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Reusable Roof Anchor Instruction Manual

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Manual Revision Code:

MD-RRAUIM170126

PERFORMANCE

A6303 Reusable Roof Anchor has a minimum tensile breaking strength of 5,000 
lbs. (22.2 kN) when statically tested in accordance with the requirements of the 
ANSI Z359.1-2007 standard.

Model/

Part #

Material

Length

Width

Connection

Approx. 

Weight

Standard 

Regulation

A6303

1/8 in. 

plate steel

21 in.

3 in.

2-1/4 in.

1.6 lbs.

ANSI

Z359.1-2007

When installed as an anchor point on a flat surface or on one side of a peaked 
roof, the connecting fall arrest subsystem must not extend over the peak of the 
roof to the other side.

When working on the opposing roof surface, installation of an additional Reusable 
Roof Anchor is required on that side. 

Anchor must be positioned to apply load in the long axis of the anchor bracket.

After removal 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 directly over the 
center of the roof framing member. The roof anchor must be positioned over top 
of previously secured roof sheathing (do not attach directly to rafter or truss).

Nails:

The 6 center holes and 1 row of the outer holes on each leg must be used. The 6 
center holes must be centered on the framing section and the 5 outer holes must 
penetrate through substrate. Total of 22 nails must be used. Minimum ply wood 
thickness =1/2” nominal. Nail size to be used 16d 3 1/2” long.

Screws:

The 6 center holes on each leg must be used. 3” long # 12 stainless screws must 
be installed in the center of the framing section. Minimum Ply wood thickness 
1/2”.

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...

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