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Safl ok

Steel Structure Fall Arrest System

Models

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cate No. FM 39709

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2104810

ANSI Z359-1

2104811

CSA Z259.2.1

USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL:

SAFLOK™ STEEL STRUCTURE FALL ARREST SYSTEM

This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s Instructions requirement of applicable standards defi ned in 

Section 1.2 and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by the identifi ed agencies.

Form: 5903151  Rev: A

WARNING: This product is part of a personal fall arrest system

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. The user must read and follow the 

manufacturer’s instructions for each component or part of the complete system. These instructions must be 

provided to the user of this equipment. The user must read and understand these instructions or have them 

explained to them before using this equipment. Manufacturer’s instructions must be followed for proper use and 

maintenance of this product. Alterations or misuse of this product or failure to follow instructions may result in 

serious injury or death.

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IMPORTANT: If you have questions on the use, care, or suitability of this equipment for your application, 

contact Capital Safety.

IMPORTANT: Record the product identifi cation information from the ID label in the Inspection and Maintenance 

Log in Section 9.

DESCRIPTION:

Figure 1 illustrates the components that comprise the Sa

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 Steel Structure Fall Arrest System. The 

Steel Structure Fall Arrest System consists of a dielectric Vertical Lifeline Rope (A) passing through a formed 

Anchor Tube (B). The Anchor Tube drapes over steel lattice or steel beam structures and is placed with a 

Telescoping Hot Stick (C) and attached Installation/Removal Tool (D) to suspend the lifeline vertically for 

attachment of a fall arrest subsystem: Rope Grab (E) with Shock Absorber (F), and Full Body Harness. A Web 

Strap (H) is provided to secure the bottom end of the lifeline to the base of the structure.

Figure 1 –  Safl ok™ Steel Structure Fall Arrest System

Item

Description

Qty.

A

Vertical Lifeline Rope

1

B

Anchor Tube

1

C

Telescoping Hot Stick

(purchased separately)

0

D

Installation/Removal Tool

1

E

F

Rope Grab with

Shock Absorber

1

1

G

Web Strap

1

H

Carabiner

1

I

Carrying Bag

1

2-Rope Grabs:

Model 2104810 comes with Fuji Rope Grab

Model 2104811 comes with Protecta Rope Grab

I

B

A

E

D

F

H

G

1  Fall Arrest System: A system that prevents the worker from colliding with an obstruction or lower level by arresting a fall.

Summary of Contents for Saflok 2104810

Page 1: ...nt for your application contact Capital Safety IMPORTANT Record the product identification information from the ID label in the Inspection and Maintenance Log in Section 9 DESCRIPTION Figure 1 illustr...

Page 2: ...ll arrest forces to 1 800 lbs 8 kN and deceleration distance must not exceed 42 inches 107 cm 2 4 FREE FALL Per ANSI Z359 1 Personal Fall Arrest subsystems used with the Steel Structure Fall Arrest Sy...

Page 3: ...n a load on the gate C In a false engagement where features that protrude from the snap hook or carabiner catch on the anchor and without visual confirmation seems to be fully engaged to the anchor po...

Page 4: ...d so it can not slide off the end of the structure on which it hangs The Anchor Tube fits widths up to 8 in 20 cm For wider structures e g I Beams an Adjustable Anchor Tube 2100427 is available that f...

Page 5: ...e Step 1 Thread the Vertical Lifeline Rope through the Anchor Tube Thread the running end of the Vertical Lifeline Rope through the Anchor Tube until the Eye Splice is fully retracted into the tube bo...

Page 6: ...snug against the Anchor Tube and structure slack in the system can create additional free fall which may result in serious injury or death To anchor the Vertical Lifeline Rope at the bottom of the st...

Page 7: ...stems are equipped with a Fujii Denko Rope Grab see Figure 11 CSA systems are equipped with a Protecta Cobra Rope Grab see Figure 12 Step 4 Climb up and down the structure with the Rope Grab sliding u...

Page 8: ...E 5 To install the Rope Grab on the Vertical Lifeline Rope raise the Locking Cam to the UP position align the rope inside the Lifeline Channel G and close the hinged Rope Grab halves 6 Push down on th...

Page 9: ...n the Locking Cam J The Rope Grab should lock onto the Vertical Lifeline Rope and prevent descent down the lifeline once the Cam is engaged Parking Feature The Rope Grab s Parking Feature prevents the...

Page 10: ...e areas Check for ultraviolet damage indicated by discoloration and the presence of splinters and slivers on the rope surface All of the above factors are known to reduce rope strength Damaged or ques...

Page 11: ...signs of corrosion wear cracks distortion or other damage X X With the Rope Grab open and upside down the Gravity Lock Pin should drop down and prevent the Rope Grab from closing X X Activate the Par...

Page 12: ...TAG The Shock Absorber is equipped with an i Safe Radio Frequency Identification RFID tag Figure 16 The RFID tag can be used in conjunction with the i Safe handheld reading device and web based portal...

Page 13: ...Steel Locking Type Double Action Self Closing Self Locking Gate Face Side Minor Axis 3 600 Lbs 1633 Kg Minimum Proof Load 3 600 lbs 1633 kg Tensile Strength 5 000 lbs 2268 kg INSTALLATION REMOVAL TOOL...

Page 14: ...14 8 0 LABELING The following labels must be securely attached and fully legible CSA CSA ANSI ANSI...

Page 15: ...ECTION DATE INSPECTION ITEMS NOTED CORRECTIVE ACTION MAINTENANCE PERFORMED Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Approved By Appro...

Page 16: ...LAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION...

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