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USE:
The EZ-Line Horizontal Lifeline System (HLL) is intended as a temporary horizontal lifeline that retracts
into a housing for easy stoarage and portability. The HLL is designed for use as an anchoring means for one
or two personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) in compliance with EN 355 (Shock Absorbing Lanyard) or EN 360
(Self Retracting Lifeline—see list of models we recommend on the last page of this instruction) or for restraint
subsystem in compliance with EN 354. The horizontal lifeline is in compliance with EN 795 Class C. The system
should be removed from the job site when no longer required.
WARNING:
Working at height has inherent risks. Some risks are noted here but are not limited to the following:
falling, suspension/prolonged suspension, striking objects, and unconsciousness. In the event of a fall arrest and/
or subsequent rescue (emergency) situation, some personal medical conditions may affect your safety. Medical
conditions identi
fi
ed as risky for this type of activity include but are not limited to the following: heart disease,
high blood pressure, vertigo, epilepsy, drug or alcohol dependence, psychiatric illness, impaired limb function
and balance issues. We recommend that your employer/physician determine if you are
fi
t to handle normal and
emergency use of this equipment.
BEFORE USE:
• Both anchorages must be installed at approximately the same elevation, so that the horizontal lifeline system
is not sloped more than 15°.
• Structural anchorage points must be rigid and capable of supporting at least 22.2 kN (5000 lbs.) along
the axis of the horizontal lifeline. Anchorages must also support at least 16.0 kN (3,600 lbs.) applied in all
potential directions of fall arrest that are perpendicular to the axis of the horizontal lifeline. See Figure 1.
WARNING:
Anchorages must be rigid. Large deformations of the anchorage will affect system performance and
may increase the required fall clearance below the system, which could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING:
Both ends of the lifeline must be securely attached to appropriate anchors when in use. Never attach
the end of the lifeline to a harness to use it in the manner of a winch or SRL. See Figure 2.
• Maximum horizontal lifeline span is 18.3 m (60 ft.). Span length must be reduced when fall clearance is
limited.
• The horizontal lifeline system should be positioned at a level that minimizes free fall while allowing ease of
use.
• The horizontal lifeline should be positioned near the work location to minimize swing fall hazards. Swing falls
occur when the anchorage point is not directly overhead. The force of striking an object in a swing fall may
cause serious injury or death. See Figure 3.
• Use only PFAS incorporating a full body harness.
• The connecting subsystem length should be kept as short as possible to reduce the potential free fall and
required clearance distance.
WARNING:
There must be suf
fi
cient clearance below the worker to arrest a fall before striking the lower level or
obstruction. See Figures 4 and 5.
• When using an energy absorbing lanyard to connect to the system, the end anchorages must be located at a
height which will limit the free fall to 1.8 m (6 ft.).
• When using a self retracting lifeline (SRL) to connect to the system, the end anchorages must be located
above the user. The SRL, when fully retracted, must be above the harness attachment level.
• Each person’s connecting subsystem must limit fall arrest forces to 6.0 kN (1320 lbs.).
• If there are two persons connected to the HLL, when a person falls while connected to the HLL, the system
will de
fl
ect. If two persons are connected to the same HLL, and one person falls, the second person may be
pulled off the working surface due to de
fl
ection. The potential for the second person falling increases as the
HLL span length increases. The use of independent HLL systems for each person or shorter span length is
recommended in order to minimize the potential of the second person falling.
• Plan your use of the fall protection system prior to exposing workers to dangerous situations.
• Consider all factors affecting your safety before using this system.
INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL:
Step 1.
Inspect that the following parts are present and in good condition: housing (A), lifeline (B), two
carabiners (C), impact indicator (D).
Step 2.
Determine the locations of the end anchorages (E) and evaluate their strengths in accordance with
the loads speci
fi
ed in Figure 1. Determine the required fall clearance (F) by using the following calculations:
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