HiiGARD HG-1540CCRA User Instruction Manual

WARNING: This product is part of a personal fall arrest, restraint, work positioning, personnel riding, or rescue system.
The user must follow the manufacturer's instructions for each component of the system. These instructions must be
provided to the user of this equipment. Serious injury during fall arrest can be prevented by using compliant fall
protection and emergency rescue systems. Users must understand the manufacturer's instructions and be trained in
the proper use of this product per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66 and 1926.503 or applicable local standards. Manufacturer's
instructions must be followed for proper installation, use, care, and maintenance of this product. These instructions
must always be available for reference. Alterations or misuse of this product or failure to follow instructions may result
in serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT: This manual is intended to meet the manufacturer's instructions as required by the American National
Standard Institute Z359.18. This manual must always be available to the user and is only permitted to be removed by
the user of this equipment. For proper use refer to supervisor, user instructions, or contact the manufacturer. Do not
alter or intentionally misuse this equipment.
1.0 WARNINGS REGARDING THE REMOVABLE CONCRETE ANCHOR:
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To safely use this equipment, the user must have a sound mind and body. The user should also consult a
physician to ensure they are clear of any medical conditions that may influence their ability to safely use this
equipment in normal and emergency situations.
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Users must be trained in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66 requirements regarding the safe use of the
system and its components before using a personal fall arrest system.
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Use only with ANSI/OSHA compliant personal fall arrest or restraint systems. The anchorage must have the
strength capable of supporting a static load, applied in the directions permitted by the system, of at least 5,000
lbf (22kN) in the absence of certification.
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Users must be equipped with the means to limit the maximum dynamic forces exerted on them during fall arrest
to a maximum of 1,800 lbf (8kN).
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Before use, a competent engineer or other qualified person must verify that this anchorage connector is
compatible with the structural and operational characteristics of both the installation location and the system
that it will be connected to.
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Before use, the anchorage connector must be inspected for a variety of factors, including wear, damage, and
other deterioration. Components that do not pass this inspection must be immediately removed from service in
accordance with the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66 and 1926.502.
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Immediately after a fall, the anchorage connector must be removed from service and destroyed.
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Before use, the complete fall protection system (including all components, calculating fall clearance, and swing
fall) should be planned. Ensure the anchorage connector is positioned to minimize the potential for falls and the
potential distance during use.
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Users must have a rescue plan, and the means on hand to implement it, that either: ensures the prompt rescue
of users in the event of a fall or assures that users are able to rescue themselves.
2.0 WARNINGS REGARDING WORKING AT HEIGHT:
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Before use, consult your doctor to ensure that your physical condition allows you to safely withstand the impact
of all forces involved with working at height.
• Do not use any fall protection equipment that has failed inspection.
Ensure all connections are compatible, and that all subsystem combinations do not interfere with the function
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of this fall arrest system.
Ensure that a written rescue plan, and the means to implement it, are always available when using this
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equipment.
Immediately seek medical attention for the affected party if a fall event occurs.
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• When inspecting, installing, or using the device / system, always ensure that you wear appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment.
• Never expose workers to fall hazards during training.
IMPORTANT: Immediately remove equipment from service if it has been subject to a fall arrest forces OR has failed
inspection (see Section 11 for inspection procedures).
USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL:
REMOVABLE CONCRETE ANCHOR
HG-1540CCRA
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