FRONTLINE FALL PROTECTION CO2NN Counterweight Anchor System Instruction Manual

FRONTLINE FALL PROTECTION CO2NN Counterweight Anchor System

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: Counterweight Anchor System
• Model: CO2NN
• Standards: Meets or exceeds applicable OSHA 1910 and OSHA 1926 fall protection standards
• Manufacturer: Frontline Fall Protection Inc.
• Revision Date: October 2023

Product Usage Instructions

Definitions

• Anchorage: A secure point of attachment for lifelines, lanyards, or deceleration devices.
• Attachment Point: A loop or D ring connected to the body support that provides a means for attachment of other components of the fall protection system.
• Body Harness: Straps that distribute the fall arrest forces over at least the thighs, pelvis, waist, chest, and shoulders with means for attaching it to other components of a personal fall arrest system.
• Carabiner: A link with a gate used to connect components of a personal fall protection system.
• Connector: A device used to couple parts of the personal fall arrest system and positioning device systems. It may be an independent component or an integral component of the system.
• D Ring: A form of attachment point on body belts and full-body harnesses meant for attachment of other components of a fall protection and positioning system.
• Deceleration Device: Any mechanism that serves to dissipate energy during a fall.
• Deceleration Distance: The vertical distance a falling employee travels from the point at which the deceleration the device begins to operate until stopping.
• Fall Arrest System: A system used to arrest an employee in a fall from a working level, consisting of an anchor point, connectors, a body belt, or body harness, and may include a lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or suitable combinations of these.

Important Safety Information

• Before using the Counterweight Anchor System, it is essential to read and fully understand the user instruction manual.
• Improper use and installation can result in serious injury or death.
• User manuals may be updated, so always refer to the latest version available at www.frontlinefall.com/uim.

Product Usage

The Counterweight Anchor System is designed to provide fall protection in various work environments. Follow the instructions below for proper usage.

Anchoring

• Ensure that the anchor point is secure and capable of supporting the intended load.
• Follow applicable regulations and guidelines for selecting suitable anchorages.

Body Harness

• Wear the body harness in a manner that distributes the fall arrest forces over at least the thighs, pelvis, waist, chest, and shoulders.
• Attach the body harness securely to other components of the personal fall arrest system.

Connectors

• Use appropriate connectors, such as carabiners, to couple parts of the personal fall arrest system.
• Ensure that connectors are closed and properly secured.

Deceleration Device

• Attach a suitable deceleration device to the personal fall arrest system to dissipate energy during a fall.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper installation and usage of the deceleration device.

Fall Arrest System

• Assemble the fall arrest system by connecting the anchor point, connectors, body harness, and deceleration device as required.
• Inspect the system for any signs of damage or wear before each use.

FAQ

Q: What standards does the Counterweight Anchor System meet?

• A: The Counterweight Anchor System meets or exceeds applicable OSHA 1910 and OSHA 1926 fall protection standards.

Q: Where can I find the latest user manual?

• A: The latest user manual can be found at www.frontlinefall.com/uim.

Q: What should I do if I notice damage or wear on the system?

• A: If you notice any signs of damage or wear on the Counterweight Anchor System, do not use it.
• Contact the manufacturer or authorized distributor for inspection, repair, or replacement.
• Frontline Fall Protection Inc.
• INSTRUCTION MANUAL
• This product meets applicable OSHA 1910 and OSHA 1926 fall protection standards.
• These instructions apply to the following model(s): CO2NN
• Applicable standards and regulations depend on the type of work being done and also might include state-specific regulations.
• Refer to local, state, and federal (OSHA) requirements for additional information concerning the governing body of occupational safety regarding Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS).
• You are required to read and fully understand the user instruction manual BEFORE using this product. Improper use and installation can result in serious injury or death.
• User manuals occasionally may be updated so for the latest user manual please visit www.frontlinefall.com/uim.

DEFINITIONS

Anchorage

• A secure point of attachment for lifelines, lanyards, or deceleration devices.

