FallTech 778100 User Manual
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It is the responsibility of the employer/issuer of this equipment to
ensure that it is used in a manner consistent with these instructions.
Failure to do so could result in series injury or death.
For further reading and additional information, see Section 10.4 for a
listing of relevant standards with which you should be familiar.
10.2: Performance Specifications
The EcoAnchor has been engineered to function as a counter-weight
anchor for fall arrest and travel restraint applications. The critical
specifications of construction and performance are shown below:
EcoAnchor Bladder: Neoprene – FED STD 191 pt. 1520
Anchor Ring: Alloy Steel – 5,000 lb. min. strength
Coefficient of Friction: >.65
Empty Weight: 17 lbs.
Full Weight: 947 lbs.
Surface loading (full): 42 lbs./ft² or .29 psi
Maximum allowable slope/grade: 10°
Dimensions – full (SAE): 57” x 57” x 8.75”
Dimensions – full (Metric): 144.8 cm x 144.8 cm x 22.2 cm
Maximum User Capacity: 310 lbs. per user
10.3: Labels and Markings
The label shown below must be present on the product and must be
legible. If it is not, remove the product from service.
Located on corner of bladder adjacent to vent valve
10-4: Standards and references
Below is a listing of standards that are applicable to the construction
and use of this product. FallTech strongly encourages that all employers
acquire and utilize these documents for the creation of your own fall
protection policies and your individual fall protection plans. Users of this
product should also be familiar with this information as well.
OSHA Standards bear the force of law on a federal level. Some
states have their own regulations which are locally enforced – check with
your State Department of Labor for specific requirements which may be
enforced in your area. OSHA Standards can be accessed for free at
www.osha.gov.
29 CFR 1926 (Subpart M)
1926.500: Scope, Application and Definitions
1926.501: Duty to Have Fall Protection
1926.502: Fall Protection Systems Criteria & Practices
1926.503: Training Requirements
ANSI standards are voluntary consensus standards, and are
generally regarded among the best practices where fall protection is
concerned. Some states have incorporated one or more of the ANSI
standards by reference, meaning that they may be enforced by some
state or local agencies. Check with your State Department of Labor for
further details. ANSI standards are available for purchase through the e-
standards store at www.ansi.org.
ANSI Z359.1-2007: Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest
Systems, Subsystems and Components
ANSI Z359.2-2007: Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive
Managed Fall Protection Program
ANSI Z359.12-2009: Connecting Components for Personal Fall Arrest
Systems
ANSI A10.32-2004: Fall Protection Systems for Construction and
Demolition Operations