Enclosed Track Systems User Manual
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1. End Trucks 1 Used to make crane bridge where lateral travel is desired 2 All steel body 3 Plastic wheels standard steel are available uw mm w mu ms es nes rw ame sw nme sw r r 14 ALU TRACK with plain splice and standard hanger S C 3 LATERAL BRACING REQUIRED BY OTHERS Rigid Lifelines recommends consulting a qualified professional architect or engineer in your local area to determine your building support adequacy Considerations include your geographical region snowfall seismic loading etc ALU TRACKe Hoist Trolley S DE 10 3 8 263 5MM 17 4 3 8 FL AT HK6 01 1 00 AT HK6 01 2 00 AT HK8 01 1 00 416MM ALUMINUM FALL ARREST TRACK ALU TRACKe x TRACK 1 2 MAN SS Durs nese REINFORCED ALU TRACK fen em TRACK SPLICE HANGER KIT AT HK8 01 2 00 T 10 1 4 565MM 2 6 1 4 921 10 1 4 260 1 6 1 4 463 5 17 10 3 8 568 5 2 4 3 8 721MM LATERAL BRACING2. LOCKNUT MUST GO HERE n 0 Ref Existing Building Structure 9 1 Beam Clamp Channel ii 2 Beam Clamp Clip MAX Ref Hanger Rod 5 8 or 3 4 2 5 8 11 NC X4 1 2 GR 5 2 Ref 5 8 11 NC Hex Nuts 2 5 8 Flat Washer 1 Spherical Washer 5 8 or 3 4 3 Lock Nut 5 8 or 3 4 2 Bevel Washer 19 3 PER FOOT RIGID LIFELINES 1 NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN VALIDATION QUALITY OF SUPPORT STRUCTURE 1 Nuts must be torqued to prevent rod from turning out 2 Clips must be positioned such that they seat fully in cutout with the bolt as close as possible to the edge of the beam flange 3 Position clips such that they are an equal number of cutouts from the center 4 Tighten nut 6 to pull clamp channel tightly against beam 22 BEAM CLAMP CHART CHART BEAM 5 8 DIAMETER 3 4 DIAMETER LINDAPTER LINDAPTER 6S 3 9 _ M ne o j t 3 4 SHORT TAIL CW CLIP WASHER MEDIUM TAIL P1 PACKING L LONG TAIL P2 PACKING 1 SHORT TAIL MEDIUM TAIL LONG TAIL 1 DOT 2 DOT 3 DOT OR NO DOT CLIP WASHER PACKING 1 23 Download and print blank checklists from the Literature link at rigidlifelines com Rigid Lifelines Annual Fall Protection E Systems Inspection Checklist R GID Inspector Name Dat s f LiFE
3. 480 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FACE 1 D C 480 BASE 2 C 480 CLAMP 2 C 480 LDCK NUT 2 C 480 FLATWASHER 2 C 480 BOLT 1 Ji 4 3 TORQUE ALL FASTENERS 578 108 FT LBS 3 4 210 FT LBS BEAM FACE DROP ROD 20 BAR JOINT HANGER ASSEMBLY HANGER ROD NUT 5 85 TORQUE NUT TO NUT TO A VALUE OF FT LB 1 NDTES 1 NUTS MUST BE TDRQUED PREVENT RDD FRDM TURNING BUT 2 BOLT PADS MUST BE POSITIONED SUCH THAT THEY SEAT FULLY DN BAR TRUSS Nb iL i FI ROD MUST HANG STRAIG FIGURE 1 GUR Le HT DOWN AFTER INSTALLATION D NOTE 1 MAX LOAD 5650 LB 2 FOR HORIZONTAL TRUSSES ONLY RIGID LIFELINES IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN VALIDATION OR QUALITY OF SUPPORT STRUCTURE Q NOT BEND ROD 21 3 TIGHTEN NUTS 2 amp 3 PULL BOLT PADS TIGHTLY AGAINST BEAM AS SEEN IN FIGURE REF HANGER RUD 5 85 2 95 8 1 NC HEX NUTS QD LOCK NUT 5 87 5 8 BOLT PAD EF EXISTING BUILDING STRUCTURE TORQUE ALL FASTENERS 5 8 108 FT LBS 3 4 210 FT LBS SLOPED HANGER Assemhly Instructions HANGER NUT 5 8 OR 3 4 TORQUE NUT NUT TO A VALUE OF 112 FT LB J
4. 19 FAC 480 Assembly 20 Bar Joint Hanger Assembly 21 Sloped Hanger Assembly Instructions 22 Beam Clamp ua uay qyskaskyaaqayahaquywaqaykanoyasunpupashuyaqqhaphykuyhiyayshatuwauypaqhuykuaqhayuhi 23 Annual Systems Inspection Checklist n 24 Annual Fold Away Systems Inspection 25 Rigid Lifelines Warranty and Service Policy a 28 INTRODUCTION TO FALL PROTECTION Unintentional falls are the leading cause of injury and the second most common cause of occupational related deaths in the United States There are three methods of protecting workers from injury due to falls 1 Eliminate the fall hazard 2 Arrest the fall 3 Restraint Arresting the fall may be done in a variety of ways including guarding nets and personal fall protection systems Personal Fall Protection systems consist of three main components an anchorage a body support and the connecting means This manual relates to the selection of a track system for dynamic protection of the worker Harnesses and related equipment which work in conjunction with the track system require investigation of other sources Each manufacturer s equipment recommendation may vary from case to case and affect the forces p
