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FrontLine WDJ50 Instruction Manual

Window/door jamb non-penetrating anchor
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Instruction
Manual
USE R MA N UAL
WINDOW/DOOR JAMB
NON - PENETRATING ANCHOR
WDJ50
Meets or exceeds
applicable standards
Rev. May. 2023

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual USE R MA N UAL WINDOW/DOOR JAMB NON - PENETRATING ANCHOR WDJ50 Meets or exceeds applicable standards Rev. May. 2023...
  • Page 3 Instruction Manual Frontline Fall Protection Inc. INSTRUCTION MANUAL This product meets applicable ANSI Z359.18, OSHA 1910 and OSHA 1926 fall protection standards. Designed in accordance with ANSI Z359.18 Type A These instructions apply to the following model(s): WDJ50 Applicable standards and regulations depend on the type of work being done, and also might include state-specific regulations.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Instruction Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Definitions __________________________________________________________ 5 General Statement and Warnings ___________________________________ 9 Training Requirements _____________________________________________ 10 Description _________________________________________________________ 11 Application __________________________________________________________ 11 System Requirements _____________________________________________ 13 Installation _________________________________________________________ 19 Maintenance, Service, and Storage _________________________________ 26 Labels ______________________________________________________________ 27 BUILT TO LAST | MANUFACTURED TO COMPLY | DESIGNED TO PROTECT...

  • Page 5: Definitions

    DEFINITIONS Anchorage A secure point of attachment for lifelines, lanyards, or deceleration devices. Attachment Point A loop or “D” ring connected (integrally) to the body support that provides a means for attachment of other components of the fall protection system. Body Harness Means straps, which may be secured about the worker in a manner that will distribute the fall arrest forces over at least the thighs, pelvis, waist, chest and...
  • Page 6 Instruction Manual location of that attachment point after the employee comes to a full stop. Fall Arrest System A fall arrest system means a system used to arrest an employee in a fall from a working level. It consists of an anchor point, connectors, a body belt or body harness and may include a lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or suitable com- binations of these.
  • Page 7 Leading Edge The edge of a floor, roof, or formwork for a floor or other walking or working surface (such as the deck) which changes location as additional floor, roof, decking, or formwork sections are placed, formed, or constructed. A leading edge is considered to be an “unprotected side and edge”...
  • Page 8 Instruction Manual (also referred to as a fall arrester). Self-Retracting Lifeline/Lanyard A deceleration device containing a drum-wound line, which can be slowly extracted from, or retracted onto, the drum under slight tension during normal worker movement, and which, after onset of a fall, automatically locks the drum and arrests the fall.

  • Page 9: General Statement And Warnings

    User Instructions is not approved by Frontline Fall Protection and could result in serious injury or death. This device is only to be used by trained users in workplace applications.

  • Page 10: Training Requirements

    TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Before using Frontline Fall Protection product, user and employers must ensure that the person using this equipment has been trained on the proper use, care and maintenance of this product by a competent person qualified in Fall Protection.

  • Page 11: Description

    DESCRIPTION The Frontline fall arrest window/door jamb anchor is a single point non- penetrating anchor which includes a frame and adjusting body to fit in most window and door jambs. This anchor is for temporary use and can be used on structural window and door frames that meet the requirements listed within this manual.
  • Page 12 MATERIAL: D - Ring: Forged steel Paint: Electrostatic Paint Purpose: The Frontline Fall Arrest Anchors are designed to be used as a component in a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) Frontline Fall Arrest Anchors are tested to meet or exceed applicable OSHA and ANSI standards so employees can work safely tie-off while maintaining mobility and being productive when using Anchorage Connector.

