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FT-R

SRL Leading Edge

412-05723 Rev B

User Instruction Manual

MSRD20 Rev B

110421

FallTech 1306 S. Alameda Street Compton, CA 90221, USA Tel: 800-719-4619 Fax: 323-752-5613

This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s Instructions as required by the American National Standards

Institute (ANSI) Z359 and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z259 and should be used as part of an employee

training program as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Summary of Contents for FT-R SRL

Page 1: ...el 800 719 4619 Fax 323 752 5613 This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer s Instructions as required by the American National Standards Institute ANSI Z359 and Canadian Standards Association C...

Page 2: ...6 8 13 14 16 17 19 For purposes of this manual the FT RTM SRL Leading Edge in all iterations may be referred to collectively as the FT R the SRL LE the SRD Leading Edge SRD LE the self retracting dev...

Page 3: ...xperience more risk of serious injury or death due to falls because of increased fall arrest forces placed on the user s body In addition the onset of suspension trauma after a fall even may be accele...

Page 4: ...g or formwork sections are placed formed or constructed The shape and texture of a leading edge may vary see Figure 11 As shown in Figure 1 below the SRD has a glass reinforced nylon housing with an i...

Page 5: ...rating a fall clearance table and a diagram of the axes shown on the table These labels shall be affixed to the product The FT R Leading Edge includes these labels in the Energy Absorber Please see Se...

Page 6: ...s to inadvertently open regardless of how they become oriented Contact FallTech if you have any questions about compatibility Connectors must be compatible with the anchorage or other system component...

Page 7: ...dorsal D ring of the FBH PFAS components used in conjunction with this SRD should comply with ANSI Z359 requirements and applicable OSHA regulations 4 6 Average Arrest Force and Arrest Distance Table...

Page 8: ...ing or a non overhead anchor i e below the user s FBH dorsal D ring A non overhead anchor may be as low as foot level but no more than a maximum of 5 1 5m below the user s FBH dorsal D ring Non overhe...

Page 9: ...13 5 4 1 15 0 4 6 17 0 5 2 18 5 5 6 20 5 6 2 5 ft 1 5 m 6 0 1 8 6 5 2 0 7 5 2 3 9 0 2 7 10 5 3 2 12 5 3 8 14 0 4 3 16 0 4 9 18 0 5 5 20 0 6 1 22 0 6 7 24 0 7 3 0 ft 0 m 6 0 1 8 8 0 2 4 10 0 3 0 12 0...

Page 10: ...2 17 0 5 2 18 0 5 5 18 5 5 6 19 5 6 0 21 0 6 4 22 0 6 7 23 5 7 2 25 0 7 6 26 5 8 1 28 5 8 7 20 ft 6 1 m 16 5 5 0 17 0 5 2 17 0 5 2 17 5 5 3 18 0 5 5 19 0 5 8 20 0 6 1 21 0 6 4 22 5 6 9 23 5 7 2 25 0 7...

Page 11: ...l a radius and or severely abrade or otherwise compromise the lifeline Do not work with the leading edge above the anchorage Figure 10 Leading Edge Angle of Lifeline Redirect 5 4 Edge Conditions Leadi...

Page 12: ...s shifting footing such as sand gravel grain or a sloped surface may not allow the lifeline to reach sufficient speed to activate the lock mechanism A clear path is required to assure positive locking...

Page 13: ...all 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...

Page 14: ...p shut easily and smoothly Examine the overall SRD unit for any indications of deterioration or damage All labels must be intact and totally legible see Section 8 Table 1 Guidelines for Cable SRD Insp...

Page 15: ...ate maintenance or activated fall indicators remove the equipment from service 7 5 Inspection Document Record inspection results on the Inspection Record provided below or on a similar document Inspec...

Page 16: ...Clearance From Working Surface head Anchorage 721530LE FT R 30 Class 2 SRL 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 30 Feet 6 0 6 5 6 5 7 0 7 5 8 0 8 5 9 5 10 0 11 0 12 5 13 5 25 Feet 6 0 6 5 6 5 7 0 7 5 8 0 9...

Page 17: ...fall protection program who through training and knowledge is capable of identifying evaluating and addressing existing and potential fall hazards and who has the employer s authority to take prompt c...

Page 18: ...sitioning The act of supporting the body with a positioning system for the purpose of working with hands free Positioning Lanyard A lanyard used to transfer forces from a body support to an anchorage...

Page 19: ...ance ANSI Performance Requirements Part Anchorage Condition SRD Class Arrest Distance Average Arrest Force Maximum Arrest Force Maximum Arrest Distance Average Arrest Force Conditioned Maximum Arrest...

Page 20: ...ss 2 CSA SRL LE 1 800 lbs Leading Edge Condition Foot Level with 5 1 5m Setback N A N A 721530LE 30 FT R Leading Edge Overhead Non Leading Edge CSA SRL LE 0 6 m 2 1 ft 4 2 kN 934 lbs 7 0 kN 1 564 lbs...