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5.5 After A Fall:
A fall event over an edge may require special rescue equipment and measures. Ensure a written
rescue plan, method and system is in place and readily available to all users for rapid response. Ensure
all users are trained in rescue procedures. If a fall event occurs, remove it from service, and store it
separately. Remove from service any unit that has been subjected to fall arrest forces or that exhibits
damage consistent with such forces. For questions, contact FallTech.
6.0 Maintenance, Service and Storage
6.1 Maintenance:
Ensure the SRD is kept free of excess paint, grease, dirt or other contaminants as this may cause to
cable or retracting mechanism to malfunction. Ensure no debris enters the housing through the cable
access port. Clean the exterior of the unit as required with a detergent/water solution. Do not allow
water other corrosion causing elements to enter the housing. After cleaning, pull the lifeline all the way
out, allow the unit to air dry, then retract the lifeline into the unit. Do not allow the lifeline to freewheel
back into the housing. Clean labels as required.
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DO NOT use heat to dry.
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DO NOT attempt to disassemble the SRD.
6.2 Service:
If service is required for any reason; inspection failure, impact loaded, any type of malfunction, tag
the unit as “UNUSABLE”, store separately, and contact FallTech at 323-752-0066 to receive a Return
Authorization number or to locate the nearest FallTech Service Center. The SRD is not user repairable.
Only the manufacturer, or a repair facility authorized in writing, may make repairs to the SRD.
This SRD is designed to be used installed in an anchor cradle or attached overhead. While it may be
used horizontally on a flat surface, the user may encounter a situation where the lifeline will not retract
all the way due to misalignment and bunching up on the drum.
If this happens, hang the SRD from a height sufficient to allow the full working length of the lifeline to
be pulled off the drum, then allow the SRD to retract the lifeline completely. Maintain tension on the
lifeline. Use a tag line if necessary.
6.3 Storage:
Hang the SRD in a cool, dry, clean environment out of direct sunlight. Position the SRD so excess water
can drain out. Avoid expo sure to chemical or caustic vapors. Thoroughly inspect the SRD after any
period of extended storage.
7.0 Inspection
7.1 Pre-Use User Inspection:
Perform an inspection before each use in accordance with the recommendations in Table 1 below.