  • Page 13: System Requirements

    General Disclaimer: Frontline has tested their product to comply with OSHA and/ or ANSI under a controlled environment and with certain substrates. Frontline cannot and does not guarantee the same performance for different substrates other than the ones mentioned in these user manuals.
  • Page 14 Instruction Manual FIGURE 2 - NON - COMPATIBLE CONNECTIONS DO NOT connect two snaphooks or DO NOT connect two snaphooks or carabiners carabiners to each other. to a single D-ring at the same time. DO NOT connect in a way that would create DO NOT attach to a object in a manner a loading on the gate.
  • Page 15 • Ensure there are no swing hazards. If the user is unable to determine whether the anchorage meets the manufacturer’s specification, please contact Frontline at info@frontlinefall.com Before Working with your PFAS: It is required that before using PFAS, a fall protection plan should be in place and used including the working conditions and equipment to be used.
  • Page 16 Instruction Manual • Inspection procedures. • Fall clearances and potential swing falls. • Proper structure/substrate anchoring to withstand the minimum required loads. • A rescue plan in case end user or someone is subject to a fall. Total Fall Clearance for PFAS: According to OSHA, the total fall clearance distance is the minimum vertical distance between the worker and the lower level that is necessary to ensure the worker does not contact a lower level during a fall.
  • Page 17 FIGURE 3 Connecting Subsystem (Energy Absorbing Lanyard Shown) Working Level Shown Lower Level or Obstruction Free Fall - 6ft. (1.8m) Max. (per ANSI Z 359.11) Deceleration Distance Total Fall Distance Free Fall (D) + Deceleration (E) BUILT TO LAST | MANUFACTURED TO COMPLY | DESIGNED TO PROTECT...
  • Page 18 Instruction Manual Swing Fall: The swing fall hazard is created by the pendulum effect, which can swing a fallen worker into a nearby surface, such as a wall or protruding beam. In addition to calculating the total fall clearance distance before beginning work on an elevated level, it is important to evaluate the swing fall hazard at the edges where a worker might fall.

  • Page 19: Installation

    These are minimum requirements, and all inspections should be documented for recordkeeping. Any questions regarding the safety inspection of Frontline Fall Protection products please contact us at info@frontlinefall.com.
  • Page 20 Instruction Manual Before installing the window/door jamb anchor Frontline requires that the substrate withstand the required 5,000 lbs minimum breaking strength and approved before use by a qualified person. The window/door jamb opening must be part the building structure and be of a minimum of 22” to 52” wide for the anchor to fit between the opening.
  • Page 21 3. Push up against the anchor and place the Anchor Pad’s Fixed Arm snug at 90 degrees up against the door frame. 4. Now adjust the Adjustable Arm outwards so it fits snug or as close as possible against the other side of the door frame at a 90 degree angle up against the door frame.
  • Page 22 Instruction Manual b. Anchor cannot be loose or unstable, anchor MUST be of tight and secure fit inside door jamb and flat on floor. Note: Turn Adjustable Pressure Handle clockwise to close and tighten and turn counterclockwise to loosen and open adjustable arm. 5.
  • Page 23 3. Push up against the anchor and place the Anchor Pad’s Fixed Arm snug at 90 degrees up against the window frame. 4. Now adjust the Adjustable Arm outwards so it fits snug or as close as possible against the other side of the window frame at a 90 degree angle. 5.
  • Page 24 Instruction Manual a. Turn the Adjustable Pressure Handle clockwise to tighten onto the window frame as tight and as much as possible pressure to fully secure the anchor to the frame as shown on (figure 10) FIGURE 10 b. Anchor cannot be loose or unstable, anchor MUST be of tight and secure fit inside window frame and flat on the window sill.
  • Page 25 DIRECTION LOADING D-ring anchor must be facing outward towards the fall hazard. Side loading is NOT allowed and connecting device must be with a 90 degree vertical angle when working off a window frame and no more than 15 degrees within center line as shown on figure 7 when working with window/door frames.

  • Page 26: Maintenance, Service, And Storage

    Repairs and maintenance can only by done Frontline MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE: Fall Protection. No company or end user shall maintenance or repair Frontline Fall Protection products under no circumstances. Product that does not pass inspection or is questionable needs to be taken out of service immediately and then notified to Frontline Fall Protection for inspection and further action.

  • Page 27: Labels

    Inspect the Anchor for illegible labels. LABELS Additional Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) equipment PFAS AND OTHER (harness, SRL, etc) that are used with the Anchorage System should be installed and inspected per the manufacturer’s EQUIPMENT instructions. INSPECTION DATE: INSPECTED BY: MODEL NUMBER: DATE OF FIRST USE: Corrective Action/Maintenance:...
  • Page 28 Frontline Fall Protection Inc. www.frontlinefall.com info@frontlinefall.com ©2023 Frontline...

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