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- Page 1 Instruction Manual USE R MAN UAL MULTI - FUNCTION ANCHOR RO4W Meets or exceeds applicable standards Rev. Apr. 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): RO4W Applicable standards and regulations depend on the type of work being done, and also might include state-specific regulations.
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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 _________________________________ 25 Labels ______________________________________________________________ 27 BUILT TO LAST | MANUFACTURED TO COMPLY | DESIGNED TO PROTECT... -
Page 5: 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 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 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 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.
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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 4-Way anchor plate is an active fall protection system that meets all of the design requirements or applicable standards set forth by OSHA 1926, 1910 and ANSI Z359: The anchor can be used for 1 person in fall arrest or two in fall restraint. - Page 12 WEIGHT: See INSTALLATION Section. FASTENERS: 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.
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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 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 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.
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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 CONCRETE INSTALLATION When installing onto concrete Frontline requires only fully cured concrete and a minimum strength of 3,000 psi 6” thick concrete. The substrate also must withstand the required 5,000 lbs minimum breaking strength and approved before use by a qualified person. Thereafter, then follow the next steps: 1.
- Page 21 Concrete Slab (min 3,000 PSI) METAL INSTALLATION When installing onto metal Frontline requires metal substrates of minimum 20 gauge and that all fasteners penetrate though substrate. The substrate also must withstand the required 5,000 lbs minimum breaking strength and approved before use by a qualified person.
- Page 22 OSHA 1926.502. FIGURE 6 WOOD INSTALLATION When installing into wood Frontline requires wood substrate of minimum 5/8” thick CDX plywood, a ¾” backer support board and all fasteners must penetrate completely through the substrate. The substrate also must withstand the required 5,000 lbs minimum breaking strength and approved before use by a qualified person.
- Page 23 Instruction Manual FIGURE 7 - OPTION 1 Min 8” OC 4. Option 2: for roof trusses over 16” on center a. Ensure to have a minimum two ¾” thick backer boards (Figure 8). b. Backer boards to have no more than 8” on center screws screwed to original roof truss decking structure (Figure 8).
- Page 24 Instruction Manual FIGURE 8 - OPTION 2 5. Visually and physically inspect that the anchor is fully and properly installed. 6. Once correctly installed and inspected, anchor is ready for use with the compatible additional PFAS. Wood substrate must be fully secured to the building structure and WARNING: be able to withstand minimum breaking strength of 5,000 lbs or as part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least...
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Page 25: 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 26 Instruction Manual INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE LOG INSPECTION DATE: INSPECTED BY: COMPONENTS: Inspection: Prior to installation and prior to each use / PASS FAIL Inspection by a competent person is required every 6 months. Inspect the Anchor for damage: Look for cracks, dents, ANCHORAGE: or deformities.
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Page 27: Labels
Instruction Manual LABELS BUILT TO LAST | MANUFACTURED TO COMPLY | DESIGNED TO PROTECT 1 27... - Page 28 Frontline Fall Protection Inc. www.frontlinefall.com info@frontlinefall.com ©2023 Frontline...
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