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500714-001 - Product Manual - #FT-C70 Carbon Fiber Fall Arrest Tower - Revision 02 - 2015-03-06

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The following section will address the safety precautions which must be adhered to when working with Pelsue Elevated 

Fall Arrest Safety equipment such as the #FT-C70 Composite Fall Arrest Tower.  Any user must familiarize themselves 
with the information in this section before utilizing the equipment.

SIGNAL WORDS:

Note the use of the signal words 

DANGer

WArNING

 and 

CAuTION

 with the safety messages. The appropriate signal 

word for each message has been selected using the following guidelines:

D

ANGer- 

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This 

signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations or for hidden or unseen hazards.

WArNING-

  Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury and 

includes obvious and hidden hazards. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

CAuTION-

  Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It 

may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

You are responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and inspection of your Pelsue #FT-C70 Composite Fall Arrest 

Tower. You must ensure that anyone who will operate, maintain, inspect or work around the equipment be familiar with 

the operating and maintenance procedures and related safety information contained in this manual. This manual will 

take you step-by-step through the workings and capabilities of the #FT-C70 Composite Fall Arrest Tower and alert you 

to all good safety and operating practices while using the system.
Remember, you are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around you. Make 

these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that everyone operating this equipment is familiar with 

the procedures recommended and follows safety precautions. Remember, most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk 

injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.

• 

System owners must give operating instructions to operators or employees before allowing them to use the 

equipment and at least annually thereafter.

• 

The most important safety device on this equipment is a safe operator. It is the operator’s responsibility to read 

and understand all safety and operating instructions in the manual and to follow these. Most accidents can be 

avoided.

• 

A person must understand the operation of this equipment and be trained in it’s usage before operating the 

equipment.  An untrained operator exposes himself and others to possible serious  injury or death.

• 

Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and 

could affect the life of the equipment.

• 

Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY! 

4.0 - Safety

4.1 - Warning Statement

WARNING!

Products manufactured or sold by the T.A. Pelsue Company are 

intended for use by professionals trained and experienced in the 

use, inspection and maintenance of these products.  

Paraprofessional users such as volunteer rescue workers and 

sportsmen involved in risk sports such as climbing and caving 

will be held to the same standard of experience and training as 

professionals. 

Technical rescue, repelling, climbing and the training involved are 

hazardous activities.  Each situation has its own unique condi-

tions and must be evaluated.  Effective risk management comes 

from experience, proper training and good personal judgement.

7!2.).'

Failure  to  read  and  heed  all  labels  and  instructions  may 

result  in  injury  or  death.    Inspect  all  components  before 

and  after  each  use,  and  remove  from  service  if  any 

damage  or  defect  is  found.    Keep  product  free  from  dirt 

and  moisture.    Do  not  leave  a  suspended  load 

unattended.  Do not exceed maximum rated loads. 

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Страница 1: ...l FT C70 Carbon Fiber Composite Fall Arrest Tower T A Pelsue Company 2500 South Tejon Street Englewood Colorado USA 80110 Tel 800 525 8460 or 303 936 7432 Fax 303 934 5581 Internet www pelsue com Email sales pelsue com ISO 9001 Certified ...

Страница 2: ...500714 001 Product Manual FT C70 Carbon Fiber Fall Arrest Tower Revision 02 2015 03 06 Page 2 ...

Страница 3: ...ntinuing reputation for excellence in the production of fine products for a broad spectrum of industry throughout the world Now in our second generation of family direction continued commitment to innovation and qual ity makes Pelsue a leading source of equipment for many types of confined spaces We specialize in safety retrieval fall arrest ventilation cable placing splicing and maintenance natio...

Страница 4: ...2 1 Serial Number 3 0 Configuration Assembly 8 3 1 Decal Locations 4 0 Safety 10 4 1 Warning Statement 4 2 Safety Alert Symbol 4 3 General Safety Information 4 4 Operating Safety 4 5 Maintenance Safety 4 6 New Operator or Owner Safety 5 0 Product Operation 13 5 1 Product Description Capabilities 5 2 Product Installation Set Up 6 0 Maintenance Inspection 17 6 1 Maintenance 6 2 Inspection 6 3 Inspec...

Страница 5: ...satisfaction is one of the differentiators that sets you apart from the pack and yields a competitive advantage Therefore we will support total customer satisfaction by implementing the ISO 9001 Quality System and providing the necessary atmosphere and training to nurture this concept throughout our organization We will make every business decisionas though the quality of the part or service provi...

Страница 6: ...reun der shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the product or component as set forth above and shall not include any liability whatsoever for damages caused by such failure including but not limited to consequential or incidental damages flowing from use or lack of use of product Any replacement repair modification installation or other service performed by the T A Pelsue Com pany shall...

Страница 7: ... frequent reference and to pass on to new operators Establish a regular training program for experienced and new operators per this manual Establish a regular maintenance and inspection program to keep the equipment in top condition This product is a part of a complete FallArrest System The user must read understand and follow the instruc tions contained in this manual for each component or total ...

