MSA Sure-Climb 10036032 Manual

MSA Sure-Climb
Extension Davit & Base Assembly
P/N 100 60 2
Please read this manual.
This information is vital to your safety.
Ref # 10039960 Date: 12/20/02
nFor use only with the MSA Sure-Climb Permanent Cable System for ladder limbing fall arrest.
nAtta h only to fixed steel ladders meeting OSHA 29CFR 1926.1050 and ANSI A14.3. Ring
spa ing should be 12 in hes (30.5 m), lear distan e between side rails should be at least 7
in hes (17.8 m), and learan e on the limbing side of the ladder should be at least 30 in hes
(76.2 m). The maximum intended load on the ladder must be determined by the qualified
person responisble for the design, installation, and use of the system. The riteria defining a
qualified person are established by OSHA. In Canada, refer to a P.Eng.
nCapa ity is one person with a weight of 310 pounds (141 kg), in luding the weight of lothing,
tools, and other user-borne obje ts.
nThe Extension Davit and Base Assembly when used in onjun tion with the Sure-Climb able
system, meet the following standards and regulations:
nANSI Z359.1-1992 (R1999)
nCSA Z259.2.1-98
nOSHA 29CFR 1910 & 1926
These instru tions, and the labels on the produ t, fulfill the requirements of those standards
and regulations.
nThe Sure-Climb Extension Davit and Base Assembly must be used with the Sure-Climb
Permanent Cable System. They are designed for personnel fall prote tion and may not be
used for lifting and lowering materials.
nMaterial used in onstru tion of the Extension Davit is arbon steel, square tubing, ASTM A-
500, Grade B, 2.0 in h (5.0 m) square with 0.2 in h (0.5 m) wall. Finish is zin plate per
ASTM B633 Class Fe/Zn 12, Type II yellow hromate.
The Davit Base is onstru ted of square steel tubing 2.50 in hes (6.35 m) by 0.2 in h (0.5
m) wall, ASTM A-500 Grade B with zin finish per ASTM B633 Class Fe/Zn 12, Type II yellow
hromate.
Clamps are onstru ted of AISI 1018 arbon steel with hot-dipped galvanized finish.
Hardware is Grade 2 zin plated steel.
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National standards and state,
provincial and federal laws require
the user to be trained before using
this product. Use this manual as
part of a user safety training
program that is appropriate for
the users occupation. These
instructions must be provided to
users before use of the product
and retained for ready reference
by the user. The user must read,
understand (or have explained ,
and heed all instructions, labels,
markings, and warnings supplied
with this product and with those
products intended for use in
association with it. FAILURE TO
DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING
Application, Operation, Maintenance & Inspection
Instructions Manual
Specifications
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Selection and Application
Description
EXTENSION DAVIT:
The extension davit is a square stru tural steel tube for atta hment of the Top An hor Bra ket of the Sure-Climb ladder limbing fall prote tion system.
The davit serves to raise the upper point of atta hment for the Sure-Climb able lifeline. The Extension Davit is atta hed to the Davit Base in luded
with this system.
DAVIT BASE:
The davit Base is the means by whi h the Extension Davit is atta hed to the ladder an horage. The Base is permanently se ured to three (3) ladder
rungs using bolt-on lamps (provided), whi h bolt to the threaded studs on the re epta le. The Davit Base is onstru ted of plated steel tube whi h
allows learan e for inserting the Extension Davit. A bolt is in luded as an adjustable step for positioning the Davit within the Base.
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Instructions for Use
PURPOSE O THE EXTENSION DAVIT SYSTEM:
The primary purpose of the Sure-Climb Extension Davit system is to serve as an an horage onne ting means for a ladder- limbing fall arrest system.
The Extension Davit extends the usable length of the able lifeline of the Sure-Climb system above the level of the uppermost rung on the ladder.
The Extension Davit enables the worker to limb above the ladder to a safe working level while remaining tied-off to the fall arrest system.
Use of the Extension davit system must omply with these User Instru tions and, further, is subje t to approval under the users safety rules and
regulations and by the users safety dire tor, supervisor, or a qualified safety engineer. Be ertain the sele tion of the verti al mount davit system
is suited for the intended use and work environment. If there is any onfli t between these User Instru tions and other dire tives or pro edures of
the users organization, do not use the verti al mounting system until su h onfli ts are resolved. Consult all lo al, state, and federal O upational
Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requirements for personal safety equipment. Also refer to the latest revision of ANSI Z359.1 and ANSI
A10.14 standards for more information on an horage onne tors and asso iated system omponents. In Canada, refer to CAN/CSA Z 259.2.1, and
provin ial and federal regulations.
USAGE LIMITATIONS:
The following appli ation limitations must be onsidered and planned for before using the verti al mount davit system.
Physical Limitations:
The Extension davit system is designed for use by one person with a ombined total weight less than 310 lbs (141 kg), in luding lothing, tools, and
other user-borne obje ts. Persons with mus ular, skeletal, or other physi al disorders should onsult a physi ian before using. Pregnant women
and minors must never use the verti al mount davit system. In reasing age and lowered physi al fitness may redu e a person's ability to withstand
sho k loads during fall arrest or prolonged suspension. Consult a physi ian if there is any question about physi al ability to safely use this produ t
to arrest a fall or suspend.
Environment:
Chemi al hazards, heat and orrosion may damage the Extension Davit. More frequent inspe tions are required in these environments. Do not use
in environments with temperatures greater than 185oF (85oC). Use aution when working around ele tri al hazards, moving ma hinery and abrasive
surfa es.
General Precautions:
 This system must be installed and used under the supervision of a qualified person.
 Use only with a suitable steel structural ladder.
 Use only with compatible MSA components.
 Do not expose the worker to hazard during installation and removal of the vertical mount davit system.
 Connect no more than one (1) personal fall arrest subsystems to the vertical mount davit system at one time.
In addition to these User Instru tions, refer to instru tions provided with the MSA Sure-Climb ladder able system. Ref. # SLCS001.
INSTALLATION:
Step 1:
Bolt the upper able An hor Bra ket, part number SFLS350001,
to the top of the Extension Davit arm. Use the four (4) 1/2
in h bolts provided with the Sure-Climb system.
See igure 1.
Notice:
There are two reinfor ement plates at the top atta hment
point, while there is only one reinfor ement plate on the
ba k side of the davit arm at the lower atta hment point.
igure 1

