8 © 1999, MSA
P/N 10016511 User Instructions MSA Permanent Roof Anchor
WARRANTY
Express Warranty – MSA warrants that the product furnished is free from mechanical defects or faulty workmanship for
a period of one (1) year from first use or eighteen (18) months from date of shipment, whichever occurs first, provided it
is maintained and used in accordance with MSA’s instructions and/or recommendations. Replacement parts and repairs
are warranted for ninety (90) days from the date of repair of the product or sale of the replacement part, whichever occurs
first. MSA shall be released from all obligations under this warranty in the event repairs or modifications are made by
persons other than its own authorized service personnel or if the warranty claim results from misuse of the product. No
agent, employee or representative of MSA may bind MSA to any affirmation, representation or modification of the warranty
concerning the goods sold under this contract. MSA makes no warranty concerning components or
accessories not manufactured by MSA, but will pass on to the Purchaser all warranties of manufacturers of such
components. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY,
AND IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE TERMS HEREOF. MSA SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Exclusive Remedy - It is expressly agreed that the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the above
warranty, for any tortious conduct of MSA, or for any other cause of action, shall be the repair and/or replacement, at
MSA’s option, of any equipment or parts thereof, that after examination by MSA are proven to be defective. Replacement
equipment and/or parts will be provided at no cost to the Purchaser, F.O.B. Purchaser’s named place of destination. Failure
of MSA to successfully repair any nonconforming product shall not cause the remedy established hereby to fail of its
essential purpose.
Exclusion of Consequential Damages - Purchaser specifically understands and agrees that under no circumstances will
MSA be liable to Purchaser for economic, special, incidental, or consequential damages or losses of any kind whatsoever,
including but not limited to, loss of anticipated profits and any other loss caused by reason of the non-operation of the goods.
This exclusion is applicable to claims for breach of warranty, tortious conduct or any other cause of action against MSA.
For additional information, please contact the Customer Service Department at 1-800-MSA-2222 (1-800-672-2222).
MSA CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS P.O. BOX 426 PITTSBURGH PA 15230 USA
TEL. 1-800-672-2222 FAX 1-800-967-0398
7.0 INSPECTION
7.1 INSPECTION FREQUENCY
Inspect the Roof Anchor before each use by visual and tactile examination, according to the procedure in
section 7.2.
The Roof Anchor must be inspected by a competent person other than the user at intervals of no more than
six (6) months. Record the results of Competent Person inspection.
7.2 PROCEDURE FOR INSPECTION
Step 1 Verify that the Roof Anchor is not cracked or bent and the anchor legs are straight and not de-
formed.
Step 2 Check for visible red rust or corrosion.
Step 3 Check the condition of the roof framing where the anchor is attached. If the framing is rotted or
starting to deteriorate, do not use the Roof Anchor.
Step 4 If the anchor is already installed, verify that it is still properly secured to the roof framing. Check
to confirm that all six (6) wood screws are present and intact. Inspect metal parts for cracks or
breaks, missing or loose components
Step 5 Verify that the two product labels are present and legible. Missing or illegible labels must be replaced
by contacting the manufacturer at 800-722-1231.
! WARNING
If this Roof Anchor is damaged or has been subjected to fall arrest forces (or the
equivalent), it must be immediately removed from service and inspected.
Defects, damage and excessive wear are generally not repairable. If detected, remove the Roof Anchor from
service and destroy.
