Protecta Rebel 3100423, Instruction Manual

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2.5 iNSPECtiON FREqUENCY: SRLs shall be inspected by the authorized person
1
or rescuer
2
before each use.
Additionally, inspections shall be conducted by a competent person
3
other than the user, and by a factory
authorized inspection entity. The competent person shall use the Inspection Schedule (Table 1) to determine
appropriate inspection intervals. Inspection procedures are described in the “Inspection Checklist” (Table 2).
Results of the Competent Person inspection should be recorded in the “Inspection and Maintenance Log” on
the back pages of these instructions.
table 1 – inspection Schedule
type of Use
Application
Examples Conditions of Use
inspection Frequency
Competent Person Factory Authorized User
Infrequent to Light Rescue and
Confined
Space, Factory
Maintenance
Good Storage Conditions,
Indoor or Infrequent Outdoor
Use, Room Temperature, Clean
Environments
Annually At Least Every
2-5 Years, but not
longer than intervals
required by the
manufacturer
Before each use
Moderate to Heavy Transportation,
Residential
Construction,
Utilities,
Warehouse
Fair Storage Conditions, Indoor
and Extended Outdoor Use, All
Temperatures, Clean or Dusty
Environments
Semi-Annually
to Annually
At Least Every
1-2 Years, but not
longer than intervals
required by the
manufacturer
Before each use
Severe to
Continuous
Commercial
Construction, Oil
and Gas, Mining
Harsh Storage Conditions,
Prolonged or Continuous Outdoor
Use, All Temperatures, Dirty
Environment
Quarterly to
Semi-Annually
At Least Annually,
but not longer than
intervals required by
the manufacturer
Before each use
2.6 LOCkiNG SPEED: Situations which do not allow for an unobstructed fall path should be avoided. Working
in confined or cramped spaces may not allow the body to reach sufficient speed to cause the SRL to lock if a
fall occurs. Working on slowly shifting material, such as sand or grain, may not allow enough speed buildup
to cause the SRL to lock. A clear path is required to assure positive locking of the SRL.
2.7 NORMAL OPERAtiONS: Normal operation will allow the full length of the lifeline to extend and retract
with no hesitation when extending and no slack when retracting as the worker moves at normal speeds.
If a fall occurs, a speed sensing brake system will activate, stopping the fall and absorbing much of the
energy created. For falls which occur near the end of the lifeline travel, a reserve lifeline system or Energy
Absorber has been incorporated to assure a reduced impact fall arrest. If the SRL has been subjected to fall
forces, remove the SRL from service, mark “UNUSABLE” and send to an authorized service center for repair
.
Sudden or quick movements should be avoided during normal work operation, as this may cause the SRL to
lock up.
2.8 FREE FALL: When anchored overhead, SRLs will limit the free fall distance to 0.6 m (2 ft) or less. To avoid
increased fall distances, anchor the SRL directly above the worker. Avoid working where your lifeline may
cross or tangle with that of another worker. Avoid working where an object may fall and strike the lifeline;
resulting in loss of balance or damage to the lifeline. Do not allow the lifeline to pass under arms or between
legs. Never clamp, knot, or prevent the lifeline from retracting or being taut. Avoid slack line. Do not
lengthen SRL by connecting a lanyard or similar component without consulting Capital Safety.
2.9 SWiNG FALLS: Swing Falls occur when the anchorage point is not directly above the point where a fall
occurs. The force of striking an object in a swing fall may cause serious injury (see Figure 3A). Minimize
swing falls by working as directly below the anchorage point as possible.
2.10 FALL CLEARANCE: Figure 3B illustrates Fall Clearance. The Horizontal Distance ( H ) and the Vertical Distance
( V ) from the anchorage point determine the recommended work zone for the SRL Fall Arrest System. A minimum
Fall Clearance ( FC ) of 2m (6 ft ) is required for falls from a standing position where the SRL is anchored directly
overhead. Falls from a kneeling or crouching position will require an additional 1m (3 ft) of Fall Clearance. In a
swing fall situation, the total vertical fall distance will be greater than if the user had fallen directly below the
anchorage point and may require additional Fall Clearance. The table in Figure 3 lists the minimum vertical
Fall Clearance ( FC ) needed below the working level of the SRL user for combined Horizontal Distances
( H ) and Vertical Distances ( V ) from the anchorage point where added Swing Fall distance is within the
recommended range of use. “
û
” indicates Horizontal Distance from the anchorage point that is outside the
recommended range of use.
2.11 HAzARDS: Use of this equipment in areas where surrounding hazards exist may require additional precautions to
reduce the possibility of injury to the user or damage to the equipment. Hazards may include, but are not limited
to: high heat, caustic chemicals, corrosive environments, high voltage power lines, explosive or toxic gases,
moving machinery, sharp edges, or overhead materials that may fall and contact the user or fall arrest system.
1 Authorized Person:
A person assigned by the employer to perform duties at a location where the person will be exposed to a fall hazard.
2 Rescuer:
Person or persons other than the rescue subject acting to perform an assisted rescue by operation of a rescue system.
3 competent Person:
An individual designated by the employer to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation, and monitoring of the employ-
er’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.