Qualcraft WA-Anchor User Manual

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DO NOT THROW AWAY THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

READ AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT!

This manual should be read and understood in its entirety, and used as part of a

training program as required by OSHA or any applicable state regulatory agency.

This and any other included instructions must be provided to the users of the

equipment. The user must understand the proper equipment use and limitations.

This product meets all applicable OSHA and ANSI standards for fall protection.

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fall protection equipment shall be made by a Competent Perso n. 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 whi c h it has
been desig ned and approved.

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

Fall Restraint systems shall be designed by a Qua l ified 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.

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 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.

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The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The

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program shall enable each empl oyee to recognize the hazards of falling and sh all train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to
minimize these hazards. Relevant Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements, procedures, and standards shall also be a part of training.

The employer shall ensure that each employee has been trained, as necessary, by a Competent or Qualified Person in the nature of fall hazards in the
work area. Training shall also include the correct erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspection of the fall protection systems being used, and
the use of personal fall arres t systems.

The user is required to have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it when using the equipment. The plan shall be

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project specific. Employees shall be trained in sel f-rescue or alternate means shall be provided for prompt rescue in the event of a fall.

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Remove the equipment fro m ser vi ce immediately if it h as been subjected to the forces of a

fall arrest. Contact your distributor or Guardian about policies regarding replacement of Guardian components involved in a fall.

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 Only the manufacturer of this equipment or persons or entities authorized in writing by the manufacturer shall make repairs to fall

protection equipment.

 The date of first inspection should be recorded by the employer on the equipment, and any serial numbers shall be recorded on the

Inspection Log.

 Formal inspections shall be made by either a Competen t or Qualified Person on at least a semi-annual basis.

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 Fall protection equipment shall be inspected by the user for defects, damage, or deteriorat io n.
 Any suspected defective eq uipment shall be removed from service.

 If the manufacturer’s label is not legible or is missing, the equipment shall be removed from service. Fall protection equipment shall

be removed from service upon evidence of defects, damage, or deterioration, or upon expiration of the manufacturer’s specified
service limits, whichever comes first.

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Total Fall Dist ance

6 Feet Max

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Repairs to equipment can be made only by a Guardian representative or person or entity

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authorized by Guardian. Contact Guardian for maintenance and repair. Cleaning after use is important for maintaining the safety and life of the
equipment. Cleanse the equipment of all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants. If the equipment cannot simply be wiped clean use a mild soap and
water. Rinse, wipe, and hang to dry. Store equipment where i t cannot be affected b y heat, light, excessive mois ture, oil, chemicals, or other
degrading elements.

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DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT:

WA-Anchor Roof Ancho r s pro vide a permanent fall protection anchor. When used with provid ed nails and bolt system, WA-Anchor Roof Anchors can be used under
the roof eave to provide fall protection for lower levels. Attach to anchorages meetin g 5,000lbs. load requirem ents or use a sysetm that limits arrest forces to include a
2:1 safety factor.

PRODUCT APPLICATION INFORMATION:

The WA-Anchor Roof Anchor is designed to be used as an anchorage conn ector for personal fall a r rest or restraint for 7/12 roof pitches or less. The struc ture that this
product is attached to must be capable of supporting a 5,000lb. static load in the direction of pull or shall be designed, installed and used as follows: (i) as part of a
complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a minimum safety factor of two; and (ii) under the supervision of a qualified person” per OSHA 1926.502.
Designed specifically for attachment on standard wood framing structural members and approved wall top designs in conjunction with approved truss locations at the
wall.

Do not hang, lift or support tools or equipment from the WA-Anchor Roof Anchor. The use of a shock absorbing connector is
required for fall arrest applications.

 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. For this applica tion, the PFAS MUST 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 pe rmissible free fall is two feet.

 RESCUE: This product IS NOT RATED for use as a component of a rescue system.

LIMITATIONS:

Consider the following applica tion limitations before using this equipment.

 Capacity: The anchorage connectors are 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 in a manner such t hat no ver tical free fall is possib le . Work
positioning systems must be rigged in a manner that limits free fall to two feet or less. Rescue systems must be rigged so that
no vertical free fall is possible.

 Fall Clearance: A hazard assessment by a trained and competent person is recommended before any work is started that

would include the use of fall protection. 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.

Consider When Calculat ing Distance:

 Deceleration Distance
 Movement of harness attachment element (D-ring)
 Free Fall Distance
 Worker He ight (how tal l the worker is could affect the

Free Fal l

(Free Fall + Deceleratio n

Distance)

free fall distance)

 Elevation of Anchorage Connector
 Connecting Subsyste ms Length