DBI SALA First-Man-Up User Instruction

User Instruction Manual

First-Man-Up™ Remote Anchorage

Connector System

This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s

Instructions as required by ANSI Z359.1-1992 and

ANSI A10.14-1991, and should be used as part of an

employee training program as required by OSHA.

© Copyright 1995, 1999, DB Industries, Inc.

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WARNING: These instructions must be provided to the user of this equipment. The
user must read and understand these instructions before using this equipment. The user
must follow the manufactur er’s instructions for each component of the system.
Manufacturer’s instructions must be follo wed for proper use and maintenance of this
equipment. Alterations or misuse of this equipment, or failure to follow instructions, may
result in serious injury or death.

WARNING: Always wear a har d hat w hen using the First-Man-Up system.

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

DESCRIPTIONS See Figure 1.

2104519: Remote anchorage connector system, six to twelve foot extension pole, tie-off
adaptor connector tool, snap hook connector tool, tie-off adaptor anchorage connector,
carrying bag, instructional video.
2104520: Remote anchorage connector system, eight to sixteen foot extension pole, tie-off
adaptor connector tool, snap hook connector tool, tie-off adaptor anchorage connector,
carrying bag, instructional video.

2104521: Tie-of f adaptor connector tool only.
2104522: Snap hook connector tool only.
2104523: Six to twelve foot extension pole only.
2104524: Eight to sixteen foot extension pole only.
2102260: Strap arm for three foot tie-off adaptor.
2102408: Strap arm for four foot tie-off adaptor.
2102409: Strap arm for five foot tie-off adaptor.
2102410: Strap arm for six foot tie-off adaptor.

1.0 APPLICATIONS

1.1 PURPOSE: The First-Man-Up system assists in installing and remo ving a DBI/SALA

tie-off adaptor anchorage connector and lifeline in overhead installations. The tie-off
adaptor and lifeline (or other device) must be approved for use with the First-Man-Up
system by DBI/SALA. The First-Man-Up system may also be used for attaching a
lifeline or other device to an overhead anchorage point.

2.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

2.1 ANCHORAGE STRENGTH: The anchorage to w hich the tie-off adaptor is installed

must meet the following minimum strengths, according to your application:

A. F ALL ARREST: Anchorages used for personal fall arrest systems (PF AS) must

sustain static loads, applied in the directions allowed by the PFAS, of at least;
3,600 lbs. with certification of a qualified person, or 5,000 lbs. without
certification. See ANSI Z359.1-1992 for certification definition. When more than
one PFAS is attached to an anchorage, the strengths stated above must be
multiplied by the number of PFAS attached to the anchorage. From OSHA

1910.66 and 1926.502: Anchorages used for attachment of a PFAS shall be
independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms, and be
capable of supporting at least 5,000 lbs. per user attached, or be designed,

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installed, and used as part of a complete PFAS which maintains a safety factor of
at least two, and is supervised by a qualified person.

B. RESTRAINT: Anchorages used for restraint applications must sustain static

loads, applied in the directions allowed by the restraint system, of at least 3,000
lbs. Each tie-off adaptor installation must be independently capable of sustaining
these loads.

C. WORK POSITIONING: Anchorages used for work positioning applications

must sustain static loads, applied in the directions allowed by the work positioning
system, of at least 5,000 lbs. Each tie-off adaptor installation must be
independently capable of sustaining these loads.

D. SUSPENSION: Anchorages used for suspension applications must sustain static

loads, applied vertically, of at least 2,500 lbs. Each tie-off adaptor installation
must be independently capable of sustaining these loads.

E. RESCUE: Anchorages used for rescue applications must sustain static loads,

applied in the directions allowed by the rescue system, of at least 2,500 lbs. Each
tie-off adaptor installation must be independently capable of sustaining these loads.

3.0 OPERA TION AND USE

WARNING: Maintain a minimum clearance of ten feet between the First-Man-Up

system and electrical power lines.

3.1 USING THE TIE-OFF AD APTOR CONNECTOR TOOL:

A. ATTACHING THE CORD REEL:

T o attach the cord reel
onto the extension
pole, position the
bottom of the cord reel
flush with the handle
grip on the end of the
extension pole as
shown in Figure 2.
Attach cord reel to
extension pole with the
two nylon threaded
rods and lock nuts. The
cord reel must be
positioned on the front
of the extension pole
as shown for proper
functioning. Trim
excess threaded rod,
leaving a minimum of
two full threads above
the lock nuts.

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B. ATT A CHING THE TIE-OFF AD APTOR CONNECTOR TOOL:

Step 1. Extend the strap arm to its full length by pivoting the strap arm until it locks

into place. Ensure spring plunger full engages and locks strap arm into place.
See Figure 3. See Descriptions section above for optional longer length strap
arms. NOTE: Optional strap arms are one-piece, non-pivoting strap arms.

Step 2. T o install the strap arm onto the tie-off adaptor connector tool, pull out the

spring plunger on top of the tie-off adaptor connector tool and slide the strap
arm into the slot as shown in Figure 4. Align the hole on the strap arm with

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the spring plunger and release spring plunger. Ensure spring plunger locks
into place on the strap arm.

Step 3. T o install the tie-off adaptor connector tool onto the extension pole, depress

the snap buttons on each side of the tool insert and slide into the open end of
the extension pole as shown in Figure 4. Ensure the snap buttons lock into the
holes on the extension pole. NOTE: Tie-off adaptor connector tool must be
positioned on the extension pole as shown in Figure 4 for proper functioning.

Step 4. Extend the trip cord from the cord reel and attach to the pin on the lever arm

on the tie-off adaptor connector tool. See Figure 5. The trip cord must pass
straight up, without crossing over the pole.

Figure 5

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C. A TT A CHING THE TIE-OFF AD APTOR TO THE TIE-OFF AD APTOR

CONNECTOR TOOL:

See Figure 6. W ith the strap arm fully extended, place the small D-ring into the
groove on the end of the strap arm, with the narrow web facing up. Run the tie-off
adaptor, with the narrow web against the strap arm, along the bottom of the strap
arm and rotate the strap rod up until it locks in place.

IMPORTANT: The strap rod must fully captur e and hold the tie-off adaptor in

place as shown. If the strap rod does not securely lock, adjust the lock tension with a flat
head screw driver as shown in Figure 6. If the strap rod is loose, adjust the strap rod
tension with a 5/32 inch allen wrench as shown in Figure 6.

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