Qualcraft SkyMast 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
DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT:
SkyMast Residential Roof PFAS provides a portable means of fall protection for up to three workers in arrest.
PRODUCT APPLICATION INFORMATION:
The SkyMast is designed to be used as an anchorage connector for personal fall arrest or restraint. 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 systems which maintains a minimum safety factor of two; and (ii) under the
supervision of a “qualified person” as per OSHA 1926.502. Designed specifically for attachment on standard wood sheathing
properly secured to framing structural members such as trusses, beams, and I-joists as a temporary anchorage.
Do not hang, lift or support tools or equipment from the SkyMast. The use of a retractable lifeline is mandatory to limit the arrest
forces to 900lbs. or less for each worker.
• 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 deceleration device known as a
retractable. 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 three individuals with a combined weight (clothing, tools, etc.)
of no more than 310lbs each.
• Free Fall: Personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) used with this equipment must be rigged to limit the free fall to six feet or
less as called out in ANSI Z359.1. Only qualified and trained personnel, on the proper use of fall protection such as this
PFAS, are allowed to use this product. Restraint systems must be rigged that no vertical free fall is possible. Work
positioning systems must be rigged so that free fall is limited to two feet or less. Rescue systems must be rigged so that no
vertical free fall is possible.
• Fall Clearance: 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. A hazard assessment by a trained
and competent person is recommended before any work is started that would include the use of fall protection.
• General Use: This PFAS (Personal Fall Arrest System) is designed for professional use only. Do not use SkyMast unless
you have received specific training in the use of the product and the general use of fall protection equipment.