Werner A210400 User Manual
FALL PROTECTION
PROTECCIÓN CONTRA CAÍDAS
USER INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL USUARIO
REUSEABLE ROOF ANCHOR
Complies with ANSI Z359.1-2007,
OSHA 1910 and 1926 requirements.
ANCLAJE REUTILIZABLE PARA
INSTALACIÓN EN TECHOS
Cumple con las normas ANSI Z359.1-2007,
OSHA 1910 y 1926.
(This manual applies to reusable roof anchor A210400.)
(Este manual aplica a la ancla de techo reusable A210400.)
Werner Fall Protection 724-588-2000
93 Werner Rd. 888-523-3371 toll free/ llamada gratuita
Greenville, PA 16125 888-456-8458 fax
CAUTION!
If use of fall protection equipment is necessary then the work
environment is dangerous and potentially deadly. Werner Company
products are designed to eliminate as much of the hazard as possible
but can do that ONLY if they are used correctly. Use this equipment as
it was designed to be used, after appropriate training, under the direct
supervision of a competent person, according to the instructions
provided, and in accordance with OSHA and local safety regulations.
User MUST read and understand all cautions and instructions. Failure
to heed these guidelines could result in injury or even death. Please,
WORK SAFE! WORK SMART!
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Contents
I. BEFORE USING THE REUSABLE ROOF ANCHOR ........................................ 4
a. Inspect ......................................................................................................................4
b. Compatibility ............................................................................................................6
c. Fall Protection Plan ..................................................................................................6
d. Training .....................................................................................................................8
II. ANCHOR INSTALLATION AND USE ...............................................................8
a. Making a Connection ...............................................................................................9
b. Anchorage Strength ..............................................................................................10
c. Installation Requirements .....................................................................................11
d. Roof Framing .......................................................................................................... 11
e. Roof Anchor Installation ....................................................................................... 11
f. Attaching Roof Anchor ..........................................................................................12
g. Removal of Roof Anchor .......................................................................................13
h. Connecting to the Roof Anchor ............................................................................13
III. USE WARNINGS, RESTRICTIONS AND CAUTIONS ................................... 13
a. Purpose ..................................................................................................................13
b. Rated Capacity .......................................................................................................14
c. Limitations ..............................................................................................................14
IV. LABELS/IDENTIFICATION/INSPECTION RECORDS .................................. 15
V. EQUIPMENT RECORDS ................................................................................16
VI. INSPECTION RECORDS .............................................................................. 16
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Warning:
This product is just one part of a personal fall arrest system. It must
be matched correctly with other components to form a complete and
functional system. The user must understand the function of each of
these components and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use
for each. The user must be provided these instructions, should read
and follow them, and consult the competent person who will supervise
his work if he has any questions about any part of the instructions.
The employer must provide training in the proper use, inspection, and
maintenance of all components in the system, and these instructions
can be used as part of that training. The equipment should be used
ONLY in accordance with these instructions, local ordinances and
codes, the applicable OSHA and ANSI standards, and the employer’s
safety plan.
Alterations or misuse of this product or failure to follow instructions
may result in serious injury or death.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT ANYTHING IN THESE
INSTRUCTIONS, THE EQUIPMENT, OR PROPER USE OF THE
EQUIPMENT, CONTACT WERNER CO. FOR MORE INFORMATION.
I. Before Using the Anchor
Before using this equipment the user should take certain steps to
ensure that it is in suitable condition and safe for use. Users must
read and understand these instructions. It is the employer’s obligation
to ensure that all users have been trained in safe work procedures as
well as in the use and limitations of fall protection equipment. All users
should be aware of and comply with all applicable OSHA, ANSI, CSA
and local or regional regulations concerning fall protection equipment
and its use.
a. Inspect
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Examine all equipment thoroughly, daily before use by the user,
and periodically by a competent person who is not the user.
1. Before installation of this equipment, carefully inspect it to
assure it is in serviceable condition.
2. The roof anchor must be inspected by a competent person
other than the user at least annually. Record the results of
each formal inspection in the inspection log found on page 16.
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Inspect the Roof Anchor for physical damage. Look carefully for
any signs of cracks, dents, or deformities in the metal. Check
for bending, the roof anchor legs should be at. Rivets or welds
should be securely attached and be free from cracks.
3. Inspect the Roof Anchor for signs of excessive corrosion.
4. Ensure the condition of the roof will support the Roof Anchor
load. An anchor connected to rotten or deteriorated wood
should not be used.
5. Ensure the Roof Anchor is still securely attached. If loose, do
not use.
6. Inspect each system component or subsystem per associated
manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Record the inspection date and results on the inspection log.
