3M Protecta User Manual

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Prior to installation and use of this equipment, record the product identication information from the ID label in the
Inspection and Maintenance Log (Table 2) at the back of this manual.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Figure 1 Illustrates the 3M™ Protecta™ Sliding Beam Anchor. The Sliding Beam Anchor is a single point anchorage connector for
a personal fall arrest system or personal fall restraint system designed to be attached to a beam.
Figure 2 Illustrates components of the Sliding Beam Anchor. See Table 1 for Component Specications. The Sliding Beam Anchor
is comprised of a notched Support Bar (A) with a swiveling Connector Ring (B) and adjustable Hook Ends (C) that hook over
each edge of a beam ange with Tab Locks (D) that engage the notches on the Support Bar. A Lanyard or Self-Retracting Device
(SRD) is connected between the Swiveling Connector Ring on the Sliding Beam Anchor and the appropriate attachment element
on the user’s Full Body Harness.
Table 1 – Specications
System Specications:
Capacity: 1 Person with a combined weight (clothing, tools, etc.) of no more than:
140 kg (310 lbs) for EN 795.
Anchorage
Strength:
The required Anchorage Strength depends on the application:
Anchorage Structure: The structure to which the Anchorage Connector is mounted must be capable of
sustaining force in the anticipated direction(s) of loading. Each Anchorage Point location must be capable
of sustaining the following values:
EN 795 12 kN (2698 lb)
Service
Temperature
-40°C (-40°F)
Minimum Service Temperature
Anchorage
Connector
Breaking
Strength:
22 kN (5,000 lbs)
Minimum Breaking Strength
Dimensions: See Figure 1 for the dimensions of each Sliding Beam Anchor model.
Weight: See Figure 1 for the weight of each Sliding Beam Anchor model.
Component Specications:
Figure 2
Reference Component Materials
A Support bar Aluminum Alloy
B Connector Ring Alloy Steel
C Hook Ends Alloy Steel
D Tab Locks Alloy Steel
E Wear Pads Nylon
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1 Qualied Person: An individual with a recognized degree or professional certicate, and extensive experience in Fall Protection. This individual must be capable
of design, analysis, evaluation, and specication in Fall Protection.

3M Protecta Specifications

General

Brand	3M
Model	Protecta
Category	Safety Equipment
Language	English