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- Page 1 Instruction Manual USE R MA N UAL ALPHA SWIVEL ANCHORS STB5K, STWD5K, COB5K Meets or exceeds applicable standards Rev. Oct. 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): STB5K, STWD5K, COB5K 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 _________________________________________________________12 System Requirements _____________________________________________ 14 Installation ________________________________________________________ 20 Maintenance, Service, and Storage _________________________________ 24 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.
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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 ALPHA fall arrest concrete and steel swiveling anchors are a single point anchor which conveniently includes the expansion wedge anchor or steel bolt. This type of anchor is for temporary or permanent use and can be used on concrete slabs and columns or steel structures that meet the requirements within this manual. -
Page 12: Application
Instruction Manual Product Image Part number STB5K Swivel with Steel Moun ng Kit Replacement parts STB5K-RB Swivel with Weld-on STWD5K Moun ng Kit COB5K Swivel with Concrete Moun ng Kit Replacement parts COB5K-RB APPLICATION This Anchorage Connector has been tested for compliance with the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Z359.18-2017. - Page 13 SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 5,000 lbs Minimum Breaking Strength. BREAKING STRENGTH: 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 14: 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 15 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 16 • 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 17 • 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 18 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 19 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 20: Installation
INSTALLATION STEEL INSTALLATION When bolting onto structural steel or I - Beams Frontline requires that I - Beam can withstand the required 5,000 lbs minimum breaking strength and approved before use by a qualified person. Thereafter, then follow the next steps: •... - Page 21 1926.502 WELD - ON INSTALLATION When welding onto structural steel or I - Beams Frontline requires that I - Beam as a minimum flange width of 4” and welding is done by AWS certified welder n accordance with applicable welding regulations. The substrate also must ithstand the required 5,000 lbs minimum breaking strength and approved before use by a qualified person.
- Page 22 Min 3/8” (9.5mm) Weld CONCRETE INSTALLATION When installing onto concrete Frontline requires only fully cured concrete and a minimum strength of 3,000 psi 8” thick concrete. The substrate also must withstand the required 5,000 lbs minimum breaking strength and approved before use by a qualified person.
- Page 23 • Concrete strength must be at least 3000psi (20.7MPa) and not less than 8 inches (203mm) thick. • Do not reuse expansion bolt sets. • Once correctly installed and inspected, anchor is ready for use with the compatible additional PFAS FIGURE 7 1/2”-12 x 5”...
- Page 24 Instruction Manual FIGURE 8 Torque: 50 to 60ft-lbs (68-81Nm) 4.5” - 5.5” (114-140mm) Min 8” (203mm) Weld Concrete cannot be hollow, must be fully cured and able to withstand WARNING: the rated loads or as part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two under the supervision of a qualified person as described by OSHA 1926.502.
- Page 25 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, or ANCHORAGE: deformities.
- Page 27 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: Corrective Action/Maintenance: Approved by: Date: Approved by: Corrective Action/Maintenance: Date:...
- Page 28 Frontline Fall Protection Inc. www.frontlinefall.com info@frontlinefall.com ©2023 Frontline...
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