FallTech Sling Anchors - Manual (Page 8)

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abrasive edges or surfaces. When rigged for a Free-Fall greater than six
feet, your FallTech Sling Anchor must be used with a FallTech Ironman
series lanyard (7247, 7247Y, 8247, 8247Y, 8248 and 8248Y). Users
weighing more than 310 lbs. (including tools and equipment) may only
use this device if they are utilizing a FallTech Heavyweight Series Shock-
Absorbing Lanyards (8248, 82483, 8248Y and 8248Y3) or Heavyweight
Series Self Retracting Lifelines (denoted by “HW” in the model number)
Be sure to review the Clear-Fall diagram and worksheet in section 2.9 of
this manual.
This product meets the requirements of OSHA 1926.502 as well as
ANSI Z359.1-2007 and/or ANSI A10.32-2004. For further details on
these requirements, please go to www.osha.gov to review the OSHA
requirements. Copies of the ANSI standards are available at
www.asse.org in the e-standards store.
3.2: Sling Anchor Types
Chokers
Chokers are Sling Anchors which consist of a webbing loop with a D-
ring or O-ring on one end. Typically, the loop is wrapped around a rated
structural member, and then the D-ring or O-ring is passed through the
loop and cinched down tightly. The D-ring or O-ring is then used as the
attachment point for a connecting device. (See figures 3.1 and 3.2)
Web Pass-Thru Sling Anchors
Web Pass-Thru Sling Anchors are web straps that have a large D-ring
on one end and a smaller D-ring on the opposite end. The strap is
wrapped around a rated structural member and the smaller D-ring is
passed through the larger one, and then the strap is cinched down
tightly. The smaller D-ring is then used as the attachment point for a
connecting device. (See figure 3.3 and 3.4)
Cable Pass-Thru Sling Anchors
Cable Pass-Thru Sling Anchors are web straps that have a large D-
ring or O-ring on one end and a smaller D-ring or O-ring on the opposite
end. The strap is wrapped around a rated structural member and the
smaller D-ring or O-ring is passed through the larger one, and then the
cable is cinched down tightly. The smaller D-ring or O-ring is then used
as the attachment point for a connecting device. (See figure 3.5)
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Carabiner Sling Anchors
Carabiner Sling Anchors are made using a length of cable. On one
end is a carabiner, and on the opposite end is a pair of D-rings or O-
rings. Typically, the cable is wrapped around a rated structural member
and the carabiner is attached to one of the two D-rings or O-rings,
leaving the other to be used as the attachment point for a connecting
device. (See figure 3.6)
Cable Anchor Extenders
Cable Anchor Extenders are made using a length of cable having a
snap hook or carabiner at one end and a D-ring or O-ring at the opposite
end. These can be attached to an existing anchorage connector in order
to lower the attachment point in order to make it more accessible to the
user.
3.3: Approved Applications
Below are applications for which your FallTech Sling Anchor is
specifically suited. This list is not all-inclusive, but is intended to
anticipate the most common applications in which this product may be
used. If you have questions about whether this product is suitable for
your particular application, please consult a competent person or contact
FallTech for further advice.
Sling Anchors come in various lengths in order to put the attachment
point within proximity of the user and the walking/working surface. Be
sure to rig your sling anchor so that Free Fall is limited to 6’ (six feet) or
less.
The length of some Sling Anchors is such that it may also contribute
to Swing Fall. See Section 2.10 of this manual for additional details, and
be sure to rig your Sling Anchor so as to avoid this hazard.
Be sure to consult Section 5 of this instruction manual for details on
anchorage considerations, as the anchorage and its relationship to the
walking/working surface will be an important factor in determining
suitability and could contribute to the outcome of a fall event. Use of an
anchor point that is not properly rated could lead to a catastrophic failure
of your personal fall arrest system, which may result in serious injury or
death.
Direct Overhead Applications: All FallTech Sling Anchors are suitable for
use in any application where the properly rated anchorage is directly