DBI-Sala 2104560 User Manual

Instructions for the following series products:

Concrete Bolt Anchorage Connector

Models: 2100041, 2100066, 2104560, 2104561, 2104562

USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONCRETE BOLT ANCHORAGE CONNECTOR

This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s Instructions as required by ANSI Z359.1 and
should be used as part of an employee training program as required by OSHA.

WARNING:

This product is part of a personal fall arrest, restraint, work positioning, personnel riding, or
rescue system. The user must follow the manufacturer’s instructions for each component of the system.
These instructions must be provided to the user of this equipment. The user must read and understand these
instructions before using this equipment. Manufacturer’s instructions must be followed for proper use and
maintenance of this equipment. Alterations or misuse of this equipment, or failure to follow these instructions,
may result in serious injury or death.

IMPORTANT: If you have questions on the use, care, or suitability of this equipment for your application, contact

DBI-SALA.

IMPORTANT: Record the product identifi cation information from the ID label in the inspection and maintenance

log in section 9.0 of this manual.

DESCRIPTION

2104560: Alloy steel anchor bolt, stainless steel D-ring bracket, forged steel D-ring. See Figure 1.

1.0 APPLICATIONS

1.1 PURPOSE: The Concrete Bolt Anchorage Connector is
designed for use as an attachment of a personal fall arrest,
restraint, work positioning, personnel riding, or rescue
system to an anchorage. See Figure 2 for application
illustrations.

A. PERSONAL FALL ARREST: The Concrete Bolt

Anchorage Connector is used as a component of a
personal fall arrest system to protect the user in the
event of a fall. Personal fall arrest systems typically
include a full body harness and a connecting subsystem
(energy absorbing lanyard). Maximum permissible free
fall is 6 feet.

B. RESTRAINT: The Concrete Bolt Anchorage Connector

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.

Figure 1 - Concrete Bolt Anchorage Connector

Red shear off cap

Spacer

D-ring

Black
plastic
spacer

Bolt

Green seal

D-ring bracket

C. WORK POSITIONING: The Concrete Bolt Anchorage

Connector 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 2 feet.

D. PERSONNEL RIDING: The Concrete Bolt Anchorage Connector is used as a component of a personnel

riding system to suspend or transport the user vertically. Personnel riding systems typically include a full
body harness, boatswains’s chair or seat board, and a back-up personal fall arrest system. No vertical
free fall is permitted.

Form: 5902288
Rev: D

© Copyright 2012, Capital Safety

Anchorage

Back-up

Fall Arrest

System

Anchorage

SRL

Figure 2 - Applications

Concrete Bolt
Anchorage
Connector

Concrete Bolt
Anchorage Connector

Restraint Lanyard

Anchorage

Restraint Lanyard

RestraintFall Arrest

Anchorage

Concrete Bolt

Anchorage Connector

Back-up

Fall Arrest

System

Anchorage

Concrete Bolt

Anchorage Connector

Anchorage

Concrete Bolt
Anchorage
Connector

Suspension
Line

Concrete Bolt
Anchorage Connector

Seat Board

Work Positioning Personnel Riding

E. RESCUE: The Concrete Bolt Anchorage Connector is used as a component of a rescue system. Rescue

systems are configured depending on the type of rescue. No vertical free fall is permitted.

WARNING: Do not use the Concrete Bolt Anchorage Connector for applications not addressed in this manual.

1.2 LIMITATIONS: Consider the following application limitations before using this equipment:

A. CAPACITY: The Concrete Bolt Anchorage Connector is designed for use by persons with a combined

weight (clothing, tools, etc.) of no more than 310 lbs. No more than one personal protective system
may be connected at one time. Note: For emergency rescues it may be acceptable to connect

more than one system if the anchorage will support the anticipated loads.

B. FREE FALL: Personal fall arrest systems used with this equipment must be rigged to limit the free

fall to 6 feet (ANSI Z359.1). See the personal fall arrest system manufacturer’s instructions for more
information. Restraint systems must be rigged so that no vertical free fall is possible. Work positioning
systems must be rigged so that free fall is limited to 2 feet or less. Personnel riding systems must be
rigged so that no vertical free fall is possible. Rescue systems must be rigged so that no vertical free fall
is possible.

C. 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 the following factors:

• Deceleration distance • Movement of harness attachment element

• Free fall distance • Elevation of D-ring Anchorage Connector

• Worker height • Connecting subsystem length

See the personal fall arrest system manufacturer’s instructions for more information.

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D. SWING FALLS: Swing falls occur when the anchorage point is

not directly above the point where a fall occurs. See Figure 3.
The force of striking an object in a swing fall may cause serious
injury or death. Minimize swing falls by working as close to the
anchorage point as possible. Do not permit a swing fall if injury
could occur. Swing falls will significantly increase the clearance
required when a self retracting lifeline or other variable length
connecting subsystem is used.

Figure 3 - Swing Falls

E. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Use of this equipment in areas

with environmental hazards may require additional precautions
to prevent injury to the user or damage to the equipment.
Hazards may include, but are not limited to: heat, chemicals,

Swing
Fall
Hazard

corrosive environments, high voltage power lines, gases, moving
machinery, and sharp edges. Contact DBI-SALA if you have
questions about using this equipment where environmental
hazards exist.

F. TRAINING: This equipment must be installed and used by

persons trained in its correct application and use. See section

4.0.

1.3 APPLICABLE STANDARDS: Refer to national standards, including ANSI Z359.1; and local, state, and
federal requirements for more information on personal fall arrest systems and associated components.

2.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

2.1 COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS: DBI-SALA equipment is designed for use with DBI-SALA approved
components and subsystems only. Substitutions or replacements made with non-approved components
or subsystems may jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may effect the safety and reliability of the
complete system.

