Alexander Andrew, Inc. (dba FallTech)
1306 South Alameda Street
Compton, CA 90221 USA
323-752-0066
www.falltech.com
Instruction Manual
Whiplash
Tool Leashes
FallTech
Tool Leashes are elasticated lanyards that are intended to be used to
tether tools and equipment to the user or to a structure adjacent to the user’s
work location, so as to reduce the risk of injury from dropped objects. The user
of this equipment must be provided with a copy of these instructions and must
read, understand and adhere to all instructional materials, labels and warnings at
all times. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
Section 1: Warnings and limitations
Please read, understand and heed all warnings in this section and those that
may be printed elsewhere in this document and those that may be found on the
product label. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
This product is not for fall arrest, restraint or work positioing – never
attempt to use this product to tie off, restrain or position yourself to
any fall protection anchor or structure.
Do not use this product to tether tools or equipment that weigh more
than the rated capacity of this product (see Section 2 for additional
details).
Never tether any tool or equipment to yourself that weighs more than
15 lbs.
Do not wrap lanyards around or allow them to come in contact with
sharp or rough edges.
Never use this product to tether a knife, sharp blade or other cutting
tool.
Do not use around machinery or equipment with moving parts where
this product may become an entanglement hazard.
Always use PPE that is appropriate to your tasks and the tools and
equipment that you will be using.
Inspect before each use – if this product appears to be damaged in
anyway, discard immediately and replace.
When you are working at height, ensure you are tied-off using a Personal Fall
Arrest System (PFAS) that is appropriate to your jobsite, in accordance with
your employer’s written fall protection plan. If you have any questions about
these instructions or any other safety topic, consult a competent person on your
job site.
Section 2: Product Descriptions and Specifications
FallTech
Whiplash Tool Leashes are available in a variety of configurations
and capacities. This Instruction Manual addresses use, inspection and
maintenance of all of the
FallTech
Tool Leash and Wrist Leash Models. Below
is a listing by model number, description and maximum capacity: Never attempt
to tether any tool or equipment that exceeds the stated maximum capacity on the
product label.
Model
#
Description
Max.
Capacity
Self-
Tether
5027A
Standard Duty Tool Leash
10 lbs
Yes
5027B
Heavy Duty Tool Leash
15 lbs
Yes
5027C
Heavy Duty with 2 Carabiners
15 lbs
Yes
5027D
Standard Duty with SpeedClip 15
lbs
Yes
5027E
Heavy Duty with SpeedClip 10
lbs
Yes
5027F
SpeedClip 3-Pack Accessory
*
n/a
5027G
Wrist Leash with SpeedClip 5
lbs
5027H
Heavy Duty with Screw-Lock
Carabiner
15 lbs
Yes
5027J
Extreme Duty Tool Leash
25 lbs
No
*Max. capacity is based on the product to which the SpeedClip
accessory is attached.
Warning:
A falling object weighing as little as 15 lbs and falling
only a few feet can generate forces of several hundred pounds or
more when arrested without an energy absorber. These forces can
cause you to loose your balance – always tie-off when working at
height, particularly when using a Tool Leash that is tethered to your
person.
Section 3: Instructions for use
Step 1: Ensure the tool that you are tethering weighs less than the
maximum capacity of your Tool Leash.
Step 2: Connect the Tool Leash to your tool using one of the methods
below:
For tools having a captive eye, either use the included
carabiner to attach (see fig. 1), or pass the choker cord
through the captive eye, then pass the body of the leash
through the loop to choke. Cinch the cord lock to secure
the choker connection (see fig. 2).
For tools having a flanged handle, pass the handle through
the choker cord and cinch down the cord-lock tightly to
secure (see fig. 3). Check the cord-lock before each use of
the tool to ensure it has not slipped out of adjustment.
Do not attempt to use this product for smooth, straight
handled tools having no captive eye (see fig. 4).
Step 3: Tether the tool to yourself or to an adjacent structure using
one of the methods below.
If wearing a Full Body Harness (FBH) that came with a
workbelt, pass the workbelt through the web loop on the
Tool Leash at the opposite end from the tool and then
fasten the workbelt and wear as indicated in
manufacturer’s instructions (see fig. 5).
If wearing a tool belt or tool rig, pass the tool belt through
the web loop on the Tool Leash at the opposite end from
the tool and then fasten the tool belt and wear as indicated
in the manufacturer’s instructions (see fig. 5).
If wearing a Full Body Harness (FBH) that did not come
with a workbelt, and you are not wearing any kind of tool
belt or rig, you may choke the Tool Leash to the front
torso strap, beneath the adjuster buckle and above the hip.
Pass the Tool Leash webbing around the back side of the
harness webbing and then pass the Tool Leash through the
web loop to choke (see fig. 6).
For #5027G Wrist Leash, wrap the wrist band around your
wrist, pass through plastic buckle and use hook and loop
closure to secure (see fig. 7). The wristband should be
snug, but not tight.
If working in an aerial lift, scissor lift or on some other
structure, you may tether your Tool Leash directly to the
