Safety Regulations; Correct Use; Usage Specifications - MSA Beam Trolley Instrucciones De Uso

Safety Regulations

1 Safety Regulations
1.1

Correct Use

The Beam Trolley is an anchorage connector designed to function as an interface between an anchorage
beam and a fall protection, work positioning, rope access, or rescue system for the purpose of coupling the
system to the anchorage.
It is imperative that this manual must be read and observed when using the device. In particular, the safety
instructions, as well as the information for the use and operation of the device, must be carefully read and
observed. Furthermore, the national regulations applicable in the user's country must be taken into account
for a safe use.
Alternative use, or use outside this specification will be considered as non-compliance. This also applies
especially to unauthorized alterations to the device and to commissioning work that has not been carried
out by MSA or authorized persons.
1.2

Usage Specifications

The Beam Trolley meets ANSI Z359.1-2007 and OSHA 1910 Appendix C.
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Maximum Capacity: One worker with maximum weight of 400 lbs (181 kg) including the weight of the
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user plus clothing, tools and other user-borne objects. For ANSI Z359.1 applications, maximum capacity
is 310 lbs (140 kg).
Maximum Static Load Rating: 5,000 lbf (22.2 kN)
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Weight: 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
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Beam Flange Width Range: 3"-10" (76 - 254 mm)
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Beam Flange Thickness: 1/4" to 7/8" (6 - 22 mm)
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Component Materials:
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Cross bar and Rollers: Aluminum
Webbing: Polyester
Swivel Ring: Zinc Plated Steel
Spring and Hardware: Stainless Steel
When used as part of a personal fall arrest system, fall arrest forces must not exceed 1,800 lbf (8 kN).
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Free fall distance (limit) must not exceed 6.0 ft (1.8 m) in accordance with ANSI Z359.1. The Canadian
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Occupational Health & Safety Act of 1990 specifies that the free fall distance must not exceed 5 ft
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(1.5 m). The user must comply with applicable standards.
NOTE: When it is infeasible to limit free fall distance to 6 ft (1.8 m) or less, U.S. Federal OSHA has provided
for exemption from this rule. In an interpretation of 29 CFR 1926.502 (d)(16) dated December 4, 1996,
OSHA issued the ruling that personal fall arrest systems may be used in applications where the free fall
distance may exceed 6 ft (1.8 m), provided the employer can document that the arresting force limits are
maintained and the assembled system will operate properly. MSA 12 ft Free Fall Lanyards meet the require-
ments of this ruling, when used as part of a compatible personal fall arrest system that includes a qualified
anchorage and a full body harness. See product label for specific permissible free fall distance. MSA recom-
mends that users consult national, state, and local regulations for their specific industry application to be
assured of compliance.
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