5551 Anchorage Connector
User Instructions
Installation
5551 Anchorage Connectors must be installed on structures
capable of meeting the anchorage strength requirements of
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66 and 1926.502.
Attach the rebar hook end of the 5551 Anchorage Connector
to the anchorage. The D-ring of the 5551 becomes the
attachment point for the fall arrest system.
Inspection
All 5551 Anchorage Connectors must be inspected prior to
each use, and annually by an OSHA defi ned “competent
person” other than the user.
If inspection reveals any defect, inadequate maintenance,
or unsafe condition, remove from service and destroy.
Any equipment that has been subjected to the forces
of arresting a fall must immediately be removed from
service and destroyed.
Inspecting webbing for tears, cuts, fraying, abrasion,
discoloration, burns, holes, mold, pulled or broken stitches, or
other signs of wear and damage.
All 5551 Anchorage Connectors must be free of corrosion,
chemical attack, alteration, excessive heating or wear.
All markings must be legible and attached to the product.
Note: Only manufacturer, or entities authorized in
writing by the manufacturer, may make repairs to the
product
.
Cleaning and Maintenance
5551 Anchorage Connectors can be wiped down with a
mild detergent and clean water solution, and rinsed with a
dampened clean cloth to remove detergent. The hardware can
also be wiped down to remove grease, or dirt with a clean dry
cloth.
Product Label
Please recycle. Printed in USA.
© 3M 2012
3M is a trademark of 3M Company,
used under license in Canada.
All rights reserved.
IM-0058 (04-2012) 34-8710-0339-7
3M Occupational Health &
Environmental Safety Division
3M Center Building 235-2W-70
Saint Paul, MN 55144-1000
USA
Technical Assistance: 800-243-4630 in U.S.
and 800-267-4414 in Canada
www.3M.com/FallProtection
www.3M.com/PPESafety
Product Warranty, Limited Remedy, and Limitation of Liability
WARRANTY:
THE FOLLOWING IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Equipment offered by 3M is warranted against factory defects in workmanship and materials for
a period of one year from date of installation or fi rst use by the original owner.
LIMITED REMEDY:
Upon notice in writing, 3M will repair or replace all defective items at 3M’s sole discretion. 3M reserves
the right to require that the defective item be returned to its plant for inspection before determining the appropriate course of
action. Warranty does not cover equipment damage resulting from wear, abuse, damage in transit, failure to maintain the product
or other damage beyond the control of 3M. 3M shall be the sole judge of product condition and warranty options. This warranty
applies only to original purchaser and is the only warranty applicable to this product. Please contact 3M technical service
department at 800-243-4630 for assistance.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
IN NO EVENT WILL 3M BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, IN ANY WAY RELATED
TO THE PRODUCTS REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ASSERTED.
ISO 9001
FM 573368
