Installer Manual

Securope
On hot deck and
Zinc roof
DOC027-UK-19.07.12

Fallprotec S.A. 43-45. ZA Op Zaemer. L-4959 Bascharage. Luxembourg

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Table of content
1. Homologation ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
2. Fixing assembly on hot deck ....................................................................................................................................................................5
2.1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2. Multipost base .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3. The Spotanchor base ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4. The toggle bolt ...................................................................................................................................................................................8
2.5. The sealing collar ..............................................................................................................................................................................8
2.6. Bituminous / PVC / EPDM / collar ............................................................................................................................................... 9
2.7. The cover ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.8. Rigging of the anchors .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
2.9. Photos taken during installation.................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.10. Multipost mounted on precast concrete slab ....................................................................................................................... 13
2.11. Multipost mounted on wooden roofs resting on purlins................................................................................................... 13
2.12. Multipost mounted to roofs covered with plant material .................................................................................................. 14
2.13. Multipost mounted on zinc roof ................................................................................................................................................. 15
2.14. Switch................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
3. Tensioning the cable ................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
4. Fall Clearance .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
5. Warning plate .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 22

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1. Homologation
The anchoring device Securope 2012 has been tested and approved by Apave according to
standard EN 795 :2012 class C, certificate number 0082/1084/160/04/14/0116.

The main specifications are:

- Number of users 4.
- Distance between two anchors 12 m.
- Tested in curves 90°.
- Energy absorbing devices build in intermediate and end anchors.
- No deformation of the anchors after a fall.
- Roof configuration.
- Rigging on hot deck having a corrugated metal sheet of at least 0,75 mm thickness.
- Isolation between 20 to 160 mm

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2. Tooling

Description

• Flat key set

• Tensioning tool LDV040

• Crimping machine LDV051

• Screwdriver drill

• Metal file

• Hole saw diameter 32mm

Note: A drill bit for wood might be helpful to speed up the process (see
below)

• A drill bit for wood or isolation diameter 32mm

• Drill bit extension : 300- 400 mm

• Angle grinder
• Grinding disc for Steel

• Necessary tooling to weld the membrane

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3. Fixing assembly on hot deck

3.1. Introduction
A competent person will check the strength of the structure in relationship with forces transmitted by
the end and intermediate anchors when a fall is stopped. Fallprotec makes software available,
approved by Apave, which works out the forces in accordance with the site configuration and the
number of users.
The components of the Securope line withstand without permanent deformation the forces indicated
to table below and present a safety factor of two. The forces calculated by the software must be
lower than the allowable forces. If you note a force beyond the allowable force it will be necessary to
change one or more parameters of calculation, either to decrease the number of users or to
decrease the distance between two anchors.

Component description Allowable force on hot deck Breaking strength

kN kN
End anchor fixing assembly 15 50
Inter. anchor fixing assembly 9 18
Wire rope 17.5 35
Crimping ring 100 mm 17.5 35
Glider (mobile anchor point) 6 15

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Fig. 1 Securope on hot deck roof

A Hot Deck consists of a corrugated sheet covered by an insulating material and a membrane. The
Multipost / Spotanchor attaches the life line to this surface securely.
The dimensions of the corrugated sheet can vary according to national construction legislations but
are generally as follows:
- Thickness of metal sheet: 0.75 to 1.25 mm.
- Height of the corrugated sheet covering from 30 to 165 mm
- The span of the corrugations may lie between 200 to 333 mm
The insulation is generally rockwool with a thickness between 80 and 160 mm.
The waterproof membrane is either a bituminous membrane, PVC or EPDM.
The Multipost with 4 toggle bolts is used to fix the end anchors and the anchors in the curves.
The Spotanchors with 1 toggle bolt is used to fix intermediate anchors in straight section, see Fig.01.

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3.2. Multipost base

Fig. 2 LDV019 Multipost Base

A 2.5 mm thick stainless steel base is used as a post for the life line. Four holes are drilled in the
corners to accommodate the toggle bolts. The holes are countersunk to avoid any damages to the
membrane by the nuts.

3.3. The Spotanchor base

Fig. 3 LDV049 Spotanchor base

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A 2.0 mm thick stainless steel base is used as a post for the life line. One hole is drilled in the center
to accommodate the toggle bolt. A standpipe covers the head of the toggle bolt and seals the
Spotanchor. On the M12 bolt is mounted the intermediate anchor LDV043. The toggle bolt of the
Spotanchor is stronger than the model for the Multipost, careful not to mix the two models when you
install them.

3.4. The toggle bolt

The toggle bolts are made of zinc coated steel size M10 x 300 mm, and can withstand a traction
force of 20 KN . The installer should drill a hole of 32 mm in the steel deck to allow passage of the
toggle bolt. The threaded bars are cut to size on site and the nuts are tightened.

Fig. 4 LDV022 Toggle bolts

3.5. The sealing collar

The sealing collar is glued to the base plate at the factory.
For the Multipost, the collar should be lifted to place the toggle bolts during the on-site installation.
The collar should be glued after on the base plate and on the roof membrane.
For the Spotanchor, the collar should be glued on the roof membrane. The standpipe is screwed
onto the the M22 threaded bar and loctite. A capsule with loctite is provided.
The collar can be provided by Fallprotec or supplied and sealed by the Installer.

