3M DBI-SALA RoofSafe Anchor Operator's manual

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Form No: 5903917 Rev: D
Always read and follow the warnings and instructions for use.
3M™DBI-SALA®
RoofSafe Anchor
and Cable System.
User Instruction Manual.

2Form No: 5903917 Rev: D
3M™ DBI-SALA®RoofSafe Anchor and Cable System
Index
1.0 Foreword (Anchor) 3
2.0 The RoofSafe Anchor 4 - 5
3.0 System Design, Installation And Other Characteristics (Anchor) 6
4.0 Regulations, Quality, Precautions And Exclusions (Anchor) 7
5.0 Inspection, Maintenance, Servicing And Warranty (Anchor) 8
6.0 Pre-Use & In Use Checks (Anchor) 9 - 11
7.0 Following Installation (Anchor) 12
8.0 Typical Anchors (Anchor) 13
9.0 Maintenance Check List (Anchor) 14
10.0 Foreword (Cable) 15
11.0 The RoofSafe Cable System 16
12.0 System Design, Installation And Fixings (Cable) 17
13.0 Precautions, Requirements & Exclusions (Cable) 18
14.0 Inspection, Maintenance, Servicing And Warranty (Cable) 19
15.0 Pre-Use & In Use Checks (Cable) 20
16.0 Using The System (Cable) 21 - 22
17.0 Following Installation (Cable) 23
18.0 System Layout (Cable) 24
19.0 System Components (Cable) 25
20.0 Maintenance Check List (Cable) 26
21.0 Rescue & Emergency Procedure 27
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3Form No: 5903917 Rev: D
3M™ DBI-SALA®RoofSafe Anchor and Cable System
Foreword (Anchor)
Section 1.0
Thank you for purchasing a 3M™ DBI-SALA®RoofSafe Anchor.
The RoofSafe Anchor is designed to eliminate or substantially reduce the risk of a fall which would otherwise lead to injury
or death to operatives working at height. Therefore it is vitally important that it is installed, maintained and used correctly.
The Anchor has been designed as a roof top anchorage which will arrest a fall from height. Therefore consideration should
be given to the user’s age, fitness and any physical or mental disorders they may have.
The personal protection equipment (PPE) which is selected will form an essential part of the system.
Installation of the Anchor should be conducted by a 3M Fall Protection certified Installer or competent persons trained
by 3M Fall Protection or 3M Fall Protection’s representative and must be in accordance with 3M Fall Protection’s technical
instructions and all prevailing national standards.
The manufacturer of the 3M DBI-SALA RoofSafe Anchor is 3M Fall Protection.
All users of the anchor, as well as those who manage its use and maintenance, should be familiar with the user checks,
limitations, precautions, operation and general requirements of the system. Users should be competent personnel who
have read and understood this manual and have been trained by an authorised trainer.
3M Fall Protection recommends that working at height should not be conducted by a lone operative for reasons of safety
and that proper consideration is given to rescue procedures in the event of a fall or accident.
This manual must be provided in the official language of the country in which the system is to be used.
On no account should children or pregnant women use a fall arrest or work restraint system.
Product Application

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3M™ DBI-SALA®RoofSafe Anchor and Cable System
The RoofSafe Anchor
Section 2.0
2.1 The 3M™ DBI-SALA®RoofSafe Anchor
The 3M DBI-SALA RoofSafe Anchor provides a secure anchor point for a worker at height, close to an exposed edge
or other fall hazards, when used in conjunction with associated PPE, such as a full body harness and safety lanyard.
There are two types of Anchors within the range, the SpiraTech Anchor (CE only) and the Tip Over Anchor.
Both Anchors are modular in design allowing for speed of fitting and use.
The Anchors have been tested and conforms to the requirements of:
• EN795 2012 TYPE A
• CEN TS 16415:2013 Type A
• OSHA 1926.502 M
• ANSI Z359.1 2007
• AS / NZS 1891.2
The 3M DBI-SALA RoofSafe Anchors have been designed to re-orientate and deploy an energy absorber in the event of a fall,
there by reducing the load transferred to the roofing system as compared to a rigid anchor. The Anchors can be used for both fall
arrest and work restraint applications.
The Anchors can be installed on standing seam, bituminous and PVC membrane, composite / built up and membrane and fragile
roofing systems.
Both Anchors allow the user to walk 360 degrees around the Anchor without needing to reorientate the lanyard or connectors.
The Anchor incorporates full weather sealing to combat water ingress, and allows different roof membranes to be fitted
and sealed around the Anchors for true weather proofing.
SpiraTech Anchor Single Point Tip
Over Anchor
Can be used as a single point
Anchor for up to two users.
CE Only.
Can be used as a single point
Anchor for one user. (to conform
to ANSI please use RA Single
Point Eye AM,7241168).
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3M™ DBI-SALA®RoofSafe Anchor and Cable System
The RoofSafe Anchor
Section 2.0
2.2 Positioning of the 3M™ DBI-SALA®RoofSafe Anchor
When positioning the 3M DBI-SALA RoofSafe Anchor System there are two styles of placement to consider.
2.3 Anchor Activation
If a fall does occur, the anchor will deploy. Once deployed, the Anchor must be removed from the roof and the roof inspected
for damage or signs of structural weakening. Only once the roof has been passed as fit for purpose can another Anchor
be installed.
Work Restraint
A Restraint System is designed
to prevent a user accessing
risk areas (such as roof edges),
thereby preventing a fall.
Fall Arrest
A Fall Arrest System allows
access to a fall hazard and is
designed to safely arrest the
operative in the event of a fall.
01 02
Pre-deployed Deployed- Report to an certified
3M Fall Protection Installer and
do not use.
Important Note.
Whilst all Anchor installations must be designed for
Fall Arrest in case of accidental misuse, it is recommended
that the positioning of the Anchor should be located for
Work Restraint. Restraint enables a user to access their
work area whilst being prevented from gaining access
to a fall hazard and will reduce risk and mitigate against
the consequences of a fall.
Form No: 5903917 Rev: D