5. Specifying a Fall Arrest System The following is an example of how to decide what fall arrest system will best suit the application at hand The customer wants a one person system on 6 foot support centers with a 20 foot overall length 1 Choose Fall Arrest Track With 6 support centers for a one person system we refer to the table page 7 No P500 track is selected B Choose the part number FAPT520C 1MAN from sheet 13 of the Rigid Lifelines Fall Arrest Track Price List This will provide 3 6 foot support center spaces and the standard 12 overhangs on each end 2 Choose Accessories 2 End Stops No 500 1 Personnel Trolley 524RI 4 Track Hangers either drop rod or flush type 1 Label Kit Note that track splices are available to join multiple track sections together Refer to pages 9 10 for track splices for track and splice plates for truss top tubes 5 Plain Fall Arrest Track 1 Profile is ASTM A 572 steel cold formed 2 Enclosed track low profile keeps space requirements to a minimum 3 Profile design ensures wheel protection and accurate alignment with minimum friction 4 Minimum maintenance Self cleaning profile 5 Available in three sizes P d Part Numbers FA PT 5 XX XX um Decimal Length if needed J 8 MAX S C 12 eit cae N Fall Arrest
6. sr aw 188 LATERAL BRACING REQUIRED BY OTHERS Rigid Lifelines recommends consulting a qualified professional architect or engineer in your local area to determine your building support adequacy Considerations include your geographical region snowfall seismic loading etc Splices 1 Track splice joints are supplied complete with vertical and horizontal adjustment screws which facilitate precise alignment of the track sections at a joint 2 When positioning splice joints it is important to insure that they are placed within the allowable distance from an adjacent support bracket for maximum loads 3 Welded joints are possible however they are not recommended as they inhibit the adjustments future modification or dismantling of a system 4 n the case of truss trucks splice plates are used to join the upper chords of the truss section LJ Consult factory for loading exceeding 30 off vertical Maximum Off Vertical Loading 30 Maximum loading Dimensions and weights are approximate and may change without notice 8 5 continued Splices continued Track Splice WARNING TRACK se 500 DUAL WEIBHTIB 5 81 2 11 2 Fig 1 4 DIMA 33 16 318 67 48187 r amp j w DIMC 215 16 311 16 51 4 2 15 16 SPLICE JOINT NOTE QTY of 1 QUANTITIES ARE FOR ONE S
7. Annual Inspection 1 2 3 Inspect bolts tightness Inspect all components for cracks bends Inspect any pivot bolts or pivot eye bolts for bent shanks or bent shafts If shaft is bent more than 010 replace Replace any components if threads are deteriorated or if there are any imperfections Inspect track flanges If lower flanges are bent more than 5 degrees replace track If flange thickness has decreased more than 10 through wear erosion or corrosion replace Inspection After a Fall Rigid Lifelines components must be inspected by a competent person as defined by ANSI amp in the event of a fall If the Rigid Lifelines provided components pass inspection all Rigid Lifelines components can be immediately placed back into service A competent person should inspect for the following Inspect all components straightness Replace any bent components Inspect all components for cracks Inspect all bolts for tightness Inspect any pivot bolts or pivot eye bolts for bent shanks or bent shafts If shaft is bent more than 010 replace Replace any components if threads are deteriorated or if there are any imperfections Inspect track flanges If lower flanges are bent more than 5 degrees replace track 18 34409 lv SAVM 341191518 OL 3dld A8 BYNL
