RFP Inst -Warn (Rev. 02/11/19)
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P/N 230418
Q.
Attaching Re-Direct Line to Temporary Anchor Strap Using the Anchor Prusik:
1.
Attach P/N 5005 Carabiner to ring of the anchor prusik previously installed on the Re-Direct line in Section M (Fig. 74).
2.
Connect the carabiner to the small D-ring on the temporary anchor strap (Fig. 75).
R.
Attaching Lifeline Prusik to Lifeline on Anchor end:
1.
Follow Section I above to install the lifeline prusik on the anchor end of the lifeline.
S.
Installing P/N 3904J12-8 Lifeline Temporary Anchor Strap:
1.
Choose a suitable Fall Arrest anchor point. Anchor needs to be located such that when the lifeline is installed, the position
of the anchor will keep the lifeline in the work area, and away from any edges to prevent a swing.
2.
Wrap temporary anchor strap around suitable anchor (Fig. 76)
3.
Insert the small D-ring through the larger D-ring (Fig. 77)
4.
Pull end of strap with smaller D-ring through larger D-ring choking the strap around the anchor (Fig. 78)
Note: On a smaller diameter anchor, it may be necessary to wrap the strap around the anchor multiple times before
choking the strap (Fig. 79).
T.
Attaching Lifeline to Temporary Anchor Strap Using the Lifeline Prusik:
1.
Attach P/N 5005 Carabiner to the lifeline prusik previously installed on the lifeline in Section P (Fig. 80).
2.
Connect the carabiner to the small D-ring on the temporary anchor strap (Fig. 81).
U.
Adjusting the Location of the Re-Direct Line
1.
To Adjust the Location of the Re-Direct Lines Closer to the Anchors:
a.
Pull the lifeline through the lifeline prusik from the tail end until the Re-Direct prusik is at the desired location on the
roof and tighten prusik (Fig. 82).
b.
Using Section T below, tie an overhand knot in the tail of the lifeline behind the prusik. Note: The overhand knot is used
to maintain the position of the prusik while there is slack in the line and the lines are being moved into position.
c.
Pull the Re-Direct line through the anchor prusik from the tail end to remove the slack in the Re-Direct line and tighten
prusik (Fig. 83).
d.
Again, using Section T below, tie an overhand knot in the tail of the Re-Direct line behind the prusik. Note: The
overhand knot is used to maintain the position of the prusik while there is slack in the line and the lines are being
moved into position.
e.
Follow Section E
–
H above to complete set up.
Fig. 76
Fig. 77
Fig. 78
Fig. 79
Large
D-Ring
Small D-Ring
Fig. 74
Fig. 75
Fig. 80
Fig. 81
