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GORBEL TETHER TRACK TTSA-FS Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Installation, Operation,
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TTSA-FS
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Tether Track
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IMPORTANT!
Swing Arm Systems
DO NOT DESTROY
Gorbel
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Distributed by Engineered Fall Protection
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  • Page 1 ® Installation, Operation, & Maintenance Manual TTSA-FS TTSA Tether Track ® IMPORTANT! Swing Arm Systems DO NOT DESTROY 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ....................Application ....................Warnings ...................... Restrictions ....................Definition of Terms ..................Installation Step 1 - Pre-assembly ....................4-6 Step 2 - Wall/Column Swing Arm Installation ............7 Step 3 - Free Standing Mast Installation ..............8-9 Step 4 - Free Standing Swing Arm Installation ............10 Step 5 - Tether Track®...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a Tether Track® Swing Arm by Gorbel to solve your fall protection needs. Tether Track® Swing Arms have been optimally designed to provide maximum protection for workers exposed to a fall hazard. When properly applied, configured and installed under the supervision of a qualified person, Tether Track® Swing Arms will allow the ultimate in user mobility by providing a mobile rigid anchorage for the attachment of a lanyard or self-retracting lanyard (SRL).

  • 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. When using a Tether Track® Swing Arm without any rotation restriction device, do not apply a lateral force of greater than 10 lbs.

  • Page 5: Restrictions

    1. The Tether Track® Swing Arm Anchor 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® Swing Arm Anchor System is designed and tested by Gorbel in accordance with OSHA and ANSI Z359.1 & Z359.6 requirements using a minimum design factor of two.

  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION STEP 1 - PRE-ASSEMBLY TIP: Packing list can be found in plastic pocket inside hardware box: General Arrangement Drawing can be found inserted in this installation manual. Read entire manual before installing the Swing Arm. Check packing list to ensure no parts have been lost prior to initiating assembly. Tools and materials (by others) typically needed to assemble Swing Arm: •...
  • Page 7 NUMBER OF TROLLEY MAST APPROX. ***ANCHOR SPAN **FOOTING **FOOTING WORKERS / SADDLE MODEL NUMBER DIAMETER WEIGHT BOLT LOAD (FT) DEPTH (IN) WIDTH (FT) TRACK (FT) (IN) (LBS) (LBS) TTSA-FS-WC-B1-1P-8-14 8.625 2146 TTSA-FS-WC-B1-1P-10-14 12.75 2837 TTSA-FS-WC-B1-1P-12-14 12.75 4.25 1028 3626 TTSA-FS-WC-B1-1P-14-14 12.75 1072 4358...
  • Page 8 NUMBER OF TROLLEY MAST APPROX. ***ANCHOR SPAN **FOOTING **FOOTING WORKERS / SADDLE MODEL NUMBER DIAMETER WEIGHT BOLT LOAD (FT) DEPTH (IN) WIDTH (FT) TRACK (FT) (IN) (LBS) (LBS) TTSA-FS-WC-B1-2P-8-14 12.75 4481 TTSA-FS-WC-B1-2P-10-14 12.75 4.75 1045 5788 TTSA-FS-WC-B1-2P-12-14 12.75 1103 7113 TTSA-FS-WC-B1-2P-14-14 12.75 1254...

  • Page 9: Step 2 - Wall/Column Swing Arm Installation

    STEP 2 - WALL/COLUMN MOUNTED SWING ARM INSTALLATION TIP: Upper and lower formed channel (brackets) are identical unless a rotation stop is welded to the bracket. In this case, the rotation stop bracket is the upper bracket (refer to Step 10, page 16). STOP! Do not proceed if your support structure does not meet the loading requirements determined in Step 1.4.

  • Page 10: Step 3 - Free Standing Mast Installation

    Refer to diagram 3A or 3B and chart 3A for bolt hole size and pattern for base plate thickness. WARNING Consult a qualified structural engineer if you deviate from the recommended dimensions provided in this manual or the General Arrangement Drawing. Gorbel, Inc. is not responsible for any deviation from these foundation recommendations. 3.1.2...
  • Page 11 Note: Base plates are designed for poured foundations. Hole size may exceed anchor bolt manufacturer’s recommendations. Contact Gorbel® Customer Service if a custom base plate is required. Drill bushings or equivalent may also be used to reduce hole clearance. Bushings must not protrude above base plate.