Attachment Point

• A loop or “D” ring connected (integrally) to the body support that provides a means for attachment of other components of the fall protection system.

Body Harness

• This means straps, which may be secured about the worker in a manner that will distribute the fall arrest forces over at least the thighs, pelvis, waist, chest, and shoulders with means for attaching it to other components of a personal fall arrest system.

Carabiner

• A link with a gate that is normally closed or that automatically closes is used to connect components of a personal fall protection system.

Competent Person

• Is defined as “one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them” [29 CFR 1926.32(f)]. By way of training and/or experience, a competent person is knowledgeable of applicable standards, is capable of identifying workplace hazards relating to the specific operation, and has the authority to correct them.

Connector

• A device that is used to couple (connect) parts of the personal fall arrest system and positioning device systems. It may be an independent component of the system, such as a carabiner, or it may be an integral component of part of the system (such as a buckle or D-ring sewn into a body belt or body harness, or a snap-hook spliced or sewn to a lanyard or self-retracting lanyard).

D Ring

• A form of attachment point on body belts and full body harnesses meant for attachment of other components of a fall protection and positioning system.

Deceleration Device

• This means any mechanism that serves to dissipate energy during a fall.

Deceleration Distance

• The vertical distance a falling employee travels from the point at which the deceleration device begins to operate, excluding lifeline elongation and free fall distance, until stopping.
• It is measured as the distance between the location of an employee’s body harness attachment point at the moment of activation (at the onset of fall arrest forces) of the deceleration device during a fall, and the
• location of that attachment point after the employee comes to a full stop.

Fall Arrest System

• A fall arrest system is a system used to arrest an employee in a fall from a working level. It consists of an anchor point, connectors, a body belt, or body harness and may include a lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or suitable combinations of these.

Fall Prevention System

• Those systems and techniques that eliminate the possibility of a fall.

Fall Protection System

• Any of the following when used to protect a worker from a fall or minimize the risk of falling: Guardrails, Safety belt or a full body harness with a lanyard and/or lifeline and an anchor, and their related equipment, Safety net, Control zone, Safety monitor with a control zone, and other acceptable procedures.

Fall Restraint System

• A work positioning system to prevent a worker from falling from a work position, or a travel restriction system such as guardrails or a personal fall protection system to prevent a worker from traveling to an edge from which the worker could fall.

Free Fall

• The act of falling before the personal fall arrest system begins to apply force to arrest the fall.

Free Fall Distance

• Vertical displacement of the fall arrest attachment point on the employee’s body belt or body harness between the onset of the fall and just before the system begins to apply force to arrest the fall.
• This distance excludes deceleration distance, lifeline, and lanyard elongation, but includes any deceleration device slide distance or self-retracting lifeline/lanyard extension before the devices operate and fall arrest forces occur.

Full Body Harness

• A body support device consisting of connected straps designed to distribute a fall-arresting force over at least the thigh, shoulders, and pelvis, with provision for attaching a lanyard, lifeline, or other components.

Lanyard

• A flexible line of webbing, synthetic rope, or wire rope that is used to secure a safety belt or full body harness to a lifeline or anchor.

Horizontal Lifeline System

• A system composed of a synthetic or wire rope installed horizontally between two anchors, to which a worker attaches a personal fall protection system.

Leading Edge

• The edge of a floor, roof, or formwork for a floor or other walking or working surface (such as the deck) which changes location as additional floor, roof, decking, or formwork sections are placed, formed, or constructed.
• A leading edge is considered to be an “unprotected side and edge” during periods when it is not actively and continuously under construction.

Lifeline

• A synthetic or wire rope, rigged from one or more anchors, to which a worker’s lanyard or other part of a personal fall protection system is attached.

Low-Slope Roof

• A roof having a slope less than or equal to 4 in 12 (vertical to horizontal).

