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USA

3833 SALA Way 

Red Wing, MN 55066-5005 

Toll Free: 800.328.6146

Phone: 651.388.8282

Fax: 651.388.5065

3Mfallprotection@mmm.com

Brazil

Rua Anne Frank, 2621

Boqueirão Curitiba PR

81650-020

Brazil

Phone: 0800-942-2300

falecoma3m@mmm.com

Mexico

Calle Norte 35, 895-E

Col. Industrial Vallejo

C.P. 02300 Azcapotzalco

Mexico D.F.

Phone: (55) 57194820

mexico@capitalsafety.co

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Colombia

Compañía Latinoamericana de Seguridad S.A.S.

Carrera 106 #15-25 Interior 105 Manzana 15

Zona Franca - Bogotá, Colombia

Phone: 57 1 6014777

fallprotection-co@mmm.com

Canada

260 Export Boulevard 

Mississauga, ON L5S 1Y9 

Phone: 905.795.9333 

Toll-Free: 800.387.7484 

Fax: 888.387.7484 

3Mfallprotection-ca@mmm.com

EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa)

EMEA Headquarters:

5a Merse Road

North Moons Moat

Redditch, Worcestershire

B98 9HL UK

Phone: + 44 (0)1527 548 000

Fax: + 44 (0)1527 591 000

informationfallprotection@mmm.com

France:

Le Broc Center

Z.I. 1re Avenue - BP15

06511 Carros Le Broc Cedex

France

Phone: + 33 04 97 10 00 10

Fax: + 33 04 93 08 79 70

informationfallprotection@mmm.com

Australia & New Zealand

95 Derby Street

Silverwater

Sydney NSW 2128

Australia

Phone: +(61) 2 8753 7600

Toll-Free : 1800 245 002 (AUS)

Toll-Free : 0800 212 505 (NZ) 

Fax: +(61) 2 8753 7603 

anzfallprotectionsales@mmm.com

Asia

Singapore:

1 Yishun Avenue 7

Singapore 408731

Phone: +65 - 65587758

Fax: +65 - 65587058

totalfallprotectio@mmm.com

Shanghai:

19/F, L’Avenue, No.99 Xian Xia Rd

Shanghai 200051, P R China 

Phone: +86 21 62539050

Fax: +86 21 62539060

3MFallProtecton-CN@mmm.com

3M.com/FallProtection

U.S. PRODUCT WARRANTY, LIMITED REMEDY 

AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

WARRANTY:

 THE FOLLOWING IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS 

OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR 

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 
Unless otherwise provided by applicable law, 3M fall protection products are warranted against factory 

defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of installation or 

fi

 rst use 

by the original owner.

LIMITED REMEDY:

 Upon written notice to 3M, 3M will repair or replace any product determined by 

3M to have a factory defect in workmanship or materials. 3M reserves the right to require product be 

returned to its facility for evaluation of warranty claims. This warranty does not cover product damage 

due to wear, abuse, misuse, damage in transit, failure to maintain the product or other damage beyond 

3M’s control. 3M will be the sole judge of product condition and warranty options.
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is the only warranty applicable to 3M’s fall 

protection products. Please contact 3M’s customer service department at 800-328-6146 or via email at 

3MFallProtection@mmm.com for assistance.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

 TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, 3M IS NOT 

LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, 

BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE PRODUCTS REGARDLESS 

OF THE LEGAL THEORY ASSERTED.

Summary of Contents for FLEXIGUARD

Page 1: ... 3M 2017 FORM NO 5903620 REV B USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL FLEXIGUARD Counterweight Trailer Fall Arrest System 1 8530690 ...

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Page 3: ...A A B C C C D E F G G H 4 6 1 4 137 8 cm 4 2 127 2 cm 6 11 3 4 212 7 cm 21 1 2 641 2 cm 2 10 1 4 87 1 cm 14 4 1 2 438 4 cm 17 7 1 4 536 6 cm 19 5 to 27 5 49 5 cm to 69 9 cm 13 3 1 4 404 7 cm 3 10 1 2 118 0 cm ...

Page 4: ...4 3 30 30 6 ft 1 82m 6 ft 1 82m 4 A 5 6 A B C D E F G A B C ...

Page 5: ...5 7 1 Qty 4 Torque 90 ft lbs 122 N m 2 Qty 10 Torque 90 ft lbs 122 N m 3 ...

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Page 8: ...8 10 11 12 A A B C D D B C A A A D ...

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Page 10: ... in the event of arresting a fall Do not use this system if the lift winch brake wear indicator is pointing in the red under load while raising system See figure 2 Do not transport this system when in the raised position Secondary mast lock must be engaged during use Do not over extend the vertical mast assembly Over extension of the vertical mast assembly will cause serious damage to the height a...

Page 11: ...intain 100 tie off when transferring between anchor points on the system Use caution when installing using and moving the system as moving parts may create potential pinch points Ensure proper lockout tagout procedures have been followed when applicable Only connect fall protection subsystems to the designated anchorage connection point on the system When drilling holes for assembly or installatio...

Page 12: ...weight clothing tools etc less than or equal to 310 lbs 141 kg Tow Vehicle The Tow Vehicle and Hitch Receiver must be properly equipped to handle the System Specifications System Weight Tongue Weight etc Anchorage Structure supporting the Counterweight Trailer Fall Arrest System must withstand a 7 000 lb 31 kN vertical load Anchor Height Adjustable Mast allows for 12 75 ft 20 5 ft 3 88 m 6 25 m An...

Page 13: ... 2 4 HAZARDS Use of this equipment in areas with environmental hazards may require additional precautions to prevent injury to the user or damage to the equipment Hazards may include but are not limited to heat chemicals corrosive environments high voltage power lines explosive or toxic gases moving machinery sharp edges or overhead materials that may fall and contact the user or Personal Fall Arr...

Page 14: ...sure 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 3M connectors snap hooks and carabiners are designed to be used only as specified in each product s user s instructions See Figure 6 for examples of inappropriate connections Do not connect snap hooks and carabiners A To a D ring to which anot...

Page 15: ...equipped with Forklift Channels for lifting into place on the Trailer 1 Hitch the system to the Tow Vehicle Hitch the Counterweight Trailer FAS to a tow vehicle with an adequately sized Hitch Receiver A Couple the Pintle Hitch on the Tow Vehicle to the Lunette Ring on the Trailer If needed adjust the height of the Lunette Ring by repositioning the Lunette Ring in the Channel Bracket on the Trailer...

Page 16: ...ed in the Inspection and Maintenance Log Table 2 Inspect all other components of the Fall Protection System per the frequencies and procedures defined in the manufacturer s instructions Some Flexiguard Fall Arrest Systems are equipped with a Radio Frequency Identification RFID Tag The RFID Tag can be used in conjunction with a Handheld Reading Device to simplify inspection and inventory control an...

Page 17: ...mps of grease at the indicated Grease Points D Hand Crank Chain Drive Figure 13 Inspect the Brake Wear Indicator A while lowering the Jib Boom If the Brake Wear Indicator is in the Red zone B remove the Drive Mechanism from service and contact the manufacturer Inspect fasteners on the Drive Mechanism to ensure they are tight Clean all Drive Chains monthly with a rag and solvent Once clean lubricat...

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Page 20: ... Shanghai 200051 P R China Phone 86 21 62539050 Fax 86 21 62539060 3MFallProtecton CN mmm com 3M com FallProtection U S PRODUCT WARRANTY LIMITED REMEDY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WARRANTY THE FOLLOWING IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Unless otherwise provided by...

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