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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. Any person tasked with installing or operating this piece of equipment should be familiar with these procedures.
The Pelsue #TFAT-11A Telescopic Fall Arrest Tower is constructed of structural aluminium and incor-
porates several steel components. The #TFAT-11A fall arrest tower can be extended and secured
in several positions providing an elevated anchorage for a single personal fall arrest system. The
#TFAT-11A's maximum attainable anchorage height is approximately 11' from the working surface
when. All specifi cations, instructions, and procedures provided within this manual or upon Pelsue
Specifi cation Documents are based upon and only valid for usage with Pelsue-manufactured and
approved mounting bases. The T.A. Pelsue Company can not verify equipment safety and/or com-
pliance when utilized with anything other than Pelsue approved bases and accessories.
Telescopic Fall Arrest Tower - #TFAT-11A
General Specifi cations
• Safe Working Radius @ Tower Base-
• Structure Weight
• Tower Heights
Load Capacity
• Single user with a maximum weight of 350 lb.
with a safe working radius of 5' @ Tower Base
• Refer to loading diagrams for proof loads.
Materials & Construction
• Welded Aluminum
Features:
• Easily installs adjacent to elevated work stations requiring access.
• Provides an elevated fall arrest anchor point
• Constructed primarily of lightweight &
corrosion-resistant powder coated
aluminum
! WARNING ! - The user must ensure that the two
sectional locking pins located on the tower structure are
set in one of the allowable positions and that the pin
securing the tower system to its base plate is locked
in place in order to retain the stated compliance of the
entire system.
! WARNING ! - Any lifeline connection made to the #TFAT-11A system must
be made in conjunction with a 900 LB. MAF fall arrest device. Failure to do so
can result in serious injury or even death.
! WARNING ! - The user must ensure that the structure to which the tower
base is installed is capable of withstanding the weight of the system combined
with the system proof loads in order to retain the stated compliance of the
entire system.
! WARNING ! - The user must ensure that the tower system is properly
installed & completely vertical in order to retain the stated compliance and
stability of the entire system.
#500615-001 - Product Manual: Model #TFAT-11A TELESCOPIC FALL ARREST TOWER - Revision 01 - Date: 04-29-2010
5.1 - Product Description & Capabilities
5' (60")
-
75 lbs.
-
Maximum Height
Minimum Height
5.0 - Product Operation
- 11' - 0"
- 6' - 6"
1800 LB.
[816.5 kg]
Proof Load
The load rating
given may super-
sedes any load
rating reported
with an accessory
component. The
capabilities of all
components of
a PFAS must be
considers prior to
usage.
Figure #5.1a: Loading
Diagram TFAT-11A
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