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T-BAK Personal Fall Limiters are designed
with heavy-duty, abrasion-resistant webbing
and the 5K snap hook, which is capable of
withstanding 5,000 lbs. of force on the snap
hook gate from any angle, to allow connection
back to the web lifeline in a choking fashion.
Wrap the lifeline around the anchorage and
connect the 5K snap hook to the lifeline (see
Fig. 6a). Ensure that the lifeline is captured in
the snap hook and the gate of the snap hook is
not obstructed in any way. Verify that the snap
hook is completely closed and locked.
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set-back distance will need to be adjusted
to ensure that the webbing cannot reach
the edge. If the unit is not installed in
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distance will be even greater to ensure
the webbing cannot reach the edge.
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connection.
To ensure that the unit is designed for
safely tying back, always check the
labeling of the product, the presence
of the 5K snap hook and the easily
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gray stripes along the edge.
5.0 Fall Clearance
5.1 Calculating Fall Clear-
ance Required for
Leading
Edge Applications
When a TurboLite Edge Personal Fall Limiter
is used in a leading edge application, use
the Fall Clearance Tables in Appendix A on
page 35 to determine minimum required fall
clearance.
5.2 Calculating Fall Clear-
ance Required for Overhead
Applications
It is essential to understand how to calcu-
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with a lower level.
The basic calculation shown below and the re-
lated diagrams in Appendix B on page 36 may
be used to determine Required Fall Clearance
when using a self-retracting lifeline in an over-
head application. For a more automated ap-
proach to calculating Required Fall Clearance,
access the Miller Fall Clearance Calculator
online:
www.millerfallprotection.com/fall-
clearance
4.1.3 Use of Single and Twin
Systems
Verify all connections within the personal
fall arrest system for compatibility and
proper assembly and installation. Make
sure all connectors are closed and locked.
Ensure adequate fall clearance (see 5.0 Fall
Clearance). Follow all limits of use as explained
in section 2.2 of this manual, as well as work
zone limitations
for leading edge applications.
A dual or twin TurboLite Edge Personal Fall
Limiter System is designed to provide a user
with two connecting devices for continuous
100% tie-off fall protection (see Fig. 7a). It is
acceptable to work with both PFLs connected
to the same anchorage or to different
anchorages. To retain 100% tie-off, one PFL
must be connected to an anchorage at all
times.
