DBI SALA 8560155 Manual De Instrucciones página 4

product specification sheets for all components of any system, and be aware of any restrictions before
using the equipment.
• The Advanced Portable Fall Arrest Post must be in a vertical position any time it is being used as a fall
arrest anchor point.
• Installed Post and accessories must be 72 inches (183 cm) or less from any edge where a fall may occur.
• Fall arrest equipment (retractable devices, shock absorbers, etc.) must conform with the current EN 363
standard.
• The Advanced Portable Fall Arrest Post must only be used with accessories supplied or approved by
Capital Safety.
• The HLL must be installed using the chart in Figure 6; giving due consideration to strength limitations at
various positions.
• The Advanced Portable Fall Arrest Post must be used with a tie-back in Horizontal Lifeline applications at
any extended height. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury or death.
• Each installation must be approved to local standards by a qualified engineer.
2.0 SET UP AND USE OF THE PORTABLE FALL ARREST SYSTEM
2.1 SET UP:
The DBI-SALA Advanced Portable Fall Arrest Post is designed for use with a variety of portable and
permanent bases. Consult the appropriate section of this manual or separate manuals when setting up or
installing any DBI-SALA Portable Fall Arrest Post Bases.
Step 1: Before setting up for any work at heights, fall arrest, or confi ned space entry be sure that you
have all equipment required to safely carry out the work to be performed, and to meet all
applicable standards and regulations for your area.
Step 2: Set-up or locate the Portable Fall Arrest System Base intended for use in the application according
to the instructions in the applicable section of this manual. Ensure that the base is structurally
sound and free of any corrosion or contamination which may affect the insertion of the connecting
pin or the structural integrity of the base. Regulations governing Fall Protection, Confi ned-Space
Entry/ Retrieval and Rescue Procedures vary with jurisdiction. It is the responsibility of the owner
and/or user of this equipment to be aware of applicable regulations and ensure that equipment
selected for each job complies with these requirements. Refer to the appropriate section of this
or any other applicable manuals for specifi c information on the installation and use of the type of
base you are using prior to using the system.
Step 3: As shown in Figure 2, insert the Portable Fall Arrest Post
between the base plate tabs (2) and visually align the ¾
in. holes as shown in Figure 3.
Secure the Post by inserting the ¾ in. (19 mm) pin (4)
Figure 3 through the base plate tabs Figure 2 (2) and
sleeve (5) Figure 2. Make sure the pin fully engages both
the base plate tabs (2) and the entire Post to lock the Post
fi rmly in place.
Step 4: Extend the post as shown in Figure 4 A by loosening tri-
screw (6) and removing Section 1 pin (7) from
Section 1. Lift Section 2 and align the pin holes, secure
Section 2 in Section 1 by fully engaging Section 1 pin (7).
The post should look like Figure 4 B.
Loosen tri-screw (6) Figure 4 B and lift Section 3. Align
pin holes with Section 2, Figure 4 B and secure the Post
Section 3 by using Section 2 pin (8). The post should look
like Figure 5. Hand tighten both tri-screws Figure 4
(6).
Step 5: The Portable Fall Arrest Post must be in a vertical position
at all times, as shown in Figure 5, when it is being used
as a fall arrest anchor point. Depending on the type of
base you are using, the Post may be leveled by using the
adjuster screws (3) Figure 5, the Uni-Anchor Plate (1)
Figure 2 - Post and Base Assembly
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