4.1 Capacity: The Post Anchors covered in this manual are ANSI compliant, with a listed single user capacity of up to 310 lbs., including
clothing, tools, etc., and OSHA compliant, with a listed single user capacity of up to 425 lbs, including clothing, tools, etc. See Appendix A
for capacity information. No more than one PFAS may be connected to a Post Anchor at one time.
4.2 Compatibility of Connectors: Connectors are considered to be compatible with connecting elements when they have been designed
to work together in such a way that their sizes and shapes do not cause their gate mechanisms to open inadvertently regardless of how
they become oriented. Contact FallTech® if you have any questions about compatibility. Connectors must be compatible with the
anchorage or other system components. Do not use equipment that is not compatible. Non-compatible connectors may unintentionally
disengage Connectors must be compatible in size, shape, and strength. Self-closing, self-locking connectors are required by ANSI, CSA, and
OSHA.
4.3 Making Connections: Only use self-locking connectors with this equipment. Only use connectors that are suitable to each application.
Ensure all connections are compatible in size, shape, and strength. Do not use equipment that is not compatible. Visually ensure all
connectors are fully closed and locked. Connectors (snap hooks, rebar hooks, and carabiners) are designed for use only as specified in this
manual.
4.0 System Requirements
A Never connect two active components (snap hooks or carabiners)
to each other.
B Never connect two active components (snap hooks or carabiners)
to a single D-ring at the same time.
C Never connect in a way that would produce a condition of loading
on the gate.
D Never attach to a object in a manner whereby the gate (of the
snap hook or carabiner) would be
prevented from fully closing and locking. Always guard against
false connections by visually inspecting for closure and lock.
E
Never attach explicitly to a constituent subcomponent (webbing,
cable or rope) unless specifically provided for by the manufactur-
er’s instructions for both subcomponents (snap hook or carabiner
and webbing, cable or rope).
F
Never attach in a manner where an element of the connector
(gate or release lever) may become caught on the anchor thereby
producing additional risk of false engagement.
G Never attach a spreader snap hook to two side/positioning
D-rings in a manner whereby the D-rings will engage the gates;
the gates on a spreader must always be facing away from the
D-rings during work positioning.
Figure 3 - Non-Compatible Connections
4.5 Personal Fall Arrest System: PFAS used with this equipment must meet ANSI Z359 requirements. A full body harness must be worn
when this equipment is used as a component of a PFAS. As required by OSHA, the personal fall arrest system must be able to arrest the
user’s fall with a maximum arresting force of 1,800 lbs (8 kN), and limit the free fall to 6 ft (1.8 m).
4.6 Structure Mounting Strength: The structure and mounting hardware must be capable of withstanding a 60,000 in-lbs (6,779 N m)
moment and a 5,000 lbf (2268 kg) vertical load for the 12” Post Anchor or a 90,000 in-lbs (10,169 N m) moment and a 5,000 lbf (2,268 kg)
vertical load for the 18” Post Anchor. Installations MUST comply with local regulation standards and be approved by a Qualified
Person before use.
Select an anchorage location carefully. Consider structural strength, obstructions in the fall path, and swing fall hazards. In certain
situations, the qualified person can determine that a given structure is able to withstand the applied MAF of the PFAS with a safety factor
of at least two.
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