Lower Levels

• Those areas or surfaces to which a worker can fall. Such areas or surfaces include, but are not limited to, ground levels, floors, platforms, ramps, runways, excavations, pits, tanks, material, water, equipment, structures, or portions thereof.

Passive Fall Prevention

• Refers to a system that is non-dynamic, stationary, and does not move, adapt, or change when in or out of use. Passive systems don’t require the use of personal protective equipment or active participation from the worker.
• Typically, passive systems include netting, handrails, and guardrails.

Personal Fall Arrest System

• A system used to arrest an employee in a fall from a working level. It consists of an anchorage, connectors, a body belt or body harness and may include a lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or suitable combinations of these.
• As of January 1, 1998, the use of a body belt for fall arrest is prohibited.

Positioning System (work-positioning system)

• A system of equipment and connectors that, when used with a body harness or body belt, allows an employee to be supported on an elevated vertical surface, such as a wall or window sill, and work with both hands-free.
• Positioning systems also are called “positioning system devices” and “work-positioning equipment”.

Qualified

• A person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.

Rope Grab

• A deceleration device that travels on a lifeline and automatically, by friction, engages the lifeline and locks to arrest the fall of an employee.
• A rope grab usually employs the principle of inertial locking, cam/level locking, or both (also referred to as a fall arrester).

Self-Retracting Lifeline/Lanyard

• A deceleration device containing a drum-wound line, which can be slowly extracted from, or retracted onto, the drum under slight tension during normal worker movement, and which, after the onset of a fall, automatically locks the drum and arrests the fall.

Shock Absorber

• A device intended to limit the deceleration forces exerted on a worker during fall arrest.

Snap Hooks

• A connector consists of a hook-shaped member with a normally closed keeper, or similar arrangement, which may be opened to permit the hook to receive an object and, when released, automatically closes to retain the object.

Unprotected Sides and Edges

• Any side or edge (except at entrances to points of access) of a walking or working surface (for example, floor, roof, ramp, or runway) where there is no wall or guardrail system at least 39 inches high.

Walking/Working Surface

• Any surface (whether horizontal or vertical) on which a worker walks or works, including but not limited to floors, roofs, ramps, bridges, runways, formwork, and concrete reinforcing steel; but not including ladders, vehicles, or trailers, on which workers must be located to perform their job duties.

Warning Line System

• A barrier erected on a roof to warn workers that they are approaching an unprotected roof side or edge, and which designates an area in which roofing work may take place without the use of guardrails, body harnesses, or safety net systems to protect workers in the area.

Working load

• Refers to aggregate simultaneous load of personnel, equipment, and/or material to be supported by the equipment or system.

