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User Manual

V1.0 2017 Copyright SAFEWAZE ™

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Inspection and Maintenance

Inspection

Inspect the device for corrosion and/or damage.

Check the Housing Plates for signs of distortion.

Ensure that the Housing Plate Pins are not damaged and that the plate can freely 

move and seats properly on the pins.

Check that the tensioner lever opens and operates properly.

Ensure the swivel element on the rope is free to swivel and there are not cracks or 

structural defects.

Inspect both the webbing and rope for cuts, abrasions and contamination. 

Maintenance 

Any SAFEWAZE™ FS808 Horizontal Lifeline components requiring maintenance must 

be tagged “unusable” and removed from service.  

Cleaning maintenance may be performed by the user. 

 

Repairs to the product may only be made by the manufacturer or entities authorized in 

writing by the manufacturer.

THIS DEVICE MUST ONLY BE SERVICED BY A TRAINED AND COMPETENT INDIVIDUAL!

NEVER ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS UNIT OR TAMPER WITH ITS FUNCTION IN ANY WAY!

Storage

 

When not installed, the SAFEWAZE™ FS808 Horizontal Lifeline should be stored in a 

cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.  Do not store in areas where damage from 

environmental factors such as heat, light, excessive moisture, oil, chemicals and their 

vapors, or other degrading elements may be present.  Do not store damaged 

equipment or equipment in need of maintenance in the same area as product approved 

for use.  Equipment that has been stored for an extended period must be inspected as 

described in these User Instructions prior to use.

Summary of Contents for FS808

Page 1: ...User Manual V1 0 2017 Copyright SAFEWAZE FS808 60 80 AND 100 PORTABLE ROPE HORIZONTAL LIFELINE Compliant with OSHA 1910 OSHA 1926 Subpart M and ANSI A10 32 2010 ...

Page 2: ...LE SAFETY STANDARDS 4 3 WORKER CLASSIFICATIONS 4 4 PRODUCT SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS 4 5 LIMITATIONS 5 6 COMPATIBILITY OF CONNECTIONS 6 7 7 COMPONENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS 8 8 INSTALLATION AND USE 9 9 UNINSTALL GUIDE 10 10 FALL CLEARANCE CHART 10 11 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 11 12 INSPECTION LOG 12 12 LABELS 13 ...

Page 3: ...is manual and any other instructional material must be available to the user of the equipment The user must understand how to safely and effectively use the FS808 and all fall protection equipment used in conjunction with the FS808 The SAFEWAZE FS808 has been designed for your safety These temporary lifeline systems are designed to offer users a flexible achorage between two structures The lines c...

Page 4: ...highly trained and experienced person who is assigned by the employer to be responsible for all elements of a fall safety program including but not limited to its regulation management and application A person who is proficient in identifying existing and predictable hazards and who has the authority to stop work in order to eliminate hazards Authorized Person A person who is assigned by their emp...

Page 5: ...w the anchorage connector to arrest a fall before the user strikes the ground or an obstruction When calculating fall clearance account for a MINIMUM 2 safety factor deceleration distance user height length of lanyard SRL and all other applicable factors See Figure 1 Limitations Fall Clearance Diagram Diagram shown is an example fall clearance calculation ONLY For all applications worker weight ca...

Page 6: ...chanisms to inadvertently open regardless of how they become oriented Connectors hooks carabiners and D rings must be capable of supporting at least 5 000 lbs 22 2 kN Connectors must be compatible with the anchorage or other system components see Figure 4 Do not use equipment that is not compatible Non compatible connectors may unintentionally disengage see Figure 3 Connectors must be compatible i...

Page 7: ...h the exception of tie back hooks NOTE Large snap hooks must not be connected to objects which will result in a load on the gate if the hook twists or rotates unless the snap hook complies with ANSI Z359 1 2007 or ANSI Z359 12 and is equipped with a 3 600 lb 16 kN gate Check the marking on your snap hook to verify its compatibility NOTE Large throat snap hooks must not be connected to standard siz...

Page 8: ...User Manual V1 0 2017 Copyright SAFEWAZE Page 8 FIGURE 4 INAPPROPRIATE CONNECTIONS Components and Specifications Tensioner Cross Arm Straps Carabiners O rings Rope Lifeline Storage Transport Bag ...

Page 9: ...he second anchorage If the tensioner is installed as indicated the tail of the rope will hang down and may be used with an automatic rope grab as a life line for access protection 3 Pull initial slack through the tensioner by hand and check that the rope is sitting in the groove of the drum at this time If the rope is trapped between the cam and the side of the drum release the cam by hand and pul...

Page 10: ... 6 6 58 23 1 7 04 20 5 6 25 22 6 71 Span Length in feet m 31 40 9 45 12 20 21 30 6 40 9 14 1 10 30 3 05 SAFEWAZE Required Clearance for up to 4 Users Maximum 100 ft span Fall Clearance with 6ft Energy Absorbing Lanyard in feet m FOUR USERS 21 32 6 50 Fall Clearance with 6ft Energy Absorbing Lanyard in feet m TWO USERS 19 5 79 Fall Clearance with 6ft Energy Absorbing Lanyard in feet m ONE USER 18 5...

Page 11: ...om service Cleaning maintenance may be performed by the user Repairs to the product may only be made by the manufacturer or entities authorized in writing by the manufacturer THIS DEVICE MUST ONLY BE SERVICED BY A TRAINED AND COMPETENT INDIVIDUAL NEVER ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS UNIT OR TAMPER WITH ITS FUNCTION IN ANY WAY Storage When not installed the SAFEWAZE FS808 Horizontal Lifeline should be sto...

Page 12: ...User Manual V1 0 2017 Copyright SAFEWAZE Page 12 Inspection Log DATE INSPECTED BY CONDITION OF SYSTEM ...

Page 13: ...User Manual V1 0 2017 Copyright SAFEWAZE Page 13 Labels ...

Page 14: ...User Manual V1 0 2017 Copyright SAFEWAZE WARRANTY SAFEWAZE 322 Industrail Court Concord NC 28025 PHONE 1 704 262 7893 FAX 1 704 262 9051 EMAIL info safewaze com Web safewaze com ...

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