TIE DOWN Parapet Anchor User manual

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Instruction Sheet #08355
E1791, Rev. 9/17/20
On-line Manual
Parapet Anchor
Instruction Manual
Do not throw away these instructions!
Read and understand these instructions
before using this product.
Use these instructions as part of a training program as required by OSHA and any applicable state agency. The user
must understand how to safely use the Parapet Anchor and all safety equipment used in combination with the Parapet Roof
Anchor device.
A competent person who is highly trained and experienced, assigned by the employer, must be responsible for all
elements of a fall safety program, including the regulation, management, and application as it relates to the use of the
Parapet Anchor and related components.
Swing Impact
Hazard
Arm Adjust Holes
(1.5” Apart)
D-ring
Fixed Arm
Non Skid
Pads
Adjustable Arm
Tension Set
Handle
Safety Pin 30˚
Max.
Adjustable for Parapet Walls
16”
25.5”
1.5”
1.75”
3.5”
3.25” 10” 8.25”
0”
1/0 - APPLICATIONS:
1/1 PURPOSE: Tie Down’s Parapet Wall Anchor is a portable anchorage connector designed for fall arrest applications and
was developed to be used in locations where a low parapet wall provides an anchor site. Do not hang, lift or support
tools or equipment from this device.
A. FALL ARREST: In this application, the parapet wall anchor is used as part of a complete fall arrest system. Such
systems typically include a full body harness, and must include either a shock absorbing lanyard or self retracting
lifeline. Maximum permissible free fall is 6 feet (1.8 m).
1/2 LIMITATIONS: The following application limitations must be recognized and considered before using this product:
A. ANCHORAGE: This anchorage connector system is intended to be installed on a parapet wall up to 16 inches
(40.64 cm) thick and the wall must meet the anchorage strength requirements as set forth in section 2.4.
B. CAPACITY: This anchorage connector system is designed for use by persons with a combined weight (person,
clothing, tools, etc.) of no more than 310 lbs. (141 kg). Only one personal protective system may be connected to the
anchorage connector.
C. FREE FALL: Personal fall arrest systems must be rigged in such a way as to limit the free fall to a maximum of 6 feet
(1.8 m) (Ref. ANSI Z359.1).
D. FALL CLEARANCE: Make certain that enough clearance exists in all potential fall paths to prevent striking an object.
The amount of clearance needed is dependent upon the type of connecting subsystem used (ie. shock absorbing lanyard
or self retracting lifeline), and the anchorage location. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions of the connecting subsystem
or component for more information on fall clearance.

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Parapet Anchor
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E. CORROSION: Do not leave this equipment for long periods in environments where corrosion of metal parts could take
place as a result of vapors rising into the atmosphere from organic materials. Caution should be exercised when working
around sewage or fertilizer because of their high concentration of ammonia which is very corrosive. Use near sea water
or other corrosive environments may require more frequent inspections or servicing to assure corrosion damage is not
affecting the performance of the product.
F. CHEMICAL HAZARDS: Solutions containing acids, alkali, or other caustic chemicals, especially at elevated
temperatures may cause damage to this equipment. When working with such chemicals, frequent inspection of this
equipment must be performed.
G. HEAT: This equipment is not designed for use in high temperature environments. Protection should be provided for
this equipment when used near welding, metal cutting, or similar activities.
1/3 APPLICABLE STANDARDS: Refer to national standards, including the ANSI Z359 (.0, .1, .2, .3, and .4) family of standards
on fall protection, ANSI A10.32, and applicable local, state, and federal (OSHA) requirements governing occupational
safety, for more information on fall arrest systems.
2/0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2/1 COMPATIBILITY OF CONNECTORS: Connectors are considered to be compatible with connecting elements when
they have been designed to work together in such a way that their sizes and shapes do not cause their gate mechanisms
to inadvertently open regardless of how they become oriented. Contact Tie Down if you have any questions
about compatibility.
Connectors (hooks, carabiners, and D-rings) must be capable of supporting at least 5,000 lbs. (22.2 kN).
Connectors must be compatible with the anchorage or other system components. Do not use equipment that is
not compatible. Non-compatible connectors may unintentionally disengage. See Figure 2. Connectors must be
compatible in size, shape, and strength. Self locking snap hooks and carabiners are required by ANSI Z359.1 and OSHA.
