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User Instruction Manual

First-Man-Up

™

Remote Anchorage

Connector System

This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s

Instructions as required by ANSI Z359.1-1992 and

ANSI A10.14-1991, and should be used as part of an

employee training program as required by OSHA.

Summary of Contents for First-Man-Up

Page 1: ...age Connector System This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer s Instructions as required by ANSI Z359 1 1992 and ANSI A10 14 1991 and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by OSHA Copyright 1995 1999 DB Industries Inc ...

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Page 4: ... only 2102260 Strap arm for three foot tie off adaptor 2102408 Strap arm for four foot tie off adaptor 2102409 Strap arm for five foot tie off adaptor 2102410 Strap arm for six foot tie off adaptor 1 0 APPLICATIONS 1 1 PURPOSE The First Man Up system assists in installing and removing a DBI SALA tie off adaptor anchorage connector and lifeline in overhead installations The tie off adaptor and life...

Page 5: ...0 lbs Each tie off adaptor installation must be independently capable of sustaining these loads E RESCUE Anchorages used for rescue applications must sustain static loads applied in the directions allowed by the rescue system of at least 2 500 lbs Each tie off adaptor installation must be independently capable of sustaining these loads 3 0 OPERATIONAND USE W ARNING Maintain a minimum clearance of ...

Page 6: ...arm into place See Figure 3 See Descriptions section above for optional longer length strap arms NOTE Optional strap arms are one piece non pivoting strap arms Step 2 To install the strap arm onto the tie off adaptor connector tool pull out the spring plunger on top of the tie off adaptor connector tool and slide the strap arm into the slot as shown in Figure 4 Align the hole on the strap arm with...

Page 7: ...the open end of the extension pole as shown in Figure 4 Ensure the snap buttons lock into the holes on the extension pole NOTE Tie off adaptor connector tool must be positioned on the extension pole as shown in Figure 4 for proper functioning Step 4 Extend the trip cord from the cord reel and attach to the pin on the lever arm on the tie off adaptor connector tool See Figure 5 The trip cord must p...

Page 8: ...h the narrow web against the strap arm along the bottom of the strap arm and rotate the strap rod up until it locks in place IMPORTANT The strap rod must fully capture and hold the tie off adaptor in place as shown If the strap rod does not securely lock adjust the lock tension with a flat head screw driver as shown in Figure 6 If the strap rod is loose adjust the strap rod tension with a 5 32 inc...

Page 9: ... with tie off adaptor on top of the anchorage The wider web which acts as a wear pad must be against the anchorage as shown in Figure 7 Ensure the tie off adaptor web is not twisted Pull the trip cord to release the strap rod which will allow the tie off adaptor to drape over the anchorage with both D rings hanging below the anchorage Using the hook on the tie off adaptor connector tool position t...

Page 10: ...10 Step 3 Feed the hook on the tie off adaptor connector tool through the large D ring on the tie off adaptor and hook onto the small D ring as shown in Figure 8 Figure 8 ...

Page 11: ... the trip cord from the tie off adaptor connector tool and allow the trip cord to slowly retract into the cord reel Remove the tie off adaptor connector tool from the extension pole See section 6 0 for cleaning and storage W ARNING The tie off adaptor must be tight against the anchorage as shown in Figure 9 To prevent increased free fall distance do not leave slack in the tie off adaptor Figure 9 ...

Page 12: ...sert and slide into the open end of the extension pole Ensure the snap buttons lock into the holes on the extension pole B ATTACHING THE SNAP HOOK TO THE SNAP HOOK CONNECTOR TOOL Attach the snap hook to the snap hook connector tool between the roller and cam as shown in Figure 10 The thumb lever must be in contact with and below the roller and the gate lock must be in contact with the cam Figure 1...

Page 13: ...ts under the gate lock which locks the gate open The snap hook must be locked open before attaching to the tie off adaptor Step 2 To connect the snap hook to the tie off adaptor extend the pole to the required length Place the snap hook onto the small D ring on the tie off adaptor See Figure 12 W ARNING Hold the lifeline against the extension pole with a small amount of tension so that the snap ho...

Page 14: ...om the connector tool Do not pull down on the extension pole Tug on the lifeline to ensure the snap hook is securely attached to the D ring WARNING The snap hook must only be attached to the small D ring on the tie off adaptor as shown in Figure 12 Do not attach the snap hook to both D rings Step 4 Retract the extension pole to the minimum length Remove the snap hook connector tool from the extens...

Page 15: ...ntact with and below the roller and the gate must be in contact with the cam See Figure 10 Step 2 To lock the snap hook open pull down on the extension pole which causes the cam to push back the gate lock and the roller to open the gate Continue pulling the extension pole until the cam rotates and seats under the gate lock which locks the gate open See Figure 11 When the gate is locked open remove...

Page 16: ...ust lock into place and hold the tie off adaptor securely Inspect the strap rod and lock tension adjustments If adjustments are required see section 3 1 B and 3 1 C for instructions Inspect the trip cord The cord must be free of frayed cut or broken fibers Step 3 Inspect the snap hook connector tool Roller and cam must turn freely Step 4 Inspect the extension pole The pole must extend and retract ...

Page 17: ...ore the First Man Up system in a cool dry clean environment out of direct sunlight Avoid areas where chemical vapors exist Thoroughly inspect the First Man Up system after extended storage 7 0 SPECIFICATIONS 7 1 MATERIALS Connector Tools and Strap Arms 6061 T6 aluminum zinc plated steel Extension Pole Fiberglass and aluminum Tie off Adaptor Steel hardware polyester webbing see manufacturer s instr...

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Page 19: ...19 Snap Hook Connector Tool Labels Labeling continued ...

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Page 24: ...f installation or use by the owner provided that this period shall not exceed two years from the date of shipment Upon notice in writing DB Industries Inc will promptly repair or replace all defective items DB Industries Inc reserves the right to elect to have any defective item returned to its plant for inspection before making a repair or replacement Warranty does not cover equipment damages res...

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