Clarification of S-5!® Clamp Use with Standing Seam Swivel Anchors

Related Products: 023-4095, 023-4096, 023-4101

Related Standards: OSHA 1926.502, 1910.140, 1910.66

Safewaze Standing Seam Swivel Anchors (023-4095, 023-4096) are non-penetrating roof anchors with Minimum Breaking Strengths of 3,600 lbs. (16 kN). The S-5-U Clamps included in the purchase of the aforementioned anchors are required for installation. Replacement S-5-U Clamps (023-4101) are also available.

However, to allow for user customization, Safwaze permits the use of any standard-sized alternative S-5!® clamps with Safewaze Standing Seam Swivel Anchors. An example of a permitted S-5!® clamp substitution for these anchors would be a S-5-T Clamp.

The use of an alternative S-5!® clamp is permissible provided the user follows the Safewaze product manual, the chosen alternative clamp manual, and the following guidelines provided:

1. The intended installation location (standing seam) must have a minimum 24 roof gauge.

2. The alternative S-5!® clamp is standard-sized (not mini) with at least two set screws.

3. The alternative clamp is designed to be attached to the intended standing seam.

4. A Competent Person has determined the proper S-5!® clamp is being used for the roof structure and that the roof structure is capable of supporting intended loads.

Refer to the Safewaze manual provided with the product, or available online, for proper use and additional installation information. For questions regarding the information in this Technical Bulletin, please contact Customer Service at (800) 230-0319.

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