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2. Setup of DBF-43A Folding Davit Base:
Choose a location where installation will provide suitable proximity to the work area yet minimize obstructions during use
and in the event a rescue is necessary. Once a location is chosen;
a. The two front legs of the base must fi rst be deployed prior to installing the Davit. Unfold the front legs ensuring that
the bolts holding the legs to the base are securely fastened. Then pin the legs in the provided holes to lock the
legs in place. The pins must be fully inserted and protruding out the underside of the base. (Refer to Fig. #5.2b)
b. Insert a davit (With a Maximum Offset of 18") into the superstructure. (Refer to Fig. #5.2c)
c. Align the holes in the davit and the holes in the superstructure and pin the two in place if desired, or the davit can
be allowed to rotate. (Refer to Fig. #5.2c).
d. After the Folding Base and Davit are pinned in place, the system can be moved over to the manway. (Refer to Fig.
#5.2d)
e. Next the leveling jacks must be adjusted in order to properly level the system. (Refer to Fig. #5.2d).
f. Operate the assembled system taking into account the operating requirements of the davit and any added mechan-
ical device secured to the davit.
g. For disassembly, remove davit and replace hitch pin into base. Then remove pins that lock the two front legs and
fold the legs inward. Re-insert pins in base to lock the legs in the folded position.
Leveling Jacks
Figure #5.2d: DBF-43A & Davit
Completely Installed
#501071-001 - Product Manual: #DBF-43A - Davit Base - Folding - Revision 00 - Date: 02-24-2009
5.2 - Product Installation & Set-up (continued)
Figure #5.2b: DBF-43A
Installation
Leveling Jacks
Pins
Anchor Ring
Figure #5.2c: Davit
!WARNING! - The user must ensure that the lev-
eling jacks are secure and pins are correctly installed
in order to prevent damage to the product and injury
to the operator.
!WARNING! - When using the DBF-43A folding
base as part of a complete fall arrest system, all
lifeline connections to any davit installed within the
DBF-43A folding base must be made via a 900 LB.
MAF Device.
Hitch
Pin
Installation
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