the new location, attach the second leg to an appropriate anchorage connector before disconnecting the original leg.
Repeat this process until the final destination has been reached. Do NOT work with both legs connected to an anchorage
connector.
WARNING!
Dual-connections shall only be made for the purposes of 100% tie-off transitions, if a dual connection is made for any other
purpose, anchorages of different elevations must be utilized.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
Tieback Connection:
The PFL Tieback configuration is intended to give users the ability to anchor directly to structural
members that have been suitably identified by a qualified person. To use: wrap the leg of the PFL around the identified
structural member and connect the FP5K snaphook to the leg to create a closed loop. Be sure the snaphook gate is
completely closed, locked, and captures the leg of the PFL. Inspect anchorage to assure the tie-back loop on the leg of the
PFL cannot be accidentally disengaged from the anchorage during use.
Storage:
When not in use, store with the lifeline fully retracted as prolonged periods of full extraction may weaken the
retraction spring. Guide the lifeline back to the unit for full retraction. Do NOT release lifeline from a distance as it will retract
at high speed, potentially damaging internal parts. The connector may also strike objects in its path, causing damage to
those objects and to the connector. See Section
for full cleaning and storage instructions.
5.3
Leading Edge Installation and Use
If a fall over an edge is possible, special rescue measures shall be defined and trained for. Consideration shall be given to
accessing a suspended user without further loading or moving the lifeline over an edge.
WARNING!
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Only use V-SHOCK EDGE PFLs for leading edge applications. Do NOT use V-SHOCK PFLs for leading edge
applications.
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Leading Edge configurations shall only be used after all other hierarchy of controls, including restraint systems and
overhead anchorages, have been exhausted.
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Leading Edge configurations shall only be used in accordance with local regulations.
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Leading Edge configurations shall be used in accordance with the instructions, warnings and limitations in these User
Instructions.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.
Harness Connection:
V-SHOCK EDGE PFL configurations shall be attached only using the PFL tunnel or below the D-ring
as shown in Section
"Attach V-SHOCK EDGE PFLs to Harness Using V-SHOCK EDGE Pin Connector"
. Do not attach
additional connectors between the bracket and harness, attempt to bypass the connecting bracket, or connect directly to the
PFL mechanism.
Horizontal Offset:
When using V-SHOCK EDGE PFL configurations in a horizontal (leading edge) application, the
horizontal distance apart shall be ≤ 10 ft (3 m). Large horizontal spans shall be avoided, as they can increase forces applied
to the structure and introduce swing falls.
Edge Types:
The V-SHOCK EDGE PFL configurations have been tested for horizontal (leading edge) use over a steel
edge without burrs using the methods in ANSI Z359.14-2021 (Class 2) and CSA Z259.2.2-2017 (Class SRL-LE). Therefore,
the V-SHOCK EDGE PFL may be used where a fall may occur over similar edges.
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