4.0 Installation and Use
The FallTech SteelGrip
®
Temporary Cable HLL is sold in a variety of kits and configurations. The assembly instructions
listed below may refer to components not included in each kit. For a list of parts included in each kit, see Appendix A.
4.1
Plan the Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS):
Inspect the HLL subsystem before each use in accordance with the procedures detailed in
Section 6. 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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Anchor Point Selection
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Anchorage Connector
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Deceleration Device
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Maximum Arrest Force
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Deceleration Distance
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Minimum Required Fall Clearance (MRFC)
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Body Wear
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Rescue
4.2
Anchor Point Selection:
Select a suitable anchor point. Consider the area where the work is being performed. In an overhead anchorage
condition, the area below the anchorage is the work zone. Lateral movement away from the anchorage is hazardous. As distance from
the anchor increases, the work zone expands, and so does the hazard. Work zone expansion is measured in feet and has a direct influence
on user safety. Always work as close to the anchor as possible. End anchors selected for use with this system must be a minimum of 5,000
lbs. (22.2 kN). See list of compatible FallTech anchors in Appendix A.
4.3
Anchorage Connector:
Anchorage Connectors used as part of a PFAS should be designed for use with specified anchor points and
compatible with the PFAS components and connectors to be used in the assembly of a complete PFAS. Care should be taken to ensure
proper assembly, installation and maintenance of all Anchorage Connectors to be used when planning a PFAS. Failure to inspect,
assemble, install and/or maintain Anchorage Connectors could result in injury or death.
4.4
Connectors/Deceleration Devices:
Connectors and Deceleration Devices such as Shock Absorbing Lanyards, Self-Retracting
Devices/Lifelines, and Fall Arrestor Connector Subsystems (Vertical Lifeline/Rope Grab Combinations) are designed to connect the user’s
body wear to the Anchorage Connector and/or Anchor Point of a Personal Fall Arrest System.
4.5
Product Assembly and Installation:
System installation requires end anchor points that are a minimum of 5000 Lbs. in both
vertical and horizontal directions. The lifeline should be installed to limit free fall to 6’ or less*. When using SRDs the lifeline
must be positioned overhead*. The horizontal lifeline should be positioned in a manner to minimize free fall while allowing ease of use.
Movement away from the lifeline should be limited to reduce the potential for swing fall. Lifeline end anchors should be
installed at approximately the same elevation so that the lifeline itself is not sloped more than 5 degrees.
* When using SteelGrip® Stanchions as end anchors for this system, free fall may exceed 6’ when using a shock absorbing
lanyard (SAL), see Section 2.7. SRDs are acceptable for use as personal energy absorbers.
3.2
Compatibility of Connectors:
Connectors are considered to be compatible with connecting elements when they have been designed to
work together in such a way that their sizes and shapes do not cause their gate mechanisms 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 components. Do not use equipment that is not compatible. Non-compatible connectors
may unintentionally disengage. Connectors must be compatible in size, shape, and strength. Self-closing, self-locking snap hooks
and carabiners are specified by OSHA and ANSI Z359.12.
3.3
Compatibility of Components:
Equipment is designed for use with approved components and subsystems only. Substitutions or
replacements made with non-ANSI Z359 compliant components or subsystems may jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may affect
the safety and reliability of the complete system. Ensure compatibility between the connectors if non-FallTech components are used for
fall protection.
3.4 Connectors:
Only use self-locking snap hooks, rebar hooks, and carabiners with this equipment. Only use connectors that are suitable to
each application. Ensure all connections are compatible in size, shape and strength. Do not use equipment that is not compatible. Visually
ensure all connectors close and lock completely. Connectors (snap hooks, rebar hooks, and carabiners) are designed for use only
as specified in this manual.
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