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This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer's Instructions and should be used as part of an employee training
program as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
This product is part of a fall prevention system. These instructions must be provided to the worker using this
equipment. The worker must read and understand the manufacturer's instructions for each component or part of the
complete system. Manufacturer's instructions must be followed for proper use, care, and maintenance of this
product. These instructions must be retained and be kept available for the worker's reference at all times. Alterations
or misuse of this product, or failure to follow instructions, may result in serious injury or death.
A Fall Protection Plan must be on file and available for review by all workers. It is the responsibility of the worker and
the purchaser of this equipment to assure that users of this equipment are properly trained in its use, maintenance,
and storage. Training must be repeated at regular intervals. Training must not subject the trainee to fall hazards.
The user of the equipment discussed in this manual must read and understand the entire manual before beginning
work.
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Take action to avoid moving machinery and thermal, electrical and chemical hazards as contact may cause serious
injury or death.
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Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment.
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Consult FallTech when using this equipment in combination with components or subsystems other than those
described in this manual.
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Take action to avoid sharp and/or abrasive surfaces and edges.
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Avoid electric hazards. Use caution when performing arc welding. Arc flash from arc welding operations, including
accidental arcs from electrical equipment, can damage equipment and are potentially fatal.
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Examine the work area. Be aware of the surroundings and workplace hazards that may impact safety, security, and
the functioning of the fall prevention system.
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Hazards may include but not be limited to cable or debris tripping hazards, equipment failures, personnel mistakes,
moving equipment such as carts, barrows, fork lifts, cranes, or dollies. Do not allow materials, tools or equipment in
transit to contact any part of the fall prevention system.
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Do not work under suspended loads.
Rev A
User Instruction Manual
Clamping Guardrail Base
WARNING
WARNING
FallTech
1306 South Alameda Street
Compton, CA 90221, USA
1-800-719-4619
1-323-752-0066
www.FallTech.com
©
2017
041217
MGR01.1

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Summary of Contents for Falltech Clamping Guardrail Base

  • Page 1 Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment. Consult FallTech when using this equipment in combination with components or subsystems other than those described in this manual. Take action to avoid sharp and/or abrasive surfaces and edges.
  • Page 2: Installation And Use

    1. DESCRIPTION The Clamping Guardrail Base is designed to be used as part of a passive fall arrest system. It is made from square steel tube that are secured with pinned or bolted connections. It can be configured to attach to either parapet walls or concrete slabs. When installed properly, the clamping guardrail system becomes a receiving base for installation of the FallTech Guardrail Post #640122.
  • Page 3 4. SPECIFICATIONS: See Table 1A (Development to create Specifications Table) 5. INSPECTION 5.1 Inspection Checklist: Inspect labels to be present and legible Inspect stanchion posts for damage or corrosion that may affect unit’s strength Make sure hardware is correctly set and secure Make sure clamp is securely fastened.
  • Page 4 No altere o haga un mal uso intencional de este equipo. Consulte a FallTech cuando utilice este equipo en combinación con componentes o subsistemas distintos de los descritos en este manual. Tome medidas para evitar superficies y bordes afilados y/o abrasivos.
  • Page 5: Instalación Y Uso

    1.2 Regulaciones OSHA: La Base de Sujeción de la Baranda cuando se instala según se instruye en este manual y se usa con un Poste de Baranda FallTech debidamente instalado es compatible con OSHA 1926.502 y 1910. Consulte la Tabla 1A y la Figura 1A y 1B en el Anexo A para obtener las especificaciones completas del componente y la descripción del sistema.
  • Page 6 Asegurarse de que el tornillo de ajuste está completamente hacia atrás para poder apretarlo más tarde Paso 1: Retirar el pasador de retención y ajustar la mordaza de la abrazadera para que quede lo más apretada posible Paso 2: Volver a insertar el pasador de retención Paso 3: Apretar el tornillo de ajuste hasta que esté...
  • Page 7 Appendix A Rev A 041217 MGR01.1...
  • Page 8 Figure 1A: About Parapet Configuration Figure 1A: About Guardrail In Parapet Configuration Positioning Arm Sliding Arm Fixing Arm Guardrail Location in Parapet Config. Detent Pin Preliminary Adjustment Holes Final Adjustment Screw Figura 1A: Acerca la Configuración de la Baranda Brazo de Posicionamiento Brazo Deslizante Brazo de Sujeción Ubicación de la Baranda en la Configuración...
  • Page 9 Figure 2: Slab installation Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Figure 3: Parapet Installation Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Rev A 041217 MGR01.1...