FallTech 8048 Carbon FT-One Tower 6D Tower Climber Harness

Description

FallTech Carbon FT-One Tower

FallTech 8048 Carbon FT-One Tower 6D Tower Climber Harness

The FallTech 8048 is a Carbon FT-One Tower 6D Tower Climber Full Body Harness, Tongue Buckle Leg Adjustments from the Carbon FT-One Tower family, built around 6 D-rings (dorsal, hip, sternal, and suspension) with polyester webbing rated to 3,600 lb min. static strength.

It meets ANSI Z359.11-2021, OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140, CSA Z259.10-2018 and is available in 5 size options. Every unit ships with the full FallTech documentation package, linked below for your safety submittals.

3,600 lbStatic Strength Minimum130 to 310 lbANSI User Capacity130 to 425 lbOSHA User Capacity6 D-RingsD-Ring Configuration5,000 lb webPolyester Webbing Strength5 SizesSize Range Small to 2XOSHA 1926.502Primary Compliance StandardPolyesterWebbing Material

Who Needs This Product

Crews who need a harness with 6 D-rings for tower climbing, with sternal and seat connections for ladder systems and long suspension sessions. The Carbon FT-One Tower family is FallTech’s answer for this tier of work, and this configuration adds the specific closure and D-ring arrangement listed in the specifications below.

Features

Features carbon fiber composite

Features carbon fiber composite seat that conforms to the user’s body when in suspension providing the next generation of comfort at a fraction of the weight.

Uses a self-orienting magnet

Uses a self-orienting magnet for seat retention instead of hooks for a snag-free experience.

Conventional quick-connect buckles allow

Conventional quick-connect buckles allow the seat to be removed entirely when not needed.

Comfort Legs® lateral leg

Comfort Legs® lateral leg strap construction greatly improves mobility and comfort.

Modular Belt System™ allows

Modular Belt System™ allows for custom configuration of tool bag and pouch positions for ease of use, comfort, and efficiency.

Waist belt features four

Waist belt features four 5 lb. rated ANSI/ISEA 121-compliant tool tether anchor attachments plus two additional lanyard keepers for more comfortable SRL connector placement.

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Safety first. A full body harness is only one part of a personal fall arrest system. Verify anchorage strength, connector compatibility, and fall clearance before work begins, and never use a harness that has arrested a fall until a competent person removes it from service. When calculating minimum required fall clearance, the FallTech manual adds 1.5 ft for harness stretch and D-ring shift during arrest.

Compliance Standards

ANSI Z359.11-2021

Meets the ANSI/ASSP standard for full body harnesses, covering design, testing, and marking requirements.

OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140

Satisfies OSHA construction and general industry requirements for personal fall arrest system body support.

CSA Z259.10-2018

Certified to the CSA standard for full body harnesses, accepted on Canadian jobsites.

Applications

Commercial constructionSteel, concrete, and framing crews working at height where a personal fall arrest system is required.Roofing and exterior tradesResidential and commercial roofers connecting to anchors with SRLs or energy absorbing lanyards.Steel erection and deckingConnectors and decking crews who need secure body support through a full shift.Maintenance and facilitiesPlant and facility technicians performing elevated work on ladders, platforms, and rooftops.General industryWarehouse, utility, and industrial workers covered by OSHA 1910.140 fall protection rules.Rental and fleet programsSafety managers outfitting crews who need dependable sizing across a workforce.

How to Use

Donning a full body harness takes less than a minute once the straps are adjusted to your body.

1. Inspect first. Check webbing, stitching, D-rings, and buckles for damage before every use. Remove the harness from service if you find cuts, burns, or deformed hardware.
2. Don the harness. Hold the dorsal D-ring, shake the harness so the straps fall free, and slip it on like a jacket.
3. Close and adjust. Connect the chest and leg closures, then adjust the torso so the dorsal D-ring sits between the shoulder blades.
4. Check the fit. You should be able to slide a flat hand, but not a fist, under the leg straps. Tuck loose strap ends into the keepers.
5. Connect and verify. Attach your lanyard or SRL to the correct D-ring for the task, and verify anchorage and clearance based on the delivery location of the work.

Inspection and Service Life

OSHA requires personal fall protection to be inspected before each use, and ANSI Z359.11 adds a formal inspection by a competent person at least annually. Log formal inspections so the service history follows the harness.