GENERAL STATEMENT AND WARNINGS

• This Anchorage Connector is meant to be used ONLY by trained personnel in fall protection. This anchorage connection is ONLY intended for use as part of a complete personal fall protection system.
• This anchorage connector has been designed to meet or exceed OSHA 1926 and OSHA 1910.
• Users MUST read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions before use of this Anchorage Connector.
• Use in any other applications including, but not limited to, material handling, recreational or sports-related activities, or other activities not described in the User Instructions is not approved by Frontline Fall Protection and could result in serious injury or death. This device is only to be used by trained users in workplace applications.
• These instructions must be provided to the user of this equipment. Retain these instructions for future reference or you can find a copy of them at www.frontlinefall.com.
• For more information regarding any portion of this user instructions manual please contact us at [email protected].
• Do not use this equipment until proper training, fall protection, and rescue programs are in place.
• Do not use this equipment in combination with other components or subsystems other than those described in this manual.
• Do not use this equipment for other uses other than its original and intended use.
• Do not use a product that has been impacted by a fall, that does not pass inspection, or that the safety and integrity of it are questionable.
• Consult a doctor before using this equipment to ensure the user is in the physical condition to use this equipment and is physically fit in the event there’s a fall.
• Pregnant women or minors must not be exposed to a workplace hazard and must not use this equipment.
• Avoid sharp and/or abrasive surfaces and edges as this will compromise the safety of the Personal Fall Arrest System.
• All users must refer to local, state, or federal safety and health regulations before using this equipment. Whichever is most stringent shall supersede and apply.
• Avoid moving machinery, thermal, electrical, and/or chemical hazards as contact may cause serious injury or death.
• Avoid swing falls at all times when using Personal Fall Arrest Systems.
• Follow the weight restrictions/limitations in this manual.
• Never alter or intentionally misuse this equipment, always inspect before each use to ensure its compliance and safe use.
• Never connect rebar hooks, large carabiners, large snap hooks, or non-approved hooks/connectors to the full body harnesses dorsal D-rings as this may cause a roll-out and/or unintentional disengagement.
• Avoid contact with arc flash welding at all times. Arc flash from arc welding operations, including accidental arcs from electrical equipment, can damage the PFAS equipment resulting in injury or death.
• Always examine the work area and the surroundings to identify hazards that may impact the safety and proper functioning of the Personal Fall Arrest System before commencing work.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Before using Frontline Fall Protection products, users and employers must ensure that the person using this equipment has been trained on the proper use, care, and maintenance of this product by a competent person qualified in Fall Protection.
• It is the responsibility of the user of this product to ensure that proper training has been done in addition to reading and fully understanding these user instruction manuals.
• Additionally, the employer should establish a training program for employees who are exposed to a fall hazard and trained by a competent person qualified in those areas.
• The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards.
• Retraining is necessary when the employer has reason to believe that any affected employee who has already been trained does not have the understanding and skill to carry out those duties.

Circumstances where retraining is required include, but are not limited to, situations where:

• Changes in the workplace render previous training obsolete.
• Changes in the types of fall protection systems or equipment to be used render previous training obsolete.
• Inadequacies in an affected employee’s knowledge or use of fall protection systems or equipment indicate that the employee has not retained the requisite understanding or skill.
• Changes in the OSHA regulations or ANSI standards be documented and kept as outlined under OSHA recordkeeping regulations.
• No user or employee shall perform work without the proper training and understanding of how to properly and safely use this product.

DESCRIPTION

• The Frontline counterweight system is a one-user non-penetrating anchor meant for fall arrest or fall restraint applications when exposed to a fall hazard.
• This counterweight anchor is for temporary applications and comes fully assembled with optional same-level lifting points in case it needs to be moved around or lifted from one location to the next on the same level under the supervision of a qualified person.
• Substrates: Approved substrates include concrete, TPO, bitumen and asphalt

APPLICATION

• This Anchorage Connector has been tested for compliance with the requirements of EN 795.2012 and OSHA Testing covers only the Anchorage.
• Connector and does not extend to the connector, body harness, subsystem, and/or substrate to which the Anchorage Connector is attached.
• Before installation and use of this equipment, record the product identification information from the label in the Inspection and Maintenance Log at the end of this manual.
• Use a pen or fine point sharpie with blue or black ink when logging inspections.

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS:

USER CAPACITY:| 1 Person with a combined weight (clothing, tools, etc.) of no more than 310 lbs for ANSI, and 420 lbs for OSHA.
SERVICE TEMPERATURE:| -30°F to +130°F Minimum Service Temperatures.
BREAKING STRENGTH:| 5,000 lbs Minimum Breaking Strength.
MATERIAL:| ASTM A36 Rated Steel Anchor Finish: Galvanized

Weights Finish: Electrostatic Paint coating with anti-corrosion properties

DIMENSIONS:| 39.5” x 131/4” x 39.5”
WEIGHT:| 680 lbs

• Purpose: The Frontline Fall Arrest Anchors are designed to be used as a component in a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) Frontline Fall Arrest Anchors are tested to meet or exceed applicable OSHA and ANSI standards so employees can work safely tie-off while maintaining mobility and being productive when using Anchorage Connector.
• Approved Applications: Below are applications for which all Frontline Fall Arrest Anchors are best used in. This list is not all-inclusive but is intended to define the most common applications in which this product may be used.

