Capital Safety DBI SALA 2108412 Instrucciones Específicas página 3

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION - FIXED BEAM ANCHOR:
See 'Glossary' in General Instruction (5902392) for identification of numbered items in a white box. See 'Glossary
Additions' in these Specific Instructions for identification of numbered items in a black box.
USE: The Fixed Beam Anchor is an anchorage connector for a personal fall arrest system designed to be attached
to a beam. The Fixed Beam Anchor may be used as an end termination for Capital Safety approved horizontal
lifeline systems.
LIMITATIONS: The following application limitations must be considered before using this equipment:
• BEAM FLANGE SIZES: The Fixed Beam Anchor may only be installed on beams with flanges within the
adjustment range of the model illustrated in Figure 1.
• CAPACITY: This equipment is designed for use by persons with a combined weight (clothing, tools, etc.) of
no more than 141 kg. No more than one personal protective system may be connected to this equipment at
one time. When this equipment is used as an end termination for a horizontal lifeline the maximum capacity is
11 kN.
• SWING FALLS: See Figure 2. Swing falls occur when the anchorage point is not directly above or below the
point where a fall occurs. The force of striking an object in a swing fall may cause serious injury or death.
Minimize swing falls by working as close to the anchorage as possible. Do not permit a swing fall if injury
could occur. Swing falls will significantly increase the clearance required when a self retracting lifeline or other
variable length connecting subsystem is used.
• ANCHORAGE STRENGTH: Fixed Beam Anchors installed for fall arrest applications must be attached to a
beam structure capable of sustaining static loads in the directions permitted by the personal fall arrest system
when in use of at least; (i) 5,000 lbs. (22.2kN) for non-certified anchorages, or (ii) two times the maximum
arresting force for certified anchorage. When the Fixed Beam Anchor is used to terminate a horizontal lifeline
system the structure must have a minimum strength (iii) equal to twice the maximum load applied to the
Fixed Beam Anchor during a fall. When more than one Fixed Beam Anchor is secured to the same beam, all
points of the beam must be capable of supporting the strengths given in (i), (ii), or (iii) for each Fixed Beam
Anchor on that beam. 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. (22.2kN)
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 qualified person.
• ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Use of this equipment in areas with environmental hazards may require
additional precautions to reduce the possibility of injury to the user or damage to the equipment. Hazards
may include, but are not limited to; heat, chemicals, corrosive environments, high voltage power lines, gases,
moving machinery, and sharp edges. Contact Capital Safety if you have questions about using this equipment
where environmental hazards exist.
INSTALLATION:
The Fixed Beam Anchor may be installed on any beam flange and location meeting the requirements specified in
the previous Limitations section. The Fixed Beam Anchor may be installed on the beam in any of the mounting
locations shown in Figure 3: top mount (A), bottom mount (B), and side mount (C). Figure 4 illustrates key
components identified in the following steps.
Step 1. Remove the detent pin (D) and open the adjustable beam hook (E) by turning the adjustment
handle (F) counter-clockwise.
Step 2. Position the Fixed Beam Anchor on the beam flange in the desired position (top, bottom, side).
Note: Fasteners or other obstructions may prevent the Fixed Beam Anchor from properly securing to
the beam. Move the Fixed Beam Anchor to another location if obstructions interfere with installation.
Step 3. Place the fixed beam hook (G) against one side of the beam flange. Slide the adjustable beam hook
(E) against the opposite side of the beam flange.
Step 4. Hold the adjustment handle (F) parallel with the support tube (H). Turn the adjustment handle (F) to
align the hole in the adjustment block (I) with the nearest hole in the support tube (H).
Step 5. Insert the detent pin (D) through the adjustment block (I) and the support tube (H), ensuring the
pin is locked into place.
Step 6. To secure the Fixed Beam Anchor onto the flange, pivot the adjustment handle (F) away from the
support tube (H) and turn the adjustment handle (F) clockwise in half turns. Ensure the beam hooks (E
& G) are tight against both sides of the flange. Hand tighten only. Ensure the adjustment pin still has
sufficient travel (J) after tightening the Fixed Beam Anchor. If the adjustment pin has bottomed out,
reinstall the Fixed Beam Anchor using the next closest hole to the beam flange to allow travel for the
adjustment pin.
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