2/1 MAKING CONNECTIONS: Only use self-locking snap hooks and carabiners with this equipment. Only use connectors that
are suitable to each application. Ensure all connections are compatible in size, shape and strength. Do not use equipment
that is not compatible. Ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked.
2/2 ANCHORAGE STRENGTH: Anchorages selected for personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) shall have a strength capable of
sustaining static loads, applied in the directions permitted by the PFAS, of at least: (A) 3,600 lbs. (16 kN) when
certification exists (Reference ANSI Z359.1 for certification definition), or (B) 5,000 lbs. (22.2 kN) in the absence of
certification.
3/0 OPERATION AND USAGE:
3/1 BEFORE EACH USE of this equipment, carefully inspect it to assure that it is in serviceable condition. Check for worn
or damaged parts; ensure all hardware is present and secure and is not distorted, or have any sharp edges, burrs,
cracks, or corrosion. Refer to section 5.0 for further inspection details. Do not use this equipment if inspection reveals an
unsafe condition.
3/2 PLAN your fall arrest system before starting work. Take into consideration factors that affect your safety at any time
during use. The following list gives some important points to consider when planning your system:
A. ANCHORAGE: Select an anchorage point that is rigid and capable of supporting the required loads. See section 2.4.
B. FREE FALL: Personal fall arrest systems must be rigged to limit any free fall to a maximum of 6 feet (1.8 m)
(Federal Law and ANSI Z359.1). Avoid working above your anchorage level since an increased free fall distance will
result. Consult Tie Down for maximum free fall distances for applications other than fall arrest.
C. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE: The parapet wall anchor must be used in combination with either a shock absorbing lan
yard or a self retracting lifeline that will limit the maximum fall arrest forces to 1800 lbs.
D. FALL CLEARANCE: Should a fall occur, there must be sufficient clearance in the fall area to arrest the fall before
striking the ground or other object. The actual clearance required is dependent upon the type of fall arrester connecting
subsystem used (shock absorbing lanyard or self retracting lifeline). Energy Absorbing Lanyards can extend the fall
arrest distance by up to 42 inches (1.07 m).

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E. SWING FALLS: Swing falls occur when the anchorage point is not directly above the point where a fall occurs.
See
Fig ure 1. The force of striking an object while swinging can be great and may cause serious injury. Swing falls can
be minimized by working as directly below the anchorage as possible. Do not work at more than a 30 degree angle from
vertical below the parapet wall anchor, working beyond this range could create a swing fall situation. See Figure 2.
F. SHARP EDGES: Avoid working where the connecting subsystem (ie. shock absorbing lanyard, self retracting lifeline,
full body harness, etc.) or other system components will be in contact with, or abrade against, unprotected sharp edges.
If working with this equipment near sharp edges is unavoidable, protection against cutting must be provided by using a
heavy pad or other means over the exposed sharp edge.
G. RESCUE: Should a fall occur, the user (employer) must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it.
H. AFTER A FALL: Any equipment which has been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall must be removed from
service immediately and destroyed or sent to a factory authorized service center for repair.
I. ABUSE: Avoid dropping the parapet wall anchor from a height or allowing it to strike against a structure which could
damage it.
J. FOREIGN ELEMENTS: Avoid contaminating the equipment with paints, cement or other materials which could
adversely effect the performance of the product.
3/3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS:
A. SUPERVISION: It is recommended that this equipment is installed under the supervision of a qualified person as
defined by OSHA 1910.66 Appendix C.
B. ANCHORAGE CONNECTOR LOCATION: Select an anchorage with suitable anchorage strength requirements
which will provide the best overall safety to the user. The following are some considerations that must be made when
choosing an anchorage location: the wall on which the Parapet Wall Anchors is to be installed may be a maximum of
16 inches (40.64 cm) thick and must meet the strength requirements specified in section 2/2, the location
must be safely accessible when connecting to or disconnecting from the anchor, swing falls should not be permitted
if injury could occur should the user fall, the location must be free of other equipment or moving parts, there must be
adequate total fall clearance, and there must be a rescue means. The anchorage must allow the parapet wall anchor
to hang in a vertical orientation. Do not install the parapet wall anchor on an incline, at an angle, or upside-down.
See Figure 3.
Swing Impact
Hazard
Arm Adjust Holes
(1.5” Apart)
D-ring
Fixed Arm
Non Skid
Pads
Adjustable Arm
Tension Set
Handle
Safety Pin
30˚
Max.
