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Connecting Hardware Instruction Manual

MaltaDynamics.com | 800-494-1840

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instruction manual based upon date of manufacture.

PRODUCT LABELS

The following labeling is affixed 
to product and must not be 
removed:

W

ARNING:

 All persons using this equipment must r

ead, understand and follow all instructions befor

using this pr

oduct. Impr

oper use of this 

equipment may r

esult in serious injury or death. Make sur

e Roof 

Anchor is in serviceable condition. Immediately r

emove fr

om service if damaged or subjected to fall arr

est for

ces. 

Make only compatible connections. Do not alter

, misuse or combine with incompatible components. A

void contact 

with 

machinery

electrical 

hazar

ds 
or 
sharp edges. 

Do 
not 

attempt 

to 
repair

If 

inspection 

reveals 

Roof 

Anchor to 

be 

damaged or if Roof Anchor has been subjected fall arr

est for

ces (or equivalent), immediately r

emove fr

om service.

Support structur

e must be capable of supporting a 5000 lb. static load or meet the r

equir

ements of OSHA

’s 1926.502 

two to one safety 

factor

. Connection to anchor must only be 

made with a double locking carabiner or 

double locking 

snap hook. Fall pr

otection system must include shock absorber or r

etractable to limit for

ce to 900 lbs. or less.  Only 

one personal pr

otective system may be installed per anchor

. Fr
ee fall must not exceed 6 feet. Make certain adequate 

clear fall distance exists between working surface and next lower level. When installing, be awar

e of sing fall hazar

ds. 

Be awar

e of corr

osive and chemical hazar

ds and their ef

fects. Pr

oduct not designed for permanent installation. Refer 

to instruction 

manual for pr

oper 

method of connecting to this anchor

, and connector compatibility

. Refer to instruction 

manual for inspection r

equir

ements.

DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL

210 13th Str

eet, Malta, OH 43758

800-494-1840 | MaltaDynamics.com

Model:

 A6303

Reusable Roof Anchor

User:

 (1) Person Max.

Min Br

eak Str

ength:

 5000 lbs.

 

Max Capacity:

ANSI Capacity Range 130-310 lbs.

 

 

(INSPECT BEFORE USE)

MFG DATE:

 XX/XX/XXXX

 

BATCH#:

 XXXXXXXXXXXX 

COMPLIANCE:

 OSHA 1910.66 & 1926.502 and ANSI 

Z359.1-2007

• Always 

follow instructions 

included with r

oof 
anchor at 

time of shipment.

• Use only as part of a design compatible Personal Fall 

Arr
est System (PF

AS). Do not use for other purposes.

• For temporary use only

.

INST

ALLA

TION:

 The 6 center holes and 1 r

ow of the outer holes on each leg must be used. 

The 6 center holes must be center

ed on the framing section and the 5 outer holes must 

penetrate thr

ough substrate. T

otal of 22 nails must be used. Minimum ply wood thickness 

=1/2” nominal. Nail size to be used 16d 3 1/2” long.

• If using scr

ews, The 6 center holes on each leg must be used. 3” long # 12 stainless scr

ews 

must be installed in the center of the framing section. Minimum Ply wood thickness 1/2”.

Read instruction manual included with anchor for additional information on corr

ect

installation practices and anchor limitations.

DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL

Summary of Contents for A6303

Page 1: ...Visit www MaltaDynamics com for the latest user instruction manual based upon date of manufacture ...

Page 2: ...chor Manual Revision Code MD RRAUIM170126 A copy of this manual must be available to users at all times Visit www MaltaDynamics com for the latest user instruction manual based upon date of manufacture OSHA OSHA COMPLIANT O C C U P A T I O N AL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADM I N I S T R A T I O N M ALTA DY N A MIC S CO M ANSI M ALTA DY N A MIC S CO M ANSI ANSI A M E R I C A N NATIONAL STANDARDS I N S T I T...

Page 3: ...user instruction manual based upon date of manufacture TABLE OF CONTENTS Under Penalty of Law 4 Purpose 4 Instructions for Use 5 Limitations for Use 5 Connector Compatibility Limitations 6 Performance 8 Training 11 Inspection 11 Frequency 12 Cleaning and Maintenance 12 Product Labels 13 Inspection Log 14 Warranty 15 ...

