3M DBI SALA Sealed-Blok 3400828, Instruction Manual

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WARNING: This product is part of a personal fall arrest or rescue system. The user must follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for each component of the system. These instructions must be provided to the
user of this equipment. The user must read and understand these instructions before using this equipment.
Manufacturer’s instructions must be followed for proper use and maintenance of this equipment. Alterations or
misuse of this product or failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT: If you have questions on the use, care, or suitability of this equipment for your application,
contact Capital Safety.
IMPORTANT: Before using this equipment, record the product identification information from the ID label in
the ‘Inspection and Maintenance Log’ at the back of this manual.
DESCRIPTION:
Figure 2 identifies key components of the Sealed-Blok™ Self-Retracting Lanyards (SRLs). The Sealed-Blok SRLs
covered in this Instruction Manual are comprised of Wire Rope Lifelines (A) which retract into a sealed aluminum
Housing (B). They hang from overhead anchorage by a Carabiner attached through the Anchorage Handle (C) on
the top of the SRL. A Self-Locking Snap Hook (D) on the end of the Lifeline attaches to the designated Fall Arrest
connection on a Full Body Harness. A Bumper (E), equipped with an i-Safe RFID Tag, protects the Wire Rope and
Ferrules securing the Snap Hook from abrasion and corrosion. Sealed-Blok SRL models may also include a 3-Way
Emergency Retrieval options (see Figure 1):
• Sealed-Blok™ 3-WaY eMeRGeNCY ReTRIeVal SRl-R ModelS: Sealed-Blok Retrieval SRLs meet
EN1496 Class B requirements for Rescue Lifting Devices. They are equipped with a Rescue Hand Crank (G)
and Tripod Mounting Bracket (H) for Confined Space Entry and Rescue Retrieval.
Table 1 – Specifications
Hook Description Material Gate Strength Throat Size
2000180 Swiveling Self-Locking Snap Hook with Impact Indicator Alloy Steel 16 kN (3,600 lbs) 1.9 cm (3/4 in)
2000181 Swiveling Self-Locking Snap Hook with Impact Indicator Stainless Steel 16 kN (3,600 lbs) 1.9 cm (3/4 in)
Wire Rope Lifeline Tensile Strength: Galvanized Steel - Min. Tensile Strength 18.7 kN (4,200 lbs)
Stainless Steel - Min. Tensile Strength 16.0 kN (3,600 lbs)
Maximum Arrest Force: 6 kN (1,350 lbs)
Average Arrest Force: 4 kN (900 lbs)
Maximum Arrest Distance: 1.1 m (42 in)
Average Locking Speed: 1.4 m/s (4.5 ft/s)
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