Adjustable for Parapet Walls
16”
25.5”
1.5”
1.75”
3.5”
3.25” 10” 8.25”
0”
30˚
Max.
30˚
Max. 30˚ Max.
30˚
Max.
30˚
Max. 30˚ Max.
Figure 1 Figure 2

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Swing Impact
Hazard
Arm Adjust Holes
(1.5” Apart)
D-ring
Fixed Arm
Non Skid
Pads
Adjustable Arm
Tension Set
Handle
Safety Pin
30˚
Max.
Adjustable for Parapet Walls
16”
25.5”
1.5”
1.75”
3.5”
3.25” 10” 8.25”
0”
Correct
Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect
Correct
Figure 3
Figure 4
C. INSTALLATION: (See Figure 4 for referenced parts).
Unscrew the Tension Set Handle. Remove the safety
pin and move the adjustable arm back far enough to
allow the clamp to fit over the parapet wall. Make sure
the top surface within the anchor slot is fully seated
on the parapet wall. Slide the adjustable arm toward
the parapet wall and reinsert the safety pin through
the appropriate arm adjust holes. Tighten the Tension
Set Handle until it makes contact with the parapet
wall. Hand tighten until snug. Excessive torque can
damage the parapet wall or the parapet wall anchor.
3/4 MAKING CONNECTIONS: When connecting to the parapet wall anchor self-locking snap hooks or self-locking and self-closing
gate carabiners must be used to reduce the possibility of roll-out. Do not use hooks or connectors that will not completely close
over the attachment object. Do not use non-locking snap hooks. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with each
system component. WARNING: Read and follow manufacturer’s instructions for associated equipment (example: full body
harness, shock absorbing lanyard, self retracting lifeline, etc.) used in your personal fall arrest system.
3/5 CONNECTING TO THE PARAPET ANCHOR: The parapet wall anchor is an anchorage connector for a shock absorbing lanyard
or a self retracting lifeline. Make sure the connector (ie. self-locking snap hook of lanyard) is fully engaged and locked onto the
back D-ring (dorsal) of the body support. Make sure connections are compatible (size, shape, strength, etc.).
If connecting a shock absorbing lanyard to the parapet wall anchor, follow the above instructions to connect one end of lanyard
(shock absorber pack end) to body support and connect the other end to the parapet wall anchor making sure the self-locking snap
hook is fully engaged and locked onto the D-ring.
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TRAINING
It is the responsibility of the user and the purchaser of this equipment to assure they are familiar with these instructions,
trained in the correct care and use of, and are aware of the operating characteristics, application limits and the consequences
of improper use of this equipment.
IMPORTANT: Training must be conducted without exposing the trainee to a fall hazard. Training should be repeated
on a periodic basis.
IMPORTANT:
Extreme working conditions (harsh environments, prolong use, etc.) may require increasing the frequency of inspections.
If this equipment has been subjected to forces resulting from the arrest of a fall, it must be immediately removed from service and
destroyed or returned to Tie Down for possible repair.
4/0 INSPECTION
1 Inspect the parapet wall anchor for physical damage. Look carefully for any signs of cracks, dents or deformities in the metal.
2 Inspect the parapet wall anchor for signs of excessive corrosion.
3 Ensure that the working parts are free from excessive dirt, oil, or other build-up.
4 Inspect the D-ring, fixed arm, and non skid pads. The D-ring must be free of cracks, dents or deformities in the metal. The
fixed arm and tension set handle must be undamaged.
5 Inspect the points of the adjustment holes. The non skid pads must not be broken and must “bite” into the parapet wall.
6 Inspect the safety pin to ensure that it inserts fully through the adjustment setting holes of the adjustable arm.
7 Inspect labels, all labels should be present and fully legible. See section 5. Labels must be replaced if illegible or missing.
8 Inspect each system component or subsystem per associated manufacturer’s instructions.
9 Record the inspection date and results in the inspection log. See inspection chart on the last page.
Parapet Anchor
If using a self retracting lifeline, it must be connected to the D-ring with a self-locking and self-closing carabiners (attach the
carabiners to the anchorage location on SRL), the self retracting lifeline must hang vertically. Then connect the lifeline end of the
SRL to the body support (harness). Make sure the connector (ie. self-locking snap hook, carabiner) is fully engaged and locked onto
the anchorage connector, SRL and body support. Make sure connections are compatible (size, shape, strength, etc.). If installing a
horizontal lifeline, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use provided with the horizontal lifeline system.