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3.6. Bituminous / PVC / EPDM / collar

Bitumen collar, 70cm diameter, 3.0 mm thick, pre-glued onto the base plate.

Fig. 5 Bituminous collar

3.7. The cover

A 1-mm thick stainless steel cover protects the area where the collar is glued onto the base. Fallprotec
supplies a complete set assembled with the collar. If the collar is assembled by the installer, a sealing
paste must be added between the cover and the collar (For Multipost only).

Fig. 6 Multipost cover

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3.8. Rigging of the anchors

Fig. 7 End anchor rigging fitted with energy absorber on hot deck

Fig. 8 Curved section rigging on hot deck

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Fig. 9 End anchor rigging fitted with line tensioner on hot deck

Fig. 10 Intermediate anchor rigging on hot deck

3.9. Photos taken during installation

Markings of holes on the membrane Drilling tool diameter 32 mm

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Drilling the 32 mm holes To put in place the 4 toggle bolts

To put in place the Multipost To tighten the bolts and to cut the threaded bar
in excess

View which shows the toggle bolts on back Welding with a hot gun of a PVC membrane
side

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Spotanchor and intermediate anchor NEO Multipost in a curve

3.10. Multipost mounted on precast concrete slab

The Multipost may be installed also on precast concrete slab. The fixing is done by 4 toggle bolts
M10 x 300 mm

Fig. 11 Multipost mounted on precast concrete slab

3.11. Multipost mounted on wooden roofs resting on purlins

Fig. 12 Multipost mounted on wooden roof

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3.12. Multipost mounted to roofs covered with plant material

Fig. 13 Multipost on roofs covered with plant material

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3.13. Multipost mounted on zinc roof

Fig. 14 Multipost mounted on zinc roof

The fixing assembly on zinc roof consists of the base LDV019 and a set of toggle bolts LDV022. The
installer will have to complete the sealing on site with a waterproof silicone paste.

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3.14. Switch
Fallprotec has designed a switch for Securope lifeline. There can be four branches (LDV135,
intersection of two lines) or 3 branches (LDV136, intersection of three lines). The switch manufactured
in stainless steel, has a base on which are placed 4 fixed anchors. A anchor, located in the center
allows 360 ° rotation for the glider to change direction.

Fig. 15 LDV135 Switch with 4 branches

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The rigging on hot deck requires a Multipost and a fixing support RHF513 as shown below.

LDV135

RHF513
IDF022

Fig. 16 Switch on hot deck

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4. Tensioning the cable

① ②

⑤ ⑥

We treat an example:
1. Forming by hand the curve “B” and crimping directly onto anchor ② or ③if LDV076 is not
used.

2. Tensioning by hand section “A” with the method “cable deformation” below and crimp the cable
on the anchor ①.

3. Tensioning by hand section “C” with the method “cable deformation” below and crimp the cable
on the anchor ④.

4. Forming by hand curve « D ». Crimp the anchor ⑤.

5. Tensioning by hand section “E” with the method “cable deformation” below and crimp the cable
on the anchor ⑥.

6. Tensioning section « F ». The tensioning tool is fitted on the following anchor, to put the cable
in tension with a maximal force of 1,0 kN and to crimp the 100mm ring.

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7. If the section «E-F» makes more than 50 m, it is necessary to crimp both sides of LDV043
every 50 m.

Fixing Fixing
Interface Interface

CAUTION
When tensioning a straight section, shake the cable with the hand so making it slide through the intermediate anchors. Oil
on the cable improve also the cable sliding

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5. Fall Clearance
The installation must be done so that in case of a fall no equipment touches a sharp edge or
something that can damage it.

The minimum clearance must be superior of the height of fall so that a falling user don’t hit an
obstacle during the fall.
The height of fall is the sum of the terms given below :
- DDeflection : the deflection of the rigid anchor line
- HSafety : safety distance (1m)
- Fall clearanceRequired : minimal height calculated and required in case of a fall
- Fall clearanceAvailable : actual height available between the path and the first obstacle
- LPath : distance from the rigid anchor line to the edge
- LLanyard : lenght of the lanyard (< 2m)
- LAbsorber : deployment of the energy absorption system (< 0,8m)
- HUser : user’s height
Fall clearanceAvailable

Fall clearanceRequired = DDeflection + LLanyard + LAbsorber - LPath + HUser + HSafety

Fall clearanceRequired < Fall clearanceAvailable

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6. Warning plate
An identification plate is installed near to the zone where the users attach themselves to the line.
Our web portal Fallprotec Assistant generates the plate. It can be printed on a sticker provided by
Fallprotec (climate proof). The commissioning date must be on the warning plate.

 Manufacturer informations
and a QR code to get direct
 access to all the informations
related to the installation
 Equipment type and applied
 standards.
  Logo and installer name
 Symbol indicating that it is
mandatory to use a fallarrest
harness according to EN355
  Maximal number of users and
    their weights
❾  Information about the
installation place.
 Commissioning date
 It is mandatory to read the
user manual before use.
 The serial number of the self-
locking tag

The sticker will be fixed on a

bendable plate. A self-locking
Tag with a serial number has to
be fixed on the plate

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