3M Protecta, User Instruction Manual

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3.0 INSTALLATION
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Installation of the Protecta Sliding Beam Anchor must be supervised by a Competent Person
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. The installation must
be certified by a Qualified Person
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as meeting the criteria for a Certified Anchorage, or that it is capable of supporting
the potential forces that could be encountered during a fall.
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3.1 PLANNING: Plan your fall protection system prior to installation of the Sliding Beam Anchor. Account for all factors that
may affect your safety before, during and after a fall. Consider all requirements, limitations and specifications defined in
Section 2 and Table 1.
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End Stops:
End Stops, meeting the Anchorage Strength requirements of Table 1, must be present at both ends of
the beam. If the beam is sloped or vertical, the Sliding Beam Anchor must be next to the lower End Stop to prevent the
Sliding Beam Anchor from moving in a fall.
3.2 INSTALLING THE SLIdING BEAm ANcHor: The Sliding Beam Anchor can be installed on beams meeting the
anchorage requirements specified in Table 1. See Figure 1 for the allowable Beam Flange Width (A) and Thickness (B)
for each Sliding Beam Anchor model. The Sliding Beam Anchor can be Top Mounted (A), Bottom Mounted (B), or Side
Mounted (C or D) on the beam (see Figure 7). Figure 8 illustrates installation of the Sliding Beam Anchor. To install the
Sliding Beam Anchor:
1. Press the Tab Lock Release on each End Hook, adjust the End Hooks so they fit over the Beam Flange with the
Connector Ring centered between the End Hooks, and then release the Tab Lock Release.
2. Position the Sliding Beam Anchor on the Beam Flange with the Connector Ring centered on the beam. Slide the End
Hooks inward until tight on the Beam Flange.
3. With the Tab Locks in the locked position, move the End Hooks inward or outward slightly to ensure the locking pawls
are fully engaged with the bar teeth.
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End Hook Gap: Total gap between the End Hooks and the Beam Flange must not be greater than 1.6 cm in
(5/8 in). See Figure 1.
4. Inspect your installation to confirm that the Sliding Beam Anchor cannot come off the beam at any point along the
intended path of movement or at beam joints or ends. Joints between beam sections must be flush with a maximum
gap of 12.7 mm (1/2 in).
4.0 USE
4.1 BEForE EAcH USE: Verify that your work area and Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) meet all criteria defined in
Section 2 and a formal Rescue Plan is in place. Inspect the Sliding Beam Anchor per the ‘ User ’ inspection points defined
on the “ Inspection and Maintenance Log ” (Table 2). If inspection reveals an unsafe or defective condition, do not use the
system. Remove the system from service and destroy, or contact 3M regarding replacement or repair.
4.2 FALL ArrEST coNNEcTIoNS: The Sliding Beam Anchor is used with a Full Body Harness and Energy Absorbing
Lanyard or Self-Retracting Device (SRD). Figure 9 illustrates connection of the Lanyard (A) or SRD (B) between the
Harness and Sliding Beam Anchor. Connect the Lanyard or SRD between the D-Ring on the Sliding Beam Anchor and the
back Dorsal D-Ring on the Harness as instructed in the instructions included with the Lanyard or SRD.
5.0 INSPECTION
5.1 INSPEcTIoN FrEQUENcY: The Sliding Beam Anchor must be inspected at the intervals defined in Section 1. Inspection
procedures are described in the “Inspection and Maintenance Log” (Table 2) . Inspect all other components of the Fall
Protection System per the frequencies and procedures defined in the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Extreme working conditions (harsh environments, prolonged use, etc.) may require increasing the frequency of
inspections.
5.2 dEFEcTS: If inspection reveals an unsafe or defective condition, remove the Sliding Beam Anchor from service
immediately and contact 3M regarding replacement or repair. Do not attempt to repair the Fall Arrest System.
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Authorized Repairs Only: O nly 3M or parties authorized in writing my make repairs to this equipment.
5.3 ProdUcT LIFE: The functional life of the Fall Arrest System is determined by work conditions and maintenance. As long
as the product passes inspection criteria, it may remain in service.
1 Competent Person:
One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazard -
ous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
2 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.