PROPRIETARY ROPE ACCESS ANCHOR POINT SYSTEMS FOR FACADE & WINDOW ACCESS

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In-Action 2

Features 3

Operation 4

Limitations 5

Safe Use Procedure 6

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Maintenance 16

Australian Standards 20

Technical 21

Warranty 24

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ROPE ACCESS ANCHOR

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ROPE ACCESS ANCHORS

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IT’S THE SAYFA WAY

# DESCRIPTION

1 3 SIXTY Fall arrest anchors

2 TRAVEL 8

3 SENTRY

4 ON-TRAK

5 PROTEX

6 RAPTOR Overhead fall arrest rails

For more information, please contact Sayfa Group directly.

# DESCRIPTION

7 KATT Modular fixed ladders

8 VISTA

9 ALTO

10 ALTO Stairs & platforms

12 SKYDORE Roof access hatches

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XPLORA® ROPE ACCESS ANCHORS FOR ABSEIL ACCESS TO MAINTAIN FACADES

FEATURES & BENEFITS (AP127 CONCRETE MOUNT ANCHOR WITH REMOVABLE EYE)

M16 X 50MM EYE- Easy attachment of rope lanyard, karabiner or snaphook

CONCRETE INSERT- High strength stainless steel insert - 100mm penetration into concrete structure

DEFORMED SHANK- Increased load performance due to irregular formation

used as a glued in anchor

ROOF DECK MOUNTEDROPE ACCESS ANCHORThe rotational attachment point allows multi directional use for the operator, ensuring uniform load on the anchor

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PATENTS AND DESIGN REGISTRATIONS APPLY

IDENTITY NUMBER- Allows traceability

THREADED EYE BOLT- Removable eye when

locations and where controlled use is required

STAINLESS STEEL CAP- Protects internal thread from dirt when eye bolt is removed

OPERATION

MUST BE READ PRIOR TO USE

Prior to use, ensure all operating procedures have been read and understood.

This rope access system is only to be used by competent persons

associated equipment.

assessment with a safe work method procedure must be completed and approved by management prior to work commencing.

This system requires periodic inspection and maintenance by a

service date is overdue.

A rescue plan must be devised and be ready to be implemented prior to usage of a rope access system.

Authorisation to enter any risk area must be obtained from the workplace manager prior to accessing.

Visually inspect the system for damage prior to use. System must not be used if there is any deterioration or deformation of any components or structure to which the system is attached.

If the rope access system is damaged or has arrested a fall, discontinue

height safety equipment inspector.

tightening, adjustment or replacement of components must be carried out by a competent height safety inspector.

Rope protectors are required wherever rope lines pass over an edge.

Where rope lines will potentially damage an edge, then an edge protection device will be required to spread rope access loads during operation.

Persons must not be allowed to work alone during rope access

All applicable Australian Standards, WHS Acts & Regulations, and Codes of Practice & Guidelines must be read and obeyed when using this safety system.

This operation manual does not in any way, replace the need for completion of a recognised rope access training course by a Registered

Failure to follow all warnings, usage and maintenance instructions may result in serious injury or death.

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MUST BE READ PRIOR TO USE

rope access systems.

or hazardous environments and must be approved by the manufacturer for use in these applications.

Each Xplora rope access

Two attachment points are required per person, one for the working line and the other for the safety line.

karabiners and abseil rope lines.

The system must be set up so that the operator’s lanyard does not °

Do not tamper with system components.

This system is not to be used for tethering or lifting machinery or equipment.

height safety inspector as recommended:

LIMITATIONS

Sayfa recommends that persons using rope access systems do not work alone in case of an emergency and help is required.

competent rope access inspector.

SAFE USE PROCEDURE

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STEP 1

Ensure system (harness and anchor) serviceability dates are current.

STEP 4

karabiners.

Ensure working line and safety line are attached to separate connection points.

STEP 3

for rope access.

Ensure anchor points are rated to rope access loads and serviceability dates are current.

STEP 2

Barricade area work zone, to ensure access by unauthorised persons is prohibited.

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SAFE USE PROCEDURE

STEP 5

Check all attachment hardware and ropes.

Rope access must always be done by two operators.

manager and removed or tagged out of service until

STEP 8

edge. See page 13 for protection devices.

STEP 6

STEP 7

Connect descender device to working line.