• Webbing: look for cuts, fraying, abrasion, burns, chemical damage, and UV fading along every strap
• Stitching: check for pulled, broken, or abraded threads, especially at load-bearing junctions
• D-rings and hardware: confirm no cracks, sharp edges, corrosion, or distortion, and that buckles engage positively
• Labels: verify the label pack is present and legible, including the date of first use
• Load indicators: confirm the fall arrest indicator has not deployed

Retire the harness immediately if it has arrested a fall, if any inspection point fails, or if the label is missing or unreadable. Cut the webbing on retired units and destroy retired equipment so it cannot return to service.

Product Video

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Who Needs This Product

This product is a confined space davit system – the rotating retrieval point that lowers and recovers workers and material over an opening. Confined space teams, utilities, and tank crews build their entry and non-entry rescue around it. It requires a rated winch or 3-way SRL, a full body harness, and a written rescue plan to form a complete system.

Features

360-degree boom

Swing the load over the opening and away to the landing zone.

Two integrated pulleys

Run a fall arrest SRL and a retrieval winch line simultaneously.

Permanent base options

Mount to steel, concrete, or a truck bed for mobile rescue.

Made in the USA

Patriot-line build for Buy American specs.

Removable boom

Lift the boom out when the entry point is not in use.

Tank and edge ready

Reaches over tank rims and leading edges.

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Technical Specifications

Type	Belted Full Body Harness
SKU	8048
Family	Carbon FT-One Tower
D-Rings	6 (Dorsal, Hip, Sternal, and Suspension)
Closures	Tongue Buckle Legs and Quick-connect Chest
Webbing	Polyester
Static Strength	3,600 lb min.
ANSI User Capacity	130 to 310 lb max.
OSHA User Capacity	130 to 425 lb max.
CSA User Capacity	Up to 350 lb including clothing and tools, per the FallTech manual
Standards	ANSI Z359.11-2021; OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140; CSA Z259.10-2018
Available Configurations	8048S (Small), 8048M (Medium), 8048L (Large), 8048XL (XL), 80482X (2X)
Warranty	FallTech 2-year manufacturer warranty, honored through Fall Protection Distributors

Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes does the 8048 come in?The 8048 is available in 5 size options: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2X. Use the FallTech sizing chart in the submittals section: measure around the widest part of the chest and at the natural waistline, then match to the size table (chest ranges run 32-49 in for XS up to 51-62 in for 3X), and confirm fit by adjusting the harness to your body before first use.What standards does the 8048 meet?The 8048 complies with ANSI Z359.11-2021, OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140, CSA Z259.10-2018. The declaration of conformity in the submittals section documents the certification for your safety file.How many D-rings does the 8048 have and what is each one for?The 8048 has 6 D-rings: dorsal, hip, sternal, and suspension. Each connection point is rated for the use identified in the instruction manual.What is the weight capacity of the 8048?The ANSI user capacity is 130 to 310 lb max. and the OSHA user capacity is 130 to 425 lb max., including the worker, clothing, and tools. For CSA jurisdictions, the FallTech manual lists a CSA user capacity of 350 lb. Static strength of the harness is 3,600 lb min..What closures does the 8048 use?It uses tongue buckle legs and quick-connect chest. Quick-connect buckles speed up donning, tongue buckles offer grommeted adjustment positions, and mating buckles provide an economical secure closure.How often does the 8048 need to be inspected?OSHA requires an inspection before each use, and ANSI Z359.11 calls for a formal inspection by a competent person at least annually. Retire the harness immediately if it arrests a fall or fails any inspection point.When should I replace the 8048?FallTech does not impose a fixed shelf life; service life is determined by inspection. Replace the harness after any fall arrest event, when webbing shows cuts, burns, or heavy abrasion, when hardware is damaged, or when the label is no longer legible.

Submittals and Documentation

FallTech 8048 Spec SheetOne-page technical specifications for this productFallTech 8048 Instruction ManualFull user instructions, inspection criteria, and donning procedureFallTech 8048 Declaration of Conformity (ANSI)Manufacturer declaration of conformity to ANSI Z359.11FallTech 8048 Declaration of Conformity (CSA)Manufacturer declaration of conformity to CSA Z259.10FallTech 8048 Comfort Legs Fitment GuideGuide to Comfort Legs fitment and adjustmentFallTech 8048 Harness Sizing ChartManufacturer sizing chart to match torso and weight to the right size

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Pair this product with compatible FallTech connectors, lanyards, and anchors to build a complete fall protection system with matched components.

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