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ROOFTOP SAFE-TIE BUCKET KIT

INSTALLATION/USE GUIDELINES

These installation guidelines are for use with typical or standard applications. It is always recommended to seek advice from a licensed professional, and to

check with your local building inspector or building permit office for approvals and possible variations that may apply.

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#99002

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GENERAL SYSTEM SELCTION CRITERIA:

Selection of fall protection shall be made by a Competent Person. All fall protection equipment shall be purchased new and unused.

The equipment is designed for use as a part of a personal fall protection system.

Components shall not be used for any other operation other than that which it has been designed and approved.

Fall Arrest Systems shall be designed to comply with OSHA or applicable state regulatory limitations. Systems must be used in a compli-

ant manner. Fall Restraint systems shall be designed by a Qualified Person, and must be installed and used under the supervision of a

competent person.

Consult a doctor if there is any reason to doubt a user’s ability to withstand and safely absorb fall arrest forces. Age, fitness, and health

conditions can seriously affect the worker should a fall occur. Pregnant women and minors should not use this equipment.

WARNING!

• Do not alter or misuse this equipment.

• Do not use combinations of components or subsystems that may affect or interfere with the safe, compatible

function of each other.

• Do not expose the equipment to chemicals which may produce a harmful effect or degrade the equipment.

Consult manufacturer in cases where doubt exists.

• Do not use the equipment around moving machinery or electrical hazards unless specifically designed for such use.

• Do not use the equipment around sharp edges or abrasive surfaces unless intended for such use.

PRODUCT APPLICATION INFORMATION:

The Bucket of Safe-Tie is designed for use as an attachment for personal fall arrest, restraint, and work positioning.

• 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. PFAS typically 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 BOS kit is 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 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.

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Summary of content (4 pages)

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INSTALLATION/USE GUIDELINES ROOFTOP SAFE-TIE BUCKET KIT #99002 GENERAL SYSTEM SELCTION CRITERIA: Selection of fall protection shall be made by a Competent Person. All fall protection equipment shall be purchased new and unused. The equipment is designed for use as a part of a personal fall protection system. Components shall not be used for any other operation other than that which it has been designed and approved.
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INSTALLATION/USE GUIDELINES ROOFTOP SAFE-TIE BUCKET KIT #99002 PRIOR TO EACH USE: • Fall protection equipment shall be inspected by the user for defects, damage, or deterioration. • Any suspected defective equipment shall be removed from service. • If the manufacturer’s label is not legible or is missing, the equipment shall be removed from service.
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INSTALLATION/USE GUIDELINES ROOFTOP SAFE-TIE BUCKET KIT #99002 USING THE ANCHOR POINTS: Each anchor is designed for: • Installation into a sheathed wood roof structure capable of withstanding 5,000 lbs. • Each anchor must be installed over and into a truss or equivalent structural member with ALL fasteners penetrating the truss. • Each anchor is designed for use as a component of a personal fall protection system, for use with ONE person.
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INSTALLATION/USE GUIDELINES ROOFTOP SAFE-TIE BUCKET KIT #99002 USING THE VERTICAL LIFELINE: Vertical Lifeline Assemblies are designed for use as a personal fall protection system (PFAS). The equipment must be inspected before each use. Attach only to approved anchorages suited for the applications and meeting OSHA and applicable standards. The maximum free fall distance allowed with this system is 6 ft. unless components are designed for extended free falls. The system is rated for 5,000 lbs.