ASTM F2684/F2684M-07(2017)

Standard Test Method for Portable High Anchor Devices

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Static Load Test—This test verifies that the portable high anchor device can support the design load without permanent deformation and continue to function in a safe manner.  
4.2 Load Test for Failure—This test determines the force at which the portable high anchor device fails.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method applies to portable high anchor devices that may be used by rescue personnel during both training exercises and actual rescue operations.  
1.2 This test method covers two mechanical tests, the Static Load Test and the Load Test for Failure.  
1.3 Tests contained herein are destructive in nature. Portable high anchor devices subjected to any of these tests shall not be used in any way after testing except in evaluating the results of such testing.  
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.  
1.5 This specification does not imply approval of any method of use of portable high anchor devices. In addition, the tests described are laboratory tests and do not duplicate field conditions. Furthermore, the test load values contained herein are not to be interpreted as the forces which a portable high anchor device may be subjected to, or may be expected to sustain, in actual field use.  
1.6 See Section 6 on Hazards for safety warning.  
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2017
• ICS: 13.340.60 - Protection against falling and slipping
• Technical Committee: F32 - Search and Rescue
• Drafting Committee: F32.01 - Equipment, Testing, and Maintenance

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F2684/F2684M − 07 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Test Method for
Portable High Anchor Devices
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2684/F2684M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This test method applies to portable high anchor devices 2.1 ANSI Standard:
that may be used by rescue personnel during both training Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Require-
exercises and actual rescue operations. ments for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and
Components
1.2 This test method covers two mechanical tests, the Static
Load Test and the Load Test for Failure.
3. Terminology
1.3 Tests contained herein are destructive in nature. Portable
3.1 Definitions:
high anchor devices subjected to any of these tests shall not be
3.1.1 portable high anchor, n—a manufactured device de-
used in any way after testing except in evaluating the results of
signed to support human loads. Examples include, but are not
such testing.
limited to; davits, A-frames, tripods, quadpods and cantile-
vered devices.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
4. Significance and Use
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
4.1 Static Load Test—Thistestverifiesthattheportablehigh
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
anchor device can support the design load without permanent
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
deformation and continue to function in a safe manner.
with the standard.
4.2 Load Test for Failure—This test determines the force at
1.5 This specification does not imply approval of any
which the portable high anchor device fails.
method of use of portable high anchor devices. In addition, the
tests described are laboratory tests and do not duplicate field
5. Apparatus
conditions. Furthermore, the test load values contained herein
5.1 For both tests, the portable high anchor device shall be
are not to be interpreted as the forces which a portable high
positionedonaflatconcretesurfaceinthemannerdescribedby
anchor device may be subjected to, or may be expected to
the manufacturer’s instructions for use.
sustain, in actual field use.
5.1.1 Whereportablehighanchordevicesaredesignedtobe
1.6 See Section 6 on Hazards for safety warning.
affixed to a base or structural member that is not part of the
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
device, the manufacturer shall provide a test base that most
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
closely resembles the structural element to which the device is
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
designed to be affixed.This test base shall be completely stable
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
and shall be permitted to be bolted down to prevent movement
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
during the test.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.1.2 Portable high anchors designed to be attached to
flanged rims of vessel openings would require a test base to
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F32 on Search simulate the flanged portal to which the device is designed to
and Rescue and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F32.01 on Equipment,
be affixed.
Testing, and Maintenance.
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5.1.3 Portable high anchors such as beam clamps that are 8.2.1 The Static LoadTest shall be set up as specified in 8.1.
designed to be attached to a structural element would require a 8.2.2 A force shall be applied to the portable high anchor
compatible section of the beam to which the device is designed deviceatarateof25 65mm/min[1 60.2in./min],increasing
to be affixed. to a minimum load of at least 22.3 kN [5013 lbf].
8.2.3 The force shall be held for 30 6 1.0 s, and then the
6. Hazards
tension shall be completely released over a maximum of 1 min.
