Super Anchor Safety -ARS 2x8 – Asphalt Shingle & Wood Shake

The SAS-2801 ARS 2×8 is a permanent stainless steel roof anchor designed for residential fall protection applications. It installs to 2×4, 2×6, or 2×8 rafters and can be drill-through mounted on 2×10 or 2×12 members. Each anchor includes a TPE flashing and stem cover to integrate with asphalt shingle or wood shake roofing while maintaining a watertight seal.

Features

• Permanent fall protection roof anchor
• Stainless steel construction, 5,000 lb minimum strength
• Supports 2×4, 2×6, 2×8 rafters; drill-through for 2×10, 2×12
• Supplied with flashing base and stem cover
• OSHA and ANSI compliant

• Device: Permanent roof anchor for 1-person fall protection
• Roof/Finish Type: Asphalt shingles and wood shake (flashed, low-profile install)
• Fall Protection Rating: Fall arrest and fall restraint
• Structure Attachment: 2x8 truss/rafter top chord (wood framing)
• Material: 11- or 14-gauge 430 stainless steel (some models Dacromet-coated mild steel)
• Flashing Base: Injection-molded PVC base flashing (included)
• Stem Cover: Injection-molded plastic cap with tether
• Minimum Breaking/Tensile: 5,000 lb (22 kN)
• Maximum User Weight: 340 lb including tools and equipment
• Temperature Rating: −30 °F to 120 °F
• Hardware: 5/16-18 × 2-1/4 in Grade 8 bolt with locknut; stainless positioning nails (nails not for primary attachment)
• Connector Opening: ~1.0 in diameter (accepts standard locking hooks/carabiners)
• Service Zones: Fall arrest within ±30° of vertical; 360° permitted in restraint where no free-fall exists
• Dimensions (Flashing Base): ~8 in × 10 in
• Dimensions (Installed Height): Stem projects ~6–6.5 in above finished roof
• 2x8 Member Fit: Seats over nominal 2x8 (approx. 1.5 in × 7.25 in) top chord
• Weight (Kit): ~2.6–3.4 lb (anchor, flashing, stem cover, hardware)
• Compliance: OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.66; ANSI Z359.1-07 and A10.32-2012; CSA Z259.11-05 (for applicable products)
• Typical Placement: 12–18 in below ridge over structural member; use after sheathing and bracing are complete

• Place the anchor on the top chord of the rafter before roof covering.
• Fasten with the supplied Grade 8 bolt and locknut through the framing.
• Secure the base with TECO nails per instructions.
• Fit the flashing and integrate with underlayment.
• Complete roofing, install the stem cover, and inspect the anchor before use.

Q: What framing sizes does SAS-2801 fit?
A: 2×4, 2×6, and 2×8; drill-through method for 2×10 and 2×12.

Q: How many users can tie off to the anchor?
A: One user only.

Q: What is the strength rating?
A: 5,000 lb minimum tensile strength.

Q: What roofing types is the flashing for?
A: Asphalt shingle and wood shake roofs.

Q: What is the maximum user weight?
A: 340 lb including tools and equipment.