8. w BRACKET Hangers Hanger Kit Truss Track 1 Standard kit furnished with CA80 adjustable beam clamp drop rod support bracket and 12 rod TRUSS STYLE R520 R520C TRACK R525 R525 530 85306 2 7 4 PARTNO 500 530 ASSY W BOLTS LATERAL BRACING REQUIRED BY OTHERS Rigid Lifelines recommends a qualified professional architect or engineer in your local area to determine your building support adequacy Considerations include your geographical region snowfall seismic loading etc 13 5 continued End Stops 1 Must be used at ends of all tracks to prevent trolley from leaving track profile when in use 2 Bolt through connection supplied with rubber bumper bolt nut and lockwasher 3 May be used as intermediate stop to prevent workers from entering same area of track system m wma ww mr zr gt _ nri rms 1 1 4 RUBBER SLEEVE NOTE Must be used on ends of ALL tracks Rotating Eye Trolley 1 steel body 2 Plastic wheels furnished as standard equipped with anti friction ball bearings for smooth and effortless movement Steel wheels optional at no charge 3 Rotating eye travels full 360 to allow complete freedom of movement without concern for twisting of lanyard or harness TRACK SERIES 31314136 Xe y
9. 611 16 11 16 81 4 1 4 HANGER 5 8 0 3 4 g e SUPPORT PARTNO 500HB 600HB 700HB Hangers Truss Track Drop Rod Hanger 1 Used to support truss track when supplied with drop rods 2 Fabricated from structural steel 3 Complete with proper nuts bolts lockwashers and spacers TIE ROD MOUNTING HOLE TRUSS TUBE 9 1 2 DIA WEIGHTLB 41 2 2 25 Hangers Truss Track Flush Clamp 1 Furnished for direct clamping to overhead steel 2 Complete with nuts bolts lockwashers lindapters and spacers 3 Overhead beam size must be specified when ordering TRUSS STYLE R520 R520C BEAM SPECIFY SIZE TRACK R525 R525C R530 R530C K H 20 through K H 30 maximum flange width 6 K H 35 and K H 40 maximum flange width 8 5 12 5 continued Hangers Adjustable Beam Clamp 1 Utilized to attach to overhead steel when using drop rod hangers 2 Furnished in two sizes C480 Fits beams with 2 1 4 to 8 flange width 7 16 max thickness C482 Fits beams with 4 to 10 flange width 1 2 max thickness TRACK PROFILE 500 600 700 900 1 1 1 2_ HANGER DIA 5 8 3 4 Hangers Hanger Kit Plain Track 1 Standard kit furnished with CA80 adjustable beam clamp drop rod support bracket and 12 rod HANGER ROD
10. NOTES 1 Maximum cantilever for one person on plain track is 2 for TRACK 1 PERSON 2 PERSON 500 series track and 3 for 600 SERIES MAXS C MAXS C 2 Maximum distance hanger to splice is 12 500 29 16 23 8 8 0 3 Refer to Page 8 for off vertical loading PT600 31 8 215 16 4 Each section of track must have at least 2 hangers These lengths may be increased under certain circumstances Consult with Rigid Lifelines engineering Single Track Trussed Fall Arrest Systems 1 Used for spanning greater distance between supports 2 Utilizes plain track profile for lower cord to insure conformity of components 3 Low profile keeps space requirements to a minimum 4 Combination of high strength to low weight ratio helps reduce stress on structures 5 Designed for one or two person systems Part Numbers Available in six standard sizes to accomodate to 58 spans FA R 600 XX XX 7 Custom design for any span greater than shown in catalogue Decimal Leneth if needed Track Series Trussed Runwa Fall Arrest Trussed Single Track Non Passable TRACK 1 USER 2 USERS S C 1 6 0 pxs m paw TH pw pm 15 5e puse 2 10 33 58 17 1
11. REQUIRED BY OTHERS Rigid Lifelines recommends consulting a qualified professional architect or engineer in your local area to determine your building support adequacy Considerations include your geographical region snowfall seismic loading etc Dimensions and weights are approximate and may change without notice NOTE If the same fall arrest system will be used to recover a fallen worker a two man system must be specified 15 FALL ARREST SAFETY AND CONSIDERATIONS Fall Arrest Safety 1 Remove systems and components from service IMMEDIATELY if they have been subjected to fall impact until inspected by a competent person and deemed undamaged and suitable for use 2 Promptly rescue employees in the event of a fall or assure that they are able to rescue themselves 3 Inspect systems prior to each use for wear damage and other deterioration and remove defective components Do NOT attach fall arrest systems to guard rail systems or hoists Do NOT attach fall arrest systems to crane bridges unless specifically designed for such use by a qualified person 6 Every fall arrest system should have a rescue plan to recover fallen workers If the same fall arrest system will be used to recover a fallen worker a two man system must be specified Fall Arrest Considerations Anyone working over a height of 4 ft or more above a lower level with an unprotected side or edge in general industry shall be protected from falling Ancho