APPROVED APPLICATIONS CHART

APPLICATION| DESCRIPTION| APPROVED APPLICATION
PERSONAL FALL ARREST| Person fall arrest is when the application where the user can be subject to a fall. The anchorage needs to be used in conjunction with an approved connecting device such as a lanyard or self-retracting lifeline and a harness. Maximum permissible free fall is 6 ft (1.8 m). Anchorages selected for fall arrest systems shall be able to sustain static loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least 5,000 lbs (23 kN) for non-certified anchorages or two times the maximum arresting force for certified anchorages.| X
RESTRAINT| Restraint is the application used by the user where the user is limited in distance so they cannot reach or be exposed to a fall hazard. Restraint systems shall have the strength capable of sustaining static loads applied to all directions permitted by the system and; No less than 1,000 lbs for non-certified field anchorages and two times the foreseeable force for certified anchorages or as determined by ANSI/ASSE Z359.6. This system also is composed of anchorage, connecting devices such as a lanyard or self-retracting lifeline, and a harness.| X

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• Compatible Connectors: To use Frontline Fall Protection Anchors, connecting devices must include a compatible connector.
• Compatible connectors must be approved snap-hooks or carabiners that meet OSHA and ANSI standards to be compatible with the member to which they are connected to prevent unintentional disengagement. Snaphooks or carabiners shall be of locking type designed and used to prevent disengagement of the snap-hook by the contact of the snap-hook keeper by the connected member.
• Structural Requirement: It is the requirement of the installer and user of the equipment that the substrate where the anchor is being installed can withstand a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 lbs per person or as part of a complete personal fall arrest system that maintains a safety factor of at least two; and under the supervision of a qualified person.
• General Disclaimer: Frontline has tested its product to comply with OSHA and/or ANSI under a controlled environment and with certain substrates. Frontline cannot and does not guarantee the same performance for different substrates other than the ones mentioned in these user manuals. Frontline anchors will meet or exceed OSHA and/or ANSI requirements, but it’s ultimately up to the end user/installer/owner of the product to ensure that their specific substrate will resist and withstand the required loads as stated by OSHA and/or ANSI or other governing safety entities. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions regarding this subject matter.
• Making connections: When making the anchor connecting device connection, ensure that the connecting equipment is compatible and meets or exceeds OSHA and ANSI standards. Once connected, visually inspect the connection and perform a pull test to ensure that the equipment is locked and fully functioning. If equipment is not working properly or the safety integrity is in question, do NOT use and consult with a Qualified Person. No more than one PFAS may be connected to a Fall Arrest Anchor at one time.
• 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 and that there’s only one connection point per anchor per person. Perform a few pull tests to verify that the connection has been effective.
• Frontline connectors (snap-hooks and carabiners) are designed to be used only as specified in each product’s user’s instructions. See Figure 2 for examples of inappropriate connections.

FIGURE 2 – NON-COMPATIBLE CONNECTIONS

1. DO NOT connect two snap-hooks or carabiners.
2. DO NOT connect two snaphooks or carabiners to a single D-ring at the same time.
3. DO NOT connect in a way that would create a loading on the gate.
4. DO NOT attach to an object in a manner whereby the gate of the snap hook or carabiner would be prevented from fully locking. Always visibly inspect for proper and full closure of the snap hook or carabiner.
5. DO NOT attach directly back into the component itself such as webbing, cable, or rope, unless specifically allowed by the manufacturer and instructions.
6. DO NOT attach in a manner where the connector, gate, or release lever, may become caught on the anchor causing additional risk of false connection.
7. DO NOT attach a double snap hook to two sides/position D-rings in a manner whereby the D-rings will engage the gates.

