500714-001 - Product Manual - #FT-C70 Carbon Fiber Fall Arrest Tower - Revision 02 - 2015-03-06
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The Pelsue #FT-C70 Composite Fall Arrest Tower is constructed of a composite carbon fiber tube and base struc
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ture composed of an aluminum & magnesium alloy, and also incorporates several alloy steel and engineered plas-
tic components. The Model #FT-C70 possesses a composite upper section (#500573-001) which can be inserted
into its standard base (#500019-001) to create a 70” high anchor point. The #FT-C70 can also be configured in a
“Rescue Mode” in the event a person or persons require rescue capabilities. In this configuration the tower can be
“heeled” over up to 23 degrees via the adjusting screw pegs in the base. This practice allows greater clearance away
from the side of the work platform for raising or lowering a fallen worker. The #FT-C70 tower can not be used for the
anchorage of fall arrest systems while configured in “Rescue Mode.” All specifications, instructions, and procedures
provided within this manual or upon Pelsue Specification Documents are based upon and only valid for usage with a
Pelsue FT series Fall Arrest Tower approved accessories. The T.A. Pelsue Company can not verify equipment safety
and/or compliance when utilized with anything other than Pelsue approved FT-C70 Series accessories.
Composite Fall Arrest Tower, Model #FT-C70
General Specifications
• Safe Working Radius @ Tower Base
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5’10”
• Structure Weight
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Tower - 10.5 lbs.
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Base Assembly - 28.5 lbs.
• Tower Height
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5’10”
5.0 - Product Operation
The following section will address the capabilities and the general operation of the Pelsue #FT-C70 Composite Fall Arrest
Tower. The instructions contained within this section should be adhered to each and every time the product is used. Any
person tasked with installing or operating this piece of equipment should be familiar with these procedures.
The load rating(s) reported within this docu-
ment may supersede or be superseded by
the rating of an accessory or complemen-
tary component. The capabilities of a com-
plete Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS)
are limited by the “weakest” component
utilized within that complete system!
5.1 - Product Description & Capabilities
Load Capacity
• Up to three users with a maximum
weight of
310 lb/person
with a safe
working radius of
5’10”
about the
Tower Base
• Refer to loading diagrams for proof
loads.
Materials & Construction
Tower Assembly: Carbon Fiber,
Machined 6000 Series Alumi-
num, High-Tensile Nylon Web-
bing & High Strength Steel
Base Assembly: Aluminum &
Magnesium Alloy, Alloy Steel &
UHMW PE Components
Hardware: Plated Steel
Features:
• Installs on elevated surfaces where access is required via a
variety of available base option.
• Provides an elevated, swiveling fall arrest anchor point for up
to three persons
• Offers a “rescue mode” in the event that a person were to fall
and require rescue
