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ManSafe® Constant Force® Fall Restraint/ Arrest System

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Eurosafe Solutions Ltd

Cable based fall arrest system.

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Application

Compatibility with most roofing systems, including:

  • Standing seam roofing systems;
  • Composite roofing systems;
  • Built up on site roofing systems;
  • Secret fix roofing systems;
  • Polymeric single ply membrane roofing systems;
  • Bituminous membrane roofing systems.


Contact the manufacturer or consult their technical literature for specification details.

Description

Guided type fall arrest system using a cable attached to Constant Force® anchor posts designed for use with most roofing systems.


Features and benefits:


-Constant Force® post:

  • Integral, stainless steel, energy absorbing coil ensures that, in the event of a fall, load transferred to roof cladding does not exceed 10 kN.
  • Dome: Marine grade stainless steel; Collar and base plates: Zinc coated carbon steel.
  • Each post carries a unique serial number to ensure traceability.


-Anchorage device:

  • 7 x 7 stainless steel cable, grade 1.4401 (316S), to BS MA 29.


-Turnbuckle, swage and clevis assemblies:

  • Provide methods of terminating cable at ends of system. Turnbuckle incorporates a tension indicator, which spins freely when the system is correctly tensioned.


-Transfastener:

  • Connects system user to anchorage cable. Passes through intermediate cable supports without the need to detach and re-attach, allowing smooth, hands-free operation.
  • Made from stainless steel, grades 1.4401 (316S) and 17/4 PH.

General information

Color

Other

Guidance for specification option:

Posts can be powder coated to any RAL to suit the roof.

Beige

Black

Grey

Silver

Manufacturer guidance

Constant Force Posts can be powder coated to suit the roof colour.

Finish

Powder-coated

Material

Aluminium

Shape

Rectangle

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

195 mm

Guidance for specification option:

Standard Constant Force Post height is 195mm.

248 mm

Guidance for specification option:

Constant Force Posts for Green roofs have a raised base plate to project above the growing medium.

Manufacturer guidance

Standard Constant Force Post height is 195mm.

Warranty description

25 year

Guidance for specification option:

A rolling warranty is provided annually by the installation/inspection company.

Manufacturer guidance

Each system is inspected annually and a 12-month certificate is provided after each inspection.

Uniclass

Ss_80_30_25_35 Guided type fall arrest systemsPrimary

CAWS

N25/10 Personal fall protection equipment

N25/210 Personal fall protection equipment

Specification data - Guided type fall arrest systems

Anchor line

Stainless steel cable.

Guidance for specification option:

7 x 7 stainless steel cable, grade 1.4401 (316S), to BS MA 29.

Execution

Installation by contractor trained and approved by Latchways.

System arrangement

Perimeter.

Perimeter with fall hazards.

Ridge.

End set

Two.

Corner set (90°)

None.

One.

Two.

Three.

Four.

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Variable set

None.

Cable length

___ metres.

Transfastener (one per user)

One.

Two.

Three.

Type

To suit bituminous membrane roofing system.

To suit built up on site roofing system.

To suit composite roofing system.

To suit polymeric single ply membrane roofing system.

To suit secret fix roofing system.

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Roofing manufacturer's system reference

Not applicable.

Guidance for specification option:

Existing roof.

Type

Polyester powder coated.

Manufacturer guidance

CF post finish.

Colour

To match roofing panels.

Manufacturer guidance

CF post colour.

Other requirements

None.

ClimbLatch attachment.

Guidance for specification option:

Required for inclined sections if roof pitch is greater than 15°.

Provide written approval of system fixing method from roofing manufacturer.

Provide, at entrance to system, suitable signage giving instructions for operating system and directives about use of personal protective equipment; clearly state purposes and limitations of system.

Post

Marine grade stainless steel.

Guidance for specification option:

Integral, stainless steel, energy absorbing coil ensures that, in the event of a fall, load transferred to roof cladding does not exceed 10 kN.


Manufacturer guidance

Constant Force® post.

Fasteners

Stainless steel, transfastener.

Guidance for specification option:

Connects system user to anchorage cable. Passes through intermediate cable supports without need to detach and re-attach, allowing smooth, hands-free operation.

Grades 1.4401 (316S) and 17/4 PH.


Accessories

Not required.

D ring and hanger.

Guidance for specification option:

Attaches to intermediate CF post to form intermediate cable support.

90° Corner bracket.

Guidance for specification option:

One piece bracket; attaches to intermediate CF post to provide change of direction.

Variable bracket.

Guidance for specification option:

Attaches to intermediate CF post to provide angle change of between 0° and 80° in horizontal or vertical plane.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Recyclability

100%

Literature

EN 795:2012 & CEN/TS 16415:2013 Declaration of Conformity

EN 795:2012 & CEN/TS 16415:2013 Declaration of Conformity

Constant Force Post Information Sheet

Constant Force Post Information Sheet

Constant Force Post Recyclability Statement

Constant Force Post Recyclability Statement

Design Recommendations for ManSafe Systems

Design Recommendations for ManSafe Systems

How a Constant Force Intermediate Post works

How a Constant Force Intermediate Post works

How a Type 1 Constant Force Post Works

How a Type 1 Constant Force Post Works

How a Type 2 Constant Force Post Works

How a Type 2 Constant Force Post Works

Constant Force Post Reactions

Constant Force Post Reactions

Roofing Selector Guide

Roofing Selector Guide

Constant Force Post Type 1 Ground Clearance Requirements

Constant Force Post Type 1 Ground Clearance Requirements

Type 2 Constant Force Post Ground Clearance Requirements

Type 2 Constant Force Post Ground Clearance Requirements

Type 2 Constant Force Posts for Flat Warm and Cold Roofs

Type 2 Constant Force Posts for Flat Warm and Cold Roofs

Intermediate Constant Force Posts for Flat Warm and Cold Roofs

Intermediate Constant Force Posts for Flat Warm and Cold Roofs

Type 2 Constant Force Posts to Standing Seam Roofs

Type 2 Constant Force Posts to Standing Seam Roofs

Constant Force Intermediate Post for Standing Seam Roofs

Constant Force Intermediate Post for Standing Seam Roofs

Case studies

DHL Supply Chain - Brackmills Industrial Estate

DHL Supply Chain - Brackmills Industrial Estate