• NOTE: Large snap hooks must not be connected to objects which will result in a load on the gate if the hook twists or rotates, unless the snap hook complies with ANSI Z359.1-2007 or ANSI Z359.12 and is equipped with a 3,600 lb (16 kN) gate. Check the marking on your snap hook to verify its compatibility.
• Personal Fall Arrest System: All PFAS used with this equipment must meet OSHA and ANSI Z359 requirements. A full-body harness along with a compliant connecting device must be worn when this equipment is used as a component of a PFAS. As required by OSHA, the PFAS must be able to arrest the user’s fall with a maximum arresting force of 1,800 lbs (8 kN) and limit the free fall to 6 ft (1.8 m). Once the equipment is subject to a fall or an impact, the equipment must be removed from service.
• Before Working with your PFAS: It is required that before using PFAS, a fall protection plan should be in place and used including the working conditions and equipment to be used. Here are some aspects, but not all-inclusive, of the items that need be included in a fall protection plan:
• End-user training on the safe use, care, and maintenance of equipment and jobsite conditions before commencing work.
• Inspection procedures.
• Fall clearances and potential swing falls.
• Proper structure/substrate anchoring to withstand the minimum required loads.
• A rescue plan in case the end-user or someone is subject to a fall.
• Total Fall Clearance for PFAS: According to OSHA, the total fall clearance distance is the minimum vertical distance between the worker and the lower level that is necessary to ensure the worker does not contact a lower level during a fall. The total fall clearance distance is calculated before a decision is made to use a PFAS. If the available distance is not greater than the total fall clearance distance, it is inappropriate to use the PFAS and a fall restraint system might be used instead. Total fall clearance distance calculations are simple to perform based on several factors, including but not all-inclusive:
• Lanyard/Self Retracting Lifeline length which may vary depending on the device being used and their specifications. See the connecting device user manual for more information.
• The height at which the lanyard is anchored relative to where the other end attaches to the worker’s harness.
• The distance the worker will travel as the deceleration device absorbs the energy from the fall (i.e., slows it down.)
• The worker’s height.
• D-ring shift and a safety factor.
• Below are illustrations to help guide the user to determine minimum fall clearances and swing hazards:
• A) Connecting Subsystem (Energy Absorbing Lanyard Shown)
• B) Working Level Shown
• C) Lower Level or Obstruction
• D) Free Fall – 6ft. (1.8m) Max. (per ANSI Z 359.11)
• E) Deceleration Distance
• F) Total Fall Distance Free Fall (D) + Deceleration (E)
• Swing Fall: The swing fall hazard is created by the pendulum effect, which can swing a fallen worker into a nearby surface, such as a wall or protruding beam.
• In addition to calculating the total fall clearance distance before beginning work on an elevated level, it is important to evaluate the swing fall hazard at the edges where a worker might fall.
• A worker who falls while connected to an anchor (unless it is directly overhead) will swing back and forth like a pendulum. Workers can be seriously injured if they strike objects during a swing fall. Installing the anchorage point directly above the work area (i.e., connected to an overhead attachment point with sufficient strength) will help prevent injury.

INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

• This anchor and any other PFAS shall be inspected BEFORE each use. The authorized user or rescuer inspecting the product shall have the proper training on the use, maintenance, care, and inspection of this product. Additionally, a competent or qualified person other than the user shall conduct thorough safety inspections every 6 months or sooner, when necessary or required by the authorized user or employer.

Some of the items that shall be inspected, but not all-inclusive, are the following:

• Safety labels/markings/tags that are legible with appropriate OSHA markings, product limitations, user capacity, and other markings as required by OSHA.
• Defects or any imperfections on the products such as; Corrosion, broken, bent, deformed, excessive wear, defects in welded areas, or any other evidence of damage or alterations affecting the safety functionality of the anchor.
• Any other conditions that may question the integrity of the anchor, shall be put out of service.
• Any product that has been subject to a fall or an impact, shall be put out of service.
• Clean/clear product of any surface contamination such as concrete, stucco, roofing material, or other material that may impact the safe use of the product.
• These are minimum requirements, and all inspections should be documented for recordkeeping. Any questions regarding the safety inspection of Frontline Fall Protection products please contact us at [email protected].