Ensure all attachment hardware is correctly and securely

SAFE USE PROCEDURE

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STEP 11

Remove foot strap rope grab device from safety line and attach to tool loop on harness.

STEP 10

Step into foot strap and climb over edge.

Operator must ensure the descender and backup device have been positioned correctly with no slack rope line between attachment point and operator.

STEP 9

Attach foot strap with rope grab device to safety line.

STEP 12

Descend on rope lines to carry out work to be done on facade.

Suitable facade protection maybe required to protect against damage.

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SAFE USE PROCEDURE

STEP 2

Locate ladder beside rope lines.

Ensure hooks locate securely over parapet and base is secure.

STEP 1

Retrieve portable ladder.

ACCESS OVER HIGH PARAPET

STEP 3 STEP 4

Climb ladder.

SAFE USE PROCEDURE

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STEP 6

Connect descender device to working line.

STEP 5

Straddle parapet.

Ensure all rope line attachment hardware is correctly and

ACCESS OVER HIGH PARAPET

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SAFE USE PROCEDURE

ACCESS OVER EAVES GUTTER

When accessing over an eaves gutter, a gutter edge protection device is required to protect the rope line as well as the fragile roof

ACCESS OVER GLAZED BALUSTRADE

When accessing over glazed balustrade rope lines must be passed through vertical gap between balustrade panels of not less than

TYPICAL ROPE ACCESS SET-UP USING A DIVERSION SYSTEM

- Diversion lanyard to be attached to working and safety line using approved rope access procedures.

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SAFE USE PROCEDURE

ATTACHMENT OF ABSEIL ROPE LINES TO XPLORA ANCHOR POINTS

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- Working line and safety line must be connected to separate anchors.

- Rope protection device must be used where the edge could damage the rope line when in use.

MULTIPLE ROPE ACCESS OPERATORS

- It is important that each set of anchors is used by one person only unless the anchorage device clearly states otherwise and has been designed for multiple operators.

1 PERSON USE PER 2 ANCHORS

1 PERSON USE PER 2 ANCHORS

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SAFE USE PROCEDURE

EXAMPLES OF ROPE EDGE PROTECTION DEVICES

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CONFIGURATIONS

AP118 XPLORA CONCRETE MOUNT ANCHOR WITH SLEEVE - CHEMICAL FIX

AP123 LOWPRO STEEL PURLIN MOUNT ANCHOR

AP 124 XPLORA THROUGH BOLT ANCHOR AP125 XPLORA CONCRETE MOUNT ANCHOR - CHEMICAL FIX

AP126 XPLORA CONCRETE MOUNT ANCHOR AP127 XPLORA CONCRETE MOUNT REMOVABLE ANCHOR - CHEMICAL FIX OR CAST IN

AP129 XPLORA CONCRETE CAST-IN ANCHOR AP141 XPLORA TOP MOUNT ANCHOR - ROOF DECK FIX

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CONFIGURATIONS

ANCHOR MOUNTING OPTIONS

NOTES- Anchor must be 12kN rated- 2 x anchors required per rope access operator

- Used for re-belay applications

to be cast-in or through bolted when mounted overhead, loaded in tension.

NOTES- Anchor must be 12kN rated- For parapet mount application

access load.

NOTES- Anchor must be 12kN rated- For roof mount application- Lanyard not to exceed 20° causing excessive tensile load on the anchor

access load.

OVERHEAD MOUNT

SIDE MOUNT

ROOF MOUNT

20° Max

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MAINTENANCE

by a competent rope access or height safety inspector every

the system components.

The eyelet attachment is subject to wear depending on

anchor to be replaced.

Harness gear and equipment must be maintained and stored in a dry, protected area, away from acids and ultra violet rays

Any deterioration or damage to the system or equipment must be reported to person in control of the workplace.

been completed.

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MAINTENANCE - CONCRETE MOUNT

The checklist below outlines key checking criteria required to ensure the safe use of this system. Any item of concern not shown on the checklist must be noted on the maintenance report and brought to the attention of the workplace manager.

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Itemrequired corrective actions put in place. The maintenance report must clearly document all non-conforming criteria.

This system must be maintained by a competent rope access technician trained in the safe use and maintenance of this system.

