#500615-001 -
Product Manual: Model #TFAT-11A TELESCOPIC FALL ARREST TOWER
- Revision 01 - Date: 04-29-2010
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Leveling
Pegs
2. Setup of the #TFAT-11A Telescopic Fall Arrest
Tower:
Choose a location where installation will provide suitable
proximity to the work area yet minimize obstructions during
use and in the event a rescue is necessary. Once a location
is chosen;
a.
Align the holes in the tower base with the holes of the base
plate “ears” and insert the base’s pin in order to secure
the tower to the base plate (Refer to Fig. #5.2b).
b.
Plumb the #TFAT-11A using the levelling pegs (Refer to
Fig. #5.2c) so that the structure is vertical and perpen-
dicular to the intended working surface.
5.2 - Product Installation & Set-up (continued)
Figure #5.2c:
#TFAT-11A
Tower Vertical and Secured to Structure
Figure #5.2b:
#TFAT-11A
Base Pin
! WARNING !
- The Model #TFAT-11A must be
plumbed vertically prior to the attachment of any
lifeline. The #TFAT-11A is only approved for life-
line attachment when mounted vertically
! WARNING !
- Ensure that the
mounting structure will withstand
all loads imparted to it by the proof-
loaded #TFAT-11A tower system
! WARNING !
The Model #TFAT-11A must
be positioned so that the lifeline angle will
not exceed 24 degrees off of the vertical in
the event that a fall occurs.
