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Thank you for purchasing a Safewaze Vertical Rope Lifeline (VLL). This manual must be read and understood in its entirety and used as part of an

employee training program as required by OSHA or any applicable state agency. This manual and any other instructional material must be available

to the user of the equipment. The user must understand how to use the VLL safely and effectively, as well as any related Personal Fall Arrest System

(PFAS) components.

When used according to instructions, this product meets OSHA 1926.502, OSHA 1910.66, OSHA 1910.140, ANSI Z359.15-2014, and ANSI Z359.13-2013.

Safewaze VLLs are ANSI Z359.15-2014 compliant when used with an appropriate energy absorber and lanyard

. Applicable standards and

regulations depend on the type of work being done, and also might include state-specific regulations. Refer to local, state, and federal (OSHA)

requirements for additional information concerning the governing of occupational safety regarding Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS).

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 APPLICATION

3.0 APPLICABLE SAFETY STANDARDS

6.0 SPECIFICATIONS

Safewaze VLLs are designed for use as part of a complete personal fall protection and/or restraint system. This product is designed for a

single user

whose weight (including clothing, tools, and equipment) is:

ANSI

130-310 lbs. (59-141 kg)

OSHA

Up to 420 lbs. (191 kg)

4.0 WORKER CLASSIFICATIONS

Understand the definitions of those who work in proximity of or may be exposed to fall hazards or rescues.

Qualified Person:

“Qualified Person” means one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive

knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or

the project.

Competent Person:

“Competent Person” means one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working

conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate

them.

Authorized Person:

“Authorized Person” means a person approved or assigned by the employer to perform a specific type of duty or duties or to be at

a specific location or locations at the job site.

It is the responsibility of a Qualified or Competent person to supervise the job site and ensure safety

regulations are complied with.

5.0 PURPOSE

Vertical Rope Lifelines are used as part of a PFAS. VLLs are NOT authorized for use as a lifeline constituent of any Horizontal Lifeline System (HLL).

They can be used in conjunction with an HLL system where the VLL is connected to the Horizontal Lifeline and used in a vertical orientation as

authorized. Roof structures must have a minimum 2/12 pitch for use of a Safewaze Vertical Rope Lifeline. Do not use on a flat roof unless use is for

Fall Restraint purposes only.

The structure to which the system is attached must be capable of withstanding force in all directions permitted by the system.

To attach more that 1 system to a single anchorage, the 5,000 lbs. requirement must be multiplied by the number of systems attached to the anchorage.

Anchorage

Rope Lifeline

ANSI

5,000 lbs. (22.2 kN)

Min. Breaking Strength 5,000 lbs. (22.2 kN)
Stretch/Elongation

8% at 1,800 lbs.

Rope Melting Point