WARNINGS
1. Do not throw away these instructions.
2. Only competent erection personnel familiar with standard fabrication practices should be employed to assemble
these anchor systems. Gorbel is not responsible for the quality of workmanship employed in the installation of an
anchor system according to these instructions. Contact Gorbel Inc. at 600 Fishers Run, P.O. Box 593, Fishers,
New York 14453-0593, 800-821-0086, for additional information if necessary.
3. Consult a qualified foundation engineer to determine if your existing slab or ground is adequate to support
the loads generated by the anchor bolt force, overturning moment, and axial load of the Tether Track® Free
Standing Cantilever Monorail System. Gorbel Inc. assumes no responsibility for the adequacy or integrity of
mounting surface.
4. Read and understand this manual before using equipment.
5. This manual should be read and understood in its entirety, and used as part of a training program as required by
OSHA or any state and local regulatory agency.
6. This and any other included instructions shall be provided to the users of this equipment. The user shall
understand the proper equipment use and limitations.
7. The Tether Track® Free Standing Cantilevered Monorail System is only to be used as part of a complete fall
protection system. The buyer or user is responsible for the safety and compatibility of the complete system.
8. Any component replacement, addition or change to the anchor system or the complete system requires
evaluation by a qualified person.
9. Any fall event can result in injuries. The proper use of this equipment can substantially reduce an injury. For
maximum safety, the worker shall be trained in the proper use of this equipment and all of the components of
the fall arrest system.
10. Before each use, the equipment shall be inspected as outlined in the inspection section of this manual.
11. The rated capacity, the rated maximum arresting force, and the rated number of workers of the Tether Track®
Free Standing Cantilevered Monorail System shall not be exceeded. The maximum arresting force rating of the
lanyard or SRL connected to the Tether Track® Free Standing Cantilevered Monorail System shall not exceed
the rated maximum arresting force of the Tether Track® Free Standing Cantilevered Monorail System.
12. A managed fall protection program which includes a rescue plan is required for the safe use of this equipment.
A worker suspended from this system can lose vital blood flow to the brain as blood pools in the legs. This is
referred to as suspension trauma. Training can be critical. For example, an immediate rush of stale, pooled
blood can cause heart failure. Do not allow the rescued worker to lie flat.
13. Reference the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Manual of Steel Construction, Specification for
Structural Joints using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts (section 8.d.2) for the proper procedures to follow when using
any torque tightening method.
14. Do not field modify the Tether Track® Free Standing Cantilevered Monorail System in any way. Any
modifications without the written consent of Gorbel Inc. will void warranty.
15. Gorbel has ensured the compatibility of Tether Track®
ONLY
with a Gorbel® approved anchor connector (fall
arrest trolley). It is the responsibility of the dealer or end user to ensure proper design, function and compatibility
of any trolley used with Tether Track® that has not been validated by Gorbel for a fall arrest application.
16. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or death.
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