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Installation and Use
5.1
Intended Use
PFLs are intended to be used as a connecting element between a full body harness and anchor point. See Section
. A full body harness is the only acceptable body holding device to be used with a PFL. If supplied as
part of a complete system, components shall not be substituted.
WARNING!
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PFLs are only to be used for their intended purpose and within their limitations. DO NOT intentionally misuse this
product. DO NOT use fall protection equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed. DO NOT use
fall protection equipment for towing, hoisting, or material handling.
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PFLs shall not be altered or added to. No unauthorized repairs, modifications, alterations and/or additions are
permitted.
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RESCUE AND EVACUATION: the user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it. The plan
must take into account the equipment and specific training necessary to affect prompt rescue under all foreseeable
conditions. If the rescue must be performed in a confined space, the provisions of OSHA regulation 1910.146 and
ANSI Z117.1 must be taken into account. It is recommended to provide means for user evacuation without assistance
of others. This will usually reduce the time to get to a safe place and reduce or prevent the risk to rescuers.
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DO NOT rely on feel or sound to verify proper snaphook or carabiner engagement. Ensure that gate and keeper are
closed before use.
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Additional lanyard connectors shall not be added, as this would serve to lengthen the lifeline and increase free fall.
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Unsuitable for use on unstable surfaces, fine grain materials or particulate surfaces such as sand or coal, as
insufficient speed may prevent lock-on in the event of a fall (possible engulfment hazard).
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DO NOT use where line may be exposed to abrasive edges. For leading edge guidance, see Section
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PFLs shall not come into contact with hot surfaces (such as hot pipes), become entangled with moving machinery, or
come into contact with electrical hazards (such as high voltage power lines).
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PFLs shall be protected from fire, acids, caustic solutions, or temperatures outside the range -40°F to 130°F (-40°C to
54°C).
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
5.2
General Installation and Use
Connectors:
Ensure PFL connectors are compatible with the attachments to which they are connected (to prevent roll-out),
and are fully closed and locked before use. See Section
Anchors:
Ensure the PFL is attached to a compatible anchor –flexible anchors, such as anchor lines, horizontal lifelines,
rail or cantilever structures can affect the ability of the V-SHOCK PFL to lock-on in the case of a fall. For further clarification
on compatibility specifications, refer to the user instructions of the flexible anchor product. Should compatibility information
not be included in the flexible anchor user instructions, contact the flexible anchor manufacturer for clarification.
Retraction:
In use, the PFL lifelines will extract and retract without hesitation. Do not allow the lifeline to pass through legs
or under arms, or wrap around structure. If the lifeline does not retract in use, fully extract the lifeline and slowly allow it to
retract. If the lifeline continues to hesitate in retraction, contact MSA.
Twin Leg Connection:
The PFL twin-leg configuration is intended to give users 100% tie-off when moving around the work
site. One of the legs must be attached to an appropriate anchorage connector while the user moves to the new location. At
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V-SHOCK® & V-SHOCK® EDGE
Personal Fall Limiter (PFL)
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