Pelsue TFAT-11A Product Manual

Telescopic fall arrest tower

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Part #500615-001
Product Manual:
Model #TFAT-11A
Telescopic 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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  • Page 1 Part #500615-001 Product Manual: Model #TFAT-11A Telescopic 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...
  • Page 2 Page 2 #500615-001 - Product Manual: Model #TFAT-11A TELESCOPIC FALL ARREST TOWER - Revision 01 - Date: 04-29-2010...
  • Page 3 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 #500615-001 - Product Manual: Model #TFAT-11A TELESCOPIC FALL ARREST TOWER - Revision 01 - Date: 04-29-2010...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    5.2 ......Product Installation & Set-Up 6.0........Maintenance & Inspection......18 6.1 ......Maintenance 6.2 ......Inspection 6.3......Inspection Log 7.0........Storage............22 8.0........Contact Information........22 Page 4 #500615-001 - Product Manual: Model #TFAT-11A TELESCOPIC FALL ARREST TOWER - Revision 01 - Date: 04-29-2010...
  • Page 5: General Information

    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 #500615-001 - Product Manual: Model #TFAT-11A TELESCOPIC FALL ARREST TOWER - Revision 01 - Date: 04-29-2010...
  • Page 6: Pelsue Product Warranty

    T.A. Pelsue Company, 2500 South Tejon Street, Englewood, Colorado 80110, 800-525-8460 Page 6 #500615-001 - Product Manual: Model #TFAT-11A TELESCOPIC FALL ARREST TOWER - Revision 01 - Date: 04-29-2010...
  • Page 7: Introduction & Product Information

    2.0 - Introduction & Product Information Congratulations on your choice of a Pelsue Model #TFAT-11A Telescopic Fall Arrest Tower to compliment your complete 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 for the effi cient and safe working conditions of personnel at height.
  • Page 8: Confi Guration & Assembly

    3.0 - Confi guration & Assembly Upon initial receipt of the #TFAT-11A 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.
  • Page 9: Label Locations

    3.1 - Label Locations 1) 500971-001 2) 500234-001 3) 500972-001 Figure 3.1: #TFAT-11A Label Locations 4) 500973-001 Page 9 #500615-001 - Product Manual: Model #TFAT-11A TELESCOPIC FALL ARREST TOWER - Revision 01 - Date: 04-29-2010...
  • Page 10: Safety

    This manual will take you step-by-step through the workings and capabilities of the #TFAT-11A Telescopic Fall Arrest Tower and alert you to all good safety and operating practices while using the system.
  • Page 11: Safety Alert Symbol

    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 11 #500615-001 - Product Manual: Model #TFAT-11A TELESCOPIC FALL ARREST TOWER - Revision 01 - Date: 04-29-2010...
  • Page 12: Maintenance Safety

    4.6 - New Operator or Owner The Pelsue Model #TFAT-11A Telescopic Fall Arrest Tower is designed to provide a single elevated fall arrest system anchor point. Every new operator must read, understand and follow the instructions in this Product Manual. No person should be permitted to use the equipment without prior proper training.
  • Page 13: Product Operation

    5.0 - Product Operation The following section will address the capabilities and the general operation of the Pelsue #TFAT-11A Telescopic Fall Arrest Tower. The instructions contained within this section should be adhered to each and every time the product is used.
  • Page 14: Product Installation & Set-Up

    ! WARNING ! - A pre-operation inspection is required each time the product is to be installed or utilized as a connection point. Figure #5.2a: #TFAT-11A Pre-Operation Inspection Points Page 14 #500615-001 - Product Manual: Model #TFAT-11A TELESCOPIC FALL ARREST TOWER - Revision 01 - Date: 04-29-2010...
  • Page 15 ! WARNING ! - The Model #TFAT-11A must be plumbed vertically prior to the attachment of any lifeline. The #TFAT-11A is only approved for life- line attachment when mounted vertically Page 15 #500615-001 - Product Manual: Model #TFAT-11A TELESCOPIC FALL ARREST TOWER - Revision 01 - Date: 04-29-2010...
  • Page 16 PFAS (personal fall arrest system) is rated and certifi ed for the appli- cation. Figure #5.2d: Tower Extension Page 16 #500615-001 - Product Manual: Model #TFAT-11A TELESCOPIC FALL ARREST TOWER - Revision 01 - Date: 04-29-2010...
  • Page 17 The Base securing pin must protrude through both ears of the base plate Figure #5.2e: #TFAT-11A Installed & secured at its maximum elevation Page 17 #500615-001 - Product Manual: Model #TFAT-11A TELESCOPIC FALL ARREST TOWER - Revision 01 - Date: 04-29-2010...
  • Page 18: Maintenance & Inspection

    Over-tightening of fasteners can interfere with the operation of the device and can damage the structure. Consult the Pelsue Company with any questions regarding fastener torque or specifi cations. All fasteners on the Model #TFAT-11A system are of a self-locking design. Bolt threads should extend all the way though their locking nuts. If Page 18...
  • Page 19 • Ensure that the swiveling anchor ring located at the tower’s apex rotates freely a full 360 degrees and does not fi nd. Also look for any deformation of the steel ring itself, and deformation may indicate a prior overload condi- tion. Page 19 #500615-001 - Product Manual: Model #TFAT-11A TELESCOPIC FALL ARREST TOWER - Revision 01 - Date: 04-29-2010...
  • Page 20: Inspection Log

    6.3 - Inspection Log Page 20 #500615-001 - Product Manual: Model #TFAT-11A TELESCOPIC FALL ARREST TOWER - Revision 01 - Date: 04-29-2010...
  • Page 21 6.3 - Inspection Log (continued) Page 21 #500615-001 - Product Manual: Model #TFAT-11A TELESCOPIC FALL ARREST TOWER - Revision 01 - Date: 04-29-2010...
  • Page 22: Storage

    3. Oil or grease hinges and moving components in order to prevent corrosion. 4. A #TFAT-11A 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.
  • Page 23 Page 23 #500615-001 - Product Manual: Model #TFAT-11A TELESCOPIC FALL ARREST TOWER - Revision 01 - Date: 04-29-2010...
  • Page 24 T.A. Pelsue Company 2500 South Tejon Street, Englewood, Colorado, USA 80110 Toll free 800-525-8460 or 303-936-7432 Fax. 303-934-5581 ISO 90 01 Certified Internet: www.pelsue.com Email: sales@pelsue.com...

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