2.2 COMPATIBILITY OF CONNECTORS: Connectors are considered to be compatible with connecting
elements when they have been designed to work together in such a way that their sizes and shapes do
not cause their gate mechanisms to inadvertently open regardless of how they become oriented. Contact
DBI-SALA if you have any questions about compatibility.

Connectors ( hooks, carabiners, and D-rings) must be capable of supporting at least 5,000 lbs. (22.2 kN).

Connectors must be compatible with the anchorage or other system components. Do not use equipment
that is not compatible. Non-compatible connectors may unintentionally disengage. See Figure 4. Connectors
must be compatible in size, shape, and strength. Self-locking snap hooks and carabiners are required by
ANSI Z359.1 and OSHA.

2.3 MAKING CONNECTIONS: Use only self-locking snap hooks and carabiners with this equipment. Use only
connectors that are suitable to each application. Ensure all connections are compatible in size, shape and
strength. Do not use equipment that is not compatible. Ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked.

DBI-SALA connectors (snap hooks and carabiners) are designed to be used only as specifi ed in each

product’s user instructions. See Figure 5 for inappropriate connections. DBI-SALA snap hooks and carabiners
should not be connected:

A. To a D-ring to which another connector is attached.

B. In a manner that would result in a load on the gate.

NOTE: Large throat opening snap hooks should not be connected to standard size D-rings or similar

objects which will result in a load on the gate if the hook or D-ring twists or rotates. Large throat snap
hooks are designed for use on fi xed structural elements such as rebar or cross members that are not
shaped in a way that can capture the gate of the hook.

C. In a false engagement, where features that protrude from the snap hook or carabiner catch on the

anchor, and without visual confirmation seems to be fully engaged to the anchor point.

D. To each other.

E. Directly to webbing or rope lanyard or tie-back (unless the manufacturer’s instructions for both the

lanyard and connector specifically allows such a connection).

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Figure 4 - Unintentional Disengagement Figure 5 - Inappropriate Connections

If the connecting element to which a snap hook (shown) or carabiner attaches
is undersized or irregular in shape, a situation could occur where the connecting
element applies a force to the gate of the snap hook or carabiner. This force may
cause the gate (of either a self-locking or a non-locking snap hook) to open,
allowing the snap hook or carabiner to disengage from the connecting point.

Small ring or other
non-compatibly
shaped element

A. B. C. D.

E. F. G.

Force is applied to the
Snap Hook.

The Gate presses against
the Connecting Ring.

The Gate opens allowing
the Snap Hook to slip off.

F. To any object which is shaped or dimensioned such that the snap hook or carabiner will not close and

lock, or that roll-out could occur.

G. In a manner that does not allow the connector to align properly while under load

2.4 PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM: Personal fall arrest systems used with this equipment must meet

applicable state, federal, OSHA, and ANSI requirements. A full body harness must be worn when this
equipment is used as a component of a personal fall arrest system. As required by OSHA, the personal fall
arrest system must be capable of arresting the user’s fall with a maximum arresting force of 1,800 lbs., and
limit the free fall to 6 feet or less. If the maximum free fall distance must be exceeded, the employer must
document, based on test data, that the maximum arresting force will not be exceeded, and the personal fall
arrest system will function properly.

When a free fall greater than 6 feet, and up to a maximum of 12 feet is possible, DBI-SALA recommends

using a personal fall arrest system incorporating a DBI-SALA Force2 Energy Absorbing Lanyard. DBI-SALA
has performed testing using the Force2 Energy Absorbing Lanyard in free falls up to 12 feet to ensure the
maximum arresting force does not exceed 1,800 lbs., and the system functions properly. The results of
these tests are listed in the user instruction manual provided with Force2 Energy Absorbing Lanyards.

2.5 RESTRAINT SYSTEM: Restraint systems used with this equipment must meet state, federal, OSHA, and
ANSI requirements.

2.6 ANCHORAGE STRENGTH: The anchorage strength required is dependent on the application. Following are
anchorage strength requirements for specifi c applications:

A. FALL ARREST: The structure to which the Concrete Bolt Anchorage Connector (CBAC) is attached

must sustain static loads applied in the directions permitted by the fall arrest system of at least: 3,600
lbs. with certification of a qualified person, or 5,000 lbs. without certification. See ANSI Z359.1 for
certification definition. When more than one personal fall arrest system is attached to an anchorage, the
strengths stated above must be multiplied by the number of personal fall arrest systems attached to the
anchorage.

From OSHA 1926.500 and 1910.66: Anchorages used for attachment of a personal fall arrest system

shall be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms, and must support at
least 5,000 lbs. per user attached; or be designed, installed, and used as part of a complete personal fall
arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two, and is supervised by a qualified person.

B. RESTRAINT: The structure to which the CBAC is attached must sustain static loads applied in the

directions permitted by the restraint system of at least 3,000 lbs. When more than one restraint system
is attached to an anchorage, the strengths stated above must be multiplied by the number of restraint
systems attached to the anchorage.

C. WORK POSITIONING: The structure to which the CBAC is attached must sustain static loads applied

in the directions permitted by the work positioning system of at least 3,000 lbs., or twice the potential
impact load, whichever is greater. When more than one work positioning system is attached to an
anchorage, the strengths stated above must be multiplied by the number of work positioning systems
attached to the anchorage.

D. PERSONNEL RIDING: The structure to which the CBAC is attached must sustain static loads applied

in the directions permitted by the personnel riding system of at least 2,500 lbs. When more than one
personnel riding system is attached to an anchorage, the strengths stated above must be multiplied by
the number of personnel riding systems attached to the anchorage.

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