GORBEL Ranger User manual

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Operation, Use &
Maintenance Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Definition of Terms ....................................................................................... 1
Introduction................................................................................................... 2
Application.................................................................................................... 3
Minimum Platform Height for Safe Use........................................................ 4
Warnings and Restrictions ........................................................................ 5-6
Specifications ...........................................................................................7-11
Operation
Step 1 - Positioning ................................................................................................12
Step 2 - Height Adjustment ....................................................................................13
Step 3 - Raising and Locking .................................................................................14
Step 4 - Final Positioning .......................................................................................15
Step 5 - Leveling.....................................................................................................16
Step 6 - Final Steps................................................................................................16
Step 7 - Unlocking and Lowering ...........................................................................17
Step 8 - Stowing .....................................................................................................17
Step 9 - Battery Charging.......................................................................................18
Step 10 - Towing/Transporting ............................................................................19-20
Labels.....................................................................................................21-22
Authorized Person Instructions................................................................ 23
General Use Requirements....................................................................24-25
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................ 26
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule ..................................................27-34
Wiring Schematics..................................................................................35-36
Inspection and Maintenance Log ............................................................... 37
Authorized Person Signature Log............................................................ 38
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
AUTHORIZED PERSON - ANSI defines an Authorized Person as a “person assigned by the employer to perform
duties at a location where the person will be exposed to a fall hazard”.
ANTI-RATCHETING - This refers to a feature of an SRD that prevents a cascading effect during a fall event. When
a personnel fall arrest system has the capacity to act as a spring (e.g. cantilevers, flexible lifelines, fast braking
SRDs with web lines, stretch harnesses), the user may experience a zero G condition which could unlock an SRD
thus causing a smaller secondary fall. SRDs with this feature will remain locked during a spring-back event.
COMPLETE FALL ARREST SYSTEM - A Complete Fall Arrest System consists of three main components:
A. Engineered Anchor System - Gorbel’s Ranger and Road Ranger have been engineered to provide the
maximum safety possible. The mobile design allows for easy repositioning, ensuring that the anchor point
can be located directly over the work area.
B. Body Support - Only a full body harness is allowed for fall arrest systems. Proper fitting and wearing of the
harness is critical so that it can evenly dissipate the fall arrest forces to the strongest body parts.
C. Connecting Means - This is the link between the anchor and body support. A self-retracting device is
recommended. This provides maximum mobility and minimum fall distance. An energy absorbing lanyard
may also be used. These components must have an average arresting force of 1350 lbs. or less.
FALL CLEARANCE ZONE - The space below the person where there is a potential to fall. This space must remain
clear of obstructions to prevent injury from contact with any objects during a fall event.
LEADING EDGE - The edge of the working surface that a person could fall off. This edge may restrict the lifeline
from reaching a vertical orientation and cause off-vertical (horizontal) loading of the anchorage system. Avoid sharp
Leading Edges or use lifelines designed to withstand a sharp Leading Edge fall event.
QUALIFIED PERSON - ANSI defines a Qualified Person as “A person with a recognized degree or professional
certificate and with extensive knowledge, training and experience in the fall protection and rescue field who is
capable of designing, analyzing, evaluating and specifying fall protection and rescue systems...”
SRD - Self-Retracting Device
COMPETENT PERSON - In the context of fall protection, OSHA defines a Competent Person as a person who
is capable of identifying hazardous or dangerous conditions in the personal fall arrest system or any component
thereof, as well as in their application and use with related equipment.
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Ranger™ Mobile Fall Arrest Anchor. Comprehensive development and
testing has allowed you to procure a top-quality mobile anchor product to protect your employees from harm while
working at height. When properly applied, set-up, and used under supervision from a Qualified Person, Ranger™
Mobile Anchors provide a user-friendly solution for a variety of applications. The ability to position the anchor
directly above the fall hazard combined with an attached self-retracting device (SRD) minimizes fall distance while
the optimized flexible counterweight design reduces arrest force to the user. The Ranger’s reliable performance
along with an ANSI-approved Managed Fall Protection Program provides safety assurance to the user and aims to
encourage further safe work practices.
The Ranger’s innovative design minimizes the required counterweight, allowing mobility to optimally position the
anchor. The combination and strategic placement of outriggers and jacks reduces movement in the event of an
offset fall. When leveled on a non-deforming surface, no more than 12 inches is required for the deflection and
movement of the Ranger in the fall clearance calculation.
