Roof Zone 65033 User Manual
TMTM
Roof Zone Cart
Part #65033
Penetrator Fall
Protection Device
Model #40620-A
Model #40620-B
TMTM
U.S. Patent 9,675,824
Serious injury or death may occur if this equipment is used for purposes other than intended.
Tie Down Engineering provides the following instructions for the use and care of this
equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to understand and convey proper instruction to
any and all individuals who use this product for Fall Arrest and or Fall Restraint. The
Penetrator complies with the requirements set forth by the Federal Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) when used according to the manufacturers’ instructions.
The Penetrator was designed and tested only to be used on the Roof Zone Trailer
#65028 with Flat Free Tires.
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Instruction Sheet #08261
Rev. 4/11/17
TIE DOWN ENGINEERING • Atlanta, GA 30336
www.tiedown.com (404) 344-0000
E1446; 041117
Handle/Tire Brake
Penetrator Fall
Protection Device
Mounting Location
Mounting Location
Wheel Locking Pin
This operations manual covers
Penetrator Models:
Mounting Location
Penetrator Fall
Protection Device
Fall Restraint
Connection
“FRS”
Mounting Location
Handle/Tire Brake
Mounting Pins
Model 40620-A
(Lift handle on the outside)
Wheel Locking Pin
Model 40620-B
(Lift handle on the inside)
Penetrator
Spike
Personal Fall Arrest
Connection
“PFAS”
Lifting Handles
Instruction Manual Tube
Spike Engagement Tube
Spike
Guard Shield
Ballast Slide
Mounting Frame
Ballast Weights
Model 40620-B
Includes: 6 - 24.5 lbs. Each
Model 40620-A
Includes: 5 - 30 lbs. Each
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Applications
When set up properly the Penetrator allows for three workers to be tied off for fall arrest using the specially
designed fall arrest connection mechanism with three individual attachment points. An additional two workers
can be tied-off for fall restraint at the specified attachment points.
The Penetrator in conjunction with the Roof Zone cart may be used as an anchor point in a complete mobile fall
protection system. The Penetrator with cart allows both worker mobility and fall protection. See www.osha.gov
for all regulations and standards.
Fall Restraint System – A fall restraint system (FRS) prevents the user from falling. The system is comprised of
a body harness along with an anchorage, connectors and other equipment. The components typically include a
lanyard and also may include a lifeline and other devices. The Penetrator can be used as an anchorage in a fall
restraint system for up to two workers.
Personal Fall Arrest System – A personal fall arrest system (PFAS) arrests a fall after a fall incident has
occurred. The system is comprised of an anchor point, connecting device, body harness, connectors, and a body
harness and must include a deceleration system, or suitable combinations. Note that a PFAS does NOT prevent
a fall from occurring. The Penetrator can be used as an anchorage in a PFAS for up to three workers. A Personal
Fall Arrest System must meet the following OSHA requirements:
• Limit maximum arresting force on an employee to 1,800 pounds when used with a body harness;
• Be rigged (lifeline plus deceleration device) so that an employee can neither free-fall more than 6 feet
(1.8 meters) nor contact any lower level;
• Bring an employee to a complete stop and limit maximum deceleration distance an employee travels
to OSHA 3.5 feet (1.07 meters); and 4 ft. per ANSI 359.
• Have sufficient strength to withstand twice the potential impact energy of an employee free-falling a
distance of 6 feet (1.8 meters) or the free-fall distance permitted by the system, whichever is less.
Anchorage — An anchorage is a secure point of attachment for lifelines, lanyards, or deceleration devices. The
Penetrator is a mobile anchorage.
Penetrator Use - For use on low slope surfaces only.
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Applications: Surfaces
Recommended Surfaces:
✔ Gypsum Deck
✔ Modified Bitumen Membranes
✔ Built-up Roofing (BUR) Membrane
✔ Modified PVC Membranes
✔ Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Membranes
✔ Polyisocyanurate (ISO)
✔ Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
✔ EPDM Roofing Membranes
✔ Ballasted EPDM Membrane
✔ Hardboard
✔ Flat Surfaces to slopes up to 1:12.
✔ Metal Deck (20 ga. And 22 ga. ONLY)
✔ Dens Deck
✔ Plywood
Roofing Load Requirements
Do Not Use on the Following Surfaces:
✖ Metal Deck less than 22 ga.
Or over 20 ga. (Structural Deck)
✖ Loose laid material not part of a complete
finished system.
✖ Ice
✖ Snow
✖ Tectum Deck
✖ Concrete
Before the Penetrator and cart are hoisted to any roofing deck the user MUST VERIFY THAT
THE DECK CAN ACCOMMODATE THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS.
Verify that the surface that the Penetrator will be used on is capable of supporting both the unit and
personnel using it. Inspect that the entire area to determine if the working surfaces have the strength
and to support users safely.
CAPACITY: The Penetrator Mobile Fall Protection System is designed for a maximum of three persons
for fall arrest and two for fall restraint with a combined weight (clothing, tools) of no more than
310 lbs. per person. No more than five persons may be connected to the Penetrator at any time.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT start work for which fall protection is required until the Penetrator and
corresponding FRS or PFAS have been completely installed. Do NOT disable any part of the FRS or
PFAS, including the Penetrator unit, or reposition the unit, until work for which fall protection is
required has ceased.
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