RS-20 Long Reach Anchor for Tile, Wall, and Deck, 3-Pack
The Super Anchor 2816 RS-20 is a 430 stainless steel retrofit roof anchor with a dacromet coated, stamped D-ring and a 5,000 lb minimum tensile strength. The 17-1/2 inch leg fastens to a top chord with 8 Super Anchor supplied 3 inch stainless spiral nails or bugle head screws, under or over the roofing, and the low profile D-ring stays exposed for tie-off. This listing is a pack.
Fall arrest and fall restraint for one worker at 310 lb including tools, with a 6 ft maximum free fall on slopes to 12/12. The 17-1/2 inch leg adds capabilities the shorter models do not have: high profile tile roofs, fully sheathed vertical walls with bugle head screws, and 20 gauge metal decking with Blazer 12-14 screws per the 08-2020 metal deck addendum. Compliant with OSHA 1926.502 and ANSI Z359.18-17 Type A.
Who Needs This Product
RS anchors are for roofers, maintenance crews, and building owners adding permanent tie-off points to roofs that are already finished: retrofit installs on existing shingle, tile, and metal-decked buildings without tear-off. Each worker wears a full body harness with a personal energy absorber and connects a lifeline or SRL-LE to the exposed D-ring. Anchors space a maximum of 8 ft on center and a minimum of 6 ft from gable edges, and areas outside the 30 degree arrest zone rig as fall restraint. RS anchors are not for window washing, horizontal lifelines, work positioning, scaffolding, hoisting, or lifting.
Features
430 stainless with dacromet D-ring
Two layers of 20 gauge 430 stainless in the leg with a dacromet coated forged D-ring, stamped with date of manufacture.
5,000 lb minimum tensile
Full strength anchorage with a 3,600 lb maximum service load applied 0 to 30 degrees off vertical center.
17-1/2 inch leg, 8 fasteners
Sized for its substrate with 3/16 inch fastener holes and Super Anchor supplied spiral nails or bugle head screws.
Retrofit installation
Installs on existing roofs under or over the roofing, sealed with butyl strips or caulking for permanent weatherproof placement.
Blow-out inspection design
Fastener blow-outs show on the underside of framing for a fast pre-use check, and anchors relocate if a blow-out appears.
Low profile
Sits nearly flush under the roofing with only the D-ring exposed, blending into the finished roof.
Technical Specifications
| Model | RS-20 (No. 2816) |
|---|---|
| Package | Pack |
| Anchor Leg | 2 layers 20 gauge 430 stainless steel, 17-1/2 inches long |
| D-Ring | Dacromet coated, stamped, 2 inch |
| Minimum Tensile Strength | 5,000 lb |
| Maximum Service Load | 3,600 lb applied 0 to 30 degrees off vertical center; over 30 degrees fall restraint only |
| Fasteners | 8 Super Anchor 3 inch SST spiral nails or bugle head screws, 3/16 inch holes, 2 inch minimum depth |
| User Capacity | 1 person at 310 lb maximum including tools and equipment |
| Maximum Free Fall | 6 ft with a personal energy absorber; 1,800 lb maximum arrest force |
| Maximum Slope | 12/12 |
| Anchor Spacing | Maximum 8 ft on center, minimum 6 ft from gable edges and free fall hazards |
| Framing Requirement | Minimum 2x4 top chord with 7/16 inch OSB sheathing; structure supports 5,000 lb or 2 times the intended load |
| Compliance | OSHA 1926.502; ANSI Z359.18-17 Type A |
Reverse and side loads pull fasteners out. Fasteners may unzip when loaded opposite or across the slope, in a free fall, from static loading, or on slopes over 12/12. Load the anchor downslope of vertical center only, space multiple anchors correctly to avoid side loading, and never exceed a 30 degree angle off vertical center in fall arrest. Sheathing must be installed before the anchor is used for fall protection.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.18-17 Type A
RS series anchors comply with ANSI Z359.18-17 Type A per the 2025 RS Series manual.
OSHA 1926.502
Meets residential and commercial anchorage criteria with engineered framing support.
DHG Fastener Report
Third-party fastener engineering with the DHG report 09-25-2020 available on request.
