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Instruction Sheet #08371

E1831, Rev.  10/7/21

Online Manual

Hippo Anchor

Instruction Manual

Keep these instructions for

future reference. Read and

understand these instructions

before using this product.

WARNING:

 This product can expose you

to chemicals including Nickel, which is

known to the State of California to

cause cancer. For more information

go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

WARNING:

 This product can expose you

to chemicals including Nickel, which is

known to the State of California to

cause cancer. For more information

go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

WARNING:

 This product can expose you to 

chemicals including Nickel, which is known to 

the State of California to cause cancer. For more 

information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

WARNING:

 This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel, which is known to the 

State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

WARNING:

 This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel, which is known to the 

State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

System Specifications:

Capacity: One worker in arrest OR two workers in restraint.

Anchorage:

Fall Arrest:  The structure to which the Anchorage Connector is installed on must sustain static loads applied in the directions
permitted by the Fall Arrest System of at least: 5,000 lbs (22.2 kN).

The Hippo Counterweight Anchor must not be used in adverse weather conditions. The roof surface must be free of frost, snow, 
standing water, grease or oil, or any other type of lubricating or friction reducing materials.

The Hippo Counterweight Anchor System is approved for use on the following types of roofs: concrete, bitumen, and asphalt sanded.

Static Load: 

The roof must be able to support a static load of 1,200 lbs. (334 kg).  

Standards:

OSHA 1926.502 or OSHA 1910.140 when configured by a Qualified person as part of a complete fall arrest system.

Purpose: 

 Anchorage Connectors are designed to provide anchorage connection points for Fall Arrest, Fall Restraint, Work

Positioning, and or Rescue systems based on the allowed uses for each product.

This Anchorage Connector is for connection of Fall Protection Equipment. Do not connect Lifting Equipment to the Anchorage
Connector.

Supervision: 

Use of this equipment must be supervised by a Competent Person.

Training:

  This equipment must be installed and used by persons trained in its correct application. This manual is to be used as 

part of an employee training program as required by ANSI and OSHA, and/or regional regulations. It is the responsibility of the users 
and installers of this equipment to ensure they are familiar with these instructions, trained in the correct care and use of 
this equipment, and are aware of the operating characteristics, application limitations, and consequences of improper use
of this equipment.

12 Plate System, 635 lbs.  

Part ID: 65219

16 Plate System, 825 lbs.  

Part ID: 65220

Counterweight, 45 lbs. 

 

Part ID: 11032

Summary of Contents for Hippo Anchor 65219

Page 1: ...5 000 lbs 22 2 kN The Hippo Counterweight Anchor must not be used in adverse weather conditions The roof surface must be free of frost snow standing water grease or oil or any other type of lubricati...

Page 2: ...occurs The force of striking an object in a swing fall may cause serious injury or death Minimize swing falls by working as directly below the anchorage point as possible Do not permit a swing fall i...

Page 3: ...System is determined by work conditions and maintenance As long as the product passes inspection criteria it may remain in service Service Only Tie Down or parties authorized in writing by Tie Down ma...

Page 4: ...ed Place 4 counterweights near the Hippo Base one on each of the 4 sides Tilt each counterweight on its side and insert the U bolt from the bottom up through one of the two holes in each base Step 2 P...

Page 5: ...a total of 12 or 16 counterweight bases make up the Hippo Anchor system Step 5 Position the security bracket over the U bolt Insert the security bracket tab into the Hippo base If you are installing...

Page 6: ...and Design Requirements for Active Fall Protection Systems This certificate declares that the above standard s was met by the requirements of such standard s Testing was performed under normal operat...

Page 7: ...est edge of the anchorage connector shall be located a distance from the unprotected edge that is at least 2 times the calculated distance that the anchorage connector will slide before the fall has b...

Page 8: ...r be connected to each other A pre planned rescue procedure in the case of a fall is required The rescue plan must be project specific The rescue plan must allow for employees to rescue themselves or...

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