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INSTALLATION
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IMPORTANT:
Installation of the Flexiguard
installation must be certified by a Competent Person as meeting the criteria for a Certified Anchorage, or that it is capable of supporting
the potential forces that could be encountered during a fall.
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3.1
PLANNING: Plan your fall protection system prior to installation of the Flexiguard C-Frame FAS. Account for all factors
that may affect your safety before, during, and after a fall. Consider all requirements, limitations, and specifications
defined in Section 2 and Table 1.
3.2
MOVING THE SYSTEM: Figure 7 illustrates transport of the C-Frame FAS. Prepare and move the system as follows:
1.
Lower the Trolley Rail: Crank the Hand Crank Chain Drives counterclockwise until the Trolley Rail is fully lowered.
The two Hand Crank Chains Drive are synchronized by a Connector Tube so it is not necessary to crank both Chain
Drives. (For adjustable C-frame systems only.)
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Do not raise or lower the Trolley Rail while in use. Vertical movement of the Trolley Rail at the time of a fall
may impede proper operation of the attached Fall Arrest system(s), resulting in serious injury or death.
2.
Raise the Leveling Jacks: Crank the handle on each Leveling Jack until the jack is fully raised.
3.
Unlock the Outrigger Caster Wheels (if present): For each Caster Wheel: Flip the Brake Pedal parallel to the
ground to release the Wheel Brake. Pull out and rotate the Caster Swivel Lock 90° to allow the wheel to caster 360°.
4.
Release the Transport Handles: For Each Transport Handle: Remove the Detent Pin from Push Bar Mounting
Bracket. Pivot the Transport Handle downward. Reinsert the Detent Pin above the tube to prevent pivoting of the
Transport Handle while pushing.
5.
Move the System: Push or pull the C-Frame FAS to the work area with the Transport Handles. If equipped with a
Tow Bar, the C-Frame FAS can be transported longer distances with a Tow Vehicle with a Pintle or similar hitch. The
Transport Wheel Kit (8530841) is recommended for transporting the system when using the Tow Bar (8518243).
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Never transport the Flexiguard C-Frame Fall Arrest System on slopes greater than 5°. Excessive slopes may
cause system tip-overs resulting in serious injury or death.
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When transporting the Flexiguard C-Frame Fall Arrest System, be aware of overhead obstructions and electrical
hazards which may result in serious injury or death.
3.3
PREPARING THE SYSTEM: Figure 8 illustrates preparation of the C-Frame for work. Position and prepare the system as
follows:
1.
Position the C-Frame: Position the C-Frame on a flat surface within the Safe Work Area (see Figure 3). Ideally
the Trolley Rail should be centered over the intended work area. Outriggers can extend under the serviced vehicle if
sufficient gap is present.
2.
Lock the Outrigger Caster Wheels (if present): For each Caster Wheel: Push down on either end of the Brake
Pedal to lock the Wheel Brake. Pull out and rotate the Caster Swivel Lock 90° to lock the caster and prevent the
wheel from swiveling.
3.
Lower the Leveling Jacks: Crank the handle on each Leveling Jack clockwise until the Jack Pad contacts the ground
and then crank the handle an additional 5 revolutions. If surface is uneven adjust each jack accordingly. Bubble
Levels are mounted on the C-Frame Base near each jack to assist in leveling the system.
4.
Secure the Transport Handles: For Each Transport Handle: Pivot the Transport Handle up until the pin holes in the
Push Bar Mounting Bracket align with the pin holes in the Corner Tube. Insert the Detent Pin through all holes in the
Mounting Bracket and Corner Tube.
5.
Install Fall Arrest Equipment: A Fall Arrest subsystem is required. Attach a Self-Retracting Device (SRD) to each
of the 4-Wheeled Trolleys. Tag Lines lines should be attached to the SRD Lifelines to allow retrieval and connection of
the lifeline after the Trolley Rail is raised.
6.
Raise the Trolley Rail (Adjustable Systems Only): Crank the Hand Crank on one of the Hand Crank Chain Drives
until the Trolley Rail is at sufficient height to ensure a Safe Work Area (see Figure 3). Raise the Trolley Rail high
enough to ensure the Working Angle of the lifeline does not exceed 30° when working within the allowable 6 ft. (1.8
m) Work Radius.
3.4
INSTALLING THE TRANSPORT WHEELS KIT (8530841): The Transport Wheels Kit may be installed for transporting
the C-Frame FAS long distances and in coordination with the Tow Bar Kit (8518243). See Figure 9 for reference. To install
the Transport Wheels Kit:
1.
Lower the Leveling Jacks: Crank the handle on each Leveling Jack clockwise until the Jack Pad contacts the ground
and both of the front Caster Wheels are off the ground.
2.
Remove the Caster Wheel Assembly: Remove the 1/2" bolt from the Outriggers on both sides of the system and
then remove the Caster Wheel Assembly.
3.
Insert the Transport Wheel Assemblies: Insert the 8530841 Transport Wheel Assembly into the Outriggers on
1 Qualified Person:
A person with a recognized degree of professional certificate and with extensive knowledge, training, and experience in the fall protection
and rescue field who is capable of designing, analyzing, evaluating, and specifying fall protections and rescue systems to the extent required by OSHA and other
applicable standards
C-Frame Fall Arrest System (FAS) must be supervised by a Qualified Person
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