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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

 

40790xx-1 Piranha Blox C1D1 Series

 

Self-Retracting Device

 

Complies with the current ANSI Z359.14-2012 and all 

applicable OSHA regulations and requirements.

 

Control Dynamics Inc. 

DBA Piranha-Safety

 

21 E Marine View Dr Ste G 

Everett, WA USA 98201

 

Phone: 425-513-9014

 

Toll Free: 800-738-5004

 

Email: [email protected]

 

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Summary of Contents for 40790 1 Series

Page 1: ... Device Complies with the current ANSI Z359 14 2012 and all applicable OSHA regulations and requirements Control Dynamics Inc DBA Piranha Safety 21 E Marine View Dr Ste G Everett WA USA 98201 Phone 425 513 9014 Toll Free 800 738 5004 Email contact piranha safety com Page 1 ...

Page 2: ... to meet the Manufacturer s Instructions as required by the current ANSI Z359 14 2012 and should be used as part of an employee training program as required byOSHA WARNING This product is one part of a personal fall arrest restraint work positioning personnel riding climbing or rescue system Without the other necessary components in such sub systems the self retracting lifeline itself serves no us...

Page 3: ...ge 6 for complete details Piranha Blox Self Retracting Lifeline features a cam action pawl system ensuring positive lock up even in the most de manding environments The Piranha Blox to be mounted overhead in areas where there are no other convenient anchor points for personal fall arrest means The Piranha Lox swivel or anchor connector depending on model provides an easy to see load indicator show...

Page 4: ...rements of ANSI Z359 14 2012 The following specifications apply to allPiranha Blox Self Retracting Lifelines and meet the Class A requirements of ANSI Z359 14 2012 Maximum Arrest Force MAF 1 800 lbs 8kN Average Arrest Force AF 1 350 lbs 4kN Arrest Distance AD 24 0 61m 310 lb Max Capacity 1 worker max combined tool body weight 310 lbs 140 kg Page 6 Page 7 ...

Page 5: ...learance below the user to arrest a fall before the user strikes the ground or other obstruction The clearance required is dependent on the following factors see Figure 4 for reference Elevation ofanchorage Connecting subsystem length Deceleration distance Free fall distance Worker height Movement of harness attachment element 2 FREE FALL Personal fall arrest systems used with this equipment shoul...

Page 6: ... an object is in his swing path or that of the line a hazardous situation exists Two factors become evident in this situation First due to the swing fall horizontal speed of the worker may be high enough to cause injury if an obstacle in the swing fall path is struck by either the user or the line web The hazard increases as the initial before fall length of extended cable is increased and as the ...

Page 7: ...vironments the sealed SRL is recommended See Care and Inspection sections for cleaning and inspection details 8 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS Use extreme caution when working near energized electrical sources Metal hardware on the SRL the lifeline itself on cable units and on other components connected to it will conduct electric current Maintain a safe working distance preferably at least 10 3m from electri...

Page 8: ...Lox Lanyard attached to harness as specified above to the Piranha Blox SRL using the following steps A Insert Piranha Lox connector insert into connector on Piranha Blox SRL until resistance is met B Depress the red gate on top of connector and push insert the rest of the way into connector FIG C C Check side gates to ensure that they are fully retracted into the connector body A red dot will be v...

Page 9: ...E A CONNECTING THE SRL TO AN ANCHORPOINT NOTE Approved fall protection must be worn during Piranha Blox Self Retracting Lifeline installation at all times Do not use the SRL as a method of personal fall protection until the system has been completely installed inspected and approved for use by a Qualified Person 1 Installation of the Piranha Blox Self Retracting Lifeline begins with the identificati...

Page 10: ...or abrade the equipment if unprotected 4 Workplace geometry a Free fall distance Personal fall arrest systems used with this equipment should be mounted overhead in such a way as to eliminate the possibility of a free fall b Deceleration distance Maximum 42 in 1 07m c Total fall distance The sum of the activation distance and deceleration distance plus a safety margin d A careful examination must ...

Page 11: ...stacles that pose no threat when a worker is on a platform for example may be exposed to a dangerous situation should he climb downwards or moves laterally towards another work surface WARNING Do not use if inspection reveals an unsafe condition Always err on the side of safety ...

Page 12: ...ess dirt grease or other materials that might interfere with operation of the unit Dry hardware with a clean dry cloth and hang to air dry Do not attempt to disassemble the unit A buildup of dirt solvents paint etc on the lifeline may prevent the SRL from working properly and in severe cases degrade the webbing to a point where it weakens and should be removed from service More information on clea...

Page 13: ...Lox connector should also be examined for cracks deformation or broken and damaged stitching 4 After the wire rope web has been allowed to retract into the unit at a controlled manner the Piranha Safety Connector should be pulled sharply to verify proper lockup of the unit If unit fails to lockup when pulled quickly or if the cable fails to retract properlyafterlockup theunitmustberemovedfrom serv...

Page 14: ...roduct in combination with other manufacturer s products in a manner not evaluated contemplated or tested by Reliance the User or System Designer is ultimately responsible for verifying or validating the suitability and compatibility of this product for use in his application or system Whenever questions regarding proper use or compatibility arise please contact Reliance Engineering at 303 424 865...

Page 15: ...Plan and place SRLs to prevent workers from crossing safety lines LABELING The illustrations on the following pages are representations of the actual labels that appear on Piranha Blox Self Retracting Lifelines All the information on the SRL Specifications Label is important for the safe use of this product so the user should ensure that the label has not been removed and that the descriptions it c...

Page 16: ...Instructions for Use Page 30 Page 31 PRODUCT LABELS ...

Page 17: ...Instructions for Use Page 32 Page 33 PRODUCT LABELS PRODUCT LABELS ...

Page 18: ...ate first used provided that this period shall not exceed two years from date of shipment to distributor Upon notice of product defect or fault Reliance Piranha Safety Industries LLC will promptly repair or replace all defective items Reliance Piranha Safety Industries LLC reserves the right to elect to have any defective item returned to its manufacturing plant authorized service center or distrib...

Page 19: ...Piranha Safety 21 E Marine View Dr STE G Everett WA 98201 Phone 425 513 9014 Toll Free 800 738 5004 www Piranha Safety com Copyright 2018 Piranha Safety 4000000 100 Rev A Page 36 ...

Page 20: ...ondition on the drum The following procedure will help reset the SRD wire rope on the drum for its intended vertical hanging position Hang SRD on the approved anchoring point and secure in place Using a tagline or similar method fully extend 100 of the cable and allow to retract 100 in a controlled manner Repeat this action a minimum of 6 times to ensure correct cable lay on the drum providing smo...

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