This manual describes the operation, use and maintenance of Gorbel’s Ranger™ Mobile Anchors. These products
currently consist of the Ranger and the Road Ranger. The Ranger is intended for indoor or tarmac use and can only
be used on slopes up to 2°. It has a hard mounted axle and must not be towed at speeds greater than 25 MPH. It’s
smaller footprint, lighter weight, folding tongue and integral dolly make it ideal for easy maneuvering on hard, flat
surfaces.
The Road Ranger provides the same safe and secure anchorage point as the Ranger with the added ability to be
used on slopes up to 5°. The Road Ranger comes equipped with electric brakes, required Federal lighting, parking
brake, torsion axle, safety towing chains, and safety towing break-away system. It meets all the requirements for a
specialty equipment trailer and can be licensed (if required by your state, county or province) for highway travel at a
maximum speed of 65 MPH.
Prior to shipment, all Ranger™ Mobile Anchors are statically proof loaded to verify compliance with the 2X OSHA
required safety factor for the worst case suspended load condition. During the verification phase, dynamic testing
was performed to ensure conformity with the most current ANSI guidelines. The dynamic safety factor of the Ranger
well exceeds OSHA requirements.
Please review the entire manual and have your employees sign the back cover as verification of understanding this
manual. All users must understand the safe requirements for the use of the Ranger and its compatible attachments.
Fall arrest is the last line in protection for workers at risk of a fall from height. Your adherence to all warnings
contained in this manual and in the instructions of all the components of the entire fall arrest system is required.
Please contact Gorbel for any clarification or questions you may have.
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APPLICATION
The Ranger™ Mobile Anchors are the best choice for providing temporary coverage to a conical work zone where
it is not practical to install a permanent solution. A flat work area is a circle with the center directly under the anchor
having a diameter equal to the difference of the anchor height and the work surface height.
When the Ranger or Road Ranger is leveled and load is removed from the wheels, the bearing pressure of the
tongue jack is twice the bearing pressure of the outrigger feet. If inspection of the surface at the tongue jack reveals
sinking, there is not an adequate safety factor for the supporting surface bearing capacity.
The Ranger and Road Ranger have three height settings, 18’, 20’ and 22’. This setting is adjusted prior to the mast
being raised. If overhead clearance is adequate, it is recommended to keep the height at the factory setting of 22’.
This will provide the largest safe work area. The anchor must be sufficiently above the work surface so that the SRD
is above the user and its cable or webbing is always in tension. For example, the worker’s back harness D-ring is 5’
off the work surface and the SRD with carabiner is 20” long retracted, then the maximum work surface height, with
the Ranger set at 22’, would be 15’ above the supporting surface to always ensure the SRD’s cable or webbing is in
tension.
The minimum working height from the supporting surface is dependent on all components that comprise the fall
arrest system. See the next section for examples and requirements for SRD selection.
Indoor and outdoor use are possible. Ranger™ Mobile Anchors use sealed structural tubing, ultra-corrosion resistant
hardware, and a durable two part urethane coating to provide years of maintenance free use in a typical outdoor
environment. Contact Gorbel if your application involves an extreme corrosive environment.
DANGER
Ranger™ Mobile Anchors must never be supported within 2 feet of an edge or change in elevation.
WARNING
Ranger™ Mobile Anchors must be supported by a firm surface.
WARNING
Fall protection of Ranger™ Mobile Anchors is restricted to within a 30 degree from vertical cone about the anchor.
MAXIMUM
LOADING
ANGLE FROM
VERTICAL IS 30°
6'-0" MIN.
Figure A. Safe Working Zone
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MINIMUM PLATFORM HEIGHT FOR SAFE USE
There are a variety of factors to consider when a Qualified Person is determining the minimum platform height for
use with a Ranger or Road Ranger. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
• SRD performance
• The SRD shall be an Anti-Ratcheting design due to the flexible nature of the anchorage
• If work conditions allow the SRD cable to contact the Leading Edge of the work surface, a SRD
rated for this application must be used (Leading Edge SRDs may have different clearance
requirements)
• Follow all manufacturer’s guidelines concerning the use and inspection of SRDs
• Anchor deflection
• The Ranger has a 12” maximum deflection when used on a firm and level surface
• Harness stretch
• Required safety margin
• Work position (standing, kneeling, laying down)
• Swing fall drop (offset distance height)
Example #1:
• ANSI Z359.14 Class A SRD, maximum
arrest distance = 24”
• Anchor deflection (max.) = 12”
• Harness stretch = 12”
• Required safety margin = 24”
• Standing work position
• Anchorage directly overhead (no swing
fall drop)
In this specific scenario, the minimum work
platform height would be:
24” + 12” + 12” + 24” = 72” (or 6’-0”)
Example #2:
• ANSI Z359.14 Class B SRD, maximum
arrest distance = 54”
• Anchor deflection (max.) = 12”
• Harness stretch = 12”
• Required safety margin = 24”
• Standing work position
• Anchorage directly overhead (no swing
fall drop)
In this specific scenario, the minimum work
platform height would be:
54” + 12” + 12” + 24” = 102” (or 8’-6”)
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WARNINGS AND RESTRICTIONS
1. Do not throw away these instructions. Always keep a copy with equipment.
2. Read and understand this manual before operating and using equipment.
3. The information contained in this manual should be incorporated as part of a training program as required by
OSHA or any state and local regulatory agency.