Stamped Traceability
Date of manufacture stamped on the dacromet coated D-ring of every anchor.
Typical Applications
Installation Overview
Full figures, fastener tables, and spacing rules are in the 2025 RS Series manual linked below. The basics:
- Install anchors at the ridge or in the field a minimum of 6 ft from gable edges or free fall hazards, spaced a maximum of 8 ft on center or per the job specific plan.
- Position the anchor leg over a top chord center with the fastener holes aligned per the manual figures, D-ring downslope.
- Drive all 8 Super Anchor supplied fasteners: 3 inch stainless spiral nails, or bugle head screws with a cordless drill at the lowest torque setting, never by hammering screws.
- Angle the off-center fasteners toward the top chord center, with a minimum 2 inch fastener depth into the chord.
- Lay roofing over the leg with the butyl strip or mastic sealing the penetrations, leaving the D-ring exposed.
- Check the underside of the framing for fastener blow-outs; any blow-out means remove the anchor and relocate it.
- For tile roofs, install one anchor on each side of the ridge or in the field, conform the leg to the tile profile with a minimum of 5 fasteners starting at the top of the leg, and position the D-ring exposure before tiling.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before installation and each use, with documented annual inspections. Remove the anchor from service when any of the following apply:
- The D-ring or shackle is deformed.
- Fasteners are missing or show blow-outs on the underside of the framing; remove the anchor and relocate it.
- Screws were installed by hammering or fasteners were reused.
- The anchor was subjected to a free fall.
- The PID label is missing or illegible.
Tag anchors removed from service to prevent further use until inspected by a qualified or competent person.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Super Anchor 2816 Submittals and Documentation
RS Series Instruction/Specification Manual 2025 (PDF)Materials, fastener tables, service zones, reverse load warnings, and inspection requirements for RS-10, Retro-Fit, and RS-20. RS-20 Metal Deck Fastener Addendum 08-2020 (PDF)Type B metal deck fastener specifications for RS-20 anchors with Blazer 12-14 screws. Super Anchor Warranty and Compliance Statement (PDF)Manufacturer warranty terms including the 5 year permanent anchor warranty.Compatible and Related Products
- Super Anchor 4020 3-Strand Value Lifeline. Vertical lifeline that snaps to the RS anchor D-ring.
- Super Anchor SuperGrab 4015 Rope Grab. Fall arrester for lifeline work off retrofit anchors.
- Super Anchor 1001 ARS 2x8 Anchor Kits. Under-roofing permanent anchors for new roofs and re-roofs.
- Super Anchor 3013-D Hinge-2 Anchors. Reusable temporary anchors for jobs in progress.
Adding Permanent Tie-Off to an Existing Roof?
Send us the roof type, layer count, and coverage area and we will lay out anchor spacing and packs so the whole roof ships in one order, based on the delivery location.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
Super Anchor Safety Manufacturer Warranty
Super Anchor Safety (SAS) warrants to the purchaser that all products are free from defect in material and workmanship at the time of shipment. This warranty is limited to product replacement for a period of one (1) year from the date of installation or use by the owner, provided that this period shall not exceed two (2) years from the date of shipment. This warranty only covers defects in material and workmanship. It does not cover conditions resulting from normal wear, neglect, abuse, or accident. This product warranty does not cover oxidation of zinc, dacromet, or powder coatings used on permanent and temporary anchors that results from connector abrasion unless the coating can be shown to be defective at the time of purchase. This warranty is non-transferable. Any unused defective product will be replaced at no charge by returning the product to Super Anchor Safety or to the distributor the product was purchased from.
Permanent Anchor Warranty
Super Anchor Safety warrants to the purchaser that all anchors sold as a permanent fixture with Hot Dip Galvanizing, Stainless Steel, and Thermo-Plastic finishes are fully warranted against failure due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of initial installation. SAS does not warranty the installation or flashing system used to waterproof the anchors. The SAS factory warranty is void if the product has been modified or has not been used in accordance with SAS specifications and instructions for that product. Anchors that have been removed from service due to re-roofing or remodel of the structure they were originally attached to must be inspected by an SAS factory representative or a competent person before being reinstalled.
See the Super Anchor Warranty and Compliance Statement (PDF) for the full manufacturer document.
