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
.
