Read This Instruction Manual Carefully
Before Using This Equipment
User Instructions must always be available to the user and are
not to be removed except by the user of this equipment. For
proper use, see supervisor, User Instructions, or contact the
manufacturer.
Compliant fall protection and emergency rescue systems help prevent
serious injury during fall arrest. Users and purchasers of this equipment
must read and understand the User Instructions provided for correct use
and care of this product. All users of this equipment must understand the
instructions, operation, limitations and consequences of improper use of
this equipment and be properly trained prior to use per OSHA 29 CFR
1910.66 and 1926.503 or applicable local standards. Misuse or failure to
follow warnings and instructions may result in serious personal injury or
death.
PURPOSE
The US-5082ACSS is an anchorage connector designed to function as an
interface between the anchorage and a fall protection, work positioning,
rope access, or rescue system for the purpose of coupling the system to
the anchorage. Any references to “anchorage connector” in this manual
include, and apply to, the US-5082ACSS.
USE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Before using a personal fall arrest system, user must be trained in
accordance with the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66 in the safe
use of the system and its components.
2. Use only with ANSI/OSHA compliant personal fall arrest or restraint
systems. The anchorage must have the strength capable of supporting
a static load, applied in the directions permitted by the system, of at
least 5,000-lbf (22.2 kN) in the absence of certification.
3. Use of this product must be approved by an Engineer or other qualified
person to be compatible with any and all structural & operational
characteristics of the selected installation location and system to be
connected to this anchor. Improper use may result in serious personal
injury or death.
4. The anchorage connector must be inspected prior to each use for
wear, damage, and other deterioration. If defective components are
found the anchor connector must be immediately removed from
service, in accordance with the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66
and 1926.502.
5. The complete fall protection system must be planned (including all
components, calculating fall clearance, and swing fall) before using.
6. A rescue plan, and the means at hand to implement it, must be in place
that provides the prompt rescue of users in the event of a fall, or
assures that users are able to rescue themselves.
7. After a fall occurs, anchorage connector must be removed from
service and destroyed immediately.
USE LIMITATIONS
1. The anchorage connector is designed for a single user, with a
capacity up to 310 lbs (140 kg) user including clothing, tools, etc.
2. The anchorage connector may be pulled in any direction shown in the
LOADING CONDITIONS DIAGRAM.
3. The Anchorage connector is designed to be used in temperatures
ranging from -40ºF to +130ºF (-40°C to +54°C).
4. Do not expose the anchorage connector to chemicals or harsh
solutions which may have a harmful effect.
5. Do not alter or modify this product in anyway.
6. Caution must be taken when using any component of a fall protection,
work positioning, rope access, or rescue system near moving
machinery, electrical hazards, sharp edges, or abrasive surfaces, as
contact may cause equipment failure, personal injury, or death.
7. Do not use/install equipment without proper training by a “competent
person” as defined by OSHA 29 CFR 1926.32(f).
8. Do not remove the labeling from this product.
9. Additional requirements and limitations may apply depending on
anchorage type and fastening option utilized for installation. All
placements must be approved by an engineer or other qualified
person. Improper use may result in serious personal injury or death.
10. "This anchorage connector should not be used as part of a horizontal
lifeline system that has not been designed and or approved to be used
with 5,000-lbf anchorage connectors".
COMPATIBILITY LIMITATIONS
All anchor connectors must only be coupled to compatible connectors.
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 prohibits snaphooks from being engaged to certain
objects unless two requirements are met: it must be a locking type
snaphook, and it must be “designed for” making such a connection.
“Designed for” means that the manufacturer of the snaphook specifically
designed the snaphook to be used to connect to the equipment listed. The
following connections must be avoided, because they can result in
rollout* when a nonlocking snaphook is used:
• Direct connection of a snaphook to horizontal lifeline.
• Two (or more) snaphooks connected to one D-ring.
• Two snaphooks connected to each other.
• A snaphook connected back on its integral lanyard.
• A snaphook connected to a webbing loop or webbing lanyard.
• Improper dimensions of the D-ring, rebar, or other connection point
in relation to the snaphook dimensions that would allow the snaphook
keeper to be depressed by a turning motion of the snaphook.
*Rollout: A process by which a snaphook or carabiner unintentionally
disengages from another connector or object to which it is coupled.
(ANSI Z359.1-2007)
MAINTAINANCE, CLEANING AND STORAGE
Cleaning periodically will prolong the life and proper functioning of the
product. The frequency of cleaning should be determined by inspection
and by severity of the environment. Clean with compressed air and/or a
stiff brush using plain water or a mild soap and water solution. Do not use
any corrosive chemicals that could damage the product. Wipe all
surfaces with a clean dry cloth and hang to dry, or use compressed air.
When not in use, store anchorage connectors in a cool, dry, clean
environment, out of direct sunlight and free of corrosive or other
degrading elements.
WARNING
