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6' DuraTech

TM 

Mini

 

SRL-P

User Instruction Manual

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).

MSRD07 Rev F

102022

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

Summary of Contents for DuraTech 72706SA1

Page 1: ...tructions 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 MSRD07 Rev F 102022 1306 S Alameda Street Compton CA 90221 USA Tel 800 719 4619 Fax 323 752 5613 ...

Page 2: ...8 13 13 15 16 18 For purposes of this manual the 6 DuraTech Mini Self retracting Lifeline in all iterations may be referred to collectively as the 6 DuraTech Mini the Mini the SRL P the DuraTech Mini SRL the SRL the equipment the device the product or the unit Throughout this manual ANSI Z359 0 2012 fall protection words phrases and terms are used These terms are all formally defined in Section 9 ...

Page 3: ...apacity limits Heavy users experience more risk of serious injury or death due to falls because of increased fall arrest forces placed on the user s body In addition the onset of suspension trauma after a fall event 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...

Page 4: ... dorsal D ring Below D ring tie off is outside the scope of ANSI Z359 and is only allowed when no edge hazards are present At no point during a fall shall the lifeline be loaded over any edge As shown in Figure 1 below the DuraTech Mini has a nylon housing that contains a Dyneema R synthetic lifeline wound onto a spring tensioned drum The DuraTech Mini lifeline is equipped with an energy absorber ...

Page 5: ...ser instruction manual for how to calculate your Minimum Required Fall Clearance MRFC using the affixed labels Classification information found on product labels is based on test results Table 1B in Appendix A provides test performance results for the SRD discussed in this manual NOTE Arrest distance is one of several parts of the Minimum Required Fall Clearance MRFC MRFC is discussed in detail in...

Page 6: ...Table 1B in Appendix A provide test data on typical performance attributes of the three principal parameters Arrest Distance Average Arrest Force and Maximum Arrest Force listed by model number and class Testing is conducted under various environmental conditions at ambient temperature hot cold and wet conditions In manufacturer s tests worst case performance attributes of the SRL connected 5 belo...

Page 7: ...ication must have the strength to sustain a static load applied in the direction permitted by the PFAS of at least a Two times the maximum arrest force permitted when certification exists or b 5 000 lbs 22 2 kN in the absence of certification Select an anchorage location carefully Consider structural strength obstructions in the fall path and swing fall hazards In certain situations the qualified ...

Page 8: ...w the loops I Keeping the Carabiner horizontal rotate the SRD unit away from the gate and slide the Alignment Clip off and away from the gate as well J Open the Carabiner gate and insert the nose through the swivel eye of the second SRD unit then allow the gate to close to capture the second SRD K Next reposition the Alignment Clip back onto the gate 2 Prepare FBH and Preliminary Attachment E Lift...

Page 9: ... lower level Eliminate hazards where possible Ensure the anchorage provides the Minimum Required Fall Clearance MRFC in the fall path below the walking working surface to prevent striking the lower level or an obstruction during a fall event Take action to avoid swing falls which occur when the anchorage is not directly above the point where the fall occurs Fall clearance and swing falls are subje...

Page 10: ...tion as this may cause the SRL pawl system to engage and possibly cause loss of balance which may cause injury or death If a fall occurs the pawl system will engage and lock the lifeline The EA will deploy to arrest the fall and limit arrest forces on the user 5 5 1 Locking Mechanism The SRD utilizes an acceleration based locking mechanism The locking function requires a certain payout rate during...

Page 11: ...m the walking working surface SRD Deceleration Distance D Ring Shift and Harness Stretch 1 ft 0 3m Safety Factor 1 5 ft 0 5m and Swing Fall The diagram in Figure 8 is calculated using the performance data of the SRD and includes all four metrics listed previously to determine the MRFC 5 4 2 DuraTech Mini with a Non Overhead Non Leading Edge Anchorage Application 130 to 310 lbs 59 to 141 kg user Th...

Page 12: ...tergent water solution Do not allow water or other corrosion causing elements to enter the housing After cleaning pull the lifeline all the way out allow the unit to air dry then retract the lifeline into the unit Clean labels as required DO NOT use heat to dry DO NOT attempt to disassemble the SRL 6 2 Service Remove the unit from service if it has been subjected to fall arrest force Tag the unit ...

Page 13: ...d provided below or on a similar document Inspection Record Model _________________________ Serial _________________________ Date of Manufacture _________________________ INSPECTION DATE INSPECTOR COMMENTS PASS FAIL CORRECTIVE ACTION NEEDED APPROVED BY 102022 MSRD07 Rev F 13 ...

Page 14: ...8 0 Labels The labels must be present and legible 102022 MSRD07 Rev F 14 ...

Page 15: ... fall protection program who through training and knowledge is capable of identifying evaluating and addressing existing and potential fall hazards and who has the employer s authority to take prompt corrective action with regard to such hazards Component An element or integral assembly of interconnected elements intended to perform one function in the system Connecting Subsystem An assembly inclu...

Page 16: ...ositioning The act of supporting the body with a positioning system for the purpose of working with hands free Positioning Lanyard A lanyard used to transfer forces from a body support to an anchorage or anchorage connector in a positioning system Qualified Person A person with a recognized degree or professional certificate and with extensive knowledge training and experience in the fall protecti...

Page 17: ...6 502 OSHA 1910 66 72706TB1 72706TB2 72706TB3 72706TB3F 72706TB4 72706TB5 72706TB6 72706TH0 72706TH1 72706TH3 72706TH5 6 ft 1 8 m 5 9 lbs 2 7 kg 102022 MSRD07 Rev F 17 Table 1B 6 DuraTech Mini Class 1 Performance Part s and Conditions Typical Performance for 130 to 310 lbs 59 141 kg User ANSI Performance Requirements 130 to 310 lbs 59 141 kg User Part Anchorage Condition Arrest Distance Average Ar...

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