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3.3 CONNECTING THE CABLOC SLEEVE TO THE HARNESS:
Use only the supplied carabiner to connect the
Cabloc to the harness. Do not substitute with other connectors. Do not use other connecting devices, such
as; lanyards, chain, links, or clevis. These types of connectors do not meet PROTECTA requirements. OSHA
and ANSI A14.3 prohibits connections between the carrier cable and the harness that exceed nine inches in
length. When connecting ensure the gate on the carabiner is closed and locked. CSA Z259.2.1-98 prohibits
the use of connectors longer than 0.2m in length.
3.4 CLIMBING ON THE SYSTEM:
Step 1.
Don the appropriate full body harness according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 2.
Attach the Cabloc cable sleeve to the carrier cable (see section 3.2).
Step 3.
Connect the Cabloc cable sleeve to the attachment point on the full body harness.
Step 4.
To ascend, climb up the ladder normally. The detachable cable sleeve will follow the climber.
The carrier cable will snap out of the cable guides as the climber passes the guides. Reconnect
the carrier cable to the cable guide after passing each guide. Do not remove detachable cable
sleeve from carrier cable to pass cable guides. Use caution when climbing. Avoid carrying tools or
equipment that do not allow your hands to be free for climbing. Ensure items carried are secure
to avoid dropping on climbers below. Climb within your ability. Long climbs may require several
rest stops during ascent or descent to avoid exhaustion. Avoid climbing in high winds or severe
weather whenever possible.
Step 5.
To descend, climb down smoothly in a normal position. Allow the detachable cable sleeve to
lead the climber down. Climbing down out of position (leaning back excessively) will cause the
detachable cable sleeve to lock on the carrier cable. If the detachable cable sleeve locks, move
upward slightly to release, then continue down the ladder.
4.0 TRAINING
4.1 TRAINING:
It is the responsibility of the user and purchaser of this equipment to assure they are familiar
with these instructions, operating characteristics, application limits, and the consequences of improper use
of this equipment. Users and purchasers of this equipment must be trained in the correct care and use of
this equipment.
IMPORTANT:
Training must be conducted without exposing the user to a fall hazard. Training should be
repeated on a periodic basis.
5.0 INSPECTION
5.1 FREQUENCY:
• Before Each Use:
Visually inspect the detachable cable sleeve with the Cabloc installation according to
section 5.2 and 5.3. Inspect other system components according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Formal
Inspection:
A formal inspection of the detachable cable sleeve must be performed at least
annually by a competent person
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other than the user.
• After a Fall:
If a fall occurs with the detachable cable sleeve or on the Cabloc system a formal
inspection of the entire system must be performed by a competent person other than the user. See
sections 5.2 and 5.3. Record the inspection results in the
“Inspection and Maintenance Log”
.
5.2 INSPECTION GUIDELINES FOR CABLOC LADDER SAFETY SLEEVE:
• Inspect
: the brake lever and cable shoe for bends, cracks, and deformation. Inspect the connection
point for wear or distortion. Check all surfaces for corrosion. All fasteners and rivets must be securely
attached. Operation of the brake lever and cable shoe must be free and smooth. Springs must be secure
and of suf
fi
cient strength to pull the brake lever down. See Figure 1.
• Inspect
: the sleeve body for wear on the inside where the cable passes through.
• Inspect
Markings:
All markings must be present and completely legible. See Figure 3.
• In
Canada:
ensure that the anti-inversion device is operational by turning the cable sleeve upside
down and trying to operate the brake lever. If the lever operates up and down in the inverted position,
the anti-inversion device is defective and the sleeve must be removed from service and destroyed or
returned to Protecta for repair.
5.3 IF INSPECTION REVEALS AN UNSAFE OR DEFECTIVE CONDITION:
Remove the ladder safety system
or detachable cable sleeve from service and destroy or contact an authorized service center for repair.
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Person:
An individual designated by the employer to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation, and monitoring of the
employer’s managed fall protection program who, through training and knowledge, is capable of identifying, evaluating, and addressing existing and potential fall
hazards, and who has the employer’s authority to take prompt corrective action with regard to such hazards.
