DBI SALA Saflok User Instruction Manual - Page 4

Browse online or download pdf User Instruction Manual for Security Sensors DBI SALA Saflok. DBI SALA Saflok 14 pages. Pole anchor system

Print Page

3.0 SYSTEM INSTALLATION

3.1
PLANNING: Plan your Fall Arrest System before using the Safl ok
limitations and requirements defi ned in Section 2 and the following logistical aspects:
A.
ANCHORAGE: Figure 4 illustrates anchorage locations for the Anchor Tube. Select a rigid anchorage
point that is capable of sustaining the loads specified in Section 2. The Anchor Tube should always be
anchored around the Pole Top over a suitable bolted apparatus or material having a minimum 5/8 inch
(15.9 mm) bolt. At least 12 inches (30.5 cm) of pole top should extend above the Anchor Tube to
prevent to prevent it from flipping over the pole top. If insufficient pole top is available, the Anchor Tube
should extend over and under a Crossarm or similar device.
Good
Anchor Tube over and under
Crossarm and around Pole Top to
compensate for insuffi cient Pole
Top Extension.
Bad
Insuffi cient Pole Top extension
above Anchor Tube.
B.
POLE INTEGRITY: Inspect and secure an unsound pole so it is safe for climbing.
C.
SHARP EDGES: Avoid working where the Pole Anchor System and attached subsystems will contact
or abrade against unprotected sharp edges. Do not loop the Lifeline around small diameter structural
members. If working with the Pole Anchor System around sharp edges is unavoidable, apply a heavy
pad over the exposed sharp edge.
D. CLIMBING PATH: Identify the best climbing path prior to hanging the Vertical Lifeline Rope with the
Anchor Tube. The Vertical Lifeline Rope will align with the Anchor Tube and should be positioned on the
same side of the pole as the work area and best climbing path to avoid tangling the Lifeline.
E.
GENERAL USE CONSIDERATIONS: Avoid working where your Lifeline may cross or tangle with that of
another worker. Do not allow your Lifeline to pass under you arms or tangle in your feet. Follow Live Line
procedures when working around exposed live components. Situate the Vertical Lifeline Rope within the
minimum approach distance.
F.
RESCUE: The employer should always have a Rescue Plan in place and the ability to readily implement the plan.
3.2
INSPECTION: Prior to installing the Pole Anchor System, inspect all components per the Inspection Steps in Section 5.
3.3
INSTALLATION - HANGING THE VERTICAL LIFELINE ROPE: After planning your Fall Arrest System
(see Section 3.1), hang the Vertical Lifeline Rope from the wood pole with the Anchor Tube:
Step 1.
Thread the Vertical Lifeline Rope through the Anchor Tube: Thread the running end of the
Vertical Lifeline Rope through the Anchor Tube until the Eye Splice is fully retracted into the tube
body (Figure 5). The rope may be inserted through the Anchor Tube in either direction to facilitate
maneuvering the tube and rope over and around the required anchorage points.
Step 2.
Install the Installation/Removal Tool on the end of the Telescoping Extension Pole:
Attach the Installation/Removal Tool to the end of a dielectric tested Telescoping Extension Pole. Insert
the Installation/Removal Tool in the Anchor Tube so the trailing end of the Lifeline aligns in the tapered
groove on the Adapter (Figure 6).
Figure 4 - Anchor Tube Anchorage
Anchor Tube anchored over Bolt
and under Equipment Arm to
compensate for insuffi cient Pole
Top Extension.
Insuffi cient Pole Top extension
above Anchor Tube.
4
Pole Anchor System. Consider all
™
Suffi cent Pole Top extension
above Anchor Tube and 5/8 inch
(15.875 mm) Through Bolt.
Anchor Tube should not be
anchored through Braces.