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R2000

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PATENT # US 8240431 B2

 

Mobile Fall Protection System  
 

*WARNING*  

Serious injury or death may result if this product is used for purposes other than designed.  The 
manufacturer provides the following instructions for the use and care of this equipment.  It is the 
responsibility of the purchaser to understand and convey explicit instruction to each user. The 
AES Manufacturing/Leading Edge Safety R2000™ complies with the requirements of the  
Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) when set up and used  
according to the manufacturers’ instructions. 
 
 

 

LIT ID: R2-IM-20.0403 

Summary of Contents for R2000

Page 1: ...llowing instructions for the use and care of this equipment It is the responsibility of the purchaser to understand and convey explicit instruction to each user The AES Manufacturing Leading Edge Safety R2000 complies with the requirements of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA when set up and used according to the manufacturers instructions LIT ID R2 IM 20 0403 ...

Page 2: ...__________________________ 18 General Safety_______________________________________ 18 Before Each Use______________________________________ 19 Positioning the Unit____________________________________ 19 Special Applications___________________________________ 21 Making Connections___________________________________ 22 Maintenance Care Storage____________________________ 23 In The Event of A Fall__...

Page 3: ...g Edge Safety LLC North Kansas City MO R2000 COMPLETE MOBILE FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM is a registered trademark of Leading Edge Safety LLC 1345 Taney North Kansas City MO 64116 www LeadingEdgeSafety net Copyright 2020 by Leading Edge Safety LLC PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E N G L I S H ...

Page 4: ...ecting Components for Personal Fall Arrest Systems 1 2d Use of Manufacturer s Recommendations the R2000 shall not be installed positioned utilized in a manner that violates the literature instructions technical bulletins or any other documentation produced by Leading Edge Safety LLC 1 2e Calculations by an authorized user qualified person to verify that the substrate edge distance free fall distan...

Page 5: ...ERSON FALL ARREST 2 PERSON FALL RESTRAINT R2000 R 2000 03 18 MOBILE FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM MODEL R 2000 03 18 DOUBLE 20 CUFT JOB BOX 2 PERSON FALL ARREST 2 PERSON FALL RESTRAINT R2000 R 2000 02 18 MOBILE FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM MODEL R 2000 02 18 SINGLE 20 CUFT JOB BOX SINGLE 10 CUFT JOB BOX 2 PERSON FALL ARREST 2 PERSON FALL RESTRAINT ...

Page 6: ... STINGER MODELS RAPTOR ALERT RAS 000 18 FALL ARREST ALERT SYSTEM MODEL RAS 000 18 130 DB SIREN STROBE LIGHT 12v RECHARGEABLE BATTERY COMPATIBLE WITH ALL TRIREX MODELS AND CONFIGURATIONS R1000 R2000 AND STINGER MODELS SRL TRAY SRL 000 13 SRL TRAY GUIDE SYSTEM MODEL SRL 000 13 ORGANIZES AND GUIDES UP TO 3 SELF RETRACTING LIFELINES COMPATIBLE WITH ALL TRIREX MODELS AND CONFIGURATIONS R1000 AND R2000 ...

Page 7: ...LE EYE WASH STATION 1 5 GL WATER COOLER 6 ABC FIRE EXTINGUISHERS COMPATIBLE WITH ALL TRIREX MODELS AND R2000 MODELS IN SINGLE JOB BOX CONFIGURATION ICE PLATFORM ICE P 000 12 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY SAFETY PLATFORM PLATFORM ONLY MODEL ICE P 000 12 STORAGE FOR FIRST AID MEDICAL SUPPLIES 1 5 GL WATER COOLER 6 ABC FIRE EXTINGUISHERS COMPATIBLE WITH ALL TRIREX MODELS AND R2000 MODELS IN SINGLE JOB BOX CON...

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Page 16: ... in a fall restraint system for up to two workers 3 2 Personal Fall Arrest System A personal fall arrest system PFAS arrests a fall after a fall has begun The system is comprised of an anchorage connectors and a body harness and may include a deceleration lifeline or suitable combinations Note that a PFAS does NOT prevent a fall from occurring The R2000 can be used as an anchorage in a PFAS for up...

