Standard Test Method for Portable High Anchor Devices

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
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.
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.

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Designation: F2684/F2684M − 07 (Reapproved 2012)
Standard Test Method for
Portable High Anchor Devices
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF2684/F2684M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
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.
´ NOTE—Units information was editorially corrected in August 2012.
1. Scope 3.1.1 portable high anchor, n—a manufactured device de-
signed to support human loads. Examples include, but are not
1.1 This test method applies to portable high anchor devices
limited to; davits, A-frames, tripods, quadpods and cantile-
that may be used by rescue personnel during both training
vered devices.
exercises and actual rescue operations.
1.2 This test method covers two mechanical tests, the Static 4. Significance and Use
Load Test and the Load Test for Failure.
4.1 Static Load Test—Thistestverifiesthattheportablehigh
1.3 Testscontainedhereinaredestructiveinnature.Portable anchor device can support the design load without permanent
high anchor devices subjected to any of these tests shall not be deformation and continue to function in a safe manner.
used in any way after testing except in evaluating the results of
4.2 Load Test for Failure—This test determines the force at
such testing.
which the portable high anchor device fails.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
5. Apparatus
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each 5.1 For both tests, the portable high anchor device shall be
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
positionedonaflatconcretesurfaceinthemannerdescribedby
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance the manufacturer’s instructions for use.
with the standard.
5.1.1 Whereportablehighanchordevicesaredesignedtobe
affixed to a base or structural member that is not part of the
1.5 This specification does not imply approval of any
device, the manufacturer shall provide a test base that most
method of use of portable high anchor devices. In addition, the
closely resembles the structural element to which the device is
tests described are laboratory tests and do not duplicate field
designed to be affixed.This test base shall be completely stable
conditions. Furthermore, the test load values contained herein
and shall be permitted to be bolted down to prevent movement
are not to be interpreted as the forces which a portable high
during the test.
anchor device may be subjected to, or may be expected to
5.1.2 Portable high anchors designed to be attached to
sustain, in actual field use.
flanged rims of vessel openings would require a test base to
1.6 See Section 6 on Hazards for safety warning.
simulate the flanged portal to which the device is designed to
be affixed.
2. Referenced Documents
5.1.3 Portable high anchors such as beam clamps that are
2.1 ANSI Standard:
designed to be attached to a structural element would require a
Z359.1-2007 American National Standard Safety Require-
compatible section of the beam to which the device is designed
ments for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and
to be affixed.
Components
6. Hazards
3. Terminology
6.1 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1 Definitions:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F32 on Search
priate safety and health practices and determine the applicabil-
and Rescue and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F32.01 on Equipment,
ity of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Testing, and Maintenance.
Current edition approved June 15, 2012. Published August 2012. Originally
approved in 2007. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F2824 – 07. DOI: 7. Sampling, Test Specimens, and Test Units
10.1520/F2684_F2684M-07R12E01.
2 7.1 Two samples of each model of portable high anchor
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4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org. device shall be required.
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F2684/F2684M − 07 (2012)
7.1.1 Samples of each model of each portable high anchor 8.2.5.1 If any of the load-bearing members remain deflected
device shall be selected randomly for testing. by more than 1 % of the length of the member from their
7.1.2 Test samples shall be new and in an unused condition original position.
and shall conform in all respects to the manufacturer’s speci- 8.2.5.2 If there is any cracking or breaking visible to the
fications for the model to be tested. unaided eye.
8.2.5.3 If an adjustment or moving part becomes nonfunc-
tional.
8. Procedure
8.2.5.4 If any base contact point deviates by more than 150
8.1 Testing Set-Up
mm [6 in.] from its original position.
8.1.1 The device shall be positioned according to manufac-
8.2.5.5 Where there are multiple load-bearing connection
turer’s instructions with all surface contact points securely
points, the Static Load Test shall be repeated for each load-
seated before testing.
bearing connection point, or combination of load-bearing
8.1.2 The device shall not be bolted, tied off, or affixed to
connection points, specified in the manu
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