12. one 1 year commencing on the date of shipment to the first retail purchaser Purchaser Rigid Lifelines warrants all Rigid Lifelines fall protection soft goods devices connectors and accessories to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year commencing on the date of shipment to the first retail purchaser Purchaser Rigid Lifelines is dedicated to offering superior service and quality products to all of our customers If you would like to contact a customer service representative please call the following number 1 844 467 4443 We will be happy to assist you in any way that we can These warranties do not extend to equipment which has been subject to misuse use in excess of rated capacity negligent operation use beyond Rigid Lifelines published service factors improper installation or maintenance adverse environments and does not apply to any equipment which has been repaired or altered without Rigid Lifelines written authorization This warranty is void for any product that is designed to deform or absorb energy during a fall event and needs to be replaced after a fall event has occurred Written notice of any claimed defect must be given to Rigid Lifelines within thirty 30 days after such defect is discovered Rigid Lifelines obligation and Purchaser s sole remedy under this warranty is limited to at Rigid Lifelines discretion the replacement or repair of the equipment at Rigid Lifelines fac
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14. 310 pounds then the system must be appropriately modified Personal Fall Arrest Systems and components subjected to impact loading shall be immediately removed from service and shall not be used again for employee protection until inspected and determined to by a competent person to be undamaged and suitable for reuse Check bolts for tightness annually or more frequently if the system is subjected to extreme environments or severe service 16 FALL ARREST COMPONENT AND SYSTEM INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Engineered Fall Arrest components and standard systems displayed in Rigid Lifelines sales literature are pre engineered for vertical loading applications up to a maximum of 30 degrees off vertical and comply with all regulations as defined by ANSI 7359 1 and 1926 502 for engineered components Engineered Fall Arrest custom systems are application specific and take into consideration the actual site specific use of the system This includes defined dimensions of height and cantilever and any lateral loading non vertical loading that may exist When Rigid Lifelines Fall Arrest components are ordered individually each component must be employed and maintained in accordance with all ANSI and OSHA regulations INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install components as defined in this manual and in accordance with ANSI and OSHA regulations If the system is a standard engineered Fall Arrest system install the system s as defined on the
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16. LINES System Number Model Inspection Result Pass Fail Inspection Point 1 Check that the beam clamps are installed horizontal installed to values shown in manual joints legible 6 Verify that the number of trolleys matches the value on material handling 8 Check the track for levelness within 1 4 per 20 feet of track Check the track flanges Track flanges cannot be bent downward more than 5 9 10 Check the track thickness Track thickness cannot be worn more than 10 12 Check system components for corrosion and bent or damaged areas 13 Verify trolley can traverse entire length of track without welds or excessive wear or corrosion 15 Test the operation of the connector trolley eye bolt and 16 Verify that no fall indicator grooves are visible on anchor trolley center shaft See operators manual for details Test the anchor trolley engagement function by applying at least 90 165 of weight to swivel hook The trolley should not roll Verify that C 480 s are installed properly and fasteners are torqued to proper values See operations manual for details 24 Rigid Lifelines Fold Away Fall Protection Systems Inspection Checklist R GID L IFEELINES Inspector Name Date System Number Model 1 2 3 4 5 6 Inspection Result 3 Inspection Point 55 Fail Test the operation of the support jibs and verify t
