WARNINGS
1. Do not throw away these instructions.
2. Only competent erection personnel familiar with standard fabrication practices should be employed to assemble
these anchor systems. Gorbel is not responsible for the quality of workmanship employed in the installation of an
anchor system according to these instructions. Contact Gorbel Inc. at 600 Fishers Run, P.O. Box 593, Fishers,
New York 14453-0593, 800-821-0086, for additional information if necessary.
3. Consult a qualified structural engineer to determine if your support structure is adequate to support the loads
generated by thrust and pull (wall/column mounted) or anchor bolt force, overturning moment, or axial load (free
standing) of your anchor system. Gorbel Inc. assumes no responsibility for the adequacy or integrity of mounting
surface.
4. Read and understand this manual before using equipment.
5. This manual should be read and understood in its entirety, and used as part of a training program as required by
OSHA or any state and local regulatory agency.
6. This and any other included instructions shall be provided to the users of this equipment. The user shall
understand the proper equipment use and limitations.
7. The Tether Track® Swing Arm Anchor System is only to be used as part of a complete fall protection system.
The buyer or user is responsible for the safety and compatibility of the complete system.
8. Any component replacement, addition or change to the anchor system or the complete system requires
evaluation by a qualified person.
9. Any fall event can result in injuries. The proper use of this equipment can substantially reduce an injury. For
maximum safety, the worker shall be trained in the proper use of this equipment and all of the components of
the fall arrest system.
10. Before each use, the equipment shall be inspected as outlined in the inspection section of this manual.
11. The rated capacity, the rated maximum average arresting force, and the rated maximum arresting force of the
Tether Track® Swing Arm Anchor System shall not be exceeded. If the lanyard or SRL connected to the Tether
Track® Swing Arm does not list a maximum average arresting force, the maximum average arresting force
rating listed shall not exceed the rated maximum average arresting force of the Tether Track® Swing Arm
Anchor System.
12. A managed fall protection program which includes a rescue plan is required for the safe use of this equipment.
A worker suspended from this system can lose vital blood flow to the brain as blood pools in the legs. This is
referred to as suspension trauma.
13. Reference the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Manual of Steel Construction, Specification for
Structural Joints using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts (section 8.d.2) for the proper procedures to follow when using
any torque tightening method.
14. Do not field modify the Tether Track® Swing Arm Anchor System in any way. Any modifications without the
written consent of Gorbel Inc. will void warranty.
15. Gorbel has ensured the compatibility of Tether Track®
ONLY
with a Gorbel® approved anchor connector (fall
arrest trolley). It is the responsibility of the dealer or end user to ensure proper design, function and compatibility
of any trolley used with Tether Track® that has not been validated by Gorbel for a fall arrest application.
16. When using a Tether Track® Swing Arm without any rotation restriction device, do not apply a lateral force of
greater than 10 lbs. A lateral force greater than 10 lbs may cause the Swing Arm to move until it reaches its
rotation limit and pay out all of the line in the SRL. This may cause the user to be pulled off their working surface.
17. When using a Tether Track® Swing Arm with more than one worker, a rotation restriction device shall be
engaged and an SRL with sufficient extra line (see page 16) shall be used. A leading edge fall arrest event may
cause the Swing Arm to center over the leading edge.
18. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or death.
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