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 Portable Truss Anchor Instruction Manual – V 1 

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User Installation and Instruction Manual for 

The Portable Truss Anchor 

This manual shall be used as part of an employee training program and is intended to meet the Instructions required by ANSI 

Z359.1 and OSHA 1926.502 

Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices

.  All personal fall arrest systems and their use shall 

comply with the provisions set forth by these agencies, this manual, and any applicable local or state regulations. 

[WARNING] 

Failure to follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions or altering the product in any way could result in death or serious injury. As a 
part of a personal fall arrest system the user of the system must follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions. These instructions 
are intended for the instruction of the Portable Truss Anchor as well as for use of the Portable Truss Anchor therefore these 
instructions must be provided to all users and installers of this equipment.   All users and installers must read the instructions and 
understand them. Manufacturer’s instructions must be followed for maintenance of this fall arrest system.   

Attention/Notice

:

 

Contact 

Diversified Fall Protection (DFP)

 if there are questions of any kind concerning installation, use or 

maintenance.  

Attention/Notice:

  Do not throw away this manual.  Installation must follow the provided guidelines to ensure correct system 

installation and safe operation.  Installation and use outside of these guidelines may invalidate system warranty and insurance 
coverage. 

Figure 1 – Portable Truss Anchor 

Summary of Contents for Portable Truss Anchor

Page 1: ...n any way could result in death or serious injury As a part of a personal fall arrest system the user of the system must follow all of the manufacturer s instructions These instructions are intended f...

Page 2: ...this hazard by working with the anchor overhead as much as possible The suggested safe work area is within a 30 downward facing cone from an overhead anchor point to harness D Ring See Figure 3 The e...

Page 3: ...te o In false engagement where features that protrude from the connector catch on the anchor and seems to be fully engaged without visual confirmation o To each other o Directly to webbing rope lanyar...

Page 4: ...ersonal Protective Equipment must be worn throughout the entire installation process OSHA 1910 135 a 1 states each affected employee wears a protective helmet when working in areas where there is a po...

Page 5: ...gn intent o The span and loading of the truss affects the allowable concentrated load that may be applied to the truss It must be capable of withstanding a concentrated load of 900 pounds with a safet...

Page 6: ...e 6 2 Connect SRL to anchor using the caribineer provided Also refer to SRL manufacturer instructions See Figure 7 3 Visually inspect connection to make sure the anchor is secured to the pole 4 Test a...

Page 7: ...otect com Copyright Diversified Fall Protection 2013 Page 7 of 16 6 Adjust pole to the proper length and lock in place 7 Use Included Base Plate to stand pole straight up 8 With the pole raise the anc...

Page 8: ...ruction Manual V 1 www fallprotect com Copyright Diversified Fall Protection 2013 Page 8 of 16 9 Insert anchor between the bottom chord angles See Figure 10 10 Raise anchor rotate 90 clockwise See Fig...

Page 9: ...nts sit squarely on vertical legs of the bottom chord of building truss See figure 12 12 Check visually to make sure anchor is properly sitting on the truss PROPER ANCHOR PLACEMENT Figure 13 INPROPER...

Page 10: ...ect snap hook from eye bolt See Figure 18 15 While standing on the ground connect to back D Ring of full body harness following the manufacturer s instructions See Figure 19 Figure 18 Disconnect Snap...

Page 11: ...or damage bends cracks excessive wear signs of permanent deformation before each use B A formal inspection of the entire system shall be conducted at least annually This inspection shall be performed...

Page 12: ...420 Pound User o When used independently of this system Mass Arresting Force of 900 Lbs C Extension Pole See Figure 21 Main Body Material smooth 1 round fiberglass handle Color Yellow Reach 6 18 1 8m...

Page 13: ...in 4 45cm T Strength Stan 6 000lbs 2 722 kg Belt 11 000lbs 4 990 kg T B 8 800lbs 3 992 kg Treatment Nanosphere Comfort Padding Hip padding Materials where applicable Nylon Polyester Dri Lex Aerospace...

Page 14: ...anual V 1 www fallprotect com Copyright Diversified Fall Protection 2013 Page 14 of 16 VIII Labeling The following label must be present and fully legible WARNING If label is missing from anchor remov...

Page 15: ...spection and Maintenance Log Inspection Date Inspection Items Noted Corrective Action Maintenance Performed Approved by Approved by Approved by Approved by Approved by Approved by Approved by Approved...

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