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4.4 PFAS Anchorage Strength: An anchorage selected for PFAS must have a strength able to sustain a static load applied in the direction
permitted by the PFAS of at least:
a. Two times the maximum arrest force permitted when certification exists, or
b. 22.2 kN (5,000 lbs) in the absence of certification.
5.0 Installation and Use
WARNING
A Overhead Anchorage
B Self-Retracting Lifeline
C Line Constituent
D SRD Connection to FBH
E Walking/Working Surface
F Green Indicator - Regular Safe Operating Condition of
Cable Lifeline Length
Figure 3 - Overhead Anchorage
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 CSA Z259.
Before each use, inspect the SRL; see Section 7.1 for Pre-Use inspection instructions.
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. Plan the Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS): Examine the work area and take action to address hazards. Falls are a serious hazard
when working at height. Training and equipment are the tools of fall hazard management. There are several closely related facets of fall
hazard management with a PFAS;
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Anchorage
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Minimum Required Fall Clearance (MRFC)
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Swing Fall and Expanded Work Zone
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Overhead (above the FBH D-ring) Anchorage
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Non-overhead Anchorage
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Rescue
5.2 Anchorage: Select a suitable anchor point. See paragraph 4.6. Determine the anchor point location relative to the height of the user’s
FBH D-ring. Also, consider how many feet of lateral travel the work will require. To avoid an unintended disengagement of connectors,
use only compatible connectors when connecting to the anchorage. Ensure all connectors close and lock securely.
The SRD may be attached to an overhead anchor, Figure 3, i.e. above the user’s FBH dorsal D-ring, or a non-overhead anchor, i.e., at the
level of the user’s FBH dorsal D-ring. The SRD discussed in this manual is NOT designed for Leading Edge applications.
5.3 Minimum Required Fall Clearance: The MRFC is the minimum distance a user needs between himself and the nearest obstruction (or
ground) below the walking/working surface to avoid serious injury or death in case of a fall event. The user of this equipment must
determine the MRFC for units discussed in this manual to ensure adequate clearance exists in the fall path. Variables discussed in this
manual include the height of the anchor point relative to the user’s FBH D-ring, i.e., overhead or non-overhead anchorage condition, plus
swing fall, and how an expanded work zone affects these variables.