Page 17: ...ight Concrete Concrete Deck 4000 6000psi Topsoil Compacted Gypsum Deck Asphalt Pavement Gravel Compacted Panelized Slab Formwork 5 6 Flat Surfaces and up to 2 12 slope DO NOT USE the R2000tm on the following substrates Ice Snow Tectum Deck3 Metal Decks less than 22ga3 or greater than 18ga 4 1 WHEN MECHANICALLY FASTENED OR ADHERED TO AN APPROVED SUBSTRATE 2 WHEN USED AS PART OF A COMPLETE ROOF ASSE...

Page 18: ... weight clothing tools of no more than 310 lbs per person No more than four persons may be connected to the R2000 at any time IMPORTANT DO NOT begin work for which fall protection is required until the R2000 unit and corresponding Fall Restraint System FRS or Personal Fall Arrest Systems PFAS have been completely installed Do NOT disable any part of the FRS or PFAS including the R2000 unit or repo...

Page 19: ... The R2000 was designed be to hoisted by a crane or lifted by a forklift and is equipped with both hoisting guide rings and fork pockets HOISTING GUIDE RING HOISTING GUIDE RING FORK POCKET 6 0 GENERAL SAFETY 6 1 USE COMMON SENSE Most accidents can be avoided by using common sense and focusing on the job at hand 6 2 The R2000 should not be used by persons whose ability or alertness is impaired by f...

Page 20: ... Check for loose bent or damage parts including the talon and rake tips of the engagement arm FIG 7 2 7 2 B Check welded connections for visible distortion cracks or other damage 7 2 C Check Tie off Rings for distortion or damage 7 2 D Check cables for rusting and wear DO NOT use if cable or cable connections have been damaged TALON RAKE FIG 7 2 7 0 BEFORE EACH USE 7 1 Before using this unit a res...

Page 21: ...ng edge and the Tire Brake rests firmly against the front tires FIG 8 3 Lock the front axle in place by turning the Front Axle Lock to the locking position Lock the front wheel hubs in place with the Spring Loaded T handle Wheel Locks to the nearest slot on the wheel hubs TIRE BRAKE FOOT BRAKE FRONT AXLE LOCK STEP DOWN ON RED FOOT BRAKE TO FULLY ENGAGE BRAKE SYSTEM FIG 8 3 ...

Page 22: ... be used at parapet walls up to 42 in height when properly set up 12 15 from the leading edge and used with an SRL ANSI approved for leading edge conditions FIG 9 2 9 2 B The R2000 may be used at parapet walls in excess of 42 in height when the SRL cable angle is 15 degrees or less The distance between the R2000 and the leading edge may be increased beyond 15 to reduce the angle of the cable to 15...

Page 23: ... when connecting SRL and lifelines to the R2000 Only use connectors that are suitable to each application Ensure connections are compatible in size shape and strength Do not use equipment that is not compatible with the R2000 connection points 10 4 Ensure that all connections are fully closed locked and secure prior to use 10 5 When connecting to the Fall Restraint D Rings ensure that the fall res...

Page 24: ...he substrate and or all four tires are contacting the walking working surface 12 3 Rescuers should attach themselves in fall restraint to a secondary R2000 not involved in the fall or other certified anchor point before attempting to rescue a fall victim In the event a secondary R2000 or certified anchor point is not available rescuers may use the R2000 involved in the fall for fall restraint only...

Page 25: ...on the Engagement Arm 6 and lift up on the Locking Mechanism 7 to allow the Engagement Arm 7 to return to its resting position If the Engagement Arm 6 does not have upward pressure from the Engagement Arm Shock 19 see next step POSSIBLE CAUSE Engagement Arm Shock 19 is bad SOLUTION Replace the Engagement Arm Shock 19 PROBLEM 2 Ring Attachment Point 15 for fall arrest is not resting flush with the ...

Page 26: ...Replace tires if flat spots prevent the unit from being moved easily PROBLEM Locking Mechanism 7 stuck and will not release POSSIBLE CAUSE Locking Mechanism 7 is jammed against the Rake FIG A 3 portion of the Engagement Arm Assembly 6 SOLUTION Hoist or lift the R2000 off the walking surface to allow extended movement of the Engagement Arm Assembly 6 Press downward on the Engagement Arm Assembly 6 ...