17. Manual 103 0039 REV 08 14 R GID L JIFELINIESI Technical Manual for Rigid Lifelines Fall Protection Track SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 150 9001 REGISTERED RIGID LIFELINESe 5 Introduction To Fall Dep n rts 4 Rigid Lifelines Fall Protection Sy Stes s Specifying a Fall Protection Systemi aa MO rita Ra 6 7 Single Track Trussed Fall Arrest System 7 Dual Thussed Fall Arrest ua ua a torem n Er 8 COmponenisSu uu 7 14 cg 8 10 Hanger MEET TERT u 11 13 Eng SIDE E EE 14 Rotating Eyebolt 1 01 iaa cdita cs E E 14 EET 14 Aluminum Fall Arrest ET TD T 15 Arrest Safety and Considerations r 16 Fall Arrest Component and System Installation 17 17 Performance Testing of Fall Arrest Components and Systems 17 Inspection of Fall 18 Lateral Bracing for Monorail o saca MU
18. Maximum cantilever truss track is 48 T IE 2 Maximum distance hanger to splice is 48 3 Refer to Page 8 for off vertical loading LATERAL BRACING REQUIRED OTHERS Rigid Lifelines recommends consulting a qualified professional architect or engineer in your local area to determine your building support adequacy Considerations include your geographical region snowfall seismic loading etc Dimensions and weights are approximate and may change without notice NOTE If the same fall arrest system will be used to recover a fallen worker a two man system must be specified 5 continued Dual Trussed Fall Arrest Track 1 Profile is ASTM A 572 steel cold formed 2 Enclosed track low profile keeps space requirements to a minimum 3 Profile design ensures wheel protection and accurate alignment with minimum friction 4 Minimum maintenance Self cleaning profile 5 Available in three standard sizes 6 Custom design for spans greater than shown EN Part Numbers m FA 2 520 XX i i Decimal Feet if needed II T Length C Track Series Trussed Fall Arrest sd m TRACK 2 USER 1 Maximum cantilever is 48 SERIES S S 2 Maximum distance hanger to splice is 48 520DST 11 8 mae z
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20. PLICE JOINT ASSEMBL If your system has more than one section length of fall arrest track each additional section is installed in the same manner as the first with the addition of a splice joint assembly Plain track Splice joints should be within 12 of a support bracket or hanger as shown in Fig 1 Each section of track must have at least 2 hangers Splice joints should be within 18 48 max of a support bracket or hanger The track splice joint is made from a sleeve with a total of eight set screws threaded into the and both sides Slide sleeve over the end of the first runway track then butt the second runway track against the first Center the sleeve over the joint The two center EXCEEDING THESE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS set screws should be tightened slightly to push the tracks against MAY CAUSE END TRUCKS TO BIND IN TRACK the base of the sleeve so that the two bottom surfaces of the track are even Adjust the side set screws so that the track slots are aligned and there is a smooth transition from one track to the other see Fig 2 Tighten all top set screws then side set screws for correct track alignment E l Y EI T B B INCORRECT ALIGNMENT TOP VIEW INCORRECT ALIGNMENT SIDE VIEW F
21. d of the worker colliding with an obstruction or lower grade level RIGID LIFELINES FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS 900LB MAF PERSONAL ENERGY RIGID HORIZONTAL LIFELINE ABSORBING DEVICE CONNECTOR Rigid Lifelines fall arrest track systems have many distinctive advantages over wire rope systems Rigid track design with less free fall distance should be taken into account since the stretch of the wire rope does not have to be figured into the equation The worker can now be decelerated to a complete stop in a shorter distance lowering the impact force on the body This design also saves headroom since an allowance for sag is no longer necessary This feature also allows for use of track in situations where there is a minimum of overhead room Rotating eye trolleys provide smooth ergonomic movement within the track system and are not affected by side pull which can restrict the trolleys on a wire rope system especially at the splices and hangers The worker can now move freely from side to side under the track system rather than be limited to the pathway directly below the wire rope The rotating eye trolley allows 360 continuous movement eliminating tangling of the lanyard and harness Side to side movement may be further enhanced through the use of double tracks and bridges known as traveling bridge systems With the addition of track splices the length is limitless Splice design ensures a smooth transition at joi