4. This and any other included instructions shall be provided to the users of this equipment. The user shall
demonstrate understanding of the proper equipment use and limitations.
5. Any fall event can result in injuries. The proper use of this equipment can eliminate or substantially reduce
an injury. For maximum safety, the worker shall be trained in the proper use of this equipment and all of the
components of the Complete Fall Arrest System.
6. A managed fall protection program which includes a rescue plan is required for the safe use of this equipment.
A worker suspended from this system can lose vital blood flow to the brain as blood pools in the legs. This is
referred to as suspension trauma. Incorporating a rescue plan that can be enacted in less than 15 minutes is the
best method to reduce this risk.
7. The Ranger and Road Ranger are only to be used as part of a complete fall protection system. The buyer or
user is responsible for the safety and compatibility of the complete system. Nether Gorbel, nor its distributor,
takes responsibility for the system as a whole. The Ranger and Road Ranger are designed and tested by Gorbel
in accordance with applicable OSHA requirements and ANSI Z359 guidelines using a minimum design factor of
two. The structural steel construction is designed in accordance with applicable AISC guidelines.
8. The end user is responsible to make sure that the Complete Fall Arrest System and its application is
configured, operated and used under the supervision of a Qualified Person in accordance with application
OSHA regulations and ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code voluntary consensus standard. State and local
jurisdictions may have additional requirements.
9. It is the responsibility of the user to determine the sustainability of equipment and any attachments prior to
each use and to have certification inspection on a periodic basis with recurrence of at least once per year by a
Qualified Person.
10. Any component replacement, addition or change to the complete system requires evaluation by a Qualified
Person.
11. Do not field modify the Ranger or Road Ranger in any way. Any modifications without the written consent of
Gorbel Inc. will void warranty.
12. Consult a Qualified Person to determine if your supporting surface is adequate to support the bearing pressure
generated by the equipment’s weight and the arresting force. Gorbel Inc. assumes no responsibility for the
adequacy or integrity of the supporting surface.
13. Before each use, the equipment shall be inspected as outlined in the inspection section of this manual.
14. Lanyards or Self Retracting Devices (SRDs) to be used with the Ranger and Road Ranger shall have an
Average Arresting Force (AAF) equal to or less than 1350 lbs.
15. The rated capacity and the rated maximum average arresting force of the Ranger shall not be exceeded. If
the lanyard or SRD connected to the Ranger does not list an Average Arresting Force, the Maximum Arresting
Force rating listed shall not exceed the Maximum Average Arresting Force of the Ranger or Road Ranger.
16. Customer chosen lanyards or SRDs shall minimize freefall distance.
17. It is the responsibility of the end user to verify that the height of the Ranger™ Mobile Anchors will provide
adequate fall clearance when used with the customer chosen lanyard or SRD and harness.
18. Ranger™ Mobile Anchors shall have no more than one person attached.
19. Ranger™ Mobile Anchors shall be optimally positioned to minimize a swing fall and the lengthening of the
freefall distance.
20. This equipment is not electrically insulated. Stay clear of power lines in accordance with federal and local
guidelines. Do not operate or use this equipment during a lightning storm. If equipment comes in contact with
electrically charged power lines, DO NOT touch or operate equipment until electricity has been removed from
the lines.
21. The Fall Clearance Zone shall be free of dangerous obstructions and electrical hazards.
22. To avoid the equipment from tipping over: never exceed the rated capacity, never raise the boom on greater
than a 2 degree slope for the Ranger or a 5 degree slope for the Road Ranger, only set-up on a firm surface,
never use unless equipment is leveled and all footpads are in firm contact with supporting surface.
23. Do not move equipment with a fork lift when boom is raised.
24. Manual positioning of this equipment should never be attempted on surfaces with a slope greater than 2
degrees. Use wheel chocks before detaching this equipment from tow vehicle.
