Horizontal
Anchorage System
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This manual must be readily available to assembly staff at all times.
Other copies can be obtained on request.
Original installation manual
System AW1
Page 1: ...Horizontal Anchorage System www tractel com This manual must be readily available to assembly staff at all times Other copies can be obtained on request Original installation manual System AW1 ...
Page 2: ...ection 7 2 3 3 Legal requirements 7 3 Components 3 1 General view 3 1 1 System design assembly on the side or suspended 8 3 1 2 System design custom production suspended assembly 8 3 2 Components 9 10 3 2 1 Guide rail 9 3 2 2 Joint connector 9 3 2 3 Clamps and support brackets 9 3 2 4 Catches 10 3 2 5 Bends 10 3 2 6 Junctions 10 3 3 Technical data and weights 3 3 1 General information 11 3 4 Produ...
Page 3: ...nchorage System AW1 Page 3 of 16 7 Rescue 15 8 Use misuse and handling 11 1 Authorized use 15 11 2 Predictable misuse or handling 15 10 Transport and storage of the anchorage system 15 11 Servicing and troubleshooting 12 Ordering spare parts 15 ...
Page 4: ...received installation to operational readiness disassembly deinstallation and also transportation for the purpose of storage and holding User Qualified person that is responsible for the maintenance work described and permitted in this manual and is competent and familiar with the use of the product PPE Personal protective equipment e g safety shoes gloves PPE against falls Personal protective equ...
Page 5: ...ust be healthy and at least 18 years of age They must know the relevantaccidentpreventionregulations and have received the corresponding training They must have read and understood this installation manual They must have received training in the use of Personal protective equipment against falls c A copy of this installation manual must be provided and readily available to operating and maintenanc...
Page 6: ...FABA anchoring system is a permanently installed anchorage system with a fixed horizontal guide rail according to EN 795 Class D and is designed to protect the user from falling from a height It is fixed directly onto the structure or a sub construction using support brackets which are appropriate for the subsurface The max distance between support brackets for the anchorage system is 1 50 m FABA ...
Page 7: ...fessional installation the FABA anchorage system AW1 must be inspected and cleared for use by a technical expert The results of the inspection must be documented in the inspection book Moreover the regulations and legal guidelines as stated in 2 3 3 apply Other national regulations must be observed 2 3 2 Maintenance and inspection Only persons authorized by TRACTEL Greifzug GmbH are allowed to per...
Page 8: ...tom production suspended assembly Fig 8 Fig 7 Fig 8 4 10 2 9 12 11 max 1 500 mm 8 mm B B 1 9 6 1 Guide rail 2 Support bracket for guide rail on the subsurface 3 Catch 4 Joint connector 5 I 120 sub construction 6 Support bracket for wall assembly 7 I 120 support bracket 8 Guide rail support bracket spacing 9 Support bracket for ceiling assembly 10 Anchorage device W3 11 Junction 12 90 bend ...
Page 9: ...s The fixing clamps Fig 11a are used to fix the guide rail to the different sub constructions on which a push through assembly can be carried out Weight 0 95 kg Material steel hot galvanized or INOX 1 4571 The clamps for the I 120 beam Fig 11b are used for fixing the rail to the supporting construction I 120 beam Weight 1 0 kg Material steel hot galvanized steel The support bracket for fixing to t...
Page 10: ...talled at the ends of the anchorage device from which it should be removed Kit Bolt spring 2 washers cotter pin cover cap Weight 0 1 kg Material INOX 1 4571 The bends Fig 13 a d are required for changing the direction within a system Fig 13 a d shows an overview of the possible bends Other bend routes are possible These are customized designs that are produced especially according to your desires ...
Page 11: ...lity to move freely along the entire anchorage system and without impairing their freedom of movement in any way Exiting the anchorage system is only permitted at a place where it is safe to stand without falling 6 Installation and maintenance 6 1 Important notes on the guide rail assembly When using anchor fastenings only use those authorized by the building authorities Ask the manufacturer of th...
Page 12: ...y to repair or use any damaged components They must be replaced with original parts only 1 6 4 1 Fixing clamps Fig 16 17a 1 The fixing clamps Pos 2 of the general view is fixed to the sub construction using an M12 screw 2 2 The M12 screw 2 is guided through the middle anti twist protected hole 1 of the clamp 3 Fix the M12 screw above the sub construction with a spring washer and a self locking nut...
Page 13: ...nder point 6 4 1 The anchor fastenings must have a load bearing capacity of 12 kN Fig 17f 6 4 5 Guide rail Fig 18 and 19 a and b 6 4 6 Joint connector Fig 20 a c 1 The guide rail Pos 1 is inserted at an angle into one side of the fastening clamp 1 2 Secure by pressing into the support bracket 3 Then the guide rail is fixed in place by tightening the two screws M8 2 Torque for the screw connection ...
Page 14: ...ig 22 6 4 9 Bends Fig 23 a b The bends are connected to the guide rails using joint connectors Fig 12 The support brackets are mounted as described under point 6 4 1 6 4 4 At least two support brackets must be mounted per bend Then the bends are fixed in the support brackets as described in point 6 4 5 and joined together with the joint connectors as described under point 6 4 6 Torque for the scre...
Page 15: ...n was more than 12 months ago date of the last inspection Never attach anything other than PPE against falls to the anchorage device Never use the anchorage system prior to training or when ill Never use vertically Never use in inclinations Never use without having clearance under the system Never use the anchorage system if you are pregnant Never use an anchorage system if the labelling is not fi...
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