22. he jibs and connector pivots rotate freely Check the support jibs for excessive bearing wear Check the support jibs for loose or missing fasteners Check the jib connector pivots for bent or broken parts or bent or broken welds Check support structure for stability Check the support jibs for properly installed and tightened pivot bolts LIS Download and print blank checklists from the Literature link at rigidlifelines com 29 Rigid Lifelines Fall Protection Systems i Inspection Notes RAGID L IFELINES 26 Rigid Lifelines Fall Protection Systems Inspection Notes RAGID 4 LIFELINES 27 Rigid Lifelines Toll Free 844 467 4443 730 Hemlock Road Local 610 286 8030 Suite 104 Fax 610 286 6408 19543 L IEELINES RigidLifelines com TEN YEAR EQUIPMENT WARRANTY Rigid Lifelines warrants the engineered track equipment wearable end truck wheels and Anchor Trolley wheels and teeth to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten 10 years commencing on the date of installation TWO YEAR EQUIPMENT WARRANTY Rigid Lifelines warrants XSPlatforms Fall Protection components to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two 2 years commencing from the date of installation ONE YEAR EQUIPMENT WARRANTY Rigid Lifelines warrants the motorized products and drive components to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of
23. ig 2 g y Yu EI EI EI o CORRECT ALIGNMENT TOP VIEW CORRECT ALIGNMENT SIDE VIEW 9 5 continued Splices continued Track Splice Trussed fall arrest splice joints also include two splice plates 0 sm and four 1 2 bolts with nuts and lock washers Install the TRUSS TUBE 21 2 splice plates to connect the ends of the truss tubes with the SIZE four through bolts provided Torque through bolts to 50 FT PLATES 2 r S bs Ee d BOLTS 4 10 0218 10 0217 10 0206 WARNING WEIGHT LB 11 2 11 2 11 2 48 INCHES FROM THE FALL ARREST TRACK SUPPORT DIEN RU MORE THAN 48 INCHES BEYOND THE RUNWAY SUPPORT HEX NUT QTY OF 4 02 SPLICE PLATE KIT INCLUDES 2 PLATES AND p 4 REQUIRED FASTENERS SPLICE PLATE QTY OF 2 T QTY OF 1 pw HEX HEAD BOLT QTY OF 4 NOTE QUANTITIES ARE FOR ONE SPLICE JOINT ASSEMBLY e FALL ARREST TRACK FALL ARREST TRACK HEX NUT QTY OF 4 FALL ARREST RACK FALL ARREST TRACK lt SPLICE PLATE QTY OF 2 SPLICE JOINT HEAD BOLT QTY OF QTY OF 4 LATERAL BRACING REQUIRED BY OTHERS Rigid Lifelines recommends consulting a qualified professional architect or engineer in your local area to determine your building support adequacy Considerations include your geographical region snowfall seismic loading etc 10 Hangers Plain Track S
24. nts and hangers Rigid truss design can be used to increase support centers to job and building requirements Standard sizes are available to accomodate up to 58ft support centers standard systems are designed for use with lanyards that limit the maximum arresting force to 900lbs Special designs can be customized to virtually any distance Utilizing track switches turntables transfer mechanisms and end trucks can make the scope and coverage of your fall arrest system virtually limitless This is perfect for complete coverage of a facility such as theatres airplane hangers bus depots or anywhere overhead work is constant track trolleys cranes and hangers are designed in accordance with 5 Spec No 2359 1 2007 OSHA Std 1910 66 and OSHA Std 1926 502 NOTE If the same fall arrest system will be used to recover a fallen worker a two man system must be specified SPECIFYING FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM Fall Arrest Selection Thoughts How many workers will be using the system at one time How will the system be supported What type of lanyards and harnesses will be provided Make sure you can move trolleys past support points without disengaging from the lanyards Evaluate whether the trolley will slide smoothly without causing a swing fall hazard worker falls off the edge of the work area how many degrees off vertical will the lanyard line be 7 How will a fallen worker be rescued APUNE
