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1.0 APPLICATIONS
1.1 PURPOSE:
Personal Protective Equipment against falls from a height
The Counterweight Rail Fall Arrest System (Figure 1) combines easy access to elevated work areas with fall
protection from the ground for the duration of the work performed. The system includes a Horizontal Rail
Assembly with Trolleys that ride in Track Rails to any position along the Rail Assembly. The Trolleys serve as
attachment points for the anchorage of a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS). The system can be moved by
use of a lift truck or maintenance vehicle when equipped with proper accessories.
1.2 LIMITATIONS:
The following limitations must be considered before using this product. Failure to observe
product limitations could result in serious injury or death.
A. ASSEMBLY:
The rail system must be assembled in accordance with the instructions and requirements in
the Assembly Instructions included with this product.
B. INSTALLATION DOCUMENTATION:
After assembly and installation of the Counterweight Rail
Fall Arrest System (FAS), “Installation Documentation” meeting the informational requirements of CEN/
TS 16415: 2013 Annex A must be completed by the installer and handed over to the user’s designated
representative. The Installation Documentation should be kept at the job site for purposes of subsequent
examination of the Counterweight Rail FAS.
C. PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEMS:
Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS) used with the rail system
must meet applicable state and federal regulations, or CE regulations, and the requirements stated in
this instruction.
D. CAPACITY:
The maximum working load for this product is determined by the number of trolleys and is
specified by system labeling. The maximum weight of one person (including tools, clothing, and PFAS) is
310 lbs. (141 kg). Only one person and one PFAS may be connected to a Trolley.
E. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:
Use of this equipment in areas with physical or
environmental hazards may require that additional precautions be taken to reduce the possibility of
damage to this equipment or injury to the user. Hazards may include, but are not limited to: high
heat (welding or metal cutting), acid or caustic chemicals, corrosive environments such as exposure
to seawater, high voltage power lines, electrical hazards, explosive or toxic gases, moving machinery,
abrasive surfaces, or sharp edges. Contact Capital Safety if you have questions about the application of
this equipment in areas where physical or environmental hazards are present.
F. TRAINING:
This equipment is to be assembled, installed, and used by persons who have been trained
in its correct application and use.
1.3 STANDARDS:
Refer to local standards, national standards, and CE standards, for more information on the
application of this and associated equipment.
2.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2.1 COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS:
Capital Safety equipment is designed for use with Capital Safety
approved components and subsystems only. Substitutions or replacements made with non-approved
components or subsystems may jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may effect the safety and
reliability of the complete system.
2.2 COMPATIBILITY OF CONNECTORS:
Connectors are considered to be compatible with connecting
elements when they have been designed to work together in such a way that their sizes and shapes do not
cause their gate mechanisms to inadvertently open regardless of how they become oriented. Contact Capital
Safety if you have any questions about compatibility. Connectors (hooks, carabiners, and D-rings) must be
capable of supporting at least 5,000 lbs (22.2kN). Connectors must be compatible with the anchorage or
other system components.
Do not use equipment that is not compatible. Non-compatible connectors may unintentionally disengage
(see Figure 2). Connectors must be compatible in size, shape, and strength. Self-locking snap hooks and
carabiners are required.
2.3 CONNECTIONS:
Only use self-locking snap hooks and carabiners with this equipment. Only use connectors
that are suitable to each application. Ensure all connections are compatible in size, shape, and strength. Do
not use equipment that is not compatible. Ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked.
Capital Safety connectors (snap hooks and carabiners) are designed to be used only as specified in each
product’s user instructions. See Figure 3 for inappropriate connections. Capital Safety snap hooks and
carabiners should not be connected:
