WARNING
Be sure to read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.
Any misuse could result in serious injury or death.
3.0 Application
3.1 Purpose: The FallTech® Post Anchors are designed to be used as a component in a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS), to provide a
combination of worker mobility and fall protection as required for inspection work, general construction, maintenance work, oil
production, confined space work, etc.
3.2 Personal Fall Arrest System: A PFAS is typically composed of an anchorage and a FBH, with an energy absorbing connecting device,
i.e., a EAL, an SRD, or a Fall Arrester Connecting Subsystem (FACSS), attached to the dorsal D-ring of properly fitted and adjusted FBH. All
uses and applications of a FBH with this equipment requires the FBH to be properly fitted and adjusted to the user. Failure to properly
fit the FBH to the user could result in serious injury or death.
3.3 Application Limits: The FallTech® Post Anchors are a dynamic anchorage subsystem that varies in its performance depending upon
the length of the system and the type of PFAS system used. Care should be taken to understand the capacity of the system,
anchorage strength requirements, total allowable free fall, and the requirements how the user’s PFAS deploys during a fall event. The
longer the freefall, the greater the energy in the system and will result in more significant clearance requirements and impact forces on
the body. Take action to avoid sharp edges, abrasive surfaces, and thermal, electrical, and chemical hazards.
3.4 Approved Applications: Below are applications for which all FallTech® Post Anchors are specifically suited. This list is not
all-inclusive, but is intended to anticipate the most common applications in which this product may be used.
3.4.1 Personal Fall Arrest: The FallTech® Post Anchors used as the anchorage component of a PFAS to protect the user
in the event of a fall. PFAS typically consists of an anchorage, a Full Body Harness (FBH), and a deceleration device such as a
Energy Absorbing Lanyard (EAL) or Self Retracting Device (SRD). Maximum permissible free fall is 6 ft (1.8 m).
3.4.2 Restraint: The FallTech® Post Anchors may be used as a component of a restraint system to prevent the user from
reaching a fall hazard. Restraint systems typically include a full body harness containing a body belt and a lanyard or restraint
line.
3.4.3 Work Positioning: The FallTech® Post Anchors may be used as a component of a work positioning system to
support the user at a work position. Work positioning systems typically include an FBH with integrated side D-rings, a body belt,
and a positioning lanyard. A back up PFAS is required when the user is exposed to a free fall of 2 ft (1.8 m) or more.
3.4.4 Rescue: The FallTech® Post Anchors may be used as an anchor in rescue operations that require specialized
equipment beyond the scope of this manual.
2.0 Description
The FallTech® Post Anchors are single anchor point anchors available in 12” and 18” heights with two bases sizes and four different top
configurations. Top configurations include, a Swivel D-Ring, an SRL Cradle, a Welded Eye, and a Threaded Hole with a 5/8”-11 thread.
A weld on post is available for weld-on applications. See Figure 1 for details.
Figure 1 - About FallTech® Post Anchors
Image
Top
Swivel D-Ring
SRL Cradle
Welded Eye
Threaded
Hole
Welded Eye
Threaded
Hole
Height
12” or 18”
12” or 18”
Base
Bolt-on 12” x 12” or 16” x 16”
Weld-On
Base sizes are 12” x 12” for concrete and bolt-on steel mounting and the 16” x 16” base can be used in concrete, steel, and wood
applications, see Figure 2. Backing plates are also available. For base hole pattern specifications, see Appendix A.
Figure 2 - About FallTech® Post Anchor Bases
Image
Base
12” x 12” x 3/8”
16” x 16” x 3/8”
12” x 12” x 3/8”
16” x 16” x 3/8”
Usage
Concrete, Steel
Concrete, Steel, Wood
Backing Plate
MANC33 Rev B
020320
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