Super Anchor WS TrussBar Temporary Anchor for Attic and Truss Overhangs
The Super Anchor WS TrussBar is a certified anchorage device for painters and other trades working on the exterior of homes and multifamily buildings. This exclusive design installs inverted on the truss overhangs with 10 each 2.0 inch WS series wood screws that are supplied with the anchor. It adjusts for trusses centered 12, 16, and 24 inches on center with a minimum 2x4 top chord.
The trusses must be fully sheathed with bird blocking in place and fascia board installed, but exterior wall sheathing is not required. Attach the anchor, connect a vertical lifeline or self-retracting lifeline, and go to work. It is lightweight aluminum at 6.5 pounds, provides a single person tie-off, and can also serve as a permanent attic access anchor for confined space work.
Who Needs This Product
The WS TrussBar is a temporary anchor for painters and exterior trades that need a certified tie-off on truss overhangs without a permanent roof anchor. It also serves as a permanent attic access point for confined space work. Complete the system with a full-body harness and a vertical lifeline or self-retracting lifeline.
Features
Inverted overhang install
Installs inverted on the truss overhangs, ideal for exterior wall trades.
Adjustable truss spacing
Adjusts for trusses centered 12, 16, and 24 inches on center.
Lightweight aluminum
6.5 pound grade 5052 aluminum construction.
Reusable WS screws
Installs with 10 supplied 2.0 inch WS series wood screws.
Works with HLL cables
Use with Super Anchor 1335 and 1336 cables for a maximum 20 foot spacing.
Confined space ready
Can be a permanent attic access anchor as required by confined space standards.
This is a single user anchor, not a complete system. The trusses must be fully sheathed with bird blocking and fascia in place, with a minimum 22 inch eave overhang. Use a personal energy absorber, a full-body harness, and a lifeline or self-retracting lifeline, and confirm fall clearance. Run the Fall Protection Calculator below before you tie off.
Compliance Standards
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502
Federal construction fall protection anchorage requirements.
ANSI Z359.1-07 and A10.32
American National Standards for fall arrest components and construction.
Typical Applications
How to Install the WS TrussBar
Follow the Super Anchor Safety instruction manual. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Confirm the structure. Verify the trusses are fully sheathed with bird blocking, fascia installed, and a minimum 22 inch overhang.
- Set the spacing. Adjust the bar for trusses centered 12, 16, or 24 inches on center.
- Fasten. Install inverted on the overhang with the 10 supplied 2.0 inch WS series screws.
- Connect. Attach a vertical lifeline or self-retracting lifeline, or rig 1335 or 1336 HLL cables.
- Verify. Confirm the anchor is secure and confirm fall clearance before use.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use, with a documented competent-person inspection at least annually. Remove the product from service for any condition below.
- Anchor body: cracks, deformation, corrosion, or elongated holes.
- Coating: worn or damaged galvanizing, dacromet, or powder coat at the connection point.
- Fasteners and flashing: loose, missing, backed-out, or leaking hardware.
- D-ring or connection point: burrs, sharp edges, or excessive wear.
- Labels: illegible or missing product identification.
Retire the anchor immediately after any fall-arrest event, or if any inspection point fails.
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Technical Specifications
| SKU | 2835 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2835 |
| Type | Temporary attic and truss overhang anchor |
| Material | Grade 5052 aluminum, legs 3/16 in, crossbar 1/4 in |
| Weight | 6.5 lb |
| Truss spacing | 12, 16, and 24 in on center, minimum 2x4 top chord |
| Capacity | 1 person |
| Min tensile strength | 5,000 lb (22.5 kN) |
| Max free fall | 6 ft (1.8 m) |
| Max arrest force | 1,800 lb (8 kN) |
| Max user weight | 310 lb (140 kg) including tools and equipment |
| Use with | Vertical lifeline, SRL, or 1335 and 1336 HLL cables |
| Standards | OSHA 1926.502; ANSI Z359.1-07 and A10.32-2012 |
| Warranty | Super Anchor Safety manufacturer warranty; see Warranty tab |
Frequently Asked Questions
Super Anchor WS Bar Attic Anchor Submittals and Documentation
WS TrussBar Manual 2022 (PDF)Use, installation, capacity, and inspection. WS TrussBar Addendum (PDF)Supplemental installation guidance. Commercial Anchor Catalog Page (PDF)Catalog reference page. Warranty and Compliance Statement (PDF)Manufacturer warranty and standards compliance.Related Super Anchor Products
Protecting Exterior Trades?
Overhang depth, truss spacing, and the connecting device all affect a safe tie-off. Confirm your building with us and we will help match the WS TrussBar with the right lifeline and PPE.
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.