25. provided assembly drawings included in the reference Installation and Maintenance Manuals P N 103 0010 103 0011 or 103 0033 Installation and Maintenance Manuals P N 103 0010 103 0011 or 103 0033 are crane installation manuals and provided for installation guidance reference only If the system has been custom engineered as custom system by Rigid Lifelines install the system s as defined on the provided custom assembly drawing NOTE Rigid Lifelines fall arrest components are similar to crane designs but may never used as a crane Never use a Rigid Lifelines Fall Arrest component or system as a crane or to N WARNING lift objects unless specifically engineered by Rigid Lifelines to do so PERFORMANCE TESTING OF FALL ARREST COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS Rigid Lifelines recommends following the ANSI requirements for dynamic performance testing of all Rigid Lifelines fall arrest components and systems The dynamic performance test as defined by ANSI 2359 1 2007 consists of a 220 Ib test weight dropped for a total 6 foot free fall before 900 Ib MAF maximum arresting force lanyard engages to decelerate the load A two man system will use two separate weights using one 900 MAF lanyard per weight a three man system will use three separate weights and so on ANSI standards are available at www ansi org 17 INSPECTION OF FALL ARREST SYSTEMS Before Each Use Operators should visually inspect the fall arrest system before each use
26. rages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment shall be independent and capable of supporting at least 5000 pounds per employee attached or designed installed and used as part of a complete fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of two 2 and under the supervision of a qualified person Per OSHA 1926 500 Subpart M Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment shall be independent and capable of supporting at least 5000 pounds per employee attached or designed installed and used as part of a complete fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of two 2 and under the supervision of a qualified person Personal fall arrest systems when stopping a fall shall 1 rigged so that an employee can neither free fall more than 6 feet nor contact any lower level 2 Bring an employee to a complete stop and limit maximum deceleration distance an employee travels to 3 5 feet 3 Have sufficient strength to withstand twice the potential impact of an employee free falling a distance of six 6 feet or the free fall distance permitted by the system whichever is less Note Consult factory for custom design if maximum arresting force exceeds 900 Ib Personal fall arrest systems shall not be attached to guardrail systems Systems shall be inspected prior to each use for wear damage and other deterioration If the system is to be used by an employee having a combined person and tool weight of more than
27. s estimated man hours and not to exceed total dollar amount required for corrections are to be agreed upon before authorization is given There will be no allowances for overtime except in dire emergencies and then only with prior approval A verbal agreement may be reached immediately on both the method of correction and the approximate cost A warranty authorization number will be assigned for the specific incident A confirming written authorization will be forwarded to the distributor The distributor must send an itemized invoice showing our release number or invoice number and warranty authorization number after authorized corrections have been made A credit memo will be issued by accounting after the invoice has been received and approved Warranty charges ARE NOT to be deducted from outstanding open account invoices under any circumstances Any field corrections made prior to an authorization by Rigid Lifelines will not be accepted as a warranty charge or the responsibility of Rigid Lifelines Any modification to the equipment made without the prior approval of the seller will void all warranties A verbal authorization for modification may be obtained in which event a warranty authorization number will be assigned for the specific modification A confirming written authorization will be forwarded to the distributor 2014 All rights reserved All specifications and product designs subject to change without notice All trademarks are the