NOTE: The A210400 is designed as a multi-use anchor. New
16d nails 3” or longer, vinyl coated must be used for every
reinstallation.
8. Verify that all labels are intact, in place, and legible.
9. If inspection reveals a defective condition or abnormalities in
any of these areas, remove unit from service immediately. A
competent person should be consulted to determine if that item
is safe for continued use or if it should be destroyed.
10. IMPORTANT: If this equipment has been subjected to forces
resulting from the arrest of a fall, it must be immediately
removed from service.
b. Compatibility
Werner Co. equipment is designed for use with Werner Co. approved
components and subsystems only. Substitutions or replacements
made with non-approved components or subsystems may
jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may affect the safety and
reliability of the complete system.
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 Werner Co. if you have any questions about
compatibility. Connectors (hooks, carabiners, and D-rings) must be
capable of supporting at least 5,000 lbs. (22.2kN). Connectors must
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be compatible with the anchorage or other system components.
Do not use equipment that is not compatible. Non-compatible
connectors may unintentionally disengage. Connectors must be
compatible in size, shape, and strength. Self locking snap hooks
and carabiners are required by ANSI Z359 and OSHA.
c. Fall Protection Plan
Plan your fall arrest or restraint system before starting your work.
Take into consideration all factors affecting your safety at any
time during use. The following list gives some important points to
consider when planning your system:
1. ANCHORAGE: Select an anchorage point that is rigid and
capable of supporting the required loads. Locate the roof anchor
in accordance with Section II.
2. PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM REQUIREMENT: PFAS’s
used with this roof anchor must meet applicable OSHA, state,
federal, and ANSI requirements. PFAS’s incorporating a full
body harness must be capable of arresting a worker’s fall with
maximum arresting force of no greater than 1,800 lbs. and
limiting the free fall distance to 6 feet or less. Reference ANSI
Z359 and OSHA requirements.
3. FREE FALL: PFAS’s must be rigged to limit any free fall to a
maximum of 6 feet (OSHA and ANSI Z359.1). Restraint systems
must be rigged such that no vertical free fall is possible. Avoid
working above your anchorage level since an increased free fall
distance will result.
4. RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: Restraint systems must meet
applicable state and federal requirements.
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5. FALL CLEARANCE: Should a fall occur, there must be sufficient
clearance in the fall area to arrest the fall before striking the
ground or other objects. The actual clearance required is
dependent upon the type of fall arrest connecting subsystem
used (energy absorbing lanyard, self retracting lifeline, etc.).
Refer to manufacturer’s instructions for fall clearance information.
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Fall distance for shock absorbing lanyards
Energy
Free Fall
Absorbing
Lanyard
Working Level
Length of Anchorage Connector
6 ft.
Length of Lanyard
4 ft.
Deceleration Free Fall Distance
1 ft. Harness Stretch
5 ft.
To Worker’s Back D-Ring
Total Fall
Distance
(Free Fall +
Deceleration)
11 ft.
Total Estimated
Fall Distance
18 ft.
Lower Level or Obstruction
2 ft.
Safety Factor
Fall distance for self-retracting lifeline
Self Retracting
Lifeline
Lower Level or Obstruction
Working Level
Bottom of Retractable Lifeline
2 ft.
Maximum Free Fall
2.5 ft.
Maximum Deceleration
1 ft. Harness Stretch
5 ft.
To Worker’s Back D-Ring
2 ft.
Safety Factor
6. SWING FALLS: Swing falls
occur when the anchor is
not directly above the point
where a fall occurs. The
force of striking an object
while swinging can be great
and cause serious injury.
Minimize swing falls by
working as directly below the
anchorage as possible (the
worker must be positioned
within 30 degrees of the roof
anchor). It is acceptable to
captivate a lifeline (i.e. rope
grab system) to an anchorage
Maximum Arrest
Distance (per ANSI)
4.5 ft.
30°
Working Range
Total Estimated
Fall Distance
12.5 ft.
Roof Anchor
30°
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close to the work area with a carabiner. Do not captivate the lifeline
of a self retracting lifeline as this may affect the performance of its
internal braking.
7. SHARP EDGES: Avoid working where the connecting subsystem
(i.e. shock absorbing lanyard, self retracting lifeline, full body
harness, etc.) or other components will be in contact with, or
abrade against, unprotected sharp edges. Do not the loop lanyard
around small diameter structural members. If working with
equipment near sharp edges is unavoidable, protection against
cutting must be provided by using a heavy pad or other means
over the exposed sharp edge.
8. RESCUE: Should a fall occur, the user (employer) must have a
rescue plan. If a worker falls and is forced to remain suspended for
any length of time, physical damage to the body or even death can
result. For this reason Werner, OSHA, ANSI, CSA and most local
regulations require that a rescue plan and the means to implement
the rescue plan are in place before use of this equipment.
