FallTech Lower Mast Extension for Confined Space Davits
Modular design compatibility with davit arms and all fixed, portable and vehicle hitch-mount bases. Quickly change the overall system mast height with simple detent pin assembly.
Lightweight powder coated aluminum combined with alloy steel for long life and durability. Meets OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.66 regulations only when used with offset davit arms and davit bases.
Who Needs This Product
Facilities that need adjustable-reach access over portals, edges, and offset openings use a davit system where a tripod cannot fit or cannot reach. Davit arms pair with portable or fixed bases, which lets one arm serve many locations across a plant, and the offset reach places the anchor point directly over the work.
Features
Modular design compatibility
Modular design compatibility with davit arms and all fixed, portable and vehicle hitch-mount bases.
Quickly change the overall system
Quickly change the overall system mast height with simple detent pin assembly.
Lightweight powder coated aluminum combined
Lightweight powder coated aluminum combined with alloy steel for long life and durability.
Meets OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.66
Meets OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.66 regulations only when used with offset davit arms and davit bases.
Pins and reach settings matter. Every davit connection must be fully pinned at an approved reach setting before an entrant connects. Follow the FallTech manual for base anchoring and allowable configurations.
Compliance Standards
OSHA 1926.502
Applicable requirement for this equipment: OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.66 when used in a complete system.
1910.66 when used in a complete system
Applicable requirement for this equipment: OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.66 when used in a complete system.
OSHA 1910.146
Permit-required confined space regulation that drives retrieval and rescue equipment requirements for entry work.
Typical Applications
How to Use
Follow the FallTech instruction manual. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Set the base. Install the davit base or position the portable base at the entry point.
- Assemble the davit. Insert the mast and davit arm, and pin all components at the required reach setting.
- Mount your device. Attach the SRL-R or winch to the device bracket and route the line over the arm sheave.
- Verify the system. Confirm all pins are seated and the system is stable before connecting an entrant.
- Operate per the manuals. Run the devices per their instructions for entry, work, and retrieval.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect the davit components before each use. A competent person must inspect the system at least annually.
- Arm and mast: bends, cracks, corrosion, and weld condition.
- Pins: full engagement at every connection point.
- Sheaves: turn freely with no cable wear grooves.
- Base: anchor or ballast integrity per the installation instructions.
Retirement triggers: any fall arrest load on the system, structural damage, or missing hardware.
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Technical Specifications
| Type | 21" Lower Davit Mast |
|---|---|
| SKU | 6500EXT |
| Rescue Static Strength | 5,000 lb min. |
| Entry/Egress Static Strength | 1,800 lb min. |
| Rescue User Capacity | 2 users, 310 lb max. for each person |
| Entry/Egress Capacity | 1 user, 310 lb max. |
| Lower Mast Extension | Powder coated 6061 aluminum and plated steel |
| Available Configurations | 6500321 (21 in), 6500433 (33 in), 6500545 (45 in), 6500657 (57 in) |
| Standards | OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.66 when used in a complete system |
| Warranty | FallTech 2-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship |
Frequently Asked Questions
FallTech 6500321 Submittals and Documentation
6500EXT Instruction Manual (PDF)Installation, use, capacity, and inspection procedures. 6500EXT Declaration of Conformity (PDF)Manufacturer conformity certification for compliance files and submittal packages. 6500EXT Brochure (PDF)Specifications, dimensions, and feature summary.Complete Your Confined Space System
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- FallTech 3pc Portable Base for Offset Davit Arms. Portable 3pc base for davit arms.
- FallTech Flush-Mount Cast-In Fixed Davit Base. Cast-in flush base for new concrete.
- FallTech Davit Arm Device Receiver Bracket for Winch and SRL-R. Mounts winches and SRL-Rs to the davit arm.
Specifying Confined Space Equipment for Your Crew?
The right system depends on the portal, the depth, and your rescue plan. Confirm your application with us and we will make sure every component matches before it ships.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
