Qualified Person - 3M DBI-SALA Flexiguard M100 Handbuch

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Before using this equipment, record the product identification information from the ID label into the inspection and
maintenance log of this manual.
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The Counterweight Base can only be used with the 3M Modular Jib System M100 manufactured by 3M. Do not attempt to
use the Counterweight Base without first consulting the User Instructions for the 3M Modular Jib System M100 (5908371).
System Specifications:
Compatibility:
Standards:
Capacity:
Maximum Arresting
Force:
Weight:
Component Specifications:
Component
General Construction
Structural Material
Base Finish
8530908 Wheel Kit
(sold separately)
8530914 Lifting Kit
(sold separately)
Resting Structure Requirements:
1.0 APPLICATION
1.1 PURPOSE: The Counterweight Base is designed for use as part of a Fall Arrest system.
1.2 DESCRIPTION: The Counterweight Base (Figure 1)
3M™ DBI-SALA Flexiguard™ Modular Jib System
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1.3 STANDARDS: The Counterweight Base conforms to the national or regional standard(s) identified on the front cover of
these instructions. If this product is resold outside the original country of destination, the re-seller must provide these
instructions in the language of the country in which the product will be used.
1.4 SUPERVISION: Installation of this equipment must be supervised by a Qualified Person
supervised by a Competent Person
1.5 TRAINING: This equipment must be installed and used by persons trained in its correct application. This manual is to be
used as part of an employee training program as required by national, regional, or local standards. It is the responsibility
of the users and installers of this equipment to ensure they are familiar with these instructions, trained in the correct care
and use of this equipment, and are aware of the operating characteristics, application limitations, and consequences of
improper use of this equipment.
1.6 RESCUE PLAN: When using this equipment and connecting subsystem(s), the employer must have a rescue plan and
the means at hand to implement and communicate that plan to users, authorized persons
site rescue team is recommended. Team members should be provided with the equipment and techniques to perform a
successful rescue. Training should be provided on a periodic basis to ensure rescuer proficiency.
1.7 AFTER A FALL: If the system is subjected to fall arrest or impact force, remove the system from service immediately.
Clearly tag the system "DO NOT USE". See Section 4 for more information.
2.0 INSTALLATION:
2.1 PLANNING: Plan your Fall Protection system prior to installation of the Counterweight Base. 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.
1 Qualified Person:
A person with a recognized degree, certificate or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience has success-
fully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to Fall Protection systems to the extent required by OSHA or other applicable federal, state, and
local regulations.
2 Competent Person:
One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazard-
ous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
3 Authorized Person:
A person assigned by the employer to perform duties at a location where the person will be exposed to a fall hazard.
4 Rescuer:
Person or persons other than the rescue subject acting to perform an assisted rescue by operation of a rescue system.
Table 1 – Specifications
The Counterweight Bases covered in this instruction are compatible with 3M™ DBI-SALA
Flexiguard™ Modular Jib System M100.
Designed and tested to EN795:2012 (Type E), OSHA 1926.502, and OSHA 1910.140.
See 3M™ DBI-SALA® Flexiguard™ Modular Jib System M100 instruction 5908371.
All connecting subsystems (SRDs, Energy Absorbing Lanyards, etc.) used with the Counterweight
Base must limit the Maximum Arresting Force to 1,350 lbf (6 kN).
Counterweight Box (filled): 3,095 lb. (1,404 kg)
Total Base Weight (filled): 4,195 lb. (1,903 kg)
Material
Welded Steel
A36 Steel
Powdercoat, Galvanized
Powdercoated Steel, Zinc Plated Urethane Wheels
Weight: 152 lb. (69 kg)
Nickel Plated Steel, Locking Compound
Weight: 6.0 lb. (3.0 kg)
Structure must be able to support a minimum of 6,895 lb. (3,128 kg)
plus the weight of the M100 Jib Boom.
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is designed to be filled with concrete and used as a mounting point for
M100.
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