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Adjustable for Parapet Walls
16”
25.5”
1.5”
1.75”
3.5”
3.25”
10” 8.25”
0”
5/0 SPECIFICATIONS:
5/1 Materials:
• Material: Zinc Plated Steel
• Minimum Breaking Strength: 5,000 lbs.
• Maximum Capacity: 310 lbs. (one person)
• Weight: 13 lbs.
• Parapet Wall Thickness: Up to 16 inches
5/2 Dimensions :
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6/0 LABELS:
6/1 The labels shown below must be present and fully legible.
If the labels are damaged or unreadable contact Tie Down for replacement
Parapet Anchor Install and Use:
Install the anchor over the parapet of a
wall capable of supporting loads the
anchor will be subjected to in normal use.
See the user instruction manual for
installation and use instructions. This
anchor may be used as part of a horizontal
lifeline (HLL) system. HLL load direction
must be perpendicular to the run of the
parapets upon which the anchors must not
exceed 2,500 lbs. See the Parapet Anchor
and HLL user instructions for complete
installation requirements.
This product is not user repairable.
DO NOT REMOVE
THIS LABEL
User must inspect prior to each use. Competent Person must complete formal inspection every 6 months. Competent Person to inspect and initial. Date of First Use: _______________. Product life time is unlimited as long as it passes pre-use and Competent Person inspections.
Parapet Anchor
Model #65077
Material: Steel
Min. Break Strength: 5,000 lbs.
Max. Capacity 310 lbs.
Compliance: OSHA 1926.502
DO NOT REMOVE
THIS LABEL
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WARNING: User must read and follow
instructions supplied with this product
at the time of shipment. Failure to do so
may result in serious injury or death.
Avoid contact with sharp edges and
abrasive surfaces. Make only compatible
connections. See instructions for
restrictions on use with components,
subsystems, or systems which this
product is designed to be used. See
instructions for inspection procedures.
Take action to avoid thermal, electrical
and chemical hazards.
SAFE WORK ZONE
SAFETY LINE CONNECTION
30˚ Max. From Center Line
30˚30˚
#15837 #15838
Parapet Anchor

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Declaration Date: 06.15.2020 Internal Reference Document: ITR-65077_R0
Rev. 0
TIE DOWN ENGINEERING DECLARES THAT THE PRODUCT(S) LISTED ABOVE IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
STANDARD(S):
•
OSHA 1926 Fall Protection Criteria
•
OSHA 1910.140(C)
AUTHORIZED BY:
NAME
TITLE
DATE
WILSON HA
ENGINEER
2020-15-06
TRAVIS TURNER
ENGINEERING MANAGER
2020-15-06
This Certificate is a guarantee that the above standard(s) was met by the requirements of such standard. Testing was performed under normal
operation mode. The results of testing apply only to the particular sample tested and to the specific test carried out. This Certificate is only issued
for products which have passed the testing requirements of listed standard(s).
DECLARATION NO. ETR-65077_R0 PART NUMBER: 65077 PART DESCRIPTION: Parapet Fall Arrest Anchor TEST SPECIFICATION(S):
OSHA 1910 & OSHA 1926
•Static pull test to minimum 5000 lbs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS DOCUMENT OR STANDARD(S) EVALUATED:
•Test performed on a mock parapet structure roughly 12”-15”wide. •Test sample mounted in such that it replicates worst-case loading on D-ring.
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Test Report
Test Operator(s):
Wilson Ha, Travis Turner
Test Date:
6/15/2020
Part Number:
65077
Part Revision:
0
Internal Test Report:
ITR-65077_R0
Third Party (if applicable):
Test Summary
Test Specification
Test Criteria
Test Result
OSHA 1910.140(C)
1910.140(c)(12)
•Anchorages used to attach to personal fall protection
equipment must be independent of any anc
horage used
to suspend employees or platforms on which employees work. Anchorages used to attach to personal fall protection equipment on mobile work
platforms on powered industrial trucks must be attached
to an overhead member of the platform, at a point located above and near the center of the platform.
1910.140(c)(13)
•Anchorages, except window cleaners' belt anchors
covered by paragraph (e) of this section, must be:
1910.140(c)(13)(i)
•Capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN)
for each employee attached;
PASS
Conclusion: The device was able to withstand a 5000 lb. tensile load test per the OSHA standard.
This device can be use as an anchorage for 1 worker in fall arrest.