Page 27: ...7 will engage making a BONG sound keeping the Engagement Arm Shock 19 in a compressed position Note the Locking Mechanism 7 may be Red Yellow or Green depending on the manufacture date STEP 2 The Engagement Arm Assembly 6 should be locked in a downward position to compress the Engagement Arm Shock 19 STEP 3 While the Engagement Arm Shock 19 is still mounted turn the Clevis Joint Snap In Pin 19a to...

Page 28: ...old the Engagement Arm Shock 19 in place STEP 4 While the Engagement Arm Shock 19 is still mounted to the machine and before removing any Clevis Joint Snap In Pin 19a from the Engagement Arm Shock 19 tightly wind baling wire around the compressed Engagement Arm Shock 19 two times and twist baling wire ends together 3 4 times STEP 6 WARNING THE CLAW ASSEMBLY CAN DROP AT THIS STEP BE SURE TO SECURE ...

Page 29: ...ON OF THE CLAW Lift upward on the Locking Mechanism 7 and press downward 1 2 inches on the Engagement Arm Assembly 6 release the Engagement Arm Assembly 6 and the Engagement Arm Shock 19 should return the Engagement Arm Assembly 6 to it s raised position Repeat application of downward pressure and allowing the Engagement Arm Assembly 6 to return to it s raised position 3 4 times to ensure the asse...

Page 30: ...ove the Engagement Arm Shock prior to removal of the Engagement Arm Assembly STEP 1 Insert the Bronze Bushings 18a holes as shown STEP 2 Raise the Engagement Arm Assembly 6 into place talon side down and align mounting holes with Bronze Bushings 18a as shown 18a 18a 6 18a STEP 3 Insert the Clevis Pin 18b through the Engagement Arm Assembly 6 holes through the Bronze Bushings 18a until the Clevis P...

Page 31: ...GEMENT ARM INSTALLATION CONT READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE SET OF INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PERFORMING ANY STEP IN THIS PROCESS STEP 4 Place the 1 Flat Washer 18c over the Clevis Pin 18b STEP 5 Insert and secure 3 16 x 2 Cotter Pin 18d into the Clevis Pin 18b by bending the legs outward in each direction as shown 18d 18b 18c 18b 19 ...

Page 32: ...STAND THE ENTIRE SET OF INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PERFORMING ANY STEP IN THIS PROCESS 19a 19b STEP 8 Cut and remove any baling wire used to compress the shock allowing the Engagement Arm Assembly 6 to return to its upward resting position Rotate Clevis Joint Snap In Pins 19a to snap on to Yoke End Linkage 19b Repeat for both ends STEP 9 Position the Engagement Arm Cable 20 with the attachment point as s...

Page 33: ...HIS PROCESS STEP 10 Secure the Engagement Arm Cable 20 through the attachment point as shown with 3 4 10 x 3 25 Hex Bolt 20a two 1 Flat Washers 20b and 3 4 10 Locknut 20c STEP 11 Ensure all bolts are secure 2 Ring Attachment Point 15 is resting flush against the guide box and Engagement Arm Assembly is 6 at its upward resting position 20c 20a 20b 20b 15 GUIDE BOX 6 20 ...

Page 34: ... E N G L I S H APPENDIX D IMPROVED BRAKE SYSTEM MODELS 2020 NEWER 1 ENGAGE THE BRAKE SYSTEM 1 Lower the Handle 2 Step down on the red Foot Brake 2 DISENGAGE THE BRAKE SYSTEM 1 Lower the Handle 2 Lift up on the red Foot Brake 1 2 ...

Page 35: ...ATE OF PURCHASE ____________________ INSPECTION DATE ____________________ Overall Cart Parts Yes No Inspected By Welded Connections Yes No Inspected By Attachment Point Rings and Hoisting Rings Yes No Inspected By Engagement Arm Cable Yes No Inspected By Engagement Arm Freely Moving Yes No Inspected By Warning Labels Yes No Inspected By Overall Cart Corrosion Yes No Inspected By Inspection Item Co...

Page 36: ...Copyright 2020 by Leading Edge Safety LLC 1345 Taney North Kansas City MO 64116 www LeadingEdgeSafety net PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ...

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