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Installation, Operation,
& Maintenance Manual
TTM-FSC
Tether Track
®
IMPORTANT!
Free Standing Cantilever
DO NOT DESTROY
Rigid Rail Anchor Systems
Gorbel
Customer Order No. / Serial No.
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Gorbel
Dealer
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Distributed by Engineered Fall Protection
Sales@EngineeredFallProtection.com
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Tel: (314) 492-4422
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Summary of Contents for GORBEL Tether Track TTM-FSC
- Page 1 ® Installation, Operation, & Maintenance Manual TTM-FSC Tether Track ® IMPORTANT! Free Standing Cantilever 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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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ....................Application ....................Warnings ...................... Restrictions ....................Definition of Terms ..................Installation Step 1 - Pre-assembly ....................4 Step 2A - Column Installation (Poured Foundation) ..........5-6 Step 2B - Column Installation (Shallow Foundation) ..........7 Step 3 - Knee Brace Installation ................8 Step 4 - Header (Cantilever) Installation ..............8 Step 5 - Tether Track®... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a Tether Track® Free Standing Cantilevered Monorail by Gorbel to solve your fall protection needs. Extensive testing, years of component history and quality manufacturing are leveraged to provide the ultimate value and safety in your Tether Track® Rigid Rail Anchor System. The Free Standing Cantilevered Monorail Systems are optimally designed to require a small support footprint while protecting a large fall zone. -
Page 4: Warnings
It is the responsibility of the dealer or end user to ensure proper design, function and compatibility of any trolley used with Tether Track® that has not been validated by Gorbel for a fall arrest application. 16. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or death. -
Page 5: Restrictions
1. The Tether Track® Free Standing Cantilevered Monorail System shall be used as part of a complete active fall arrest system. Neither Gorbel nor its distributor takes responsibility for the system as a whole. The Tether Track® Free Standing Cantilevered Monorail System is designed and tested by Gorbel in accordance with OSHA and ANSI Z359.1 &... -
Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION STEP 1 - PRE-ASSEMBLY TIP: Packing list can be found in plastic pocket attached to hardware box: General Arrangement Drawing can be found inserted in this installation manual. Read entire manual before installing the Free Standing Cantilevered System. Check packing list to ensure no parts have been lost prior to initiating assembly. Tools and materials (by others) typically needed to assemble Free Standing Cantilevered System: •... -
Page 7: Step 2A - Column Installation (Poured Foundation)
WARNING Verify foundation depth meets local codes to prevent frost heave. Contact Gorbel if revision to foundation depth on the General Arrangement Drawing is required. This may affect square width dimension. - Page 8 STEP 2A - COLUMN INSTALLATION (POURED FOUNDATION) (CONTINUED) Remove top template and clean threads. Lubricate threads with beeswax 0.5 * ANCHOR BOLT (toilet wax ring may also be used). Set leveling nuts at a height of 1/2 of the anchor bolt diameter from the foundation and make level. Lubricate washers and place on top of leveling nuts (diagram 2B).
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Page 9: Step 2B - Column Installation (Shallow Foundation)
STEP 2B - COLUMN INSTALLATION (SHALLOW FOUNDATION) NOTE: Shallow foundation installations are for indoor applications on existing reinforced slabs that meet the minimum required thickness throughout the required area. Refer to the General Arrangement Drawing for these requirements. Also, the area shall be free of cracks, seams, expansion joints and walls. Foundation requirements are based on a concrete compressive strength of 3000# per square inch. -
Page 10: Step 3 - Knee Brace Installation
STEP 3 - KNEE BRACE INSTALLATION NOTE: Knee braces are not required for 5 foot or less cantilevers. Some 6 foot cantilevered supports may also not require a knee brace. Raise and position knee brace to mount to bracket on column. Install hardware as shown in diagram 3A. -
Page 11: Step 5 - Tether Track® Installation
STEP 5 - TETHER TRACK® INSTALLATION Refer to the enclosed General Arrangement Drawing to plan the sequence in which the monorail sections will be installed. Monorail sections that have splice plate style connections (Z and ZD styles) may need to be assembled to the mating monorail section prior to lifting and installing on the headers. - Page 12 STEP 5 - TETHER TRACK® INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Verify monorail is level in direction toward column and along its length. For cast-in anchor bolts, column leveling nuts may be used to adjust monorail to make level. Tighten hanger hardware to 50 ft.-lbs. of torque per nut. If you DO NOT have additional monorails to install, go to step 6, on page 11.
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Page 13: Step 6 - Trolley Installation
STEP 6 - TROLLEY INSTALLATION Clean inside flanges of track with a clean, dry cloth (do not use any kind of cleaning solution) to remove grit or debris that may have collected during shipping, storage, or installation. Be sure end stop is installed in one end of track. Verify that the eyenut is securely fastened to the trolley with the spring pin installed (refer to diagram 6A or 6B). -
Page 14: 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 Monorail Label. 20” 8/16 8/20 8/28 8/29 Part Number: SS-99160 Ticket Number: 281373 2 WORKERS MAXIMUM Size: 20“W x 5”T... -
Page 15: Authorized Person Instructions
AUTHORIZED PERSON INSTRUCTIONS Performing duties where a fall hazard exists can be dangerous. Therefore, it is important for the Authorized Person to be instructed in the use of their Complete Fall Arrest System and to understand the severe consequences of careless use. It is not intended that these suggestions take precedence over existing plant safety rules and regulations or OSHA regulations. -
Page 16: General Operational Suggestions
14. ANY SAFETY FEATURES AND MECHANISMS BUILT-IN OR OTHERWISE PROVIDED WITH THE TETHER TRACK® ANCHOR SYSTEM BY GORBEL ARE REQUIRED FOR THE SAFE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE OR OTHERWISE IMPAIR OR DISABLE THE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF ANY SAFETY MECHANISMS OR FEATURES BUILT-IN OR OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY GORBEL FOR SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT. -
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
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE GORBEL® TETHER TRACK® FREE STANDING CANTILEVERED MONORAIL ANCHOR 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 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.) GORBEL® TETHER TRACK® FREE STANDING CANTILEVERED MONORAIL ANCHOR SYSTEMS: INSPECTION AFTER A FALL ARREST EVENT Free Standing Cantilevered Supporting Structure • Inspect foundation for any signs of damage or cracking. Repair as required. • Inspect column weldment connections to foundations. Check torque requirements per anchor bolt manufacturer’s instructions for post-installed (typically applying 20% of installed torque value is sufficient to...
- 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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