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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
These User Instructions are not to be removed except by the user of this equipment. Current User
Instructions must always be available to the user.
USE INSTRUCTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
I
MPORTANT
Before use, the user must read and understand these User Instructions. Keep these User Instructions
for reference.
P
URPOSE
Self-Retracting Lifelines are designed to be used as part of a complete personal fall arrest system.
U
SE
I
NSTRUCTIONS
1.
Failure to follow all instructions and limitations on the use of the SRL may result in serious
personal injury or death.
2.
Before using a personal fall arrest system, employees must be trained in accordance with the
requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.30 and 1926.503 in the safe use of the system and its
components.
3.
Personal fall arrest and rescue systems, including the SRL, must be inspected prior to each use
for wear, damage, and other deterioration. Defective components must be immediately removed
from service in accordance with the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140 and 1926.502.
4.
The complete fall arrest system must be planned (including all components, calculating fall
clearance, and swing fall) before using.
WARNING!
1.
Failure to follow all instructions and limitations on the use of Self-Retracting Lifelines
(SRL) may result in serious personal injury or death.
2.
Minors, pregnant women and anyone with a history of either back or neck problems
should not use this equipment.
3.
Do not use or install equipment without proper training from a “competent person” as
defi ned by OSHA 29 CFR 1926.32(f).
4.
SRL’s are designed for a single user.
5.
Not all fall protection and rescue components are rated for the same user weight
capacity. Only use components rated for the same weight capacity.
6.
Caution must be taken when using SRL near moving machinery, electrical hazards,
sharp edges, or abrasive surfaces. Contact with these elements may cause equipment
failure, personal injury, or death.
7.
Do not expose SRL to chemicals or harsh solutions which may have a harmful effect.
8.
Personal fall arrest systems, including SRL’s, must be inspected prior to each use for
wear, damage and other deterioration. Defective components must be immediately
removed from service in accordance with the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140
and 1926.502.
9.
The SRL is designed to be used in temperatures ranging from -40°F to +130°F (-40°C to
+54°C).
10. 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.
11. Not suitable for leading edge applications.
12. Do not work on the far side of an opening, opposite the SRL anchor point.
13. Only Werner Co., or persons or entities authorized in writing by Werner Co., shall make
repairs or alterations to the equipment.
14. Alterations or misuse may result in serious personal injury or death.
CAUTION!
If an SRL is used in conjunction with a cross-arm strap anchorage connector, other
anchorage extension, horizontal lifeline, or extended D-ring, the additional length of
the anchorage connector, extended D-ring, or sag from the lifeline must be taken into
consideration during the clearance calculation process.
