GSi BFT Anchor Point User manual

Bulk Feed Tank Anchor Point and
Self-Retracting Lanyard
Installation Manual
PNEG-1620
Version: 4.0
Date: 06-05-20
PNEG-1620

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All information, illustrations, photos and specifications in this manual are based on the latest
information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any
time without notice.

Table of Contents
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Contents
Chapter 1 Safety ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 4
Cautionary Symbols Definitions ............................................................................................................ 5
Safety Cautions ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Sign-Off Sheet ........................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions ....................................................................................................................... 9
BFT Anchor Point Installation ................................................................................................................ 9
BFT Anchor Point Usage Instructions ................................................................................................. 12
Chapter 3 Warranty .............................................................................................................................................. 15

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1. Safety
Safety Guidelines
Safety guidelines are general-to-specific safety rules that must be followed at all times. This manual is
written to help you understand safe operating procedures and problems that can be encountered by the
operator and other personnel when using this equipment. Read and save these instructions.
As owner or operator, you are responsible for understanding the requirements, hazards, and precautions
that exist and to inform others as required. Unqualified persons must stay out of the work area at all times.
Alterations must not be made to the equipment. Alterations can produce dangerous situations resulting in
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
This equipment must be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable
regulations,whichmustbecarefully followed inall cases. Authoritieshavingjurisdiction mustbe consulted
before installations are made.
When necessary, you must consider the installation location relative to electrical, fuel and water utilities.
Personnel operating or working around equipment must read this manual. This manual must be delivered
with equipment to its owner. Failure to read this manual and its safety instructions is a misuse of the
equipment.
ST-0001-4

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Cautionary Symbols Definitions
Cautionary symbols appear in this manual and on product decals. The symbols alert the user of potential
safety hazards, prohibited activities and mandatory actions. To help you recognize this information, we
use the symbols that are defined below.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, can result in serious injury or death.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.
This symbol is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.
This symbol indicates a general hazard.
This symbol indicates a prohibited activity.
This symbol indicates a mandatory action.
ST-0005-2

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Safety Cautions
Use Personal Protective Equipment
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Hand
Protection
Head
Protection
Respiratory
Protection Foot
Protection
Fall
Protection
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment:
• Wear clothing appropriate to the job.
• Remove all jewelry.
• Tie long hair up and back.
ST-0004-1
Follow Safety Instructions
• Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and safety signs
on your machine. Keep signs in good condition. Replace missing
or damaged safety signs. Be sure new equipment components
and repair parts include the current safety signs. Replacement
safety signs are available from the manufacturer.
• Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls
properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction.
• If you do not understand any part of this manual or need
assistance, contact your dealer.
ST-0002-1
Maintain Equipment and Work Area
• Understand service procedures before doing work. Keep area
clean and dry.
• Never service equipment while it is operating. Keep hands, feet,
and clothing away from moving parts.
• Keep your equipment in proper working condition. Replace worn
or broken parts immediately.
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Fall Hazard
• Ladders, stairways and platforms are for use by competent and trained
personnel only. Do not allow children or other unauthorized persons to
have access to the equipment.
• Access to the equipment must be restricted by the use of security
fencing and lockable gates.
• Lower sections of ladders must be fitted with a lockable safety gate to
prevent unauthorized access.
• Make sure that hot surfaces have had adequate time to cool before
working on or in the equipment.
• Lock out and tag out power supplies and fuel supplies to all equipment.
• Do not attach lifting equipment to ladders or platforms.
• Do not go outside of the safety rails provided on elevated platforms.
• Do not work at heights during high winds, rain, snow, or ice storms.
ST-0056-1
Install and Use Anchor Point Properly
• Do not use anchor point for hoisting or lifting
bulk feed tank.
• Do not stand upright on bulk feed tank roof.
Always kneel or crawl when on bulk feed
tank roof.
• Do not use anchor point to hang from side of
bulk feed tank.
• Always use approved, self-retracting lanyard
connected to back D-ring of approved harness.
Do not connect self-retracting lanyard to front
D-ring of harness. Contact manufacturer for
details regarding approved equipment.
• Always use a tag line to retrieve and retract
lanyard. Lanyard must be fully retracted inside
sealed body of lanyard housing when not in use.
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Safety Sign-Off Sheet
Below is a sign-off sheet thatcan be used to verify that all personnel have read and understood the safety
instructions. This sign-off sheet is provided for your convenience and personal record keeping.
Date Employee Name Supervisor Name
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2. Installation Instructions
BFT Anchor Point Installation
The BFT anchor point is intended to provide an anchorage for a Self-Retracting Lanyard (SRL) when
climbing a BFT ladder. The anchor point has been designed for use with GSI Group’s 6', 7', 9', 12' and 15'
diameter sealed-roof bulk feed tanks.The bulk feed tank must bestructurally sound before installation can
take place. Only one individual may be attached to the anchor point at any given time.
Required Materials:
• Three 5/16" flange nuts
• Three 5/16" x 1-1/4" bolts
• One BFT anchor point (LDR-5971-SY)
Recommended Tools:
• 1/2" Wrench
• 1/2" Socket and ratchet
1. The BFT anchor point should be installed (1) at the top of the tank where the peak ring collar
meets the roof sheet. (See Figure 2A.) Utilize the existing bolt holes along the perimeter of the
peak ring collar.
Figure 2A Anchor Point Installation Location
Ref # Description
1Anchor point installation locations. Center anchor point
on the roof seam and attach to the collar.

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2. For maximum strength, place the anchor point over a roof panel seam. (See Figure 2B.)
NOTE: The anchor point installation location (2) should be directly above the roof ladder to provide
fall protection while climbing the ladder.
Figure 2B Anchor Point Location Centered over
Roof Panel Seam
3. Once the location along the peak ring collar (3) has been identified, remove a grouping of three
existing bolts from the perimeter of the collar (3). Insert three 5/16" x 1-1/4" bolts (6) from the
underside of the roof panel (4) through the peak ring collar (3) and through the three bolt holes
on the bin anchor point (5). Secure the bolts (6) with three flange nuts (7). For placement details,
refer to Figure 2C and Figure 2D on Page 11.
Figure 2C Fastening the Anchor Point to the Roof
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Ref # Description
2Anchor Point Installation Location
Ref # Description Ref # Description
3Peak Ring Collar 65/16" x 1-1/4" Bolt
4 Roof Panel 75/16" Flange Nut
5Anchor Point (LDR-5971-SY)