3M DBI-SALA 2200094 Manual De Instrucciones Para El Usuario página 11

should be disengaged by rotating the lever to the release position. Reposition the vacuum anchor and repeat
Steps 1-4.
5. Attach your personal fall arrest system to the Vacuum Anchor.
To attach a secondary Vacuum Anchor: See Figure 9 for reference. For attachment of the secondary Vacuum Anchor
using a primary Vacuum Anchor, follow the instructions below:
1. Attach the secondary hose (E) to the vacuum connector (C) on the primary Vacuum Anchor pad (A). Then, attach
the secondary hose (E) to the vacuum connector (D) on the secondary Vacuum Anchor pad (B).
2. Place both Vacuum Anchor pads on a structure meeting the requirements listed above, as well as those listed in
Table 1.
3. Depress the "alarm bypass" button (A) on the secondary pad and rotate the lever (B) to the "attach" position.
Apply downward force on the pads as the initial seal is created, forcing any excess air out from underneath the
pads. Wait for the vacuum gauge (C) to indicate sufficient vacuum before releasing hold.
4. For approximately 10 seconds after installation, monitor the needle on the vacuum gauge. The needle should
remain still, indicating an acceptable vacuum seal and anchor attachment. If the needle is dropping, the unit
should be disengaged by rotating the lever to the release position. Reposition the vacuum anchor and repeat
Steps 1-4.
5. Attach your personal fall arrest system to the Vacuum Anchor.
4.0 USE
4.1 BEForE EAcH uSE: Verify that your work area and Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) meet all criteria defined in
Section 2 and a formal Rescue Plan is in place. Inspect the Vacuum Anchor per the 'User' inspection points defined on the
"Inspection and Maintenance Log" (Table 2). If inspection reveals an unsafe or defective condition, do not use the system.
Remove the system from service and destroy, or contact 3M regarding replacement or repair.
4.2 FALL ArrEST coNNEcTIoNS: The Vacuum Anchor is used with a Full Body Harness and Energy Absorbing Lanyard
or Self-Retracting Device (SRD). Connect the Lanyard or SRD between the D-Ring on the Vacuum Anchor and the back
Dorsal D-Ring on the Harness as instructed in the instructions included with the Lanyard or SRD.
4.3 DurING uSE: If the audio alarm sounds during use, then there has been a change in supply or vacuum pressure.
Visually inspect the Vacuum Anchor. If the vacuum gauge needle is in the green section, then the system has a safe
vacuum level and will remain safe while the air supply interruption is investigated and corrected.
Although a good vacuum seal will maintain a safe working vacuum for longer than 20 minutes, the vacuum gauge should
be verified every couple of minutes during the air supply interruption to ensure safe working level. If, at any time of
inspection, the vacuum gauge needle is found to be below the green section, disconnect from the Vacuum Anchor as soon
as safely possible and inspect the system while not at height or when using some other primary fall protection system.
5.0 INSPECTION
5.1 INSPEcTIoN FrEQuENcY: The Vacuum Anchor must be inspected at the intervals defined in Section 1 and in the
recertification process defined in Section 5.4. Inspection procedures are described 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.
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It is recommended that the Vacuum Anchor be marked with the date of the next inspection after completion of each
inspection of the device.
5.2 DEFEcTS: If inspection reveals an unsafe or defective condition, remove the Vacuum Anchor from service immediately
and contact 3M regarding replacement or repair. Do not attempt to repair the Fall Arrest System.
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Authorized Repairs: Only 3M or parties authorized in writing may make repairs to this equipment.
5.3 ProDucT LIFE: The functional life of the Fall Arrest System is determined by work conditions and maintenance. As long
as the product passes inspection criteria, it may remain in service.
5.4 rEcErTIFIcATIoN: Annually, or as agreed upon with 3M Fall Protection in writing, the Vacuum Anchor must be
inspected and recertified by a service technician authorized by 3M Fall Protection.
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Inspection Requirement: All recertifications must be logged on the pad label and dated.
6.0 MAINTENANCE, SERVICING, STORAGE
6.1 cLEANING: Periodically clean the Vacuum Anchor metal components with a soft brush, warm water, and a mild soap
solution. Ensure parts are thoroughly rinsed with clean water.
6.2 SErVIcE: Only 3M or parties authorized in writing by 3M may make repairs to this equipment. If the Vacuum Anchor has
been subject to fall force or inspection reveals an unsafe or defective conditions, remove the system from service and
contact 3M regarding replacement or repair.
6.3 STorAGE AND TrANSPorT: When not in use, store and transport the Vacuum Anchor and associated fall protection
equipment in the provided case in a cool, dry, clean environment out of direct sunlight. Avoid areas where chemical
vapors may exist. Thoroughly inspect components after extended storage.
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