FrontLine ST12AH Instruction Manual

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USE R MA N UAL

BEAM ANCHOR

ST12AH, ST18AH

Meets or exceeds

applicable standards

Rev. Mar 2023

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Page 1 Instruction Manual USE R MA N UAL BEAM ANCHOR ST12AH, ST18AH Meets or exceeds applicable standards Rev. Mar 2023...
Page 2 Instruction Manual Frontline Fall Protection Inc. INSTRUCTION MANUAL This product meets applicable ANSI Z359.18, OSHA 1910 and OSHA 1926 fall protection standards. ANSI Z359.18 Type A These instructions apply to the following model(s): ST12AH and ST18AH Applicable standards and regulations depend on the type of work being done, and also might include state-specific regulations.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Instruction Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Definitions __________________________________________________________ 4 General Statement and Warnings ___________________________________ 8 Training Requirements ______________________________________________ 9 Description _________________________________________________________ 10 Application _________________________________________________________ 10 System Requirements _____________________________________________ 12 Installation _________________________________________________________ 18 Maintenance, Service, and Storage _________________________________ 21 BUILT TO LAST | MANUFACTURED TO COMPLY | DESIGNED TO PROTECT...
Page 4: Definitions
Instruction Manual 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 5 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 6 Instruction Manual 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 7 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 8: 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 9: 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 10: Description
DESCRIPTION The Frontline Vertical/Horizontal Beam Anchor is a fixed I-beam anchor that is easy to operate and designed to clamp onto a vertical or horizontal I-beam to create a fixed anchor point.
Page 11 MATERIAL: Jaws: Aluminum Alloy D-ring Assembly: Alloy Steel 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 12: System Requirements
Perform a few pull tests to verify that the connection has been effective. Frontline connectors (snaphooks and carabiners) are designed to be used only as specified in each product’s user’s instructions. See figure 2 for examples of inappropriate connections.
Page 13 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 14 • 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 15 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 16 Instruction Manual 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...
Page 17 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 18: Installation
Protection products please contact us at info@frontlinefall.com. INSTALLATION When installing the beam anchor onto structural steel or I - Beams, Frontline requires that I - Beam has a minimum flange width of 3.5” and maximum of 12” or 18” depending on the beam anchor being used and an overall thickness of ½” – 2”.
Page 19 Instruction Manual FIGURE 5 TO CLOSE BEAM CLAMPS AND TO OPEN BEAM CLAMPS TURN SECURE BEAM ANCHOR TURN LOCKING NUTS COUNTERCLOCKWISE LOCKING NUTS CLOCKWISE 5. Position the clamps over the beam flange. Then, close the clamps so that the clamps are over the beam flange and turn locking nuts clockwise in order to secure the anchor.
Page 20 Instruction Manual 6. Check stability of the connection and that the anchor is installed correctly and there is no possibility of self-acting disconnection the beam anchor from the I - Beam. 7. Check that the ends of the I-beam are enclosed so that there is no possibility of the beam anchor sliding out from I-beam as shown on figure 7.
Page 21: 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 22 Instruction Manual INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE LOG INSPECTION DATE: INSPECTED BY: Inspection: Prior to installation and prior to each use / COMPONENTS: PASS FAIL Inspection by a competent person is required every 6 months. Inspect the Anchor and D-ring for damage: Look for ANCHORAGE: cracks, dents, or deformities.
Page 23 Instruction Manual INSPECTION DATE: INSPECTED BY: MODEL NUMBER: DATE OF FIRST USE: Corrective Action/Maintenance: Approved by: Date: Corrective Action/Maintenance: Approved by: Date: Corrective Action/Maintenance: Approved by: Date: Approved by: Corrective Action/Maintenance: Date: Approved by: Corrective Action/Maintenance: Date: SAFETY MARKINGS BUILT TO LAST | MANUFACTURED TO COMPLY...

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