Page 4: ...se of this equipment may result in serious personal injury or death For further instructions about proper use refer to supervisor or contact Malta Dynamics at 1 800 494 1840 WARNING WARNING WARNING PURPOSE A6303 Malta Dynamics Reusable Roof Anchor is designed for use as a temporarily installed not for permanent installation anchorage connector and use as part of a personal fall arrest or restraint...

Page 5: ...02 Thoroughly evaluate and plan all elements of fall protection system s before using this equipment Make sure that PFAS is appropriate for your needs and facility Calculate fall clearance and swing fall clearance Users must have a rescue plan and the means to implement it This plan must provide prompt employee rescue or assure that employees have the ability to rescue themselves in the event of a...

Page 6: ...have a harmful effect Do not use or install equipment without proper training from a Competent Person as defined by OSHA 29 CFR 1926 32 f Only Malta Dynamics shall make repairs or alterations to the equipment CONNECTOR COMPATIBILITY LIMITATIONS Malta Dynamics equipment must be coupled only to compatible connectors that are suitable to your application Ensure all connections are compatible in size ...

Page 7: ...carabiner may catch on the anchor and seem to be fully engaged to the anchor point Always confirm engagement Connection to snap hooks or carabiners Do not connect a snap hook rebar hook into a loop or thimble of a wire rope or attach in any way to a slack wire rope Direct connection to webbing lanyard webbing loop rope lanyard or tie back unless the manufacturer s instructions for both the lanyard...

Page 8: ...emoval of the Reusable Roof Anchor roof surface may require repairs It is the responsibility of the installer to make applicable repairs to the roof materials The Malta Dynamics Reusable Roof Anchor can be used on a maximum roof slope of 12 12 pitch Attachment Center on the ridge of roof framing assembly Position the anchor on the roof such that the holes along the center of the legs are centered ...

Page 9: ...lding Code IBC and all other applicable codes Nails must meet the requirements of ASTM F1667 If roof anchor is not installed properly it will not hold the rated loads and serious injury or death could occur The anchorage to which the roof anchor is installed must meet strengths as given below FALL ARREST Roof anchors installed for fall arrest applications must be attached to a roof structure capab...

Page 10: ...A On Ridge Roof Location B On Field Roof Location C On Ridge Roof Location D On Field Malta Dynamics Hinged Reusable Roof Anchor YES YES NO NO A C B Figure 2 Typical Roof Site Plan for Roof Anchors A Roof Ridge No more than 8 of spacing between roof anchors installed on Roof Ridges B Hip Face At least one 1 roof anchor on each Hip Face C Roof Edge No less than 6 from an exposed Roof Edge When mult...

Page 11: ...ing training to any employee who may be exposed to fall hazards in order to enable the employee to recognize and reduce fall hazards Training must be conducted by a Competent or Qualified Person Trainer and trainees must not be exposed to fall hazards during the training course INSPECTION If inspection reveals any defect inadequate maintenance or unsafe condition remove Reusable Roof Anchor from s...

Page 12: ... All equipment must be visually inspected prior to each use according to the manufacturer s instructions included at time of shipment Inspections must be performed by a Competent Person other than the user as defined by OSHA a minimum of once per year annually Record the results of each formal inspection in your Hog Tracker account or inspection log NOTE Per Cal OSHA PFAS must be inspected by a co...

Page 13: ...adequate clear fall distance exists between working surface and next lower level When installing be aware of sing fall hazards Be aware of corrosive and chemical hazards and their effects Product not designed for permanent installation Refer to instruction manual for proper method of connecting to this anchor and connector compatibility Refer to instruction manual for inspection requirements DO NO...

Page 14: ...RRAUIM170126 INSPECTION LOG Date of Manufacture _________________________________ Model Name _______________________________________ Serial _______________________________________________ Date of First Use ____________________________________ Inspection Date Items Noted Corrective Action Approved By ...

Page 15: ...s sole discretion Malta Dynamics reserves the right to require that the defective item be returned to its plant for inspection before determining the appropriate course of action Warranty does not cover equipment damage resulting from wear abuse damage in transit failure to maintain the product or other damage beyond the control of Malta Dynamics Malta Dynamics shall be the sole judge of product c...

Page 16: ...Reusable Roof Anchor Instruction Manual MaltaDynamics com 800 494 1840 16 Manual Revision Code MD RRAUIM170126 800 494 1840 MaltaDynamics com 210 13th Street Malta OH 43758 USA ...

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