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5.7 Removal of the Anchor:
1.
To remove the anchor, push down on the Easy Button with both thumbs or palms to release the chocks; see Figure 8.
2.
Pull the retractor handle to retract the chocks, pull the unit out of the hole; see Figure 9.
3.
If the anchor is stuck, tap the Easy Button with any handy object until the anchor is dislodged .
4.
If step 3 was required, immediately inspect the unit thoroughly. If damaged, remove from service immediately.
6.1
Maintenance:
Clean the FallTech® Removable Concrete Anchor with water and mild detergent. Do not allow excessive build-up of dirt,
paint or other agents that may cause binding of the mechanism. Avoid water or other corrosion causing elements to enter the anchor.
6.2
Proper Care:
•
Keep the Removable Concrete Anchor clean and free of contaminants, this will greatly increase the service life.
•
Use a damp rag and a mild soap and water solution to clean the hardware. Wipe the hardware dry with a clean soft cloth.
•
DO NOT
use heat to dry.
•
DO NOT
use any solvents or petroleum products to clean this anchor.
•
DO NOT
attempt to repair or modify this Concrete Anchor or any of its components. Such attempts will void the warranty
and may result in serious injury or death.
6.3
Storage:
Store in a clean, dry, and chemical free environment and kept out of direct sunlight.
6.0 Maintenance, Service, and Storage
7.0 Inspection
7.1 Pre-Use Inspection:
Please review the Pre-Use Inspection guidelines in Section 5.2 for inspection requirements.
7.2 Inspection Frequency:
Inspection by a competent person at regular intervals is required. The competent person will use the
information in Table 1: Inspection Frequency, to determine the inspection frequency.
Table 1: Inspection Frequency
Type of Use
Application Examples
Example Conditions of Use
Competent
Person
Inspection
Frequency
Infrequent to
Light Use
Rescue and confined space,
factory maintenance
Good storage conditions, indoor or infre
-
quent outdoor use, room temperature, clean
environments
Annually
Moderate to
Heavy Use
Transportation,
residential construction
utilities, warehouse
Fair storage conditions, indoor and extended
outdoor use, all temperatures, clean or dusty
environments
Semi-annually to
annually
Severe to
Continuous
Use
Commercial
construction, oil and gas,
mining, foundry
Harsh storage conditions prolonged or con
-
tinuous
outdoor use, all temperatures, dirty environ
-
ments
Quarterly to
semi-annually
7.3 Inspection Results:
If an inspection reveals defects in or damage to the equipment, inadequate maintenance or activated fall
indicators, remove the equipment from service.
Figure 8 - Anchor Removal
Figure 9 - Anchor Removal