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

12 - 15kNFall/Load

6 - 7.5kN 3 Mins

COMPONENT INSPECTION CRITERIA PASSED�

FAILED✖

CORRECTIVE ACTION COMPLETION DATE

- Concrete structure to be visually

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- No evidence of anchor

- Anchor to be correctly tensioned

- Glued in anchors secure under live

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- Data label attached and clearly

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COMPONENT INSPECTION CRITERIA PASSED�

FAILED✖

CORRECTIVE ACTION COMPLETION DATE

- Data label attached and clearly

MAINTENANCE - PURLIN MOUNT

The checklist below outlines key checking criteria required to ensure the safe use of this system. Any item of concern not shown on the checklist must be noted on the maintenance report and brought to the attention of the workplace manager.

Items

Itemrequired corrective actions put in place. The maintenance report must clearly document all non-conforming criteria.

This system must be maintained by a competent rope access technician trained in the safe use and maintenance of this system.

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

HARNESS ANCHOR POINTFALL ARREST USE kNABSEIL ACCESS USE kN

INSTALLED BY:

INSTALL DATE:

TEL NO. / EMAIL:

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:

INSPECTED BY TEL NO. DATE INSPECTED

ANCHOR TO BE USED BY COMPETENT PERSONELL ONLYAN APPROVED FULL BODY HARNESS WITH ENERGY ABSORBER CERTIFIED TO AS / NZS 1891.1 TO BE USED BY ANY PERSON CONNECTED TO THIS SYSTEMANCHOR STRICTLY NOT FOR ABSEIL USE UNLESS SPECIFICALLY NOTED ABOVEANCHOR TO BE TESTED AND CERTIFIED EVERY 12 MONTHS BY A COMPETENT PERSON AS PER AS/NZS 1891.4

ANCHOR TO BE USED BY COMPETENT PERSONELL ONLYAN APPROVED FULL BODY HARNESS WITH ENERGY ABSORBER CERTIFIED TO AS / NZS 1891.1 TO BE USED BY ANY PERSON CONNECTED TO THIS SYSTEMANCHOR STRICTLY NOT FOR ABSEIL USE UNLESS SPECIFICALLY NOTED ABOVEANCHOR TO BE TESTED AND CERTIFIED EVERY 12 MONTHS BY A COMPETENT PERSON AS PER AS/NZS 1891.4

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The checklist below outlines key checking criteria required to ensure the safe use of this system. Any item of concern not shown on the checklist must be noted on the maintenance report and brought to the attention of the workplace manager.

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Itemrequired corrective actions put in place. The maintenance report must clearly document all non-conforming criteria.

This system must be maintained by a competent rope access technician trained in the safe use and maintenance of this system.

MAINTENANCE - ROOF DECK MOUNT

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SYSTEM MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

COMPONENT INSPECTION CRITERIA PASSED✔

FAILED✖

CORRECTIVE ACTION COMPLETION DATE

No evidence of penetration seal

1500mm Min

Over 5M

2000mm Min

Under 5M

200mm

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ID LABEL

12 - 15kN

200mm Min

6 - 7.5kN 3 Mins

AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS SUMMARY

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS (AS/NZS 1891, AS/NZS 5532, AS/NZS 4488)

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Anchor loading in shear.

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Anchor loading in tension.

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pendulum fall.

Anchor position, allows risk of pendulum fall.

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require proof load testing to 50% of the design load for 3 minutes without any anchor movement.

Load rating single person use

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Anchor positioning for fall arrest minimum - 1500mm from edge if vertical height is over 5000mm.

Anchor positioning fall arrest minimum - 2000mm from edge if vertical height is under 5000mm.

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anchors on concrete slab to avoid cracking - 200mm.

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

not be removed or substituted with any other component.

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

TYPICAL ROPE ACCESS / ABSEIL SET-UP DIAGRAM

Code Description

A Primary anchor

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F Lateral restraint

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I Edge protection -

J Dead weight anchor - temporary

TYPICAL ABSEIL OPERATOR DIAGRAM

IMPORTANT NOTE

Failure to supply and/or install Sayfa proprietary products in accordance with Australian Standards compliance codes, Sayfa

and/or warranty.

