Super Anchor Safety ARS Instruction Manual

S U P E R A N C H O R S A F E T Y
ARS Permanent Roof Anchor
Instruction Specification Manual
Materials Specifications
Anchor: 14ga. and 11ga.430sst,
Q235 steel, 304sst or 316sst.
Coating: HDG or dacromet
Temperature Range: -30ºF-120ºF
Min. Breaking Strength:
5,000lb(22kN)
Max. Arrest Force: 3,600lb(16kN)
Anchor Locations/Service Zones
Required to be specified by the project EOR*
or qualified person*. See Fig.18
Specification of Use
• Fall arrest or fall restraint
• 1 person w/max. body weight of 310lb including tools and equipment.
• Max. Slope 24/12
• Do not use for work positioning, HLL systems, hoisting or lifting
Framing Requirements
Install onto top chords capable of supporting 5,000lb or 2 times the
"intended fall protection load" as specified by OSHA 1926.502(d)(15)(i)(ii).
Fall Protection Load: Max. fall arrest force 1,800lb times 2 = a max.
in plane load of 3,600lb applied to a top chord or supporting structure.
Engineering is required by the project EOR* or qualified person*. Install
anchors below the hip or ridge as shown at Figs.4,5,14,18.
Attachment Bolt Specifications
Attach ARS anchors with a SAS factory supplied 5/16" grd 8 bolt.
Bolt Under: See Figs.10,11.
Bolt-Thru: Drill pilot hole w/5/16" drill bit see Fig.12.
Teko Nails: Anchors mfg. with teko nail holes, install 3 nails in each leg to
prevent unwanted movement during use. See Fig.3.
See teko nail warning Fig.6.
Fig.4
2x4 Top Chord w/Backer
Ridge
Bolt Under
Fig.5
2x4 Top Chord
Ridge
Bolt Under
Super Anchor Safety | 17731 - 147th St. SE, Monroe, WA 98272 USA
Compliance: OSHA1926.502
ANSI Z359.18-17 Type D
Meets Safety Code for use in Québec.
Certified by a member of l'Ordre
des ingénieurs du Québec.
SAS = Super Anchor Safety.
*Qualified or Competent Person"
See OSHA definition.
*EOR = Engineer of Record
example.
Top Chord Backer
A 2x4x16" length backer is
ARS 2x8
required for bolt under ARS
2x8 and ARS Type II anchors
installed onto 2x4 top chords.
Attach backer to the top
Teko Nails
chord to prevent movement.
3ea Leg
See Figs.4,14.
Side
2x4 Backer
ARS 2x4
Teko Nails
3ea Leg
Side
VERSION
2025
Zip Tie
14" Length
50lb Strength
8"x10" PVC
Base Flashing
Fig.2
ARS 2x4
6.5"
Stem
Height
Date of Mfg.
Stamp Marks
Teko Nail Warning
Attachment Bolt Required!
In the event of a free fall, anchors
attached only with teko nails will
not arrest a fall resulting in
serious injury or death.
Open Framing Warning!
Sheathing must be in place at
the anchor location prior to
use for fall protection. See Fig. X
Use SAS Safety Bars or TrussBars
for open framing fall protection.
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!WARNING TO USER!
You are required to read and use the Instruction/
Specification manual supplied at the time
this device was shipped. Improper use and
ENGLISH
installation can result in serious injury or death.
Follow inspection requirements before each use.
Fig.1
ARS Anchor w/Flashing
ABS
Stem Cover
Zip Tie Tab
Connector
Hole 1"
PID Label
Stem
Shoulder
Leg
Bolt Holes
Bolt Under or
Bolt-Thru
2x4
2x6
2x8
Bolt Under or
Bolt-Thru
2x10/2x12
Fig.6
6"
Length
Anchor Stem
3"
Fig.3
ARS 2x8
6.5"
Stem
Height
3 Teko
Nails
Each
Leg
Side
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