Instruction for Use cont
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Step 2:
Mount the Davit Base to the top three (3) rungs of the ompatible steel ladder. Assemble the lamps onto the ladder
rungs from the ba k side of the ladder. Clamps are ea h bolted to two threaded studs protruding from the ba k of the
Davit Base. Mount the Davit Base verti ally on the ladder with the Base entered between the ladder hand rails.
Tighten the lamps onto their respe tive rungs, using bolts and washers provided, until the lamps begin to deform
around ea h rung. See igure 2.
Step 3:
Install the bolt provided through the bottom of the Davit Base. Then slide the Extension Davit into the Base so that
the bottom of the Davit tests on the through - bolt in the Base. See igure 3.
Step 4:
Install the remaining omponents of the Sure-Climb able system a ording to the instru tions provided with the produ t.
Step 5:
Inspe t the ompleted installation to verify that the Sure-Climb Extension Davit and Base Assembly has been assembled
a ording to the manufa turers instru tions. Verify that all omponents are present, that all bolts and nuts have been
installed orre tly and are tightened as spe ified.
USAGE:
Use the Sure-Climb Extension Davit and Base Assembly as dire ted in the Sure-Climb ladder able system. Do not
onne t more than one person to the ladder able system at one time. Do not ex eed the maximum apa ity of 310
lbs (141 kg) of the system.
Care, Maintenance, and Storage
User maintenan e onsists of leaning and drying the verti al mount davit system. All other maintenan e or repair work must be done at the fa tory
or by persons authorized in writing by MSA.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:
To lean, periodi ally use a lean damp (not wet) loth to remove dirt or ontamination whi h may ause orrosion or hamper readability of labels.
Wipe off any moisture before returning the devi e to servi e. The frequen y of leaning should be determined by inspe tion and by severity of the
environment. In highly orrosive environments leaning should be done every two or three days. Never use solvents to lean verti al mount davit
system as they may break down the label adhesive. Don't use abrasives to s our the verti al mount davit system as they may damage the plating
and the labels. To remove oil or grease, use a mild dishwater detergent on a damp loth or sponge and follow by repeated swabbing with a lean
damp loth to remove all soap residue. Never immerse the produ t in water or other liquid.
STORAGE:
Store the devi e in a lean, dry pla e indoors. Store the produ t away from heat and steam and never allow it to rest for lengthy periods of time on
on rete or ash floors as the lime sulfur and ash an ause orrosion.
igure 2 igure 3
inished
Installation
REMEMBER!
To put Through
Bolt into the Davit
Base before sliding
Davit Arm into
Base.