28. tory or at a location approved by Rigid Lifelines THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE EQUIPMENT AND MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED Rigid Lifelines shall not be liable under any circumstances for any indirect special or consequential damages including but not limited to lost profits increased operating costs or loss of production This warranty shall not extend to damages including but not limited to lost profits increased operating costs or loss of production This warranty shall not extend to any components or accessories not manufactured by Rigid Lifelines example casters with the exception of the components systems or accessories involved with XSPlatforms and purchaser s remedy for such components and accessories shall be determined by the terms and conditions of any warranty provided by the manufacturer of such components and accessories SERVICE POLICY Obtain as much information as possible concerning the problem through personal observation by yourself or other authorized personnel familiar with the job and equipment include model serial and or part numbers voltages speeds and any other special identifying features Be prepared to discuss the situation in detail All authorized labor charges will be based on straight time Hourly rate
29. upport Bracket 1 Used to support plain track 2 Complete with adjustment screw 3 Cold formed to wrap around the track profile 4 Can be directly welded to overhead supports mm T Hangers Ceiling Support Bracket 1 Plain support bracket with mounting plate welded to top 2 Bolted directly to overhead structure Hangers Side Support Bracket 1 Furnished to allow mounting of plain track to side of support structure 2 Furnished complete with bolts nuts and lockwashers HOLES FOR MOUNTING BOLT MOUNTING HOLES SETSCREW 11 COMPONENTS continued s wm sue rne we ms _ rene mne sue ms w ww pw Emm se mw m wm se ma se sj prse se Lm w se a om SLOTTED HOLES 11 16 x 1 1 8 me ww pne sn 5 continued Hangers Drop Rod Support Bracket 1 Used to support plain track when supplied with TRACK 700 drop rods 2 Fabricated from plain support bracket and steel tubing Missa 3 Ps 202 3 Top hole pre drilled for appropriate drop rod DMA 314 3 15 16 41 2 HANGER DIMC 215 6 311 16 514 DIME 415 16 15 16
30. ut on the track to different degrees A horizontal system is an anchoring track designed to be connected between two support points on the same level This track along with the trolley serves as a mobile anchor point for the attachment of energy absorbing lanyards or self retracting lanyards The purpose is to limit swing injuries by providing a continuous overhead support point as the worker moves horizontally along a work surface The anchorage on a horizontal fall arrest system may be either static such as an eye bolt or dynamic such as a lifeline or track system which protects the worker from falling yet provides the desired amount of mobility to accomplish the task to be performed The total distance that a worker falls when attached to a horizontal type fall arrest system is equal to the fall distance of four components the free fall distance the amount of sag in the system the deceleration distance of the shock absorbtion equipment the worker is using and the stretching of the harness Obviously the shorter the total fall distance the less likely the worker will be injured It is an industry accepted standard to include a 3 safety factor for added clearance Rigid Lifelines enclosed track systems ELIMINATE the sag distance component thereby lessening the overall fall distance This allows the life saving lanyard and harness equipment to react faster and exert less force on the worker This non sag action also lessens the likelihoo
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