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Section 2.1) for FallTech self-retracting devices, listed by model number and class. In certain situations,
the Qualified Person can determine that a given structure is a suitable anchor point based on a tested
arrest distance and tested maximum arrest force, with a safety factor of two.
The Competent Person may find this data useful with planning anchorage location and calculating fall
arrest loads and distances from the walking/working level to the nearest obstruction or lower level. See
Section 5.
5.0 Installation and Use
WARNING
Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment. Consult FallTech when using this
equipment in combination with components or subsystems other than those described in
this manual. All components or subsystems used with the SRD discussed in this manual
must be in compliance with ANSI Z359 and OSHA.
Do not use rebar hooks, large carabiners or large snap hooks to connect to the FBH dorsal
D-rings or to any small diameter non-compatible anchor point as this may cause a roll-out
condition and/or unintentional disengagement.
Do not insert extra connectors between the SRD lifeline connector and the FBH dorsal
D-ring, except an approved D-ring extender.
Use caution. Take action to avoid sharp and/or abrasive surfaces and edges when possible.
5.1. Install the SRD:
Examine the work area for possible hazards. Take caution to avoid overhead hazards such as cranes,
poles, overhead power cables, and walking/working surface hazards such as power cables, welding
leads, air and fluid hoses, including obstruction hazards such as vertical columns and stacks of
materials on the lower level. Eliminate hazards where possible.
Ensure the anchorage provides the Minimum Required Fall Clearance (MRFC) in the fall path below the
walking/working surface to prevent striking the lower level or an obstruction during a fall event. Take
action to avoid swing falls, which occur when the anchorage is not directly above the point where the
fall occurs.
Fall clearance and swing falls are subject to variable conditions. Anchor height, lateral movement, and
setback distance all affect anchor location with regard to fall clearance and swing fall.
The SRD may be attached to an overhead anchor, see Figure 3, i.e. above the user’s FBH dorsal D-ring.
The SRD discussed in this manual is not designed for Leading Edge applications.
Figure 3 - Overhead Anchorage
A
Overhead Anchorage
B
Self-Retracting Lifeline
C
Line Constituent
D
SRL Connection to FBH
E
Walking/Working Surface
F
Green Indicator - Regular Safe
Operating Condition of Cable
Lifeline Length
