MSA Rail Slider™ Anchorage Connector
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Use
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Use
3.1
Planning the Use of Systems
3.1.1 Free Fall Distance, total Fall Distance, and System Elongation
Refer to separate user instructions accompanying the personal energy absorber (shock absorbing
lanyard or self-retracting lanyard) to determine total system clearance requirements.
3.1.2 Pendulum (swing) Falls
Swing fall hazards must be minimized by anchoring directly above the user’s work space. The force of
striking an object in a pendular motion can cause serious injury. Always minimize swing falls by working
as directly below the anchorage point as possible.
3.2
Inspection Before Each Use
Inspect the MSA Rail Slider Anchorage Connector to verify it is in serviceable condition. Examine entire
device for signs of cracking or deformation. See section 5 for inspection details. Do not use a MSA
Rail Slider Anchorage Connector if inspection of it reveals an unsafe condition.
3.3
Making Connections
To reduce the possibility of rollout use only self closing, self locking carabiners. Do not use carabiners
that will not completely close over the attachment object. Do not make knots in a lanyard. Do not hook
a lanyard back onto itself. Carabiner may only be connected through the closed eye of the Rail Slider
(See Fig. 6 ). Do not attach two snaphooks into one carabiner. Always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions supplied with each system component.
3.4
Inspecting the MSA Rail Slider Anchorage Connector
WARNING!
Make certain rail head is not worn beyond proper fit limits, as stated, along the entire length of the rail
on which the Rail Slider is to be used. Rail worn beyond fit limits will result in inadequate fall arrest
protection as designed.
Do not use on "head-free" rail.
Do not install where rail slider could contact equipment on the same rail,
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
NOTE:
The MSA Rail Slider Anchorage Connector may be attached to rails specified in the following
table.
(1)
Ensure that the Rail Slider part number matches the rail size in the following table. Do not use if
the Rail Slider part number does not match the rail size.
(2)
Inspect the rail slider by placing the Rail Slider profile plate on the crown of the rail section.
(3)
Check the width of the rail head along the entire length of the rail on which the Rail slider is to
be used. The width at the bottom of the rail head (Dimension “A”) must be greater than or equal
to the value shown in the table below. If “A” is less than specified,
DO NOT USE Rail Slider
.
Part Number
Description
Rail Size
Dimension A
SFPRS6000
136 lb (62 kg) slider
85-136 lbs/yds
2.5” (63.5 mm) MIN
SFPRS6000RR
136 lb (62 kg) slider
85-136 lbs/yds
2.5” (63.5 mm) MIN
SFPRS7000
175 lb (88 kg) slider
175 lbs/yds
4.0” (101.6 mm) MIN
SFPRS8000
171 lb (86 kg) slider
171 lbs/yds
4.05” (102.86 mm) MIN
10030608
141 lb (64 kg) slider
90-141 lbs/yds
2.56” (65.0 mm) MIN
10105297
40 lb (18 kg) slider
30-40 lbs/yds
1.68” (42.67 mm) MIN
10111223
60 lb (30 kg) slider
60 lbs/yds
2.138” (54.31 mm) MIN
10116712
135 lb (67 kg) slider
135 lbs/yds
3.438” (87.32 mm) MIN
10119225
20 lb (9 kg) slider
20 lbs/yds
1.21” (30.73 mm) MIN
