Guardian 10655 CB-18 Weld-On Roof Anchor

The Guardian Fall Protection CB Anchor Series are perhaps the most proven fall protection anchors on the market. CB Anchors are compatible for installation onto wood, steel, and concrete substrates (fasteners are included for wood and steel applications). The anchor post functions to extend though roofing so that it is accessible both during and after roof construction, and is compatible for use with SRLs, vertical lifelines, horizontal lifelines, and shock absorbing lanyards. CB Anchors are composed of durable, galvanized steel, and are an excellent choice for nearly any fall protection application.

Features:

• Easy to install
• Compatible with horizontal lifelines
• Extends though roofing so it’s accessible both during and after construction
• Intended for permanent locations
• Compatible with horizontal lifelines
• Compatible for installations onto wood, steel, and concrete substrates

Specs: 

STANDARDS:
OSHA 1926 Subpart M & 1910
ANSI Z359.18 -17 & A10.32 -12
Type A Anchorage Connector

MATERIALS:
Galvanized Steel

WORKER CAPACITY:
130 - 420 lbs.

PERFORMANCE: • Maximum Users: 1
• 5,000 lb. MBS (Minimum Breaking Strength)

NOTES:
• Minimum service temperature: -30°F
• Suitable for use in combination with
HLL system.

Applicable Standards: OSHA 1910, OSHA 1926 Subpart M, ANSI Z359.18-17, and ANSI A10.32-12
Worker Capacity Range: 130-420 lbs.
Material: Galvanized steel
Min. Breaking Strength: 5,000 lbs.

Application: 

Personal Fall Arrest:
CB-18 anchors may be used in Personal Fall Arrest applications to support:
- Maximum 1 Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS).
- Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least 5,000 lbs.
- Maximum allowable free fall is 6’, unless used in combination with equipment explicity certified for extended free fall of up to 12’.
- Applicable D-rings: Dorsal.

Restraint:
CB-18 anchors may be used in Restraint applications. Restraint systems:
- Prevent workers from reaching the leading edge of a fall hazard.
- Always account for fully deployed length of SRL.
- Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least 1,000 lbs.
- No free fall is permitted.
- May only be used on surfaces with slopes up to 4/12 (vertical/horizontal).
- Applicable D-rings: Dorsal, Chest, Side, & Shoulder.

Rescue/Confined Space:
CB-18 anchors may be used in Rescue/Confined Space applications.
- Rescue systems function to safely recover a worker from a confined location or after exposed to a fall.
- Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least 3,000 lbs.
- No free fall is permitted.
- Applicable D-rings: Dorsal, Side, Chest, & Shoulder.

Work Positioning:
CB-18 anchors, configured with side or shoulder D-rings, may be used in Work Positioning applications.
- Work Positioning systems allow a worker to be supported while in suspension and work freely with both hands.
- Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least 3,000 lbs.
- Maximum allowable free fall is 2’.
- Applicable D-rings: Dorsal, Side, & Shoulder.

Q. What if I don't meet the decking/substrate requirements of a ¾" CDX plywood or 20 ga. metal?
A. There are a variety of different methods. You can use 2x4 bracing for wood applications or you can lay a 4x4 sheet of wood or decking down over the top of the area where anchor points are going to be installed.

Q. Why?
A. Anything less than the above substrates will not hold 5,000 lbs. which is the requirement for attachment areas. By using 2x4 bracing or another sheet of material, screwed securely into the framing members (truss or purlins), you are, in essence, making that section of decking capable of meeting the 5,000 lb. requirement.

Q. What is the proper spacing if I want to run the 4 worker horizontal line system?
A. CB: 12's thru 18's: 20ft. on center SKYHOOKS: 16ft. on center

Q. How many workers does the horizontal cable system hold?
A. 4 in. FALL RESTRAINT per continuous run of cable; 1 in FALL ARREST per continuous run of cable

Q. How do I attach the cable system to the anchors? Do I attach to each one?
A. Terminate the cable on one end by running approx. 2 feet through the anchor and clamping it back to the remaining cable with at least 3 cable clamps. For Skyhooks, run the cable through the large hole, then through the small hole, and back through the large hole. * Run the end of the cable line through each intermediate anchor (for Skyhook, run only through the large diameter hole) * Do not stretch the cable tight! Allow 6 to 8" extra line per 20ft. to allow for slack * When selling the line, also add the 2 feet and the slack * The slack absorbs some of the impact in a fall

Q. Can I install a CB-1-B on a flat roof?
A. No. Because it is a flat anchor with no upright it cannot be installed in any waterproof manner. It is intended for vertical structures.

Q. Can I install a CB-1-W for a permanent application?
A. ONLY if it is installed as recommended and then given some sort of weatherproofing finish. The current unit does not have any weather protection and will rust when exposed.