Care, Maintenance And Storage; Making Connections; Cleaning Instructions - MSA PointGuard Concrete Anchorage Connector Strap User Instructions

Care, Maintenance and Storage

3.3.2
Attach small piece of rebar on opposite side of structural rebar from worker.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
3.4

Making Connections

When using a snap hook or carabiner to connect to an anchorage or when coupling components of the
system together, do not make knots. Snap hooks and carabiners must not be connected to each other.
Do not attach two snap hooks or carabiners into one D-ring. Always follow the manufacturer's instruc-
tions supplied with each system component. When connecting snap hook or carabiner to the model
with no D-ring, ensure that webbing does not load gate.
Fall clearance and free fall limits must take into account the additional length that the PointGuard
Concrete Anchorage adds to the lanyard length.
3.5 Removal Of The PointGuard Concrete Anchorage Connector Strap
Before attempting removal of the PointGuard Concrete Anchorage Connector Strap, disconnect all
loads and attachment elements from the PointGuard Concrete Anchorage Connector Strap. Use a
sheetrock knife, shears, or other cutting instruments to cut the strap at the intersection of the strap and
roof, wall, etc. Even if a strap is removed seemingly "intact" it is to be DISCARDED immediately.
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4 Care, Maintenance and Storage
4.1

Cleaning Instructions

Clean the PointGuard Concrete Anchorage Connector Strap with a solution of water and mild laundry
detergent. Dry hardware with a clean cloth and hang to air dry. Do not speed dry with heat. Excessive
accumulation of dirt, paint, or other foreign matter may prevent proper function of the
PointGuard Concrete Anchorage Connector Strap and, in severe cases, weaken the webbing. Ques-
tions concerning anchorage connector conditions and cleaning should be directed to MSA.
4.2 Storage
Store the anchorage connector in a cool, dry and clean place out of direct sunlight. Avoid areas where
heat, moisture, light, oil, and chemicals or their vapors or other degrading elements may be present.
Equipment which is damaged or in need of maintenance should not be stored in the same area as
usable equipment. Heavily soiled, wet, or otherwise contaminated equipment should be properly main-
tained (e.g. dried and cleaned) prior to storage. Prior to using equipment which has been stored for
long periods of time, a Formal Inspection should be performed by a competent person.
4.3 Maintenance and Service
Maintenance and storage of equipment shall be conducted by the users organization in accordance
with MSA instructions. Unique issues, which may arise due to conditions of use, shall be addressed
with MSA. Devices which are in need of or scheduled for maintenance shall be tagged as "UNUS-
ABLE" and removed from service until maintenance is completed. Do not attempt field repairs.
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Alternate Method of installation
(1)
(2)
(3)
WARNING!
Slip small piece of rebar through loop at sheathed end of strap.
Small piece of rebar must be long enough to span at least two
pieces of structural rebar and a minimum of 10" long.
Securely attach to at least two structural piece of rebar.
Suspend the attachment point on the strap outside of the
concrete form. The attachment point and the small piece of
rebar must be on opposite sides of the structural rebar as
shown in the figure. Cast concrete with strap anchored to rebar.
PointGuard Concrete