Trylon TSF COUGAR, Users, Installation & Instruction Manual

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11.0 ABOUT THE COUGAR SAFETY CABLE SLIDER
Maximum movement of the Cougar Slider along the cable will not exceed 6 inches (150 mm) when dynamically tested
within the requirements of the CSA/ANSI Standard.
Cougar Sliders are supplied as part of the Cougar Safety Cable System. As a stand-alone item, the Slider may be
utilized on certified fall protection systems made by others, provided the system meets all these criteria:
i. Cable system is ANSI and/or CSA certified (according to the jurisdiction) and has been properly installed and
maintained.
ii. top cable support bracket includes a shock absorbing mechanism which reduces the maximum arrest force on a
worker to 8kN [1,800lbs] or less.
iii. the type of safety cable (lifeline) is either:

3/8” or 5/16” diameter, 7x19 strand galvanized aircraft cable or

3/8” diameter, 1x7 solid core EHS (guy strand) or

3/8” or 5/16” diameter, 7x19 strand stainless steel cable
The Slider must be utilized with a CSA or ANSI certified karabiner (according to the jurisdiction). The attachment
from the sternum D-ring to the Slider should not exceed 0.15 M (6 inches) in length.
Trylon TSF’s Cougar Safety Slider must NOT be used as a work positioning device or lifeline while working.
Such practice is strictly prohibited.
Users of Cougar Safety Cable systems must have a rescue plan in place and the means to execute it in the
event of an accidental fall.
12.0 USE AND LIMITATIONS ON USE – ATTACHING THE CABLE SLIDER TO A CABLE
Attaching the Slider to the cable can be easily accomplished with one hand. For specific details, refer to the section
17.0 “SLIDER TO CABLE INSTALLATION STEPS”.
When installing the Slider onto a cable, ensure the cable is either 3/8” or 5/16” diameter and meets the criteria
mentioned in the paragraph above. Once the Slider is attached to the cable and the karabiner is hooked into the Slider,
it is impossible for the cable and Slider to become separated in the course of normal climbing. If you can force the
cable to disengage from the Slider with the karabiner in place, check your cable and Slider unit for wear.
If you attempt to incorrectly install the Slider upside down on the cable, the arrow engraved on the unit will now be
pointing to the ground. You will be able to fit the Slider onto the cable, BUT, you will not be able to hook the
karabiner through the Slider attachment hole. The
SafetyLok
™ orientation lockout feature incorporated into the Slider
will prevent attachment of the karabiner if the Slider is installed upside down. Thus a worker cannot attach onto their
harness.
Never attach the Slider on to the Safety Cable with the “UP” arrow pointing downward. In this position
the Slider will not effectively lock on to the Safety Cable should a fall occur.
The Slider should not be attached to more than one (1) personal fall arrest system.
When possible the Cougar Slider should be positioned above the user to prevent pendulum fall
CSA and ANSI certification is applicable to the device only. CSA and ANSI have not investigated the anchorage
system.