GSI PNEG-1753 User Manual

PNEG-1753

Fall Restraint Reinforcement Kit

Installation Manual

PNEG-1753

Date: 03-23-12

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Table of Contents

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................4

Chapter 2 Safety .....................................................................................................................................................5

Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 5

Safety Instructions ..................... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ..................................................... 6

Chapter 3 Installation in Newly Constructed Tanks ..................................................................... ... ...................7

Chapter 4 Installation in Existing Tanks ............................................................................................................13

Chapter 5 Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................17

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1. Introduction

READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to properly use and install equipment. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or equipment damage.

INSPECT the shipment immediately upon arrival. The customer is responsible for ensuring that all
quantities are correct. The customer should report and note any damage or shortage on the bill of lading
to justify their claim to the transport company.

THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent part of your equipment and should be easily
accessible when needed.

This warranty provides you the assurance that the company will back its products when defects appear
within the warranty period. In some circumstances, the company also provides field improvements, often
without charge to the customer, even if the product is out of warranty. Should the equipment be abused,
or modified to change its performance beyond the factory specifications, the warranty will become void
and field improvements may be denied.

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2. Safety

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Safety Guidelines

This manual contains information that is important for you, the owner/operator, to know and understand.
This information relates to protecting personal safety and preventing equipment problems. It is the
responsibility of the owner/operator to inform anyone operating or working in the area of this equipment
of these safety guidelines. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined
below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. Failure to read this manual and its
safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment and may lead to serious injury or death.

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2. Safety

Wear Protective Clothing

Wear close-fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate
to the job.

Remove all jewelry.

Tie long hair up and back.

Wear safety glasses at all times to protect eyes from debris.

Wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges on
plastic or steel parts.

Wear steel-toed boots to help protect your feet from falling
debris. Tuck in any loose or dangling shoestrings.

A respirator may be needed to prevent breathing potentially
toxic fumes and dust.

Wear a hard hat to help protect your head.

Wear appropriate fall protection equipment when working at
elevations greater than six feet (6').

Eye Protection

Gloves

Steel-Toed Boots

Respirator

Hard Hat

Fall Protection

Safety Instructions

Our foremost concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with this equipment. We want to
keep you as a customer. This manual is to help you understand safe operating procedures and some
problems that may be encountered by the operator and other personnel.

As owner and/or operator, it is your responsibility to know what requirements, hazards, and precautions
exist, and to inform all personnel associated with the equipment or in the area. Safety precautions may be
required from the personnel. Avoid any alterations to the equipment. Such alterations may p roduce a very
dangerous situation where SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH may occur.

This equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable
regulations, which should be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction should be
consulted before installations are made.

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