3M DBI-SALA® Portable Construction Guardrail 7901000, 1 EA Operating instructions

Brand: 3M

Model: DBI-SALA® Portable Construction Guardrail 7901000, 1 EA

Type: Operating instructions

Instructions for the following series products:

Perimeter Guard Rail

(Model Number: 7901000)

DESCRIPTION

1.0 APPLICATIONS

1.1 PURPOSE: The FlexiGuard™ Portable Construction Guardrail is designed to be used as a passive fall

prevention barrier at leading edges or internal openings such as stairwells or elevator shafts.

1.2 LIMITATIONS:

A. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Use of this equipment in areas with environmental hazards may require

additional precautions to prevent injury to the user or damage to the equipment. Hazards may include,

but are not limited to: heat, chemicals, corrosive environments, high voltage power lines, gases, moving

machinery, and sharp edges. Contact DBI‑SALA if you have questions about using this equipment where

environmental hazards exist.

B. TRAINING: This equipment must be installed and used by persons trained in its correct application and

use. See section 4.

1.3 Refer to applicable local, state and federal (OSHA 1926.502) requirements governing occupational safety.

USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL FLExIGUARD™

This manual should be used as part of an employee training program as required by OSHA.

Figure 1 - FlexiGuard Rail System Component Identication

Parapet Wall Mount

Conguration

Upper and Lower

Rail Brackets

Label

Adjustable

Clamp Jaw

Fine Adjustment

Screw

Detent Pin

Stanchion

Post

6 in to 24 in

Fixed Clamp

Jaw

Slab Mount

Conguration

Label

Toe Board

Mount

Adjustable

Clamp Jaw

Fixed

Clamp Jaw

Fine

Adjustment

Screw

6 in to 24 in

Form No.: 5902248

Rev.: B

2.0 INSTALLATION AND USE

2.1 BEFORE EACH WORK SHIFT inspect the installed equipment according to section 3.0 of this manual.

2.2 PLAN your system before installation. Consider all factors that will affect your safety during use of this

equipment. The following list gives important points to consider when planning your system:

A. ANCHORAGE: Select a rigid anchorage capable of supporting the loads. If anchoring to concrete it

should have a minimum strength of 3,000 psi.

B. AFTER A FALL: Any equipment which has been subjected to excessive impact forces or exhibits damage

as described in section 3.0, must be removed from service immediately and destroyed by the user, the

rescuer, or an authorized person.

2.3 SLAB MOUNT TO PARAPET WALL MOUNT

CONVERSION: The FlexiGuard™ Portable

Construction Guardrail can be used as a parapet

wall type installation or a slab type installation.

See Figure 2. In either conguration, the clamp

may be used on structures 6 inches to 24 inches

thick.

Step 1. Remove the nut, washers and bolt.

Step 2. Slide the Clamp Jaw Assembly off the

Stanchion Post.

Step 3. Rotate the Clamp Jaw Assembly 90°.

Step 4. Re‑assemble the Clamp Jaw Assembly

onto the Stanchion Post.

Step 5. Replace the Bolt, Washers, and Nut.

2.4 INSTALLATION:

Step 1. Don appropriate safety equipment for

working near a leading edge or other

fall hazard.

Step 2. Make sure the Clamp Jaw/Stanchion

Post combination is assembled in the

proper orientation for your application

(see section 2.3).

Step 3. Select appropriate locations along

the edge of the structure, not more

than 8 ft. apart on centers. See OSHA

1926.502.

Step 4. Make sure the Adjustment Screw is backed‑out

completely. Pull the detent pin out of the Adjustment

Bracket on the Clamp Jaw and adjust the Clamp Jaw

width to the rst setting wider than the structure

thickness and replace detent pin.

Step 5. Slide the Stanchion Clamp Jaw over the edge of the

structure and tighten the Fine Adjustment Screw

(see Figure 3) until it is tight (25 ft‑lbs max). Do

not over tighten. Over tightening may damage the

Adjustable Bracket.

Step 6. Place proper length rail material into the Rail

Brackets. The Rail Brackets have holes that allow

fastening the rails in place with a nail or screw. In

the slab mount conguration there is a hole in the

end of the Fixed Clamp Jaw that allows the use of

a fastener to secure the jaw in place. See Figure 3.

Secure the Fixed Jaw with a fastener if the clamping

surface is smooth (i.e., wood, smooth concrete).

Step 7. If the system is being used in a slab mount

application, a toe board must be fastened to the Toe

Board Mounts. See Figure 1.

Figure 2 - Mounting Conversion

Slab Mount

Conguration

Parapet Wall

Mount Conguration

Nut, Bolt,

and Washers

Clamp Jaw

Assembly

Stanchion Post

Figure 3 - Securing the Fixed Jaw

Fastener

Hole

Fastener

Fine Adjustment

Screw

3.0 INSPECTION

3.1 FREQUENCY

• Before each work shift, Inspect the installed FlexiGuard™ Portable Construction Guardrail according to

section 3.2 and 3.3.

•Formal Inspection: A formal inspection of the FlexiGuard™ Portable Construction Guardrail must be

performed before every installation.

3.2 INSPECTION STEPS:

Step 1. Inspect each stanchion for damage or corrosion. Inspect for cracks or wear that may affect

strength.

Step 2. Make sure that all hardware is present and fully engaged in proper position. Makes sure labels are

present and fully legible. See section 5.0

Step 3. Check that rails are in place and secured.

Step 4. Check that the Clamp Jaws are securely fastened to the structure. Check the torque on the Fine

Adjustment Screw. Fluctuations in temperature over the course of a day can cause torques to

change.

Step 5. Record the inspection results in the Inspection and Maintenance Log in Section 6.0

3.3 If inspection reveals a defective or unsafe condition, remove the FlexiGuard™ System from service until the

condition is resolved.

4.0 TRAINING

4.1 The user and purchaser of this equipment must be familiar with the instructions, operating characteristics,

application limits, and the consequences of improper use of this equipment. Users and purchasers must be

trained in the correct care and use of this equipment.

5.0 LAbELS

5.1 The following label must be present and fully legible:

Certicate No. FM 39709

I S O

9 0 0 1

A Capital Safety Company

INSPECTION DATE INSPECTION ITEMS

NOTED

CORRECTIVE ACTION MAINTENANCE

PERFORMED

Approved by:

6.0 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE LOG

DATE OF MANUFACTURE:

MODEL NUMBER:

DATE PURCHASED:

CSG USA

3833 Sala Way

Red Wing, MN 55066‑5005

Toll Free: 800.328.6146

Phone: 651.388.8282

Fax: 651.388.5065

solutions@capitalsafety.com

CSG Canada Ltd.

260 Export Boulevard

Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1Y9

Toll Free: 800.387.7484

Phone: 905.795.9333

Fax: 905.795.8777

sales.ca@capitalsafety.com

www.capitalsafety.com

3M DBI-SALA® Portable Construction Guardrail 7901000, 1 EA Operating instructions

3M DBI-SALA® Portable Construction Guardrail 7901000, 1 EA Operating instructions

3M DBI-SALA® Portable Construction Guardrail 7901000, 1 EA Operating instructions

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