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Part #501169-001 Product Manual: “AC-R” Series Anchor Clamps for Round Manways [Provides Fall Arrest Tower Mounting] ISO 9 00 1 Ce rtifi e d 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...
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fi ne products for a broad spectrum of ities available, Pelsue continues the dedication that industry throughout the world. has made us pre-eminent in this fi eld. Page 3 501169-001 - Product Manual - AC-R Series Anchor Clamp - Revision 00 - 2012-05-01...
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 501169-001 - Product Manual - AC-R Series Anchor Clamp - Revision 00 - 2012-05-01...
• 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 Com- pany 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 AC-R Series Anchor Clamp to compliment your fall arrest system. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to exceed fall arrest requirements and regulations in order to meet the needs of the discriminating operator.
3.0 - Confi guration & Assembly Upon initial receipt of the #AC-R Series Device, 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 AC-R Series Anchor Clamp and alert you to all good safety and operating practices while using the system.
Securely anchor the product before using. Use only certifi ed anchor and connector components in your system. Use only an approved full body harness for the workers. Page 10 501169-001 - Product Manual - AC-R Series Anchor Clamp - Revision 00 - 2012-05-01...
4.6 - New Operator or Owner The Pelsue AC-R Series Adjustable Anchor Clamp for Round Manways is designed as a portable Base System for a Pelsue Model #FT-C70 fall arrest tower. Every new operator must read, understand and follow the instructions in this Product Manual.
The Pelsue AC-R Series Anchor Clamp is constructed from carbon steel & incorporates high-strength alloy steel hard- ware. The AC-R Series Anchor Clamp is specifi cally designed to provide a compliant mounting point for a Pelsue Model #FT-C70 Fall Arrest Tower. All specifi cations, instructions, and procedures provided within this manual or upon Pelsue Specifi...
Figure #5c: AC-R Series Anchor Clamp, Testing & Loading Diagram 5.2 - Product Installation & Set-up Prior to Operation, the AC-R Series Anchor Clamp doe Round Manways must be confi gured and installed according to the following guidelines. FLANGE THICKNESS 1.
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“Maximum Manway Flange Outside Diameter”. This is made possible in order to facilitate the installation of the device. As a result of this construction the AC-R Series clamp CAN physi- cally mount on Manway structures which fall outside of the tabulated dimensions (refer to Table #5a).
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“near” contact with the fl ange should ensure that the jaws are properly positioned (refer Figure #5h: to Figure #5h for proper positioning). Installation Step “d” Page 15 501169-001 - Product Manual - AC-R Series Anchor Clamp - Revision 00 - 2012-05-01...
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3. Installation of an #FT-C70 Fall Arrest Tower on the AC-R Series Anchor Clamp: a. Install the AC-R Series Anchor Clamp according to the instructions in Step #2 of section 5.2 of this manual. b. Separate the #FT-C70 tower into its two major components (i.e.
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The rating of the installed tower Figure #5n: may supersede or derate the capabilities of Tower #FT-C70 Installation Step “e” the AC-R Series Clamp. Page 17 501169-001 - Product Manual - AC-R Series Anchor Clamp - Revision 00 - 2012-05-01...
Specifi cally check for “elongation” of the pin holes in the ears. The pin holes should be round with relatively sharp edges at the face of the ear. Any AC-R Series Anchor Clamp system exhibiting deformation in the ears should be removed from service immediately.
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The threads must be clean, and free of any damage. If any stripped or fl attened threads are observed anywhere on the product, it must be removed from service immediately. Page 19 501169-001 - Product Manual - AC-R Series Anchor Clamp - Revision 00 - 2012-05-01...