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This manual shall be used as part of an employee training program and is intended to meet the Instructions required by ANSI
Z359.1 and OSHA 1926.502 Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices. All personal fall arrest systems and their use shall
comply with the provisions set forth by these agencies, this manual, and any applicable local or state regulations.
Failure to follow all of the manufacturer's instructions or altering the product in any way could result in death or serious injury. As a
part of a personal fall arrest system the user of the system must follow all of the manufacturer's instructions. These instructions
are intended for the instruction of the Portable Truss Anchor as well as for use of the Portable Truss Anchor therefore these
instructions must be provided to all users and installers of this equipment. All users and installers must read the instructions and
understand them. Manufacturer's instructions must be followed for maintenance of this fall arrest system.
Attention/Notice:
Contact Diversified Fall Protection (DFP) if there are questions of any kind concerning installation, use or
maintenance.
Attention/Notice:
Do not throw away this manual. Installation must follow the provided guidelines to ensure correct system
installation and safe operation. Installation and use outside of these guidelines may invalidate system warranty and insurance
coverage.
Diversified Fall Protection, LLC.
www.fallprotect.com
User Installation and Instruction Manual for
The Portable Truss Anchor
[WARNING]
Figure 1 – Portable Truss Anchor
Portable Truss Anchor Instruction Manual – V 1
Copyright Diversified Fall Protection 2013 ©
24400 Sperry Drive
Cleveland, OH 44145
1-800-504-4016
info@fallprotect.com
www.fallprotect.com
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  • Page 1 These instructions are intended for the instruction of the Portable Truss Anchor as well as for use of the Portable Truss Anchor therefore these instructions must be provided to all users and installers of this equipment.

  • Page 2: System Requirements

    Purpose: The purpose of the portable truss anchor is to be used as an anchor point of a personal fall arrest system. It is designed to be used with a full body harness with back D-Ring, a carabiner, and a connecting subsystem consisting of a self-retracting lifeline (SRL).

  • Page 3: Installation And Use

    • A connector is considered compatible with the portable truss anchor when they have been designed to work together in a manner that the gate mechanism cannot accidentally be opened no matter how they become oriented. • Connectors must be compatible with the attachment point and must be capable of supporting a minimum of 5000 pounds.
  • Page 4 • WARNING: Pregnant women and minors must not use the portable truss anchor system. Age and fitness also affect the ability to withstand falls. Consult your doctor if you have any doubts regarding your ability to safely absorb a shock from a fall arrest.
  • Page 5 Diversified Fall Protection, LLC. Portable Truss Anchor Instruction Manual – V 1 Page 5 of 16 www.fallprotect.com Copyright Diversified Fall Protection 2013 ©...
  • Page 6 5. Pull out SRL snap hook and attach to eye bolt at the bottom of pole. See Figure 8. Figure 8 - Snap Hook Attached to Eye Bolt Diversified Fall Protection, LLC. Portable Truss Anchor Instruction Manual – V 1 Page 6 of 16 www.fallprotect.com...
  • Page 7 8. With the pole, raise the anchor above you. Keep the pole as vertical as possible. See Figure 9. Figure 9 - Raise Anchor Diversified Fall Protection, LLC. Portable Truss Anchor Instruction Manual – V 1 Page 7 of 16 www.fallprotect.com...
  • Page 8 Figure 10 - Insert Anchor 10. Raise anchor, rotate 90º clockwise. See Figure 11. Figure 11 – Rotate 90 Degrees Diversified Fall Protection, LLC. Portable Truss Anchor Instruction Manual – V 1 Page 8 of 16 www.fallprotect.com Copyright Diversified Fall Protection 2013 ©...
  • Page 9 Figure 15 - Anchor is too close to end of truss Diversified Fall Protection, LLC. Portable Truss Anchor Instruction Manual – V 1 Page 9 of 16 www.fallprotect.com Copyright Diversified Fall Protection 2013 ©...
  • Page 10 Figure 19 - Connect Snaphook to Harness Anchor Rated for 420 Pound Capacity Entire System Rated for 310 Pound Capacity Diversified Fall Protection, LLC. Portable Truss Anchor Instruction Manual – V 1 Page 10 of 16 www.fallprotect.com Copyright Diversified Fall Protection 2013 ©...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    This will minimize injury and prevent death in the event of a fall. Training: It is the responsibility of the end user to be familiar with these instructions regarding use of the portable truss anchor system. The end user is also responsible for the correct care, use, characteristics, limitations, and consequences of misuse of this equipment.

  • Page 12: Specifications And Parts

    Eyebolt: 3/8”-16 Steel Zinc Plated 144 pound work load Limit • Screw Protector: Black pliable vinyl with a durometer of 75A Diversified Fall Protection, LLC. Portable Truss Anchor Instruction Manual – V 1 Page 12 of 16 www.fallprotect.com Copyright Diversified Fall Protection 2013 ©...
  • Page 13 Figure 28 - D-Ring & No-Tangle Pad Rated for 420 Pound Capacity when used independently of the system. Diversified Fall Protection, LLC. Portable Truss Anchor Instruction Manual – V 1 Page 13 of 16 www.fallprotect.com Copyright Diversified Fall Protection 2013 ©...
  • Page 14 Figure 32 – Required Tags • WARNING: If label is missing from anchor, remove from service and contact DFP immediately. Diversified Fall Protection, LLC. Portable Truss Anchor Instruction Manual – V 1 Page 14 of 16 www.fallprotect.com Copyright Diversified Fall Protection 2013 ©...

  • Page 15: Inspection And Maintenance Log

    Approved by: Approved by: Approved by: Approved by: Approved by: Approved by: Approved by: Approved by: Approved by: Diversified Fall Protection, LLC. Portable Truss Anchor Instruction Manual – V 1 Page 15 of 16 www.fallprotect.com Copyright Diversified Fall Protection 2013 ©...
  • Page 16 Diversified Fall Protection, LLC. Portable Truss Anchor Instruction Manual – V 1 Page 16 of 16 www.fallprotect.com Copyright Diversified Fall Protection 2013 ©...

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