MSA 415865, User Instructions

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Use
Rope Grab Subsystem
US
Automatic Fall Arrest Mode
Some rope grabs can be placed in a closed (unlocked) position, which allows the device to follow the user
freely up or down the lifeline. In the event of a fall, the rope grab (fall arrester) will automatically grip the
lifeline and arrest the fall. Never manipulate or hold the fall arrester body or lever, instead move the fall
arrester up/down by the lanyard component.
3.3.3 Installing and Using
To attach certain rope grabs to the rope, hold the rope grab with the arrow pointing up. In accordance with
CSA regulations, some devices have an anti-upside down feature which prevents opening or closing if in
the improper orientation.
Fig. 1 Depress to Release
ROPE
ROPE
DEPRESS TO
RELEASE
(1) Lift the locking lever under the locking screw
knob.
(2) Unscrew the knob and open the rope grab, then
place on the rope.
(3) Close the rope grab and screw in the locking
screw knob, and close the locking lever. Check
that rope grab travels freely up and down the rope
and that it locks if dropped.
(4) For non-integral fall arresters, attach the
snaphook of the lanyard to the ring of the fall
arrester. Attach the snaphook on the lanyard to
the back D-ring of a full body harness.
LOCKING
LEVER
ROPE
SCREW
KNOB