;
Before using this equipment, record the product identification information (see Figure 12) in the "Inspection and
Maintenance Log" Table 2 at the back of this manual.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
fall arrest device which is to be used only with approved vertical anchor lifelines. Together, the fall arrester, with the vertical
lifeline and web extention strap, is intended to be used as part of a personal fall arrest system.
;
Fall Arrest only: This equipment is suitable only for Fall Arrest purposes. This equipment is not suitable for Fall
Restraint, Work Positioning or any other purposes. Contact 3M Fall Protection with any questions.
Figure 2 illustrates components of the Rope Grab. See Table 1 for Component Specifications.
Model
Description
5009004
Protecta
5009005
Protecta
5009006
Protecta
COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Figure 2 Reference: Description:
A
Attachment Eye
B
Locking Cam
C
Lifeline Channel
D
Dimple
E
Lock Ring
F
Lock Pin
G
Opening Lever
H
Groove
J
Release Button
K
Hinge
L
Auto-locking Lever
M
Locking Arm Spring
N
Web Extention Strap
P
Label
Q
Carabiner Hook 20LF
R
Shock Absorber
S
Rope Grab Fall Arrester Device Body
T
Carabiner AJ501/0
Materials:
Body Component:
Carabines:
Hooks:
Ropes:
Webbing:
Shock Absorber:
Figure 1 illustrates the 3M™ Protecta
Table 1: Protecta® Cobra™ Rope Grab and Rope
Cobra™ with Carabiner
®
Cobra™ with Energy Absorber
®
Cobra™ with Web Extention Strap
®
Alloy Steel, Zinc Plated - 22 kN (4 946 lb) Tensile Strength
Steel - 22 kN (4 946 lb) Minimum Tensile Strength
Alloy Steel, Zinc Plated - 22 kN (4 946 lb) Minimum Tensile Strength
Nylon - 25 kN (5 620 lb) Tensile Strength
Nylon - 22 kN (4 946 lb) Tensile Strength
Nylon
Cobra™ Rope Grab Fall Arrester. The Rope Grab is a
®
Lifeline Requirements
For use with 14 - 16 mm (0,55 - 0,63 in)
8
diameter Twisted Rope