  • Page 12: Step 4 - Free Standing Swing Arm Installation

    STEP 4 - FREE STANDING SWING ARM INSTALLATION Attach Swing Arm to formed channel using hardware provided (diagram 4A). Be sure that thrust washers are in position. Tighten nuts on pivot bolt until lockwashers are compressed, being sure boom rotates freely. Carefully swing arm through entire travel to ensure arm is clear of obstructions and does not drift.

  • 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. Verify that the eyenut is securely fastened to the trolley with spring pin installed (refer to diagram 6B).
  • Page 14 STEP 7 - FRICTION BRAKE INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) (CONTINUED) Brake Caliper Installation (continued) FLAT WASHERS, LOCK WASHERS AND HEX NUTS Using pre-drilled holes in jib, attach bracket to jib (diagram 7D). Alternatively, bracket may be welded to jib following step 7.6. At this time, clamp in place as follows: •...
  • Page 15 STEP 7 - FRICTION BRAKE INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) (CONTINUED) Lever Bracket Installation For beam depths 12” or less using rotor P/N 30520 and for beam depths 14” or less using rotor P/N 30534, locate lever bracket as shown in diagram 7G. For all other beam depths, locate lever bracket as shown in diagram 7H.

  • Page 16: Step 8 - Drive Installation (Optional)

    Diagram 8C. Indoor clutch torque adjustment. TIP: The friction clutch is shipped pretightened by Gorbel. If the clutch begins to slip during initial use, allow the clutch to slip several times then retighten the clutch per the instructions below. The purpose for allowing the clutch to slip several times is to establish a uniform surface on the friction linings.

  • Page 17: Step 9 - Electrification Installation (Optional)

    WARNING Only qualified personnel that are familiar with following local electrical codes and procedures are permitted to install these motorized systems. Gorbel is not responsible for LIMIT SWITCH PIGTAILS the quality of workmanship employed in the installation of WIRED INTO JUNCTION BOX motorized assemblies.

  • Page 18: Step 9 - Rotation Stop Installation (Optional)

    STEP 10 - ROTATION STOP INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) 10.1 When ordered with a rotation stop, one bracket will have a plate welded PIVOT BOLT to it with slots to accept rotation stop bolts. This bracket must be installed as the upper bracket. Additionally, an angle with mounting hardware is included to be installed on the vertical member of the Swing Arm.

  • Page 19: Fall Arrest System Requirements

    FALL ARREST SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Vertical Fall Clearance: The Tether Track® trolley will follow a worker along the length of the Swing Arm and remain overhead as long as the worker remains directly under the Swing Arm. However, as the worker moves horizontally away from the Swing Arm, the arm will likely remain until the worker gently moves it or a fall event occurs and the arm moves to the leading edge.
  • Page 20 FALL ARREST SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (CONT.) Horizontal Fall Clearance: The Swing Arm, without the drive or friction brake, is designed to freely pivot so that a small gently applied force will allow the Swing Arm to be slowly moved into a directly overhead position. WARNING Sudden movements or hard pulls on the lanyard or lifeline must be avoided.

  • Page 21: Labels

    FALL ARREST SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS (CONT.) Ratings: Swing Arm labels contain the following four ratings: 1) Maximum number of workers. This will typically be 1 or 2 and represents the total number of workers that may simultaneously use the Swing Arm. Note: Each Tether Track®...

  • Page 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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 25: Inspection And Maintenance Schedule

    INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE GORBEL® TETHER TRACK® SWING ARM 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 26 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.) GORBEL® TETHER TRACK® SWING ARM ANCHOR SYSTEMS: INSPECTION AFTER A FALL ARREST EVENT Supporting Structure (Wall Mounted) • Inspect connections of formed channel brackets to the support. If there is any loose hardware, this may indicate that bolts have been stretched.
  • Page 27 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.) GORBEL® TETHER TRACK® SWING ARM ANCHOR SYSTEMS: INSPECTION AFTER A FALL ARREST EVENT Tether Track® • Loosen clamping bolts at track supports. This will relieve any stress and misalignment in the track that may be retained by the hardware. Re-tighten clamping bolts per instructions in Step 5 of this manual.
  • Page 28 *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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