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Safl ok

Pole Anchor System

Model Numbers: 

2104800, 2104801, 2104802, 2104803

USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL:

SAFLOK VERTICAL LIFELINE ROPE POLE ANCHOR SYSTEM

This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s Instructions requirement of applicable standards defi ned in 

Section 1.2 and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by the identifi ed agencies.

Form: 5903024  Rev: C

WARNING: This product is part of a personal fall arrest system

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. The user must read and follow the 

manufacturer’s instructions for each component or part of the complete system. These instructions must be 

provided to the user of this equipment. The user must read and understand these instructions or have them 

explained to them before using this equipment. Manufacturer’s instructions must be followed for proper use and 

maintenance of this product. Alterations or misuse of this product or failure to follow instructions may result in 

serious injury or death.

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IMPORTANT: If you have questions on the use, care, or suitability of this equipment for your application, 

contact Capital Safety.

IMPORTANT: Record the product identifi cation information from the ID label in the Inspection and Maintenance 

Log in Section 9.

DESCRIPTION:

Figure 1 illustrates the components that comprise the Sa

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 ok

 Pole Anchor System. The Pole Anchor System 

consists of a dielectric Vertical Lifeline Rope (1A) passing through a formed Anchor Tube (1B). The Anchor Tube 

drapes over the crossarm (or similar component) on a wooden utility pole and is placed with a Telescoping Hot 

Stick (1C) and attached Installation/Removal Tool (1D) to suspend the lifeline vertically for attachment of a fall 

arrest subsystem: Rope Grab (1E) with Shock Absorber (1F), and Full Body Harness. A Chain Tensioner (1G) and 

Endless Loop Sling (1H) are provided to secure the bottom end of the lifeline to the base of the pole.

Figure 1 - Safl ok Pole Anchor System

Item

Description

2104800/802

2104801/803

A

Vertical Lifeline Rope

1

1

B

Anchor Tube

1

1

C

Telescoping Hot Stick

(purchased separately)

0

0

D

Installation/Removal Tool

1

1

E

F

Rope Grab with

Shock Absorber

1

1

G

Chain Tensioner

0

1

H

Endless Loop Sling

0

1

I

Carabiner

1

2

J

Carrying Bag

1

1

A

B

D

E

F

G

H

I

I

J

1  Fall Arrest System: A system that prevents the worker from colliding with an obstruction or lower level by arresting a fall.

Summary of Contents for Saflok

Page 1: ...pplication contact Capital Safety IMPORTANT Record the product identification information from the ID label in the Inspection and Maintenance Log in Section 9 DESCRIPTION Figure 1 illustrates the components that comprise the Saflok Pole Anchor System The Pole Anchor System consists of a dielectric Vertical Lifeline Rope 1A passing through a formed Anchor Tube 1B The Anchor Tube drapes over the cro...

Page 2: ...ed 42 inches 107 cm 2 4 FREE FALL Per ANSI Z359 1 Personal Fall Arrest subsystems used with the Pole Anchor System must limit free fall to 6 feet 1 8 m To avoid increased fall distance do not work above the anchorage level 2 5 FALL CLEARANCE Ensure that adequate clearance exists in the fall path to prevent striking an object during a fall The clearance required is dependent on the type of connecti...

Page 3: ...ad on the gate B I C n a false engagement where features that protrude from the snap hook or carabiner catch on the anchor and without visual confirmation seems to be fully engaged to the anchor point T D o each other D E irectly to webbing or rope lanyard or tie back unless the manufacturer s instructions for both the lanyard and connector specifically allow such a connection T F o any object whi...

Page 4: ...s unavoidable apply a heavy pad over the exposed sharp edge D CLIMBING PATH Identify the best climbing path prior to hanging the Vertical Lifeline Rope with the Anchor Tube The Vertical Lifeline Rope will align with the Anchor Tube and should be positioned on the same side of the pole as the work area and best climbing path to avoid tangling the Lifeline E GENERAL USE CONSIDERATIONS Avoid working ...

Page 5: ...end of the Vertical Lifeline Rope in the provided Carrying Bag will help maintain the rope s dielectric properties Step 4 Hang the Anchor Tube over the Pole Anchorage Lift up on the Extension Pole slightly and then twist the Anchor Tube into position on the desired anchorage points Figure 9 When the Anchor Tube is in position lower the Extension Pole slightly to Hang the Anchor Tube on the anchora...

Page 6: ...ioner against the Wood Pole and wrap the free end of the chain around the Wood Pole Feed the excess chain through the slot in the Chain Retainer and hook a link on the Button Head Screw Pin protruding from the Retainer Turn the Hand Wheel to tighten the chain Figure 14 Step 2 Insert the Endless Loop Sling midway through the Eye Splice on the Vertical Lifeline Rope so a loop protrudes from each sid...

Page 7: ...a Rope Grab in a single person fall arrest system see Figure 17 WARNING Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment Consult DBI SALA when using this equipment in combination with components or subsystems other than those described in this manual Some subsystem and component combinations may interfere with the operation of this equipment Use caution when using this equipment around moving m...

Page 8: ...rd the top of the wood pole NOTE The Rope Grab incorporates a Gravity Lock Pin which slides out of the Locking Pin preventing the Lifeline Sleeve from mating with the Rope Grab Cam if the Rope Grab is not held upright Push the Opening Lever 18B down until it reaches the bottom of the groove 18C and then B slide it inward until the Release Button 18D is completely pressed and covered by the Opening...

Page 9: ...9A from the tab 19B on the side of the Rope Grab so it rotates from vertical to horizontal To deactivate the Parking feature return the Auto Locking Lever to an upright position so the hole in the lever catches on the tab on the side of the Rope Grab Lift up on the Locking Cam to unlock the Rope Grab allowing travel up and down the Vertical Lifeline Rope Anti Panic Grip Feature Figure 20 Rope Grab...

Page 10: ...ndamaged X X Step 5 Use the Opening Lever 21E to ensure that the Locking Pin 21D travels freely up and down the Locking Sleeve X X Step 6 Test repeatedly that the Rope Grab opens when the Release Button 21I is depressed with the Opening Lever 21E The Release Button must be fully extended after the Rope Grab is closed X X Step 7 The two halves of the Rope Grab must close and open freely on the hing...

Page 11: ... have any sharp edges burrs cracks worn parts or corrosion Ensure included Carabiners work properly Carabiner gates must move freely and lock upon closing X X X Step 2 Inspect the Vertical Lifeline Rope for concentrated wear The material must be free of frayed strands broken yarns cuts abrasions burns and discoloration The rope must be free of knots excessive soiling heavy paint buildup and rust s...

Page 12: ...n 8 Replace the label if illegible or missing X X X 5 3 INSPECTION RECORDS After each inspection record the inspection date and results in the Inspection Maintenance Log Section 9 5 4 I Safe RFID TAG The Shock Absorber is equipped with an i Safe Radio Frequency Identification RFID tag Figure 21 Item Q The RFID tag can be used in conjunction with the i Safe handheld reading device and web based por...

Page 13: ...en installed and used per the requirements and recommendations in this manual the Saflok Pole Anchor System meets standards and requirements defined in Section 1 2 7 2 SYSTEM CAPACITY One User 310 lbs 140 kg WEIGHT Model 2104800 12 lbs 5 4 kg Model 2104801 20 lbs 9 07 kg VERTICAL LIFELINE ROPE 5 8 126 mm x 80 24 3 m Oletec 12 2 ply orange 100 Polyolefin Lifeline High Dielectric meets ASTM F1701 05...

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