INSTALLATION

• Before using the Frontline counterweight system, Frontline requires that the substrate or roof be closely verified that it can withstand the anchors’ total weight of ±806 lbs plus the user and any other equipment that may be used.
• The work area must also be flat and with a pitch no larger than 1/12 (5°) and on a dry area (Figure 5).
• It must be clean and free from debris, non-slippery materials, rot, decay, cracking, and/or any other hazardous materials that would affect the safe use of the product.
• Once the work area and substrate have been verified that they can sustain such loads, then the following steps should be followed:

1. Place the anchor in the desired location and make sure the anchor is placed at a minimum of 8’ from the leading edge or fall hazard (Figure 6).
2. Inspect that all weights are securely placed over the anchor and that the U-bolt has all its nuts and washers in place, tight, and secured.
3. Inspect Green Center Steel Plates and ensure that they are centered and under the vertical steel risers.
   • a. Then ensure that socket head screws are tightened so that they don’t allow vertical movement between the weights and anchor.
   • b. The two back indicator lines will help you center the Green Center Steel Plates (Figure 7).
4. Inspect that the dring is swiveling freely and that the nut and washer are in place, tight, and secure.
5. Visually and physically inspect that the anchor is fully and properly installed. (Inspection Checklist pg 30).
6. Once correctly installed and inspected, an anchor is ready for use with the compatible additional PFAS.

PRODUCT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

If the anchor needs to be disassembled to transport it or for whatever other reason, then the following steps should be taken:

Disassembly:

1. Ensure that the anchor is in a safe and stable location where it can be safely disassembled and workers are not exposed to fall hazards.

2. Start by loosening all the socket head screws from the Green Center Steel Plates by unscrewing them counterclockwise.

3. Then, remove the Green Center Steel Plates completely.

4. Now, unscrew the nuts from the U-Bolts Rod and weigh Steel Plates (Figure 8).

   • a. Remove the lock washers and washers as well.
     b. Then remove the Weight Steel Plates.

5. Now all the Anchor Weights should be loose and you can pull them out freely by grabbing them by the Ergonomic Carry Handles (Figure 9).

6. When the last Anchor Weight is removed the U-Bolt Rod will come loose and the anchor is now free to be moved/transported to the desired location (Figure 10).

Assembly:

To assemble the counterweight anchor again, repeat the same steps and have a spotter/helper when reassembling the anchor:

1. Place the U-Bolt Rod in a vertical position and slide one of the Anchor weights through the two holes.
   • a. Then feed the Vertical Steel Riser slides in through the Anchor Weight as well (Figure 11).
   • b. Repeat this for all the sides for the first Anchor Weights.
   • c. Ensure that the Anchor Weights from all sides are as close to each other as possible (Figure 12).
   • d. Repeat this for all sides on all the remaining bases
   • e. The last base should be the one without the Internal Rubber Supports and with the Frontline logo facing upwards
2. Once all the Anchor Weights are correctly assembled, then slide in the Green Center Plates in between the Vertical Riser and Anchor Weights (Figure 13).
   • a. The Green Center Anchor Plates will have two black markings indicating the center marks and it should be placed right in between the Vertical Steel Riser (Figure 14).
   • b. Once it’s centered, screw in both socket head screws to put vertical pressure on the Base Plate and Anchor Weights.
   • c. Perform this on all sides
3. Now, place the Anchor Weight Steel Plates over the U-Bolt Rod threads.
   • a. Place washers and wash locks over the U-Bolt Rod (Figure 15).
   • b. Insert the nuts and tighten.
   • c. Perform this on all sides.
4. Once all these steps have been performed, your anchor should be inspected for the following:
   • a. All weights on all sides are up against each other (Figure 16).
   • b. Green Center Steel Plates are centered between the black center lines on the Vertical Steel Risers and socket head screws are not loose and well tightened up against the Anchor Weights.
   • c. Green Center Steel Plates and socket head screws are over the base and not the Anchor Weight opening (Figure 17).
   • d. Anchor Weight Steel Plate nuts are tightened and secured.

