Werner Bantam 6, User Instructions

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Check the operation by pulling smoothly on the lifeline, then pulling sharply on the lifeline to engage
the locking mechanism.
SRL’s must be inspected prior to each use. See INSPECTION.
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ONNECTION
Attach the housing connector of the SRL to the dorsal D-ring of the full body harness. The opposing
end is connected to the anchorage or anchorage connector.
Attach the housing connector of the SRL to the anchorage or anchorage connector. The opposing end
is connected to the dorsal D-ring of the full body harness.
Wrap the Tie-Back web around the anchor and attach the tie-back snap hook to the black webbing on
the Tie-Back SRL. Do not attach the tie-back snap hook to the yellow webbing of the SRL.
For twin leg connections, see applicable twin leg connector user instructions.
WARNING!
Never attach an additional energy absorbing lanyard, self retracting lifeline, or similar
component to lengthen the lifeline.
WARNING!
Never attach the tie-back snap hook to the the Tie-Back SRL between the shock pack and the
housing of the SRL.
INSPECTION
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REQUENCY
All components of SRL’s must be inspected prior to each use, and annually by an OSHA defi ned
“competent” person other than the user. Local, state, governmental and jurisdictional agencies
governing occupational safety may require the user to conduct more frequent or mandatory
inspections.
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RITERIA
Type Of Use Application Examples Conditions Of Use Inspection Frequency
Competent Person
Infrequent to
Light Rescue and confi ned space,
factory maintenance Good storage conditions,
indoor or infrequent outdoor
use, room temperature, clean
environments Annually
Moderate to
Heavy Transportation, residential
construction, utilities,
warehouse Fair storage conditions, indoor
and extended outdoor use, all
temperatures, clean or dusty
environments Semi-annually to
annually
Severe to
Continuous Commercial construction, oil
and gas, mining Harsh storage conditions,
prolonged or continuous
outdoor use, all temperatures,
dirty environments Quarterly to semi-
annually
WARNING!
Do not use if inspection reveals any defect, wear, damage, deterioration, inadequate
maintenance, or unsafe condition. Do not use any equipment that has been subjected to the
forces of arresting a fall, or if any part of the load indicator warning is showing.
WARNING!
If inspection reveals any defect, inadequate maintenance, or unsafe condition, remove from
service until a “competent” person, as defi ned by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140(b) and 1926.32(f),
can determine the need for authorized repair or disposal.