Any product exhibiting deformities, unusual
wear, or deterioration must be immediately
discarded.
Any equipment subject to a fall must be
removed from service.
The authorized person/user shall have
a rescue plan and the means at hand to
implement it when using this equipment.
Never use fall protection equipment for
purposes other than those for which it was
designed. Fall protection equipment should
never be used for towing or hoisting.
All synthetic material must be protected from
sources. The use of heat resistant materials is
recommended in these applications.
Environmental hazards should be considered
when selecting fall protection equipment.
Equipment must not be exposed to
environmental hazards and chemicals which
2.2 Warnings and Limitations
CAPACITY
lifelines is 310 lbs. (140.6 kg), including
body weight, clothing and tools. Select
capacity. Refer to the product labels on the
section of this manual.
lifelines are rated to *400 lbs. (181.4kg)
applications. The shock absorber must
be attached between the user's harness
Additional fall clearance is needed for this
elongation/deceleration distance and add
clearance calculation.
*If the system is used by an employee having a
combined tool and body weight between 310 lbs.
(140.6 kg) and 400 lbs. (181.4 kg), then the employer
must appropriately modify the criteria and protocols
to provide proper protection for such heavier weights,
or the system will not be deemed to be in compliance
with the requirements of OSHA 1926.502(d)(16).
[ANSI capacity range is 130 lbs.- 310 lbs. (59kg-
140,6kg).]
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may produce a harmful effect. Polyester
should be used in certain chemical or acidic
environments. Use in a corrosive or caustic
environment dictates a more frequent
inspection and servicing program to ensure
the integrity of the device is maintained.
Do not allow equipment to come in contact
with anything that will damage it including, but
not limited to, sharp, abrasive, rough or high-
temperature surfaces, welding, heat sources,
electrical hazards, or moving machinery.
Do not expose the equipment to any hazard
which it is not designed to withstand. Consult
the manufacturer in cases of doubt.
Always check for obstructions below the work
area to make sure potential fall path is clear.
Allow adequate fall clearance below the work
surface.
Never remove product labels, which include
important warnings and information for the
authorized person/user.
LIFELINE RETRACTION & LOCKING
Do not use the device if it does not
retract. Always maintain tension on the
lifeline while retracting.
Device must be tested for locking before
each use. Do not use the device if the
brakes do not engage.
USE
Anchor device vertically overhead
whenever possible. For suitability in
other installation applications, refer to 5.0
Installation/Use.
Never work above the device, unless
instructions allow for such installation
retracting lifeline model.
horizontal lifeline systems. Always refer
to the instructions provided with the
horizontal lifeline system to determine if
used with the system.
The device should be installed and used
in such a manner as to minimize the
potential for a swing fall.
Do not allow lifeline to become slack.
Never use the device as a restraint or
positioning device.