5
Please
read
these
instructions
and
be
sure
that
you
understand
them
prior
to
utilizing
this
equipment.
Also
be
sure
to
read
the
instructions
included
with
other
components
which
are
being
utilized
in
your
Personal
Fall
Arrest
System
(Harnesses,
connectors,
anchorage
connectors,
etc.).
Failure
to
understand
and
comply
with
manufacturer’s
instructions
may
result
in
serious
injury
or
death.
IF
YOU
DO
NOT
UNDERSTAND
ANY
PART
OF
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS,
PLEASE
HAVE
THEM
EXPLAINED
TO
YOU
BY
A
COMPETENT
PERSON.
This
product
is
to
be
used
as
part
of
a
complete
fall
arrest
system
in
accordance
with
industry
‐
recognized
best
‐
practices
and
your
employer’s
fall
protection
plan,
as
required
by
the
Occupational
Safety
and
Health
Administration.
Be
aware
of
your
employer’s
fall
protection
plan
and
rescue
plan.
Be
aware
of
the
specific
fall
hazards
on
your
jobsite
and
work
deliberately
to
avoid
these
hazards
in
the
course
of
your
work.
Also
be
aware
of
hazards
and
obstructions
in
your
fall
path,
and
work
with
your
employer
to
eliminate
these
hazards
where
possible.
Failure
to
be
aware
of
and
to
address
these
hazards
may
result
in
serious
injury
or
death.
Do’s
and
Don’ts
Do
use
this
device
only
with
compatible
components
of
a
comprehensive
fall
arrest
system.
Do
use
this
device
only
in
a
system
which
limits
free
fall
distance
to
6
ft
or
less.
Do
use
extreme
caution
when
rigging
this
device.
Do
rig
this
device
to
avoid
the
hazards
of
“swing
fall”
(see
Section
2.9)
Do
use
this
device
only
when
your
clearance
distance
is
a
minimum
of
2
ft
AFTER
you
have
calculated
the
total
fall
distance
(see
section
2.10
for
details
on
clear
fall
distances).
Do
make
compatible
connections
(see
Advisory
#3
at
the
end
of
this
Section).
Do
avoid
sharp
or
abrasive
edges
and
be
sure
to
employ
a
pad
or
tarp
to
protect
the
sling
anchor.
Do
call
FallTech
if
the
device
is
damaged,
does
not
pass
inspection
(see
Section
8),
or
has
arrested
a
fall.
Don’t
use
this
component
to
hoist
materials
or
equipment.
Don’t
use
this
device
if
it
exhibits
signs
of
corrosion
or
damage
from
exposure
to
chemicals,
excessive
heat,
flames
and
electrical
charge
or
shows
signs
of
any
physical
damage
or
deformation.
Don’t
use
this
equipment
if
there
are
signs
of
excessive
wear,
deterioration,
deformation
of
corrosion.
Don’t
use
this
equipment
if
you
are
working
near
high
voltage
power
lines
or
other
energized
electrical
equipment.
Don’t
use
near
moving
machinery
which
may
entangle
any
component
of
the
system.
Don’t
use
oil
to
lubricate
moving
parts.
If
lubrication
is
needed,
first
be
sure
to
clean
all
moving
parts
thoroughly;
then
use
only
100%
silicone
lubricant.
Don’t
use
this
device
if
it
will
expose
some
element
of
your
Personal
Fall
Arrest
system
(PFAS)
to
sharp
or
jagged
edges.
Don’t
knot
any
component
of
this
system.
Don’t
use
this
device
if
you
are
pregnant,
a
minor,
or
have
a
reduced
tolerance
to
fall
forces
by
reason
of
age,
physical
medical
condition,
or
other
pre
‐
existing
disorders.
Don’t
use
this
device
if
you
weigh
less
than
75
lbs.