DBI SALA Flexiguard 8530595, User Instruction Manual

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WARNING:

This product is part of a Personal Fall Arrest and Work Positioning system. The user must follow the manufacturer’s instructions 

for each component of the system. These instructions must be provided to the user of this equipment. The user must read and understand 

these instructions before using this equipment. Manufacturer’s instructions must be followed for proper use and maintenance of this equipment. 

Alterations or misuse of this product or failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death.

IMPORTANT:

If you have questions on the use, care, or suitability of this equipment for your application, contact Capital Safety. For general 

questions, refer to national Standards including the ANSI Z359 (.0, .1, .2, .3, and .4) family of standards on fall protection, ANSI A10.32, and 

applicable local, state, and federal (OSHA) requirements governing occupational safety for more information about fall protection systems.

IMPORTANT:

Prior to installation and use of this equipment, record the product identification information from the ID label in the 

Inspection and Maintenance Log (Table 2) at the back of this manual.

PRODUCT DesCRIPTION:

Figure 1 illustrates the Flexiguard

®

 SafRig Fall Arrest System. The SafRig Fall Arrest System is a fixed height boom mounted Fall 

Arrest System that rotates 360° on a Concrete-filled Counterweight Base (models 8530595 and 8530606) or Steel Outrigger 

Base (models 8530579 and 8530607). The bases are configured to allow transport of the system with a Crane, Hoist, or Forklift 

with a Sling Strap. A leveling Jack Kit for the concrete base is available. The SafRig Fall Arrest System includes an integrated 

rescue capability.

Figure 2 illustrates components of the SafRig Fall Arrest System. See Table 1 for Component Specifications. The Boom (E) 

extends from the Vertical Mast (D). A Self-Retracting Lifeline is be connected to the Boom for fall protection. The Vertical Mast 

can be rotated 360° with the Rotation Handle (G) and locked at 11° increments or allowed to rotate through a range defined by 

stop pins (see Figure 8). SafRig Fall Arrest System bases have Lifting Channels (H) for transport with a forklift, pallet jack, crane, 

etc.  The Concrete-filled Counterweight Base also includes Lifting Eyes (I) for use with a forklift or crane. A Slope Indicator (I) on 

Concrete-filled Counterweight Bases can be used to determine if the system is level. Optional Leveling Jacks can be installed on 

Concrete-filled Counterweight Bases. 

Table 1  – 

Specifications

Component Specifications:

 Figure 2 

Reference Component

Materials

Rating

A

Hitch Ball Post

Tube - Steel

Hitch Ball Pivot - Steel

B

Concrete Filled Counterweight 

Base

Steel Shell, Concrete with Steel Rebar

Filled with 4,000 psi Concrete

C

Steel Outrigger Base

Steel

D

Vertical Mast

Tube - Steel

E

Boom

Steel

F

Fall Arrest Connection Point

Steel

1,800 lb (8 kN) Vertical (

â

) Load 

G

Rotation Handle

Tube - Steel

Hand Grip - Rubber

H

Lifting Channels

Steel

I

Lifting Eyes, Concrete Filled 

Base

Steel

5,000 lb (2,268 kg) Vertical (

â

) Load 

(1,250 lbs per eye)

J

Slope Indicator, Concrete 

Filled Base

Plastic Gauge on Aluminum C-Channel

K

i-Safe™ RFID Tag

Nylon, Glass

Radio Frequency - 13.56 MHz

Models 8530595 and 8530579 include SRL, Tagline and Caribiner, not shown.

System Specifications:

Capacity

:

1 Person with a combined weight (including clothing, tools, etc.) of no more than 310 lbs (141 kg) or 420 lbs 

(191 kg) with a 900 lb (408 kg) MAAF device.

Anchorage:

Structure supporting the Fall Arrest System must withstand a 7,350 lb (33 kN) vertical load.