9. AFTER A FALL: Any equipment which has been subjected to the
force of arresting a fall must be removed from service immediately.
d. Training
OSHA, ANSI, and most local ordinances require that workers using
this product receive adequate training before use of this product.
These instructions and their entire contents should be a part of that
training.
II. Anchor Installation and Use
Warning:
Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment. Consult with
Werner Co. if using this equipment with components or subsystems
other than those described in this manual. Some subsystem and
component combinations may interfere with the operation of this
equipment. Use caution when using this equipment around moving
machinery, electrical hazards, chemical hazards, and sharp edges.
Warning:
Do not use this system if you are unable to tolerate the impact of
a fall arrest. Age and tness can seriously affect your ability to
withstand a fall. Pregnant women and minors must not use
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a. Making Connections:
1. Only use self-locking snap hooks and carabiners with this
equipment. Only use 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.
2. Werner Co. connectors (snap
hooks and carabiners) are
designed to be used only as
specied in each product’s
user’s instructions. See for
inappropriate connections.
INAPPROPRIATE CONNECTIONS
A. B.
NO! NO! NO! NO!
D. E. F.
PROPER CONNECTIONS
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C.
NO!NO!NO!NO!
Werner Co. snap hooks and carabiners should NOT be
connected:
i. to a D-ring to which another connector is attached.
ii. in a manner that would result in a load on the gate. If the
connecting element that a snaphook or carabiner attaches
to is undersized or irregular in shape, a situation could occur
where the connecting element applies a force to the gate of
the snaphook or carabiner. This force may cause the gate
(of either a self-locking or a non-locking snaphook) to open,
allowing the snaphook or carabiner to disengage from the
connecting point.
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
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xed structural elements such as rebar or cross members
that are not shaped in a way that can capture the gate of
the hook.
iii. in a false engagement, where features that protrude from
the snap hook or carabiner catch on the anchor and without
visual conrmation seems to be fully engaged to the anchor
point.
iv. to each other.
v. directly to webbing or rope lanyard or tie-back (unless
the manufacturer’s instructions for both the lanyard and
connector specically allow such a connection).
vi. to any object which is shaped or dimensioned such that the
snap hook or carabiner will not close and lock, or where roll-
out could occur.
3. Do not pass the lanyard or lifeline through the roof anchor D-ring
and hook back into the lanyard or lifeline. When connecting,
make sure the connections are fully closed and locked.
4. When using an energy-absorbing lanyard, connect the energy
absorber “pack” end to the harness.
5. When using a self-retracting lifeline, make sure the device is
properly positioned so that the retraction is not hindered.
6. Always protect the lifeline/lanyard from abrading against sharp
or abrasive surfaces on the roof.
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b. Anchorage Strength
Depending on the application, the anchorage to which the roof
anchor is installed must meet strengths as given below:
1. FALL ARREST: Roof anchors installed for fall arrest applications
must be attached to a roof member capable of sustaining
static loads in the direction(s) permitted by the Personal
Fall Arrest System (PFAS) when in use of at least 3,600 lbs.
(16kN) when certication exists (reference ANSI Z359.1 for
certication denition); or 5,000 lbs. (22.2kN) in absence of
certication. When more than one roof anchor is installed to a
roof structure, the strengths given above must be met at each
roof anchor’s installation point independently. EXAMPLE: If two
roof anchors are installed onto a roof structure, each anchor
location must be independently capable of supporting 5,000 lbs.
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(or 3,600 lbs. with certication). 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
qualied person.
2. RESTRAINT: Roof anchors installed for restraint applications
must be attached to a roof member capable of sustaining a static
load of at least 3,000 lbs. applied in any direction permitted by
the restraint system when in use. Each roof anchor installation
must be independently capable of sustaining this load.
c. Installation Requirements
ROOF ANCHOR SITE PLAN: Before starting the roof construction,
a plan should be established as to where the roof anchors will be
installed, and when during the construction process they may be
used. The following are guidelines on locating roof anchors:
1. The roof anchor should be located at the roof peak (when
possible) and at least 6 feet from any exposed roof edge. On
very small roof areas, locate the roof anchor as far from the roof
edge as possible.
2. Do not install
roof anchors on
unsupported roof
At least one anchor
on hip roof
structures, such
as eaves or gable
overhangs. Do not
install roof anchors on
facia boards.
3. Roof anchors should
be installed at 8 foot
intervals along the
roof ridge. Hip roofs
require a roof anchor
on each hip face.
4. On long low pitched roofs, multiple roof anchors should be
installed along the gable ends (6 feet from the edge) to reduce
swing fall hazards.
8’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 6’6’
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