Qualcraft WA-Anchor User Manual
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Repairs to equipment can be made only by a Guardian representative or person or entity
authorized by Guardian. Contact Guardian for maintenance and repair. Cleaning after use is important for maintaining the safety and life of the
equipment. Cleanse the equipment of all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants. If the equipment cannot simply be wiped clean use a mild soap and
water. Rinse, wipe, and hang to dry. Store equipment where it cannot be affected by heat, light, excessive moisture, oil, chemicals, or other
degrading elements.
DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT:
WA-Anchor Roof Anchors provide a permanent fall protection anchor. When used with provided nails and bolt system, WA-Anchor Roof Anchors can be used under
the roof eave to provide fall protection for lower levels. Attach to anchorages meeting 5,000lbs. load requirements or use a sysetm that limits arrest forces to include a
2:1 safety factor.
PRODUCT APPLICATION INFORMATION:
The WA-Anchor Roof Anchor is designed to be used as an anchorage connector for personal fall arrest or restraint for 7/12 roof pitches or less. The structure that this
product is attached to must be capable of supporting a 5,000lb. static load in the direction of pull or shall be designed, installed and used as follows: (i) as part of a
complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a minimum safety factor of two; and (ii) under the supervision of a qualified person” per OSHA 1926.502.
Designed specifically for attachment on standard wood framing structural members and approved wall top designs in conjunction with approved truss locations at the
wall.
Do not hang, lift or support tools or equipment from the WA-Anchor Roof Anchor. The use of a shock absorbing connector is
required for fall arrest applications.
PERSONAL FALL ARREST: Means the product is used as a component of a personal fall arrest system to protect the user
in the event of a fall. For this application, the PFAS MUST include a full body harness and a connecting component (energy
absorbing lanyard). Maximum permissible free fall is six feet.
RESTRAINT: Means the product is 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 and a lanyard or restraint line. NO VERTICAL FREE
FALL IS PERMITTED
WORK POSITIONING: Means the product is used as a component of a work positioning system to support the user at a
work position. Work positioning systems typically include a full body harness, positioning lanyard, and a back-up personal
fall arrest system. Maximum permissible free fall is two feet.
RESCUE: This product IS NOT RATED for use as a component of a rescue system.
LIMITATIONS:
Consider the following application limitations before using this equipment.
Capacity: The anchorage connectors are designed for use by persons with a combined weight (clothing, tools, etc.) of no
more than 310lbs. No more than one personal protective system may be connected at one time.
Free Fall: Personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) used with this equipment must be rigged to limit the free fall to six feet as
called out in ANSI Z359.1. Only qualified and trained personnel, on the proper use of fall protection such as this anchor, are
allowed to use this product. Restraint systems must be rigged in a manner such that no vertical free fall is possible. Work
positioning systems must be rigged in a manner that limits free fall to two feet or less. Rescue systems must be rigged so that
no vertical free fall is possible.
Fall Clearance: A hazard assessment by a trained and competent person is recommended before any work is started that
would include the use of fall protection. There must be sufficient clearance below the user to arrest a fall before the user
strikes the ground or other obstruction. The clearance required is dependent on some or all of the following factors.
Consider When Calculating Distance:
Deceleration Distance
Movement of harness attachment element (D-ring)
Free Fall Distance
Worker Height (how tall the worker is could affect the
free fall distance)
Elevation of Anchorage Connector
Connecting Subsystems Length
Total Fall Distance
(Free Fall + Deceleration
Distance)
6 Feet Max
Free Fall