Falltech 6160505 User Instruction Manual page 8

5.3 Weld-On Ladder Stanchion Anchor Installation
Before installation, ensure mounting structure meets minimum strength requirements of 3,600 lbs in the downward and outward
directions. All installations must be approved to local standards by a Qualified Person. All welding must be completed by a certified
welder following local standards. Refer to Section 7.0 for inspection requirements to be completed before the use of this product.
5.3.1 Determine proper mounting location for Weld-On Ladder Stanchion Anchor. Mounting location must meet strength re-
quirements and ensure overhead SRL anchorage is maintained during entire climb and possible transition to platform, rooftop,
etc. Clean and prep Weld-On Anchor bracket and structure for welding. Fillet weld both sides of bracket, 5-1/2" each, with 1/4"
radius; see Figure 12. Must be completed by an AWS certified welder and follow all local guidelines.
Note: Mounting bracket must be level within 1 degree; see Figure 13. It is possible to modify the rear portion of the bracket
plate in order to attach to a specific structure shape. All welding on modified brackets must meet weld specifications in this
section.
5.3.2 Apply adequate corrosion protection to welded and exposed metal meeting local standards.
5.3.3 Install compatible FallTech SRL to attachment point using approved carabiner. Connect tagline to SRL.
Figure 12 - Weld-On Stanchion Installation
5.4 Rung Reinforcement Installation
All installations must be approved by a Qualified Person. Ensure the reinforced rungs, ladder, and structure meet all requirements
detailed in this manual before installation of the Bolt-On Ladder Stanchion Anchor. The maximum allowable inside width of ladder rails
is 20". Refer to Section 7.0 for inspection requirements to be completed before the use of this product.
5.4.1 Identify the ladder rungs which the Bolt On Ladder Stanchion Anchor is to be installed on. Insert one reinforcement rod
into each hollow rung requiring reinforcement. Install the included washers, hex nuts, and jam nuts onto each threaded rod in
the order shown; see Figure 14. Snug inner hex nuts against ladder side rails and torque outer jam nuts against inner hex nuts to
a minimum of 57 ft-lbs; see Figure 14.
5.5 Product Use
The FallTech Ladder Stanchion Anchors shall only be used with FallTech Self-Retracting Devices (SRLs).
5.5.1 A Pre-Use Inspection is required before the use of this product. Please refer to Section 7.0 for Pre-Use Inspection require-
ments.
5.5.1 The user must maintain 100% tie-off while ascending and descending the climbing area, as well as when transitioning to
or from the climbing area. Avoid swingfalls when climbing and transitioning from the climbing area. Use alternate fall protection
when the Ladder Stanchion Anchor is not directly overhead.
5.5.2 When not in use, the SRL needs to be kept fully retracted. A tagline is to be attached to the SRL snaphook in order to
extract the cable to begin use. After use, slowly and uniformly retract the cable of the SRL. Do not allow the SRL cable to
freewheel back into the unit.
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Structure
Figure 14 - Rung Reinforcement Installation
Hollow Rung
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Figure 13 - Weld-On Stanchion Orientation
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Washer
Side Rail
Hex Nut
Structure
Jam Nut
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