FALLSOFT® SAFETY EQUIPMENT
FOR USE ON
UTILITY TRANSFORMERS, CIRCUIT BREAKERS & SWITCHES

If it's

Anchor Bases, Anchorage Connectors, Retrieval/Rescue Booms, Step Assemblies, Winches

Fallsoft® has it all

Lightweight, easy to use & portable

Fallsoft incorporates the very latest in design by having a built-in shock absorber as an integral part of the vertical anchorage connector thus reducing the maximum arrest force applied to the body in the case of a fall to a maximum of 900 lbs.



GM200A Anchorage connector mounted in GM135CP bolt down base & anchored to existing 1” mounting studs found on Waukesha Transformers

GM200A Description
General Specifications
Application Restrictions
• 3 person swivel tie-off
provision at top of vertical post.

• Vertical post has built-in shock absorbing qualities.

• Tie-off height is 75” (1.9m) from walking surface.

• Locks into anchor base plates with 2 locking pins.

• Lightweight.

• User Friendly.

• c/w carry handle.

• Vertical structure does not rotate when used.

• May be converted to a 16”/30” (40.8 cm/ 76.5 cm) reach davit arm by adding GM193 boom kit.

• Maximum working load 350 lbs. (158.9 kg.) per person.

• Maximum M.A.F. rating of retractables or tear-out shock absorbers 900 lbs. (4kN).



• Weight 26 lbs. (11.7 kg).

• Rotation of 3 person tie off plate: 360 degrees.

• General construction: extruded aluminum.

• Tubular components: 6061-T6 Aluminum.

• Tie-Off: zinc plated.

• Hardware: grade 5 steel zinc plated.

• Finish: natural aluminum or powder coated safety yellow.




• Inspect structure for structural defects prior to use.

• Use with GM type anchor bases.

• Personnel must be connected with a shock absorbing lanyard or self-retracting lifeline with a maximum arrest force not exceeding 900 lbs. (4 kN).

• Personnel must use a full body harness.

• Support structure must withstand applied loads.
GM200A Maintenance instructions (Click To Download)


RETRIEVAL AND/OR RESCUE APPLICATIONS



GM200A Anchorage Connector with GM193 adjustable boom kit and GM907FT winch for retrieval & rescue.
GM193 Description
General Specifications
Application Restrictions

• 4 variable offset positions 16” (408mm), 20” (510mm), 25” (637mm), 30” (765mm).

• 2nd fixed connection points a minimum of 70” (1.78m) from walking surface.

• 1 fixed bracket connection for connection of RSRL or winch.

• 2 RSRL/winch mount available
with the use of a GM 198 Boom Kit.

• capable of 360 degree rotation around the vertical anchor post.

• Quick and easy to install .

• Maximum working load of 350 lbs. (157 kg) per person.

• Rated for fall arrest load of 2 users – maximum M.A.F. rating of retractables or tear-out Shock absorbers 900 lbs. (4kN) per person.

• Weight 18lbs. (8.1 kg).

• Constructed of 6061-T6 aluminum.

• Tie off plates: zinc plated steel

• Finish:natural aluminum or powder coated safety yellow.

• To be used with approved applicable retrieval winch or SRL.

• Personnel must use a full body harness.
 



GM193 & 198 Boom Kit with double winch mount

WINCH MOUNTED TO GM193 BOOM KIT



GM907DFT Mini Winch Adjustable Handle
GM907DFT DESCRIPTION
GENERAL SPECIFICATONS
APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS

• Continuous brake holds load in place when raising & lowering therefore preventing free wheeling of drum when crank handle is released.

• Double braking system.

• Double pawl primary brake on drive shaft.

• Centrifugal secondary brake on drum which activates only on failure of primary brake & free-wheeling of drum.

• Secondary braking system is c/w shock absorbing mechanism.

• Double pulley cable guide allows correct placement of cable on drum.

• Cable: dia. Inch – 3/16 (4.8mm).

• Tech 12 synthetic cable.

• Cable length: GM907DFT – 50’ (14.9m).

• Working load: 350 lbs. (150 kg).

• Retrieval speed: 20 ft./min (6m/min).

• Mechanical advantage: 80.

• Brake system friction disks , double pawl.

• Weight lbs: 22 (9.9kg).
• Read & understand operating instructions.

• Minimum operating load: 50 lbs. (22.6 kg).

• Inspect winch for structural defects prior to use.

• Maximum personnel rating of 350 lbs. (160kg).

• Maximum equipment rating of 600 lbs. (272 kg).

BASE MOUNTING PLATES


GM1019A


GM1019A For use on switch structures. Clamp on deck with base receiver. Capable of clamping to beam sizes 6” to 12” high x 16” wide. Easy to install. No tools required.
GM135 For use on transformers. Double pin style plate that is welded to top surface of transformer for permanent mounting.

GM135

GM138


GM138 For use on Transformers. Double pin style plate that is bolted to top surface of transformers.

GM135CP For use on transformers. Double pin style plate that fits Waukesha Power transformers. Bolted down to existing 1"(2.5cm) studs & may be removed after use.

GM135CP

GM135SC
GM135SC For use on circuit breakers. Double pin style adjustable weld on plate with pipe style base for mounting on domed surfaces. The pipe style base is welded to the dome surface & then the double pin plate is adjusted to level and welded for permanent mounting.
GM135CA For use on transformers. Double pin style that pins to GM136 Uni-Hoist style (UH4000-2)weld-on plate & may be removed after use.

GM135CA

GM136
GM136 For use on transformers. Uni-Hoist style ( UH4000-2) weld on plate that is welded to top surface of transformer for permanent mounting. Some Pennsylvania Power Transformers have the 2 mounting lugs welded to the top plate.
GM158 For use on transformers. Double pin style that bolts onto the round peg adapter found on Ferranti-Packard transformers. May be removed after use.

GM158

GM137A
GM137A For use on transformers. Portable base that attaches to three bolts on a manway cover. Used where there are no permanent mounting plates on the face of the transformer.
Comes c/w 5/8” (15.8mm) and 3/4” (19mm) male and female mounting hardware. Folds up for ease of transporting. If the manway cover is held on with 1/2” (12.7mm) bolts, a GM187 spreader bar kit will be required in addition to the above mounting hardware.

Carry Bags

GM200ACB Carrying bag for GM200A

GM200ACB

GM193CB
GM193CB Carrying bag for GM193
GM137ACB Carrying bag for GM137A

GM137ACB

GM1599
GM1599 Carry bag for base adapters, winches and/or hardware required for GM137A portable base

 

SWITCH STRUCTURE APPLICATIONS



GM200A Anchorage Connector mounted in GM1019A clamp on deck and c/w a GM199 3 ft. pole step accessory.








GM1019A Clamp on Deck - Top

GM1019A Clamp on Deck - Under

SWITCH STRUCTURE TIE OFF APPLICATIONS



3 Person Tie Off
GM200A Vertical Post Mounted to GM1019A Clamp on Deck


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