OPERATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL Ground-Up Anchor & RGS System Model: 00160 & 00161 IMPORTANT!!! ALL PERSONS USING THIS EQUIPMENT MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. USERS SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH PERTINENT REGULATIONS GOVERNING THIS EQUIPMENT. ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO USE THIS PRODUCT MUST BE PROPERLY INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO USE THIS DEVICE. V1.
Read This Instruction Manual Carefully Before Using This Equipment. User Instructions must always be available to the user and are not to be removed except by the user of this equipment. For proper use, see supervisor, User Instructions, or contact the manufacturer. Compliant fall protection and emergency rescue systems help prevent serious injury during fall arrest. Users and purchasers of this equipment must read and understand the User Instructions provided for correct use and care of this product.
GROUND-UP ANCHOR Swivel Ring Model: 00160 (Removable Anchor) Trigger Return Wire Swage Cone PERFORMANCE: Static Tensile Strength: 5000-lbf (22kN) Maximum Capacity: one worker with weight of 130-420-lbs (59-191kg) when used as a single point anchorage connector for personal fall arrest or restraint system. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: ANSI Z359.1-07, ANSI A10.32-12, OSHA 1926 Subpart M, and OSHA 1910.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Push Together 2 1 Step 1: Squeeze cleaning bushing and trigger together. Step 2: Hook cleaning bushing onto pivot arm on RGS and rotate to secure Ground-Up Anchor. Axis 3 Step 3: Insert Ground-Up Anchor into approved receptacle and apply pressue upwards. Axis Axis 4 Step 4: While maintaining upward pressure, use the pole to sweep the RGS around the axis of the Ground-Up Anchor as shown. DO NOT TWIST THE POLE.
REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 Step 1: Hook and lift cleaning bushing with pivot arm on RGS. Axis Axis Step 2: Push cleaning bushing up into trigger. Axis 3 Step 3: While maintaining upward pressure, use the pole to sweep the RGS around the axis of the Ground-Up Anchor as shown. DO NOT TWIST THE POLE. 4 Step 4: Ground-Up Anchor is now disengaged from receptacle and can be removed.
No No 90º 30º MAX Good Good 30º MAX FOR OVERHEAD USE ONLY. DO NOT USE IF WORKER OR WORK SURFACE IS ABOVE ANCHORAGE CONNECTOR. 0º APPROVED RECEPTACLE Best *The user shall be equipped with a means of limiting the maximum dynamic forces exerted on the user during the arrest of a fall to a maximum of 8 kN (1800-lbf ) *The structure the Receptacle is attached to must be able to support 5,000-lbf (22kN) and installed under the supervision of a qualified person.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE LOG MODEL NUMBER: DATE OF MANUFACTURE: Date Part Number Comments Inspector Name INSPECTION: Inspection required prior to each use and at least every 6 months by a Competent Person other than the user. Competent Person inspections must be recorded in this instruction manual and on inspection grid on product labeling. 1. Inspect Ground-Up Anchor for visible signs of damage or wear that could affect operation. For example: kinked of frayed cables. 2.
MAINTENANCE, CLEANING AND STORAGE Cleaning periodically will prolong the life and proper functioning of the product. The frequency of cleaning should be determined by inspection and by severity of the environment. Clean with compressed air and/or a stiff brush using plain water or a mild soap and water solution. Do not use any corrosive chemicals that could damage the product. Wipe all surfaces with a clean dry cloth and hang to dry, or use compressed air.
CAST-IN CONCRETE GROUND-UP ANCHOR RECEPTACLE (METAL DECKING) INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Cap Receptacle Netting Gasket + 85284 (Rev. A) To prepare Ground-Up Anchor receptacle, insert cap into threaded end, hand tighten (3-5 ft-lbs.) and slide netting over receptacle. WARNING!!! DO NOT REMOVE NET 1 1. Drill a 1-1/4" hole in valley of metal decking and deburr hole. Deburring is required to aid in gasket installation and minimize concrete seepage. 2 3 2. Place gasket over drilled 3.
CAST-IN CONCRETE GROUND-UP ANCHOR RECEPTACLE (WOOD DECKING) INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Cap Receptacle Screw Gasket Washer 85285 (Rev. A) To prepare Ground-Up Anchor receptacle, insert cap into threaded end and torque to 3-5ft-lbs. 2 3 2. Use supplied screw and washer to secure gasket to wood decking. Fasten screw 3. Firmly press Ground-Up Anchor receptacle straight down onto gasket until it snaps into place. 1 1.
