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Instructions for the Proper Use, Care and Maintenance of the Klein
PoleMaster
™
Wood Pole Fall Restrict Device (WPFRD) Model # FPD-5295
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This instruction manual explains how to use, inspect and
maintain the Wood Pole Fall Restrict Device (WPFRD). All
individuals who use Wood Pole Fall Restrict Device (WPFRD)
must be instructed in how to use that equipment correctly.
Also, they must read, understand and follow all instructions
and warnings contained in this booklet or packed with the
product before each use. The Wood Pole Fall Restrict Device (WPFRD) has been designed
to meet CSA Z259.14-01 standard as a Type A Fall Restrict
Device. DO NOT USE ON ICY POLES. Also meets or exceeds
ASTM F887; CSA Z259.12; OSHA 1910, 1926.
The Wood Pole Fall Restrict Device (WPFRD) has been designed
for a working range on wood pole diameters from 8” to 16” (203
mm to 406 mm). Wood pole diameters are determined for a
wood pole with no conduit or any other attachments.
The Wood Pole Fall Restrict Device (WPFRD) instructions apply
to right handed people.
Patent pending.
Save these instructions. The instructions are
stored in the storage bag in the inside zippered pocket. This
equipment must not be used by anyone who has not read,
understood and followed the instructions and inspection
procedures contained in this booklet. Failure to read,
understand and follow all instructions may result in serious
injury or death. Training and instruction review should be
repeated at regular intervals by the end user and his or
her employer.
1. Wood Pole Fall Restrict Device (WPFRD)
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2. Contents of the FPD-5295
Wood Pole Fall Restrict Device (WPFRD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
3. Donning the Wood Pole
Fall Restrict Device (WPFRD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
4. Location of the Wood Pole Fall Restrict Device (WPFRD)
on the pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
• How to position the Wood Pole
Fall Restrict Device (WPFRD) on the pole . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
5. How to Climb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
• Preparing the Wood Pole Fall Restrict Device (WPFRD)
for climbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
• Set up adjustments on the ground before ascending . . . .4
• Adjusting the length of the Wood Pole
Fall Restrict Device (WPFRD) to pole diameters . . . . . . . .5
• Determining your distance from the pole . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
• Preparing to ascend or descend from the pole . . . . . . . . .7
• Ascending the pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
• Descending the pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
• Positioning yourself to work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
• Securing additional length of free end of
orange inner strap material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
• Disconnecting from the pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
6. Dry and wet poles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
7. Pole with conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
8. Climbing past an obstacle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
• Climbing past an obstacle while ascending the pole . . . .9
• Climbing past an obstacle while descending the pole . . . .9
9. Proper location to cut the Wood Pole Fall Restrict Device
(WPFRD) in the event of a pole top rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
10. Expected fall distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
11. Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
12. General inspection procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
13. Inspection of Klein-Kord
®
outer strap and
orange inner strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
14. Warning card packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
WARNINGS
A fall could result in
serious injury or death.
Do not use unless properly
trained. Read and follow all
instructions and warnings.
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