TYPICAL SUNSHADE

ROPE LINE

ANCHOR IN REAR OF CONCRETE PARAPETLOAD RATED AT 12kN

ULTIMATE LOAD - 12kNLOWER FLOOR

SAFE ACCESS/FALL PROTECTION TO ANDOVER PARAPET MUST BE PROVIDED

LOAD POINTS (TO BE DESIGNED &CERTIFIED BY STRUCTURAL ENGINEER)

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!SUN SHADE WILL NEED TO BE CONSTRUCTED AS TRAFFICABLE IF 3.0M OR LESS BELOW TOP OF PARAPET

ANCHOR POINTLOAD RATED AT 12KN

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1.0M MAX(600mm PREFERRED)

TECHNICAL

ROPE ACCESS SYSTEM DESIGN LIMITATIONS

Design and installation of rope access systems must be in accordance

Primary rope access anchors require a minimum ultimate design load of

Appropriate labels or markings must be clearly visible on each anchor and include the following:

- Limitations of the system

Sayfa recommends that the design layout and installation of any rope access system is done by a fully trained and competent person with a

All structural loadings/forces on parapets, awnings and sunshades or

canopy edge.

Any structural componentry required will need to designed and approved

adequate fall protection to be provided for operator to access and attach to the rope access system safely.

Adequate protection for rope lines over sharp or fragile edges must be provided in accordance with current industry codes of practice and guidelines.

All products/systems to comply with relevant Australian Standards,

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REF: COMMENTS:

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WARRANTY

NEVER HAS SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE HAD A HIGHER PRIORITY

WARRANTY PERIOD ON THIS SYSTEM - 10 YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE

Should you have a warranty claim as a result of a defect the following procedure must be followed:

Identify the following information:

- The product/system name and code number.

- The date of purchase/installation.

- Installation company details.

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- The name of the company using this system.

- A description of the defect/warranty claim.

- The periodic system maintenance report.

Forward the above information to sales@sayfa.com.au or contact technical helpline, 1300 301 755.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

-the appearance of the defect.

- Incorrect installation or work done by a non accredited Sayfa system installer will void all warranty rights.

- Systems that have been installed using non proprietary equipment will void all warranties.

- System roof/cladding penetration seals are not covered in this warranty.

- Systems/components that have not been maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s/legislative requirements will void warranty.

- Systems used by incompetent persons or use with non compatible accessories ie. harness gear, lanyards, travellers, fall arrestors etc. will void warranty.

- Systems/components used for purposes other than their intended use will void warranty.

-frequency of use and is not covered by warranty.

DISCLAIMER

safe use and maintenance of fall arrest systems and equipment or approved by a structural engineer to ensure conformance.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

SYSTEM CODE DESCRIPTION

XPLORA AP118, AP123, AP124, AP125, AP126, AP127, AP129, AP141ANCHOR POINT SYSTEM FOR USE WITH HARNESS AND ROPE LANYARD

TECHNICAL DATA

COMPLIANCE

Guidelines.

TESTING Testing and performance based on requirements of Australian Standards

PRODUCT WARRANTY 10 years from date of purchase subject to correct installation, use and

recommendations.

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT NOTE Failure to supply and/or install proprietary product in accordance with above

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XPLORA ANCHOR TYPE

AP118 AP123 AP124 AP125 AP126 AP127 AP129 AP141

MATERIALS316

Stainless Steel

316 Stainless

Steel

316 Stainless Steel/EPDM

Seal

316 Stainless

Steel

316 Stainless Steel/EPDM

Seal

316 Stainless

Steel

316 Stainless

Steel

304 Stainless

Steel

RATING - ROPE ACCESS

RATING - FALL ARREST

MINIMUM CONCRETE THICKNESS

150mmMin purlin size - 150 x 150mm 150mm 180mm 150mm 150mm

Min purlin size - 150 x

MINIMUM CONCRETE STRENGTH

32MPa N/A 32MPa 32MPa 32MPa 32MPa 32MPa N/A

RECOMMENDED HOLE SIZE

18mm x 100mm

N/A 18mm18mm x 110mm

18mm x 125mm

28mm x 105mm

N/A N/A

RECOMMENDED EPOXY ADHESIVE

HILTI HITRE-500

N/A N/AHILTI HITRE-500

N/AHILTI HITRE-500

N/A N/A

MINIMUM DISTANCE TO EDGE OF STRUCTURE

200mm N/A 200mm 200mm 200mm 200mm 200mm N/A

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