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1.0
PRODUCT APPLICATION
1.1
PURPOSE: Rope Lanyards are designed to be a component in a Fall Arrest
system applications. Figure 9.1 shows a typical Fall Arrest System and Figuire 9.2 shows a typical fall restraint system.
Each system should contain a full body harness (E) connected to a lanyard (D or F). The lanyard is connected to the
Rope Grab (A), which is installed on a vertical lifeline (B) connected to an anchorage connector (C). An Energy Absorbing
Lanyard (D) must be used in a fall arrest system and a Restraint Lanyard (F) must be used in a fall restraint system.
1.2
STANDARDS: Your Rope Lanyard conforms to the national or regional standard(s) identified on the front cover of
these instructions. If this product is resold outside the original country of destination, the re-seller must provide these
instructions in the language of the country in which the product will be used.
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ANSI/ASSE Z359.7 COMPLIANT: This Rope Lanyard has been tested for compliance with the requirements of
ANSI/ASSE Z359.7. Testing covers only the the Rope Lanyard and does not extend to the anchorage and substrate to
which the Rope Lanyard is attached.
1.3
TRAINING: This equipment must be installed and used by persons trained in its correct application. This manual is to
be used as part of an employee training program as required by ANSI and OSHA, and/or regional regulations. It is the
responsibility of the users and installers of this equipment to ensure they are familiar with these instructions, trained in
the correct care and use of this equipment, and are aware of the operating characteristics, application limitations, and
consequences of improper use of this equipment.
1.4
RESCUE PLAN: When using this equipment and connecting subsystem(s), the employer must have a rescue plan and
the means at hand to implement and communicate that plan to users, authorized persons
site rescue team is recommended. Team members should be provided with the equipment and techniques to perform a
successful rescue. Training should be provided on a periodic basis to ensure rescuer proficiency.
1.5
INSPECTION FREQUENCY: The Rope Lanyard shall be inspected by the user before each use and, additionally, by a
Competent Person
other than the user at intervals of no longer than one year.
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the "Inspection and Maintenance Log". Results of each Competent Person inspection should be recorded on copies of the
"Inspection and Maintenance Log".
1.6
AFTER A FALL: If the Rope Lanyard or its attaching lanyard or vertical lifeline are subjected to the forces of arresting a
fall, it must be removed from service immediately and destroyed. Do not attempt maintenance or repair.
2.0
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2.1
ANCHORAGE: Anchorage structure requirements vary with the system application and whether it is a certified anchorage
or non-certified anchorage
sustain static loads applied in the directions permitted as shown in the following table. Anchorage Strength requirements,
along with system applications, are specified below, unless noted or defined otherwise in Table 1:
Fall Protection System
Fall Arrest
Restraint/Travel Restraint
Work Positioning
Rescue
When more than one system is attached to an anchorage, the strengths stated above must be multiplied by the number
of systems attached to the anchorage. See ANSI Z359.2 for more information.
2.2
PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM: Figure 9 illustrates the application of this Rope Lanyard. Personal Fall Arrest
Systems (PFAS) used with the system must meet applicable Fall Protection standards, codes, and requirements. The PFAS
must incorporate a Full Body Harness and limit Arresting Force to the following values:
PFAS with Energy-Absorbing Lanyard
2.3
LANYARDS: Refer to the instruction(s) included with your Lanyard for limitations specific to Lanyard use. See Table 1
for limitations of Lanyard use specific to this Rope Grab. Do not lengthen Lanyards for use with this Rope Grab without
consulting 3M. All Lanyards must have a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 lbs (22.2 kN).
2.4
HAZARDS: Use of this equipment in areas with environmental hazards may require additional precautions to prevent
injury to the user or damage to the equipment. Hazards may include, but are not limited to: heat, chemicals, corrosive
environments, high voltage power lines, explosive or toxic gases, moving machinery, sharp edges, or overhead materials
1 Fall Arrest System:
A collection of Fall Protection Equipment configured to arrest a free fall. Protects the user in the event of a fall. Free fall is permitted up to
the limits allowed by the connecting device (for use with an Energy-Absorbing Lanyard only).
2 Restraint System:
A collection of Fall Protection Equipment configured to prevent the person's center of gravity from reaching a fall hazard. Prevents the user
from reaching a hazard. No vertical free fall is permitted.
. The structure to which a fall arrest, restraint, positioning, or rescue system is attached must
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Certified Anchorage
2 times maximum arresting force
2 times foreseeable force
2 times foreseeable force
5 times applied load
Maximum Arresting Force
or Fall Restraint
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Inspection procedures are described in
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Non-Certified Anchorage
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5,000 lbs (22.2 kN)
1,000 lbs (4.4 kN) per ANSI
5,000 lbs (22.2 kN) per OSHA
3,000 lbs (13.3 kN)
3,000 lbs (13.3 kN)
Refer to the instruction(s) included with your
1800 lbs (8 kN)
Lanyard for Free Fall limitations.
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system. See Figure 9 for
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, and rescuers
. A trained, on-
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Defined by
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OSHA, ANSI
OSHA, ANSI
OSHA, ANSI
ANSI
Free Fall
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