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Diversified Fall Protection, LLC. 

 Portable Truss Anchor Instruction Manual – V 1 

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 Copyright Diversified Fall Protection 2013 ©  

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VII. 

 

Specifications and Parts 

 

A.  System as an assembly is rated for a 310 pound user.  Contact DFP if 420 pound capacity is required 

 

B.  Portable Truss Anchor (See Figure 20) 

 

Main Body 

 

Material : ½” Thick A36 Steel 

 

Finish:  Powder Coat Safety Yellow 

 
Threaded Attachment 

 

Material: Plain Steel – Rockwell Hardness B75 

 

Right hand thread 

 

¾” Diameter 

 

Finish: Powder Coat Safety Yellow 

 
Weld 

 

Weld by AWS D1.1 Certified welder in conjunction with the requirements of OSHA 

 

Electrode has a minimum tensile strength of 70 ksi 

 

 

 

  Maximum Allowable loading 

 

One (1) 420 Pound User 

o

 

When used independently of this system 

 

Mass Arresting Force of 900 Lbs 

 

C.  Extension Pole (See Figure 21) 

 

Main Body 

     Material: smooth 1-¼”round fiberglass handle 

     Color:  Yellow 

     Reach:  6’-18’ (1.8m-5.4m) 3-section extension pole 

 
Telescoping Slider Tubes 

 

Size: 1” (2.5 cm) and 7/8”(2.2 cm) diameter round 

 

Material:  aluminum 

 

Finish: Clear anodized 

 
Threaded End 

 

Material:  Cast Aluminum 

 

External Locking Device x2 (See Figure 22) 

 

 Material: Plastic 

 

 Mechanism: Compression lock with course threads 

 

 Color:  Outer sleeve is black  

 

 

    Internal sleeve is red 

 

Handle Grip 

 

 Black rubber grip 

 

Clamp and Eyebolt 

 

Body: Zinc plated steel 

 

Liner: UV-resistant EPDM Rubber , ASTM E-84 

 

Meets Buy America Act 

 

Eyebolt: 3/8”-16 Steel Zinc Plated 144 pound work load Limit 

 

Screw Protector: Black pliable vinyl with a durometer of 75A  

 
 
 
 
 

Figure 20 - Anchor 

Dimensions

 

Figure 21 - 

Extension Pole

 

Figure 22 - 

External 

Locking 

Device on Pole

 

Summary of Contents for Portable Truss Anchor

Page 1: ...n any way could result in death or serious injury As a part of a personal fall arrest system the user of the system must follow all of the manufacturer s instructions These instructions are intended f...

Page 2: ...this hazard by working with the anchor overhead as much as possible The suggested safe work area is within a 30 downward facing cone from an overhead anchor point to harness D Ring See Figure 3 The e...

Page 3: ...te o In false engagement where features that protrude from the connector catch on the anchor and seems to be fully engaged without visual confirmation o To each other o Directly to webbing rope lanyar...

Page 4: ...ersonal Protective Equipment must be worn throughout the entire installation process OSHA 1910 135 a 1 states each affected employee wears a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a po...

Page 5: ...gn intent o The span and loading of the truss affects the allowable concentrated load that may be applied to the truss It must be capable of withstanding a concentrated load of 900 pounds with a safet...

Page 6: ...e 6 2 Connect SRL to anchor using the caribineer provided Also refer to SRL manufacturer instructions See Figure 7 3 Visually inspect connection to make sure the anchor is secured to the pole 4 Test a...

Page 7: ...otect com Copyright Diversified Fall Protection 2013 Page 7 of 16 6 Adjust pole to the proper length and lock in place 7 Use Included Base Plate to stand pole straight up 8 With the pole raise the anc...

Page 8: ...ruction Manual V 1 www fallprotect com Copyright Diversified Fall Protection 2013 Page 8 of 16 9 Insert anchor between the bottom chord angles See Figure 10 10 Raise anchor rotate 90 clockwise See Fig...

Page 9: ...nts sit squarely on vertical legs of the bottom chord of building truss See figure 12 12 Check visually to make sure anchor is properly sitting on the truss PROPER ANCHOR PLACEMENT Figure 13 INPROPER...

Page 10: ...ect snap hook from eye bolt See Figure 18 15 While standing on the ground connect to back D Ring of full body harness following the manufacturer s instructions See Figure 19 Figure 18 Disconnect Snap...

Page 11: ...or damage bends cracks excessive wear signs of permanent deformation before each use B A formal inspection of the entire system shall be conducted at least annually This inspection shall be performed...

Page 12: ...420 Pound User o When used independently of this system Mass Arresting Force of 900 Lbs C Extension Pole See Figure 21 Main Body Material smooth 1 round fiberglass handle Color Yellow Reach 6 18 1 8m...

Page 13: ...in 4 45cm T Strength Stan 6 000lbs 2 722 kg Belt 11 000lbs 4 990 kg T B 8 800lbs 3 992 kg Treatment Nanosphere Comfort Padding Hip padding Materials where applicable Nylon Polyester Dri Lex Aerospace...

Page 14: ...anual V 1 www fallprotect com Copyright Diversified Fall Protection 2013 Page 14 of 16 VIII Labeling The following label must be present and fully legible WARNING If label is missing from anchor remov...

Page 15: ...spection and Maintenance Log Inspection Date Inspection Items Noted Corrective Action Maintenance Performed Approved by Approved by Approved by Approved by Approved by Approved by Approved by Approved...

Page 16: ...Diversified Fall Protection LLC Portable Truss Anchor Instruction Manual V 1 www fallprotect com Copyright Diversified Fall Protection 2013 Page 16 of 16...

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