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WARNING:
This product is part of a personal fall arrest system. The
user must follow the manufacturer’s instructions for each component
of the system. These instructions must be provided to the user of this
equipment. The user must read and understand these instructions
before using this equipment. Manufacturer’s instructions must be
followed for proper use and maintenance of this equipment. Alterations
or misuse of this equipment, or failure to follow instructions, may
result in serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT:
If you have questions on the use, care, or suitability of
this equipment for your application, contact 3M Fall Protection.
IMPORTANT:
Record the product identification information from the
ID label in the inspection and maintenance log in section 9.0 of this manual.
1.0 APPLICATION
1.1 PURPOSE:
The Sayfline Synthetic Rope Horizontal Lifeline System
is designed for use as an anchoring means for one or two persons.
Use the Sayfline Horizontal Lifeline System where horizontal
mobility and fall protection are required.
1.2 LIMITATIONS:
The following limits apply to the installation and
use of the Sayfline Synthetic Rope Horizontal Lifeline System.
Other limitations may apply:
IMPORTANT:
The employer must ensure that each horizontal lifeline is
designed, installed, and used under the supervision of a qualified person;
and is part of a complete personal fall arrest system that maintains a
safety factor of at least two. Reference OSHA 1010.140 (c) (11). See
also OSHA 1926.502 (d)(8).
QUALIFIED PERSON:
Qualified describes a person who, by possession
of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who
by extensive knowledge, training, and experience has successfully
demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the
subject matter, the work, or the project. Reference OSHA 1910.140 (b).
See also OSHA 1926.32 (m).
A. HORIZONTAL LIFELINE SPAN:
The maximum span distance
is 100 feet. The span length must be reduced when clearance
is limited. See section 3.2 for clearance information.
B. ANCHORAGES:
The Sayfline horizontal lifeline must be
installed on anchorages that meet the requirements specified
in section 2.4.
C. SYSTEM CAPACITY:
The maximum capacity of the Sayfline
horizontal lifeline is two persons. The maximum weight of each
person, including tools and clothing, is 310 lbs. (141kg).
D. CONNECTING SUBSYSTEM:
Each person’s connecting
subsystem must limit fall arrest forces to 900 lbs. (4kN) or
less. See section 2.5.