTECTA before using the AJ720A on any other structures.
B. CAPACITY: The AJ720A is designed for use by persons with a combined weight (person, clothing, tools, etc.) of
no more than 310 lbs. Only one personal fall arrest system may be connected to the AJ720A at one time.
C. PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM (PFAS): PFAS's selected for use with this anchorage device must meet
the system performance and other criteria as stated in section 2.0.
Figure 1 - Concrete Anchor Plate and Bolts
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