FallTech 6160524A 24-Inch Ladder Rung Reinforcement Rod
The FallTech 6160524A is a 24-inch ladder rung reinforcement rod used with the FallTech ladder stanchion anchor. It reinforces the ladder rungs at the stanchion mount so they can carry the loads the anchor system requires.
It is a component of the ladder stanchion system, installed per the same instructions, and is not a standalone anchor.
Who Needs This Product
This product is a ladder rung reinforcement rod, a component of the FallTech ladder stanchion anchor system. It reinforces the ladder rungs where the stanchion mounts so the rungs can carry the required loads. It is a component, not an anchor by itself; use it with the ladder stanchion anchor and a complete personal fall arrest system.
Features
Reinforces the rungs
Strengthens the ladder rungs at the stanchion mount for the required loads.
For the stanchion system
Purpose-built for the FallTech bolt-on ladder stanchion anchor.
24-inch steel rod
Durable reinforcement sized for standard ladder rungs.
Bolt-on install
Mounts with the stanchion per the manual.
Genuine FallTech part
OEM component for the ladder stanchion system.
Supports compliance
Helps the ladder meet the anchor system's load requirements.
This is a reinforcement component, not an anchor. It provides no fall protection on its own. Install it with the FallTech ladder stanchion anchor per the manual to reinforce the rungs; confirm the ladder and rungs are sound. Confirm fall clearance and swing-fall with the Fall Protection Calculator below.
Compliance Standards
OSHA compliant
Meets OSHA fall protection anchorage requirements. Not ANSI-certified.
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502
Federal construction fall protection anchorage requirements.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910
General industry personal fall protection requirements.
Rated 5,000 lb (22.2 kN)
Meets the OSHA anchorage strength requirement.
Typical Applications
How to Install
Follow the FallTech instruction manual. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Inspect. Check the anchor body, connection point, and hardware for damage before each use.
- Prepare the structure. Confirm the mounting surface is sound and rated to support the anchor per the manual.
- Install and secure. Mount the anchor as specified and set all fasteners to the required torque.
- Connect. Attach your SRL or energy-absorbing lanyard to the connection point.
- Check clearance. Confirm fall clearance and swing-fall with the calculator below.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use, with a documented competent-person inspection at least annually. Remove the anchor from service for any of the conditions below.
- Anchor body and welds: cracks, bending, deformation, or corrosion.
- D-ring or connection point: deformation, sharp edges, cracks, or corrosion.
- Fasteners and hardware: damaged threads, loose or missing fasteners.
- Labels: illegible or missing markings.
Remove the anchor from service immediately after any fall-arrest event, and destroy retired equipment so it cannot return to service.
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Technical Specifications
| Type | 24 in ladder rung reinforcement rod (component) |
|---|---|
| For | FallTech ladder stanchion anchor system |
| Length | 24 in |
| Material | Steel |
| Anchorage strength | Meets OSHA requirement (5,000 lb (22.2 kN)) |
| Capacity (ANSI) | One worker, 130 to 310 lb combined |
| Capacity (OSHA) | One worker, up to 425 lb combined |
| Standards | OSHA 1926.502 and 1910 |
| Warranty | FallTech 2-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship |
Frequently Asked Questions
FallTech 6160524A Submittals and Documentation
6160524A Instruction Manual (PDF)Installation, capacity, and inspection. 6160524A Declaration of Conformity (PDF)Certification to OSHA requirements (FallTech test lab). 6160524A Spec Sheet (PDF)One-page specifications summary.Related Anchors
- FallTech steel and beam anchors. See the full beam clamp and steel anchor line.
- FallTech fall protection equipment. Harnesses, SRLs, lanyards, and anchors.
Specifying Anchors for Your Crew?
The anchor, the connecting device, and the harness all have to match the structure and the fall clearance below. Confirm your application with us and we will help you choose the right anchor.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
