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Prior to installation and use of this equipment, record the product identification information from the ID label in the
Inspection and Maintenance Log (Table 2) at the back of this manual.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Figure 1 Illustrates the 3M™ Protecta™ Sliding Beam Anchor. The Sliding Beam Anchor is a single point anchorage connector for
a personal fall arrest system or personal fall restraint system designed to be attached to a beam.
Figure 2 Illustrates components of the Sliding Beam Anchor. See Table 1 for Component Specifications. The Sliding Beam Anchor
is comprised of a notched Support Bar (A) with a swiveling Connector Ring (B) and adjustable Hook Ends (C) that hook over
each edge of a beam flange with Tab Locks (D) that engage the notches on the Support Bar. A Lanyard or Self-Retracting Device
(SRD) is connected between the Swiveling Connector Ring on the Sliding Beam Anchor and the appropriate attachment element
on the user’s Full Body Harness.
Table 1 –
Specifications
System Specifications:
Capacity
:
1 Person with a combined weight (clothing, tools, etc.) of no more than:
140 kg (310 lbs) for EN 795.
Anchorage
Strength:
The required Anchorage Strength depends on the application:
Anchorage Structure:
The structure to which the Anchorage Connector is mounted must be capable of
sustaining force in the anticipated direction(s) of loading. Each Anchorage Point location must be capable
of sustaining the following values:
EN 795
12 kN (2698 lb)
Service
Temperature
-40°C (-40°F)
Minimum Service Temperature
Anchorage
Connector
Breaking
Strength:
22 kN (5,000 lbs)
Minimum Breaking Strength
Dimensions:
See Figure 1 for the dimensions of each Sliding Beam Anchor model.
Weight:
See Figure 1 for the weight of each Sliding Beam Anchor model.
Component Specifications:
Figure 2
Reference Component
Materials
A
Support bar
Aluminum Alloy
B
Connector Ring
Alloy Steel
C
Hook Ends
Alloy Steel
D
Tab Locks
Alloy Steel
E
Wear Pads
Nylon
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1 Qualified Person:
An individual with a recognized degree or professional certificate, and extensive experience in Fall Protection. This individual must be capable
of design, analysis, evaluation, and specification in Fall Protection.
