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Part #500714-001 Product Manual: Model #FT-C70 Carbon Fiber Composite Fall Arrest Tower IS O 9 0 0 1 Certified T.A. Pelsue Company 2500 South Tejon Street Englewood, Colorado, USA 80110 Tel. 800-525-8460 or 303-936-7432 Fax. 303-934-5581 Internet: www.pelsue.com Email: sales@pelsue.com...
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Pelsue continues the dedication that industry throughout the world. has made it pre-eminent in this field. Page 3 500714-001 - Product Manual - #FT-C70 Carbon Fiber Fall Arrest Tower - Revision 02 - 2015-03-06...
EVERY T.A. PELSUE COMPANY EMPLOYEE IS ExPECTED TO COMMIT TO THIS PHILOSOPHY IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OR HER DAILY TASkS. QUALITY FIRST! T.A. PELSUE COMPANY SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM Page 5 500714-001 - Product Manual - #FT-C70 Carbon Fiber Fall Arrest Tower - Revision 02 - 2015-03-06...
• In the event of failure of any components of a Pelsue product within the warranty period, service must be pre-approved by the T.A. Pelsue Company and service must be performed by the T.A. Pelsue Company Parts and Service Department in Englewood Colorado, or at the option of T.A.
2.0 - Introduction & Product Information Congratulations on your choice of a Pelsue Model #FT-C70 Composite Fall Arrest Tower to compliment your complete fall arrest system. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to exceed fall arrest requirements and regula- tions in order to meet the needs of the discriminating operator tasked with the assurance of efficient and safe working conditions for personnel working upon an elevated surface.
3.0 - Configuration & Assembly Upon initial receipt of the #FT-C70 system inspect the packaging for any evidence that the product may have been damaged in shipment. While unpacking the product, inspect all of the components for damage. If damage to any of the components is discovered, DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT! Alert the shipping carrier immediately of the damage to the shipment.
This manual will take you step-by-step through the workings and capabilities of the #FT-C70 Composite Fall Arrest Tower and alert you to all good safety and operating practices while using the system.
Securely anchor the product before using. Use only certified anchor and connector components in your system. Use only an approved full body harness for the workers. Page 11 500714-001 - Product Manual - #FT-C70 Carbon Fiber Fall Arrest Tower - Revision 02 - 2015-03-06...
4.6 - New Operator or Owner Safety The Pelsue Model #FT-C70 Composite Fall Arrest Tower is designed to provide three elevated fall arrest system anchor points. Every new operator must read, understand and follow the instructions in the manual. No one should be allowed to use the equipment without training.
“heeled” over up to 23 degrees via the adjusting screw pegs in the base. This practice allows greater clearance away from the side of the work platform for raising or lowering a fallen worker. The #FT-C70 tower can not be used for the anchorage of fall arrest systems while configured in “Rescue Mode.”...
• The #FT-C70 Series Fall Arrest Tower must be installed on a level surface and made vertical prior to use. • In order to ensure compliance, it is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the structure to which the #FT-C70 is attached is capable of withstanding all of the loads imparted to it by the proof-loaded #FT-C70 Fall Arrest Tower.
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(plate) is correctly installed in order to prevent death or injury to the user or damage to the product! Figure #5.2d: #FT-C70 Completely Installed Page 15 500714-001 - Product Manual - #FT-C70 Carbon Fiber Fall Arrest Tower - Revision 02 - 2015-03-06...
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The tower can be offset a maximum of 23 degrees from the vertical position (Fig. #5.2g). e. If not employing a 2 or 3 way SRL System, the #FT-C70 is designed to accept a Pelsue Pole Hoist for rescue capability.
6.1 - Maintenance For the most part, the Model #FT-C70 is intended to be a maintenance-free piece of equipment, however several steps can be taken to keep the system in top-notch working order and also extend the working life of the product.
Be aware that powder coating can age and crack, this normal paint cracking can be confused with structural cracking. If there is any uncertainty with regards to cracks, contact the Pelsue service department for assistance and/or recommendations 5.
3. Oil or grease hinges and moving components in order to prevent corrosion. 4. A #FT-C70 series system can be dismantled for storage if desired, follow the reverse of the steps given for assembly in section 3.0 of this manual.