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2.2.4 14" ANCHOR POST EXTENSION
WARNING:
This 14-inch Anchor Post Extension and Davit Arm Assembly is rated for a working load of 310 lbs (141 kg)
when used with approved components in an approved confi guration. Refer to component specifi cations and rating stickers to
establish system design factor.
APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS:
• This Extension is to be used with the Advanced Portable Fall
Arrest Post only.
• The Extension may be used to anchor one (1) person only.
• Installed Post and accessories must be 72 inches (183 cm) or
less from any edge where a fall may occur.
• Use of the Extension de-rates the Advanced Portable Fall
Arrest Post assembly to a maximum of two (2) persons tied
off to the swivel tie-off head.
• The Advanced Portable Fall Arrest Post must be in a vertical
position any time it is being used as a fall arrest anchor point.
• Retractable devices and shock absorbers must be installed
and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Each installation must be approved to local standards by a
qualifi ed engineer.
The 14 inch Post Extension (Pt.# 16692) is designed to provide
a single fall arrest tie-off point 14 inches (35.6 cm) above the
post's swivel tie-off rings (See Figure 9).
For use of the Anchor Post Extension & Davit Arm Assembly
together refer to Section 2.2.6 of this manual.
Set-Up of the 14 inch Anchor Post Extension: Install the
Advanced Portable Fall Arrest Post following the installation
procedure in Section 2.1.
Step 1: Shown in Figure 9, insert the 14 inch Post Extension
(13) into the post (12). Pin the post into position by
aligning the holes and inserting the ½ inch pin (9)
completely through the Post.
Step 2: Attach the Fall Arrest Device or PFAS to the anchor
point eye (14).
Using the 14 inch Anchor Post Extension
Connect a shock absorber/ retractable device using a suffi ciently
rated carabineer to anchor point eye (14).
WARNING:
A maximum 3 persons can be tied off to the DBI-SALA Advanced Portable Fall Arrest System at any given
time with the use of approved accessories or horizontal lifelines.
2.2.5 ANCHOR POST DAVIT ARM ASSEMBLY (ACCESSORY)
APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS:
• This Extension is to be used with the Advanced Portable Fall Arrest Post only.
• Use of this device de-rates the Advanced Portable Fall Arrest System Anchor Post assembly to a
maximum of two (2) persons tied off to the swivel tie-off head.
• Installed Post and accessories must be 72 inches (1830mm) or less from any edge where a fall may occur.
• The Advanced Portable Fall Arrest Post must be in a vertical position any time it is being used as a fall
arrest anchor point.
• Retractable devices and shock absorbers must be installed and used in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
• Each installation must be approved to local standards by a qualifi ed engineer.
• The Anchor Post Davit Arm (Pt.# 16693) is designed to provide a means of access/egress, rescue, and
material handling applications (See Figures 1 and 10). Use of the Anchor Post Davit Arm de-rates the
Advanced Portable Fall Arrest Post to only two anchor points on the swivel tie-off rings.
Figure 9 - Anchor Post Extension
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