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DuraTech 45’/60’ 3-Way Retrieval SRL-R

User Instruction Manual

MCS03 Rev B

050120

FallTech  1306 S. Alameda Street  Compton, CA 90221, USA  Tel: 800-719-4619  Fax: 323-752-5613

This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s Instructions as required by the American National Standards 

Institute (ANSI) Z359  and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by the Occupational 

Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Summary of Contents for DuraTech 45' 3-Way Retrieval SRL-R

Page 1: ...ompton CA 90221 USA Tel 800 719 4619 Fax 323 752 5613 This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer s Instructions as required by the American National Standards Institute ANSI Z359 and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA ...

Page 2: ...nce Service and Storage 7 0 Inspection 8 0 Labels Appendix A 3 4 5 5 6 13 13 16 17 MCS03 Rev B 050120 2 For purposes of this manual the FallTech DuraTech 45 60 3 Way Retrieval SRL Rs in all iterations may be referred to collectively as the FallTech DuraTech SRL R the DuraTech SRL R the 3 Way the SRL R the equipment the device the product or the unit ...

Page 3: ...creased fall arrest forces placed on the user s body In addition the onset of suspension trauma after a fall even may be accelerated for heavy users The user of the equipment discussed in this manual must read and understand the entire manual before beginning work NOTE For more information consult the ANSI Z359 body of standards Avoid moving machinery thermal electrical and or chemical hazards as ...

Page 4: ...t data is then used to establish the basis for fall clearance guidelines published in the user instruction manual SRD Class A and B To be declared a Class A device ANSI requires an SRD to have an Arrest Distance of less than 24 an Average Arrest Force of less than 1 350 lbs 1 575 lbs conditioned and a Maximum Arresting Force of 1 800 lbs for both ambient and conditioned testing To be declared a Cl...

Page 5: ...leration device such as a Energy Absorbing Lanyard EAL or Self Retracting Device SRD 3 4 2 Restraint The FallTech DuraTech 3 Way Retrieval SRL R may be used as a component of a restraint system to prevent the user from reaching a fall hazard Restraint systems typically include a full body harness containing a body belt and a lanyard or restraint line 3 4 3 Rescue The FallTech DuraTech 3 Way can be...

Page 6: ...gth obstructions in the fall path and swing fall hazards In certain situations the qualified person can determine that a given structure is able to withstand the applied MAF of the PFAS with a safety factor of at least two 5 0 Installation and Use WARNING Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment Consult FallTech when using this equipment in combination with components or subsystems othe...

Page 7: ...re 4 Calculating Required Fall Clearance Overhead Anchorage A Anchorage B Self Retracting Lifeline C Walking Working Surface D Swing Fall Impact after fall event E Next Lower Level or Obstruction Figure 5 Swing Fall Hazards Overhead 5 2 Calculating SRL Minimum Required Fall Clearance MRFC MCS03 Rev B 050120 7 5 2 1 Overhead Anchorage Application The DuraTech SRL R in an overhead condition has six ...

Page 8: ...Chart 1 to Find Additional Fall Clearance Overhead Anchorage 2 foot increments along the X Axis represent the distance the user is working away from being directly under the SRD 5 foot increments up the Y Axis represent the SRD Anchorage height above the user s Dorsal D Ring To find the additional fall clearance needed to compensate for potential Swing Fall note the starting location on Chart 1 ti...

Page 9: ...er Bracket 2 Place the notch in the SRL R bracket over the bottom bar of the FallTech Universal Device Receiver Bracket as shown in Figure 10 3 Rotate the SRL R bracket to align the upper holes as shown in Figure 11 4 Insert the provided detent pin ensuring it goes through both sides of the bracket as shown in Figure 12 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 5 3 3 SRL R Davit Bracket Assembly 1 Remove the ...

Page 10: ...ising Figure 22 Lowering MCS03 Rev B 050120 10 5 4 1 Rescue Retrieval Mode 1 Unfold the black collapsible handle see Figure 20A The red crank handle will rotate freely in both directions while the SRL R is in the Self Retracting Lifeline or Fall Arrest Mode 2 Pull the Crank Engagement Pin see Figure 20B and simultaneously push the Hand Crank toward the SRL R housing see Figure 20C It may be necess...

Page 11: ...ion correctly Certain situations confined or cramped spaces shifting footing such as sand gravel grain or a sloped surface may not allow the lifeline to reach sufficient speed to activate the lock mechanism A clear path is required to assure positive locking of the SRD Ensure the lock is functioning properly Pull the lifeline out a short distance and give it a sharp tug The lifeline must lock If i...

Page 12: ...in tension and rewind the lifeline during periods of inactivity Use the tag line to retrieve the leg end connector for the next use DO NOT leave the tag line connected to the leg end connector when using the SRD for fall protection 5 7 After A Fall A fall event may require special rescue equipment and measures Ensure a written rescue plan method and a system is in place and readily available to al...

Page 13: ...y inspect the SRL R after any period of extended storage Inspection Procedure Pass Fail The cable lifeline should extract and retract completely and without faltering and should remain taut under tension without sagging Extract the cable lifeline several inches and apply a firm pull to confirm the SRD locks The locking should be certain and without skidding Repeat this lockup at additional places ...

Page 14: ...ty to bend for the type and construction of the rope hard or soft spots Core Fiber Exposure The core from the center of the rope may work itself through the cover and may cause a loss of strength and the ability of the rope to function over a sheave Kinking or Hockling A short twist curl or bend in one or more of the yard or rope strands will cause a reduction in rope strength It may be possible t...

Page 15: ...nually Severe to Continuous Use Commercial construction oil and gas mining foundry Harsh storage conditions prolonged or continuous outdoor use all temperatures dirty environ ments Before each use Quarterly to semi annually 7 4 Inspection Results If an inspection reveals defects in or damage to the equipment inadequate maintenance or activated fall indicators remove the equipment from service 7 3 ...

Page 16: ..._________ Date of Manufacture _________________________ INSPECTION DATE INSPECTOR COMMENTS PASS FAIL CORRECTIVE ACTION NEEDED APPROVED BY 7 5 Inspection Document Record inspection results on the Inspection Record provided below or on a similar document MCS03 Rev B 050120 16 ...

Page 17: ...8 0 Labels The labels must be present and legible MCS03 Rev B 050120 17 ...

Page 18: ... 2014 OSHA 1926 502 7281S 7281SS 7281DS Wire Cable Stainless Steel Cable 3 16 7 x 19 Construction 3 400 lbs Minimum 7281DT 7281TT Rope 12 Strand Single Braid Technora Rope 1 4 Diameter 8 500 lbs Minimum 45 ft 28 lbs 15 X 10 Table 1B FallTech DuraTech SRL Performance Attributes Part s and ANSI Class Typical FallTech Performance ANSI Performance Requirements Part SRD Class Arrest Distance Average Ar...

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