Страница 8: ... Cap 4 3D 118283 002 Washer Flat 4 4A 500426 WT1 Screw Peg T Bar 2 4B 500572 001 Pin Lanyard 3 4 x 6 1 4C 500408 001 Pin Lanyard 1 2 x 4 1 2 1 The FT C70 is normally shipped within two separate boxes One box will contain the Base Assembly 500019 001 and the other box will contain the tower assembly 500573 001 Ensure that all components of the system are present upon unpacking of the system A simpl...

Страница 9: ...bon Fiber Fall Arrest Tower Revision 02 2015 03 06 Page 9 Figure 3 1 FT C70 Decal Locations 1 2 3 4 5 1 500665 001 2 500305 001 3 500612 001 4 500230 001 5 103299 001 6 500304 001 6 3 0 Configuration Assembly continued 3 1 Decal Locations ...

Страница 10: ...hese practices a working part of your safety program Be certain that everyone operating this equipment is familiar with the procedures recommended and follows safety precautions Remember most accidents can be prevented Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices System owners must give operating instructions to operators or employees before allowing them to use the equipment and ...

Страница 11: ...er for use in case of an accident Store in a highly visible place 6 Install and properly secure all guards and shields before operating 7 Wear appropriate protective gear This list includes but is not limited to A hard hat Protective shoes with slip resistant soles Heavy gloves Protective clothing Face Protection 8 Review and follow the Pre Operation Checklist before using a component in the syste...

Страница 12: ...s are not qualified to operate the equipment Many features incorporated into this equipment are the result of suggestions made by customers like you Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate the equipment safely and how to set it to perform as intended By following the operating instructions in conjunction with a good maintenance program your product will provide many years of trouble fre...

Страница 13: ...site Fall Arrest Tower Model FT C70 General Specifications Safe Working Radius Tower Base 5 10 Structure Weight Tower 10 5 lbs Base Assembly 28 5 lbs Tower Height 5 10 5 0 Product Operation The following section will address the capabilities and the general operation of the Pelsue FT C70 Composite FallArrest Tower The instructions contained within this section should be adhered to each and every t...

Страница 14: ...which the FT C70 is attached is capable of withstanding all of the loads imparted to it by the proof loaded FT C70 Fall Arrest Tower An approved Pelsue base system is required for operation installation i e The FB SW1 Fall Arrest Base Plate Figure 5 2a FT C70 Series Pre Operation Inspection Points Leveling Screws Base Plate Figure 5 1a Loading Diagram 2000 LB 907 kg STATIC PROOF LOAD 45º Figure 5 ...

Страница 15: ...working condition 2 Setup of FT C70 Composite Fall Arrest Tower Choose a location where installation will provide suitable proximity to the work area yet minimize obstructions during use and in the event a rescue is necessary Once a location is chosen Leveling Pegs Figure 5 2c FT C70 Tower Vertical and Secured to Structure Figure 5 2b FT C70 Base Pin 5 0 Product Operation continued a Align the hol...

Страница 16: ...usted in whichever direction is more suitable for rescue Fig 5 2f c Unscrew the peg on the side of the desired direction to lower the tower while screwing in the opposite peg Fig 5 2f d The tower can be offset a maximum of 23 degrees from the vertical position Fig 5 2g e If not employing a 2 or 3 way SRL System the FT C70 is designed to accept a Pelsue Pole Hoist for rescue capability Figure 5 2e ...

Страница 17: ...ction 6 2 Record results and keep documentation A log has been provided in section 6 3 specifically for the recording of the dates results of annual system inspections Periodic Factory Service Inspection It is recommended that the product be serviced by a factory authorized service center or the manufacturer after a period of three years Extreme working conditions may indicate the necessity to inc...

Страница 18: ...ends or breaks If dents cracks or any other structural damage is witnessed the unit must be removed from service and returned to the factory for repair Pay special attention to areas of material transition i e aluminum to composite look for cracks or separa tion at such transitions Be aware that powder coating can age and crack this normal paint cracking can be confused with structural cracking If...

Страница 19: ... Place a check in the box if item is acceptable place an x X in the box if item requires maintenance or repair Model Number Serial Number Date Purchased FT C70 Inspector print sign Overhead Anchor Points Inspector print sign Inspector print sign Inspector print sign Inspector print sign Inspector print sign Inspector print sign 6 0 Maintenance Inspection continued 6 3 Inspection Log ...

Страница 20: ...ls Pins Fasteners Overhead Anchor Points Overall Structure leveling Mounts Notes Inspector print sign Inspector print sign Inspector print sign Inspector print sign Inspector print sign Inspector print sign Inspector print sign Inspector print sign Inspector print sign 6 0 Maintenance Inspection continued ...

Страница 21: ...he frame and labels 2 Perform a complete inspection of the unit and document the results prior to storage 3 Oil or grease hinges and moving components in order to prevent corrosion 4 A FT C70 series system can be dismantled for storage if desired follow the reverse of the steps given for assembly in section 3 0 of this manual 7 0 Storage 8 0 Contact Information For More Information T A Pelsue Comp...

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Страница 24: ...ISO 9001 Certified T A Pelsue Company 2500 South Tejon Street Englewood Colorado USA 80110 Toll free 800 525 8460 or 303 936 7432 Fax 303 934 5581 Internet www pelsue com Email sales pelsue com ...

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