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5.2 AFTER A FALL
Equipment exposed to the force of a fall, or that shows damage consistent with the effects of a fall, must be removed from service immediately.
Equipment must then be repaired (See Section 7.1) if applicable, or disposed of (See Section 8.5).
5.3 BODY SUPPORT
A full body harness must be worn when using Safewaze SRLs.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use a body belt for free fall applications. See OSHA 1926.502 for guidelines.
5.5 ANCHORAGE
Select an anchorage location with minimal free fall and swing fall hazards (See Section 2.0). Select a rigid anchorage point capable of sustaining static
loads as defined in Section 2.0. Where anchoring overhead is not feasible, Safewaze SRLs may be secured to anchorage points below the level of the
user’s dorsal D-ring, but never below the user’s feet.
NOTE: ANCHORAGE BELOW THE DORSAL D-RING WILL REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT OF THE
TOTAL FREE FALL AND MAXIMUM ARREST DISTANCE OF A FALL.
5.4 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Figure 10 illustrates some typical examples of harness and anchorage connections for Northstar Classic SRLs. When using a snap hook to make a
connection, ensure roll-out cannot occur (See Figure 1). Do not use snap hooks or carabiners that will not completely close over the anchor point. This
includes traditional overhead anchor point tie-off, housing attachment to dorsal D-ring, and 100% tie-off. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions supplied
with each system component.
WARNING:
Never connect the snap hook of one SRL to the lifeline of another SRL or lanyard. Failure to comply with this warning
may result in equipment malfunction, serious injury or death.
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FIGURE 9 - SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
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IMPORTANT:
Never connect more than one person at a time to the dual-leg system.
IMPORTANT:
Do not allow the lifelines to pass under arms or between legs.
6.0 SPECIFICATIONS
6.1 PERFORMANCE
Safewaze SRLs have been tested and certified to the performance requirements of the standard(s) identified on their ID labels. See Tables 10 and 11 for
performance specifications.
Average Arresting Force
≤ 1,350 lbs (6.0kN)
Maximum Arresting Force
≤ 1,800 lbs (8.0 kN)
Maximum Arrest Distance
24 in (0.61 m)
6.2 MAXIMUM ARREST FORCE AND MAXIMUM ARREST DISTANCE
SRLs documented in this instruction manual meet the following Arrest Force and Arrest Distance maximums when tested in accordance with Section
4.2.1 of ANSI Z359.14. These calculations are based upon overhead anchorage of the SRL.
TABLE 10 - CLASS A
Average Arresting Force
≤ 900 lbs (5.0kN)
Maximum Arresting Force
≤ 1,800 lbs (8.0 kN)
Maximum Arrest Distance
54 in (1.37 m)
TABLE 11 - CLASS B