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WARNINGS AND RESTRICTIONS (CONTINUED)
25. Unhitch trailer from tow vehicle before leveling to prevent damage to the trailer tongue and/or the tow vehicle.
26. This equipment may pivot and move up to 12 inches away from set-up location. Stay at least two feet away from
drop-offs, holes, unstable surfaces, and other possible hazards.
27. Only use equipment with outriggers extended and captured by back stops.
28. Stay clear of boom, mast and link during actuation to prevent potential crushing or pinching if actuator should
malfunction.
29. Locking features only function when the boom is fully extended. Only use this equipment when automatic locking
pin is fully engaged.
30. To prevent inadvertent operation of the actuator from other remote microwave devices, remove key before
using.
31. When in use, cordon off the area around this equipment to protect personnel from injury if the equipment moves
during a fall event and to protect this equipment from being hit by other moving equipment.
32. Only connect yourself to this equipment when set-up is complete.
33. Do not unlock boom when anyone is attached. Actuator is not rated for rescue or as a personnel lift.
34. The user may not be attached to a Ranger™ Mobile Anchor during repositioning. The user must safely descend
from the work surface, detach, and then the Ranger may be moved.
35. Do not use this equipment in weather conditions that may affect the user and/or the stability of this equipment
including but not limited to, lightning, wind gusts greater than 28 miles an hour, heavy downpours, and
temperatures below 0 degrees or above 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
36. Do not exceed 25 MPH when towing the Ranger or 65 MPH when towing the Road Ranger. Tow only when in
the stored position. Keep tires properly inflated and in good condition, and keep lug nuts properly tightened. Do
not overload your tow vehicle.
37. Use only a 2” ball on the tow vehicle with the factory supplied receiver on this equipment.
38. Do not tow or use this equipment if any component is bent, worn or not properly functioning.
39. Do not tow this equipment if tow vehicle mounting bracket, hitch, or ball is damaged.
40. 2” ball must be fully seated in receiver and receiver latch closed and locked with supplied pin before towing this
equipment.
41. On Road Ranger, before towing this equipment, make sure trailer safety chains are properly connected
according to SAE J684 and lighting is hooked up and functioning properly.
42. Where required by state or local requirements, make sure brakes and break-away switch are functioning
properly and break-away battery is charged before towing the Road Ranger.
43. When charging the battery, only use a 3-wire grounded extension cord connected to a grounded AC circuit.
44. This equipment is not designed to be used as a crane.
45. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or death.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Ranger™ Technical Specifications
Ranger™
Maximum Capacity 310 lbs. (user with tools)
Maximum Lanyard or SRD AAF Rating 1350 lbs.
Maximum Number of Users 1
Maximum Towing Speed 25 MPH
Total Weight 2,685 lbs.
Tongue Weight 658 lbs.
Ground Clearance 8 in.
Leveling Capability 5°
Wedge Latch Coupler Use Only 2” Ball
Charger 110V 60 Hz
Battery for Mast, Link and Boom (1) 12V 79 amp-hour, Deka 7T31
Battery for Break-Away System NA
Tire Size ST 175/80 D13 Load Range C
Maximum Tire Air Pressure 50 psi
Tire Lug 1/2” Nut Torque 90 ft.-lbs.
Axle 3/8” U-Bolt Torque 30 ft.-lbs.
Axle Mounting 5/8” Bolt NA
Wheel Hub Bearing Castle Nut Torque See procedure on page 29
Ball Hitch Coupler 5/8” Bolt Torque 100 ft.-lbs.
Folding Tongue Coupler 5/8” Pin Bolt Torque 50 ft.-lbs.
Anchor D-Ring and Cradle 1/2” Bolt Torque 70 ft.-lbs.
Bolt-On A-Frame Tongue Jack 3/8” Bolt Torque 20 ft.-lbs.
Bolt-On Jacks 3/8” Bolt Torque 25 ft.-lbs.
3/4” Pin Bolt Torque snug tight - 70 ft.-lbs.
7/8” Pin Bolt Torque snug tight - 100 ft.-lbs.
Actuator and Gas Spring Bolt Torque 15 ft.-lbs.
Wireless Remote Frequency 915 Hz
Wireless Remote Battery (1) 12V A23
Localized Pressure, Outrigger Foot 53 psi
Localized Pressure, Tongue Jack 100 psi
Parking Brake No
Electric Brakes NA
Trailer Lights and Brake Connector NA
Spare Tire No
Folding Tongue Yes
Operating and Use Temperature Range 0° to 110° Fahrenheit
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Ranger™ Dimensional Information
Figure A. Ranger™ Dimensional Information.
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6’ - 9”
REACH
7’ -11”
REACH
8’ - 7”
REACH