Inspection
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1. The MSA Sure-ClimbExtension Davit and Base Assembly
shall be inspe ted by the user before ea h use, and
additionally by a ompetent person other than the user at
intervals of not more than one year. Inspe tions must be
re orded in the Inspe tion Che klist.
2. When inspe tion reveals defe ts, damage, or inadequate
maintenan e of any omponent in the system, the omponent
affe ted shall be removed from servi e and undergo
adequate orre tive maintenan e before return to servi e.
Removal from servi e may imply that defe ts or damage
will result in retiring and repla ing some omponents.
3. Inspe t the Sure-Climb Top Bra ket and hardware a ording
to the Inspe tion Che klist provided with this produ t.
4. Remove from servi e if:
 label is illegible or absent;
 there is eviden e of defe ts or damage to hardware
elements in luding ra ks, sharp edges, deformation,
orrosion, hemi al atta k, ex essive heating, alteration
or ex essive wear;
 there is eviden e of improper fun tion, improper fit,
misuse or alteration of any me hani al omponent;
 there are parts missing;
 the system has been subje ted to the for es of arresting
a fall.
5. MSA or persons or entities authorized in writing by the
manufa turer, shall make repairs to equipment. No
unauthorized repairs and/or modifi ations are allowed.
1. Inspe t the Davit Arm for ra ks, breaks, orrosion, and
permanent deformation.
2. Inspe t the Davit Base. Verify that all mounting harware is
present and that bolts are tightly fastened. Look for eviden e
of altered, missing, broken, loose or orroded parts.
3. Inspe t the MSA Sure-Climb Ladder Cable System a ording
to the User Instru tions provided.
4. Complete the Inspe tion Che klist in this se tion. Note
where inspe tion reveals an unsafe ondition. Immediately
remove the Sure-Climb Extension Davit and Base Assembly
from servi e and mark UNUSABLE until destroyed or
subje ted to orre tive maintenan e.
ProcedureGeneral

Inspection Checklist
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Lo ation
Date
Inspe ted By
Quantity Part Number Description
SFPLS350001A
Davit Arm
Davit Base Re epta le
threaded studs
nuts
lo k washers
lamp
Through Bolt
nut (for Through Bolt)
lo k washer (for Through Bolt)
ba kplate*
1/2 in. bolts*
lo k washers*
Cable An hor Bra ket, Top*
1
1
7
6
6
3
1
1
1
3
4
4
1
Comments
Good Damaged, worn, altered Missing Remove from service
* Components of Sure-Climb Ladder Cable System

Inspection Diagram
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Davit Base
Davit Arm
Drawings not to scale, details not shown.
Base Receptacle
Nuts and Lock Washers
(6 each)
Through Bolt,
Lock Washer and Nut
(opposite side, not shown)
Clamp (3)
Threaded Stud (7)
Mounting holes for
Sure-Climb Cable
Anchor Bracket, Top
(4 holes)

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WARRANTY
Express Warranty  MSA warrants that the produ t furnished is free from me hani al defe ts or
faulty workmanship for a period of one (1) year from first use or eighteen (18) months from date of
shipment, whi hever o urs first, provided it is maintained and used in a ordan e with MSA's
instru tions and/or re ommendations. Repla ement parts and repairs are warranted for ninety (90)
days from the date of repair of the produ t or sale of the repla ement part, whi hever o urs first.
MSA shall be released from all obligations under this warranty in the event repairs or modifi ations
are made by persons other than its own authorized servi e personnel or if the warranty laim results
from misuse of the produ t. No agent, employee or representative of MSA may bind MSA to any
affirmation, representation or modifi ation of the warranty on erning the goods sold under this
ontra t. MSA makes no warranty on erning omponents or a essories not manufa tured by
MSA, but will pass on to the Pur haser all warranties of manufa turers of su h omponents. 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 Pur haser's sole and ex lusive remedy for
brea h of the above warranty, for any tortious ondu t of MSA, or for any other ause of a tion, shall
be the repair and/or repla ement, at MSA's option, of any equipment or parts thereof, that after
examination by MSA are proven to be defe tive. Repla ement equipment and/or parts will be
provided at no ost to the Pur haser, F.O.B. Pur haser's named pla e of destination. Failure of
MSA to su essfully repair any non onforming produ t shall not ause the remedy established
hereby to fail of its essential purpose.
Exclusion of Consequential Damages - Pur haser spe ifi ally understands and agrees that under
no ir umstan es will MSA be liable to Pur haser for e onomi , spe ial, in idental, or onsequential
damages or losses of any kind whatsoever, in luding but not limited to, loss of anti ipated profits
and any other loss aused by reason of the non-operation of the goods. This ex lusion is appli able
to laims for brea h of warranty, tortious ondu t or any other ause of a tion against MSA.
or additional information, please contact the Customer Service Department at
1-800-MSA-2222 (1-800-672-2222).