225 Wilshire Ave SW, Concord NC, 28025
Phone: 800-230-0319
Email: [email protected]
Web: safewaze.com
Fax: 704-262-9051
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INSTALLATION AND USE
COMPONENTS
WARNING
• Safewaze Arc Flash Lanyards shall be inspected by the user prior to each use and at least annually by
a Competent Person. Annual Inspections must be documented. Severity of conditions during use
may neccesitate increased frequency of documented inspections.
• Arc Flash Lanyards that fail inspection MUST be removed from service.
• Prior to each use, inspect the Arc Flash Lanyard for deficiencies or damage, including, but not limited
to, sharp edges, rough edges, deformations, corrosion, pits, burrs, chemical exposure, extreme heat
exposure, or missing or illegible labels. If any deficiencies or defects are found, the Arc Flash Lanyard
must IMMEDIATELY be removed from service.
• The Arc Flash Lanyard must be inspected at least annually by a Competent Person other than the
user. Competent person inspections must be recorded in the inspection log included in this manual
and on the inspection grid label on the lanyard.
INSPECTION
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
WARRANTY
Excess water should be blown out with compressed air. Hardware can be wiped off with a clean, dry
cloth.
When not in use, store the Arc Flash Lanyard in a cool dry area where it will not be exposed to extreme
light, extreme heat, excessive moisture, or possibly corrosive chemicals or materials.
Safewaze warrants its products are free from defects in materials and construction under normal use
and service. Liability is not accepted for abuse, modification, improper use, destructive activity and
contaminated exposure.
INSPECTION LOG
PART NUMBERS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL
Date
Inspection Items
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Corrective Action
Initials
LABEL EXAMPLES
1. Under guidance of a Competent Person, a suitable anchor point must be chosen that meets the
strength requirement, minimizes free fall, and reduces swing fall hazards. Do not work above the
anchorage point.
2. The Arc Flash Lanyard can be attached to any anchorage that meets the strength requirements as
defined in the APPLICATIONS section of this manual for Personal Fall Arrest, Restraint, and Rescue.
3. The Arc Flash Lanyard must be inspected prior to installation for any defect including, but not limited
to, deformities, cut or damaged webbing, severe corrosion, excessive paint spatter, welding spatter or
slag, broken wires, bird caging, or any excessive debris or condition that would potentially impede the
installation or use of the Arc Flash Lanyard. (See Figure 7 A-D for examples of cable damage)
4. The Arc Flash Lanyard is designed for use in high heat environments where an Arc Flash (Electrical
Explosion) could occur. The preferred connection of the lanyard to a fall arrest anchorage is at D-ring
height or above.
5. Ensure that the energy absorber end of the lanyard is connected to the Dorsal D-ring of the Full Body
Harness.
6. Avoid working in a position which would allow the lanyard to continuously or repeatedly rub or
abrade against sharp or abrasive edges. Eliminate this type of contact if possible, or protect such
edges with heavy padding or an edge protector.
7. Tie off below the level of the Dorsal D-ring of a Full Body Harness should always be the last resort.
Tying off below the Dorsal D-ring requires additional fall clearance, and increases the potential for
swing fall injuries.
8. Never use an energy absorbing lanyard in a fall protection system that allows for a greater than 6 ft.
Free Fall, unless the lanyard is rated specifically for such use.
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Label Set / Protective Cover
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Snap/Rebar Hooks
1-3/4” Kevlar® Aramid Webbing
Energy Absorber / Protective Cover
Arc Flash Lanyard Components
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FIGURE 5 - LE LANYARD COMPONENTS
• Users should consult with their doctor to verify ability to safely absorb the forces of a fall arrest event.
Fitness level, age, and other health conditions can greatly affect an individuals ability to withstand
fall arrest forces. Women who are pregnant, individuals considered minors must not use any
Safewaze equipment.
• Lanyards that are exposed to fall arrest forces MUST be IMMEDIATELY removed from service and
destroyed.
• Never alter any part of a lanyard or add/remove components. Safewaze shall not be held responsible
for injury or death due to tampering.
• Failure to follow these instructions and warnings could result in serious injury or death in the event
of a fall.
• A preplanned rescue procedure in the event of a fall is required. The rescue plan must be specific to
the project. The rescue plan must allow for employees to rescue themselves, or to be promptly
rescued by alternative means.
• Harnesses or connectors selected for use with any Safewaze lanyard must be compatible in size and
configuration. User must ensure compatibility of snap hooks, carabiners and other connectors. Any
connection which could allow disengagement must be eliminated.Snap hooks and carabiners must be
self locking and self closing and must never be hooked to each other.
• A Competent Person must conduct an analysis of the workplace and anticipate where workers will be
conducting their duties, the route they will take to reach their work, and the existing and potential fall
hazards they may be exposed to. The Competent Person must choose the fall protection equipment
to be utilized.
• Do not misuse equipment.
• Equipment designated for fall protection must never be used to lift, hang, support or hoist tools or
equipment unless specifically certified for such use.
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Safewaze Arc Flash Lanyards are offered in a variety of configurations with Single Leg and Dual Leg
options as well as steel, aluminum, or dielectric hardware. Safewaze Arc Flash Lanyards are available
in Aramid or Nylon. Safewaze Arc Flash Lanyards are engineered to withstand an Arc Flash event and
continue to provide Fall Protection capability for the user. An Arc Flash event is a phenomenon where
a flashover of electric current leaves its intended path and travels through the air from one conductor to
another, or to ground. The results are often violent and when a human is in close proximity to the Arc
Flash, serious injury or death can occur.
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Inspection Log
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WARNING
Manufacturer’s instructions supplied with this product at time of shipment must be read and
understood prior to use. This Energy Absorbing lanyard shall only be used with compatible Safewaze
equipment. Inspect all connections prior to use and verify connecting components are installed
correctly. Failure to make secure connections could result in serious injury or death. Not flame or heat
resistant unless otherwise specified. Avoid contact with sharp and abrasive edges. Any unit which has
been exposed to fall arrest forces should be immediately removed from service and destroyed. DO
NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL.
The Arc Flash Lanyard can be cleaned with water and mild soap if necessary. User should remove all
dirt, possible corrosives, and contaminants from the lanyard prior to, and after each use. Never use any
type of corrosive substance to clean the Arc Flash Lanyard.
