3M PROTECTA AM211, User Instruction Manual

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INSTALLATION
Installation of the Fixed Anchorage Point must be performed by competent person(s)
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familiar with the
Fixed Anchorage Point. The following guidelines must be read and understood by all members of the installation
team:
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION: Plan your fall protection system. Consider all factors that will affect safety during
use of the equipment. Select a suitable strength structure that will prove overall safety and proper loading
strength. The Fixed Anchorage Point installation should include the following considerations:
• Height above the work surface.
• Clearance to obstacles.
• Work area hazards.
• Type of fall protection system desired/needed.
• PPE to be used in the system.
IMPORTANT: If you have questions on the use, care, or suitability of this equipment for your application,
contact Capital Safety. Modification and alteration of the Fixed Anchorage Point is not permitted without prior
agreement from Capital Safety.
WARNING: When working at height to install the Fixed Anchorage Point, use fall protection incorporating
anchorage independent of the anchorage you are installing.
ANCHORAGE STRUCTURE: The structure to which the Fixed Anchorage Point is mounted must be capable of
sustaining 12 kN of force in the anticipated direction(s) of loading (see Figure 2). Each Fixed Anchorage Point
location must be capable of sustaining this load.
PLANE OF ANCHORAGE SURFACE: If the Fixed Anchorage Point is to be installed on a surface that is not
perpendicular to the user walking level (e.g., curved or inclined roof, narrow ledge at head height), or a curved
surface perpendicular to the user walking level (e.g., silo or vat), consult Capital Safety prior to installation.
INSTALLATION HEIGHT: The Fixed Anchorage Point may be installed at any practical height above the work
surface.
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: Where possible, installations should be designed as a restraint application (see
Figure 1). Restraint systems prevent the user from reaching a position where a fall can occur; therefore, no free-
fall is possible.
FALL ARREST SYSTEMS: When the Fixed Anchorage Point is used in a Fall Arrest system, it is important to
consider the following factors during design:
• Anchorage Point - Mount the anchor as high as possible in relation to the user. This minimizes possible free
fall, making rescue easier and less distressing for the victim. Avoid anchor locations that increase the chance
of swing fall. Swing falls occur when the anchorage point is not directly above the point where a fall occurs.
The force of striking an object in a swing fall may cause serious injury or death. Minimize swing falls by
working as close to the anchorage point as possible.
• Anchor Orientation - The Fixed Anchorage Point must be correctly oriented to support the loads applied by
the system (see Figure 2).
• Hazards - The work area and path below should be free of any hazards (vehicles, fences, balconies,
pedestrians, water/chemicals, etc.) that could injure the user or others if a fall occurs.
FASTENING REQUIREMENTS: The Fixed Anchorage Point is installed with M12 fasteners:
• (Figure 3) Install in metal with an M12 A2 or A4 Class Stainless Steel Bolt.
• (Figure 4) Install in masonry with an M12 Adhesive Anchoring System (Hilti HIT-HY 150 or equivalent). Follow
the manufacturer’s instructions for installing the Adhesive Anchoring system.
• A Locking Nut and Washer must be used in all installations. All fasteners should be tightened to the fastener
manufacturer’s torque recommendations.
• Attach the included Installation Label to the Fixed Anchorage Point after installation.
PROOF LOAD TESTING: After installation, the Fixed Anchorage Point must be proof loaded. Using a tension
tester, apply a 5kN load for at least 15 seconds in a direction perpendicular to the mating surface. There should be
no pull out from the installation structure or deformation of the Fixed Anchorage Point eye.
2 Competent Person: An individual designated by the employer to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation, and monitoring of the employer’s
managed fall protection program who, through training and knowledge, is capable of identifying, evaluating, and addressing existing and potential fall hazards, and who
has the employer’s authority to take prompt corrective action with regard to such hazards.