WARNING
Be sure to read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.
Any misuse could result in serious injury or death.
3.0 Application
3.1 Purpose:
The FallTech® Removable Concrete Anchor is designed to be placed into a pre-drilled hole in minimum 3,000 psi fully cured
concrete. The anchors described in this manual have specific installation requirements relative to concrete thickness and edge distance.
The overall structure to which the anchor is attached must be capable of supporting 3,600 lbs. The anchors may be installed overhead,
vertically, or horizontally. Installation of the anchor below the full body harness (FBH) dorsal D-ring requires the use of a PFAS designed
for extended free fall scenarios. When properly installed, the anchors may be used as part of a PFAS, restraint or work positioning system.
See Section 5.6 for specific installation requirements.
3.2 Personal Fall Arrest System:
A PFAS is typically composed of an anchorage and a FBH, with an energy absorbing connecting device,
i.e., a EAL, an SRD, or a Fall Arrester Connecting Subsystem (FACSS), attached to the dorsal D-ring of properly fitted and adjusted FBH. All
uses and applications of a FBH with this equipment requires the FBH to be properly fitted and adjusted to the user. Failure to properly
fit the FBH to the user could result in serious injury or death.
3.3 Application Limits:
When using the anchor discussed in this manual care should be taken to ensure that the units have been installed
using the correct tools, that the hole depth and diameter conform with the installation instructions, and that the substrate is of strength
enough to support the intended loads. In addition, care should be taken when reusing the anchor in a previously drilled hole and/or if the
anchor becomes lodged in place and becomes difficult to remove. IN ALL CASES, A COMPETENT PERSON SHALL INSPECT FOR PROPER
INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF THE REMOVABLE CONCRETE ANCHOR.
3.4 Approved Applications:
Below are applications for which the Removeable Concrete Anchor are specifically suited. This list is not
all-inclusive, but is intended to anticipate the most common applications in which this product may be used. See Figure 2.
3.4.1 Personal Fall Arrest:
The 7443 is designed to be used as single person anchor point with a maximum tensile strength of
3,600 lbs. Use for the attachment of Horizontal Lifeline systems is prohibited. Use for the purpose of suspension is prohibited.
3.4.2 Work Positioning:
The FallTech® Removable Concrete Anchor may be used as a component of a work positioning system
to support the user at a work position. Work positioning systems typically include an FBH with integrated side D-rings, a body
belt, and a positioning lanyard. A back up PFAS is required when the user is exposed to a free fall of 2 ft (1.8 m) or more.
3.4.3 Restraint:
The FallTech® Removable Concrete Anchor may be used as a component of a restraint system to prevent the
user from reaching a fall hazard. Restraint systems typically include a full body harness containing a body belt and a lanyard or
restraint
line.
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2.0 Description
The FallTech® Removable Concrete Anchor described in this manual is designed to provide a temporary anchorage for personal fall
arrest, work positioning, and restraint systems. All of the anchors in this manual are configured to fit into a pre-drilled hole in concrete in
such a manner that they become wedged in place during installation and capable of supporting the intended loads of the aforementioned
systems. Upon job completion the anchors are mechanically designed to be removed for reuse.
Figure 1 - About FallTech® Removable Concrete Anchor
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Ring
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Stop Ferrules
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Labels
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Anchor Cable
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Washer
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Easy Button
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Retractor Spring
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Chocks
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Retractor Handle
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Wedge
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