PICKING POINTS WARNING AND DISCLAIMER

• Frontline counterweight anchor provides optional assisted picking points to better transport the anchor on the same level from one location to another on the same level/floor.
• Frontline does NOT allow counterweight anchors to be lifted, hoisted, or flown above personnel where it can create a struck-by or fallen object hazard for those working beneath at lower levels.
• Lifting the counterweight anchor through a crane or similar equipment must approved and under the supervision of a qualified person.
• The product must be lifted/rigged and approved by a qualified person before lifting the anchor so the operation can be done safely.
• Frontline assumes no responsibility for unsafe lifting/rigging practices.

DIRECTION LOADING

• The counterweight anchor system is tested and can be used in all directions, but the proper anchoring method is with the d-ring always facing the end user.
• Do not use the anchor with the optional same-level lifting points as they may be a tangle hazard and the lifeline needs to go straight and unobstructed connected to the back of the end user (Figure 18).

MAINTENANCE, SERVICE, AND STORAGE

• MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE: Repairs and maintenance can only be by done Frontline Fall Protection. No company or end user shall maintain or repair Frontline Fall Protection products under any circumstances.
• Product that does not pass inspection or is questionable needs to be taken out of service immediately and then notified to Frontline Fall Protection for inspection and further action.
• STORAGE AND CLEANING: If products are not temporarily or permanently installed, when possible, all products shall be stored at room temperature in indoor spaces, lockers, or in a clean area away from sunlight, rain, and other environmental conditions.
• Products should be also stored where they are not exposed to chemicals, oils, paint, concrete, or other contaminants that might compromise the integrity of the product. Equipment that has been physically exposed such as rain/dirty water, concrete, paint, buildup of other construction material, or other surface contamination shall be cleaned and dried before storage. Equipment chemically exposed that cannot be cleaned with water and soap needs to be removed from service.
• TRANSPORT: Ensure transport of the product where it doesn’t beat up against other products as this might cause damage to products and terminate the use of them.
• The product also should not be transported with harmful substances or chemicals as this might also compromise the integrity of the product.

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE LOG

INSPECTION DATE:| INSPECTED BY:
COMPONENTS :| Inspection: Before installation and before each use / Inspection by a competent person is required every 6 months.| PASS| FAIL
ANCHORAGE:| D-Ring Swiveling Anchor has a secure and tight fit and swivels freely| |
Inspect the Anchor for damage: Look for cracks, dents, or deformities| |
Inspect for permanent deformation| |
Inspect for any missing parts (fasteners, bushing, etc.)| |
Inspect the entire unit for corrosion| |
Inspect for any other unconformity| |
ANCHOR WEIGHTS:| There are no missing Anchor Weights (total 20) 5 per level and a total of 4 levels| |
Inspect for permanent deformation| |
Green Center Steel Plates are centered between the black center lines on the Vertical Steel Risers| |
Socket head screws are not loose and well tightened up against the Anchor Weights Steel Plates| |
Green Center Steel Plates and socket head screws are over the base and not the Anchor Weight Steel Plates opening| |
Anchor Weight Steel Plate nuts are tightened and secure| |
OVERALL ANCHOR| Anchor is installed in a safe and secure surface that withstands the ± 806 plus the user and any other equipment that may be used| |
The anchor is on a flat surface that is less than 5 degrees of incline| |
The product surface is clean and free from debris, non-slippery materials, rot, decay, cracking, and/or any other hazardous materials that would affect the safe use of the product| |
Inspect the Anchor labels to ensure they are legible| |
PFAS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT| Additional Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) equipment (harness, SRL, etc) that are used with the Anchorage System should be installed and inspected per the manufacturer’s instructions.| |
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