Tie Down Safety Standing Seam Roof Anchor Installation Instructions

Product Overview

This document provides installation instructions for the Tie Down Safety Standing Seam Roof Anchor, Part #13864. This anchor is designed for use in fall arrest and fall restraint systems on standing seam roofs.

Specifications:

• Materials: S45C Steel Main Body; A36 HRS O-ring; Zinc-Plated Finish.
• Strength Rating: 5,000 lbs minimum breaking strength.
• Weight Capacity: 130-310 lbs (Worker with Tools).
• Roof Thickness: Minimum 24 gauge standing seam roof.

WARNING: Read and understand all instructions before use. Improper use can result in serious injury or death.

Safety and Compliance

This product is part of a personal fall arrest system (PFAS) and meets or exceeds applicable OSHA 1926 Subpart M, OSHA 1910, ANSI Z359.1-2007, and ANSI A10.32-2012 standards for fall protection.

Key Definitions:

• Anchorage: A secure point of attachment for lifelines, lanyards, or deceleration devices.
• Qualified Person: A person with an accredited degree or certification, and extensive experience in planning and reviewing fall protection systems.
• Competent Person: A person proficient in identifying fall hazards and authorized to stop work to eliminate hazards.
• Authorized Person: A person assigned by their employer to work around potential fall hazards.

It is the responsibility of a qualified or competent person to supervise the job site and ensure compliance with all safety regulations.

Maximum 1 attachment per connection point. Use of equipment in unintended applications may result in serious injury or death.

Fall Clearance

Total fall distance is the minimum vertical distance between the worker and a lower level to prevent contact during a fall. Key factors include:

• Free Fall Distance: Maximum 6 feet for a PFAS.
• Deceleration Distance: Maximum 4 feet (OSHA requirement).
• D-ring Shift: Assumed 1 foot, but can vary.
• Back D-ring Height: Typically 5 feet for a 6-foot tall worker.
• Safety Margin: Minimum 3 feet.

The required distance from anchorage can be up to 19 feet total, depending on these factors.

Anchor Positioning

Proper anchor positioning is crucial to reduce the risk of swing falls and improper side loading. Always adhere to the specified chart:

For example, an anchorage connector 6' from the leading edge (A) allows a working distance (B) of 8' in each direction, translating to a 53° working angle.

Connections

Eliminate the possibility of roll-out when making connections. Roll-out occurs when hook gate interference causes unintentional opening. All connections must be selected and deemed compatible with anchors by a competent person. Connector gates must be self-closing and self-locking, and withstand minimum loads of 3,600 lbs.

Installation Procedure

WARNING: Structure must withstand loads of at least 5,000 lbs. The Standing Seam Roof Clamp may be used to support a MAXIMUM 1 PFAS for use in Fall Arrest applications. Maximum free fall is 6', or up to 12' if used in combination with equipment explicitly certified for such use.

Prior to Installation, Plan Your System:

1. All PFAS equipment must be selected and deemed compatible with the Standing Seam Roof Anchor Clamp by a Competent Person.
2. Eliminate or minimize any swing or fall hazards.
3. Ensure the installation location and work surface are free of damage, corrosion, rot, rust, debris, and sharp or abrasive edges.
4. Avoid using in combination with horizontal lifelines (HLLs) unless the HLL is installed such that the anchor is not subjected to a side load. All loading must be in-line with the standing seam. Refer to the anchorage positioning chart on page 5.

Installation Steps:

1. The Standing Seam Roof Anchor Clamp is designed for use on a standing seam roof ONLY.
2. Attach the clamp to a fully seamed panel, over a clip that is bolted/screwed down.
3. Position the clamp a minimum 4' from the leading edge(s) of fall hazard(s).
4. Hook the clamp flange under the selected roof seam before tightening bolts.
5. Tighten both outside bolts until snug, then tighten both inside bolts until snug.
6. Tighten outside bolts to 50 ft./lbs., then tighten inside bolts to 50 ft./lbs.
7. Ensure the clamp is fully secured to the roof seam with no possibility of detachment.
8. Attach the complete and compatible PFAS to the anchor clamp O-ring.

Alternate Configuration: To fit narrower seams, remove all bolts, rotate the anchor plate around the O-ring to the opposite side, then reinsert bolts and install.

Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage

If the anchor fails inspection, remove it from service and contact Tie Down for return or repair inquiries. Clean the anchor after each use to maintain safety and longevity. Remove all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants. Never use corrosive cleaning substances. Store the equipment away from heat, light, excessive moisture, chemicals, or other degrading elements.

Inspection

Prior to EACH use: Inspect all anchors for deficiencies such as corrosion, deformation, pits, burrs, rough surfaces, sharp edges, cracking, rust, paint buildup, excessive heating, alteration, or missing/illegible labels. Immediately remove any anchor from service if defects or damage are found, or if exposed to forces of fall arrest.

Ensure the work area is free of damage, debris, rot, rust, decay, cracking, and hazardous materials. The work area must be stable and support the required minimum loads.

Formal Inspection: A competent person (other than the user) must inspect each anchor at least every 6 months. The Competent Person must sign their initials in the inspection grid corresponding to the month and year of inspection.

Inspection Grid:

User must inspect prior to each use. Competent Person must complete a formal inspection every 6 months and document below with initials. The life of this roofing device is unlimited as long as a competent person inspects and passes equipment as in good order every 6 months.

If this equipment fails inspection or is found to have deficiencies, remove from service. Deficiencies include, but are not limited to, deformation, corrosion, burrs, sharp edges, cracking, rust, pits, excessive heating, paint buildup, alteration, damaged parts, and missing or unreadable labels.

Contact Information

Tie Down Roofing Products Division
605 Stonehill Drive SW,
Atlanta, Georgia 30336
Phone: 800-241-1806 • 404-344-0000
Website: www.tiedown.com