8.2.4 The force shall be reapplied immediately and shall be
6.1 This standard does not purport to address all of the
increased to the same maximum force as previously exerted
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
and held for 5 min 6 10.0 s before release.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
8.2.5 At the conclusion of the Static Load Test described in
priate safety and health practices and determine the applicabil-
8.2, the sample portable high anchor device shall be inspected
ity of regulatory limitations prior to use.
to determine pass/fail. A portable high anchor device shall be
7. Sampling, Test Specimens, and Test Units considered to fail if any of the following are observed:
8.2.5.1 If any of the load-bearing members remain deflected
7.1 Two samples of each model of portable high anchor
by more than 1 % of the length of the member from their
device shall be required.
original position.
7.1.1 Samples of each model of each portable high anchor
8.2.5.2 If there is any cracking
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Designation: F2684/F2684M − 07 (Reapproved 2012) F2684/F2684M − 07 (Reapproved
2017)
Standard Test Method for
Portable High Anchor Devices
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2684/F2684M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
ε NOTE—Units information was editorially corrected in August 2012.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method applies to portable high anchor devices that may be used by rescue personnel during both training exercises
and actual rescue operations.
1.2 This test method covers two mechanical tests, the Static Load Test and the Load Test for Failure.
1.3 Tests contained herein are destructive in nature. Portable high anchor devices subjected to any of these tests shall not be used
in any way after testing except in evaluating the results of such testing.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.5 This specification does not imply approval of any method of use of portable high anchor devices. In addition, the tests
described are laboratory tests and do not duplicate field conditions. Furthermore, the test load values contained herein are not to
be interpreted as the forces which a portable high anchor device may be subjected to, or may be expected to sustain, in actual field
use.
1.6 See Section 6 on Hazards for safety warning.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ANSI Standard:
Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 portable high anchor, n—a manufactured device designed to support human loads. Examples include, but are not limited
to; davits, A-frames, tripods, quadpods and cantilevered devices.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Static Load Test—This test verifies that the portable high anchor device can support the design load without permanent
deformation and continue to function in a safe manner.
4.2 Load Test for Failure—This test determines the force at which the portable high anchor device fails.
5. Apparatus
5.1 For both tests, the portable high anchor device shall be positioned on a flat concrete surface in the manner described by the
manufacturer’s instructions for use.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F32 on Search and Rescue and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F32.01 on Equipment, Testing,
and Maintenance.
Current edition approved June 15, 2012Nov. 1, 2017. Published August 2012November 2017. Originally approved in 2007. Last previous edition approved in 20072012
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as F2824 – 07.F2684/F2684M – 07(2012) . DOI: 10.1520/F2684_F2684M-07R12E01.10.1520/F2684_F2684M-07R17.
Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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F2684/F2684M − 07 (2017)
5.1.1 Where portable high anchor devices are designed to be affixed to a base or structural member that is not part of the device,
the manufacturer shall provide a test base that most closely resembles the structural element to which the device is designed to
be affixed. This test base shall be completely stable and shall be permitted to be bolted down to prevent movement during the test.
5.1.2 Portable high anchors designed to be attached to flanged rims of vessel openings would require a test base to simulate the
flanged portal to which the device is designed to be affixed.
5.1.3 Portable high anchors such as beam clamps that are designed to be attached to a structural element would require a
compatible section of the beam to which the device is designed to be affixed.
6. Hazards
6.1 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
7. Sampling, Test Specimens, and Test Units
7.1 Two samples of each model of portable high anchor device shall be required.
7.1.1 Samples of each model of each portable high anchor device shall be selected randomly for testing.
7.1.2 Test samples shall be new and in an unused condition and shall conform in all respects to the manufacturer’s specifications
for the model to be tested.
8. Procedure
8.1 Testing Set-Up
8.1.1 The device shall be positioned according to manufacturer’s instructions with all surface contact points securely seated
before testing.
8.1.2 The device shall not be bolted, tied off, or affixed to the test base in any way unless required by the manufacturer for
normal use.
8.1.3 The device shall be positioned as required in the lowest strength configuration of the device as specified by the
manufacturer.
8.1.3.1 In most cases, the portable high anchor devi
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