RETRACTINST.Doc P/N 230159 9-11-98 (Rev. 6-7-18)
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NOTE: If working at a position not directly below the SRL anchorage point, the clearance required and vertical distance will be greater. OSHA
requires that impact force in a fall NOT exceed an 1800 lbf. (8 kN) limit with a harness. Keep connecting device slack to a minimum or use an
energy absorber to stay under these limits.
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Never use these units for fall protection when working on surfaces that may collapse such as but not limited to grain,
cement, and powders in tanks or silos. These units may not sense that you are sinking / falling and you may sink in and
suffocate. A working surface that is stable must be provided for such applications (fig. 14).
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Rig to avoid contact with structures below in a fall. Free-fall distance must not exceed that permitted by the unit or OSHA
requirement whichever is less. If using an inline energy absorber, add stated extension due to activation to free fall distance
to allow for unit extension.
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The 6005, 6007, 6008, and D6008 series devices equipped with a swivel must be mounted to the attachment points in a way to avoid
any exposure of the pipe hook swivel suspension to transverse or bending loads. This is EXTREMELY important in the case of a fall.
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Always work directly under fall arrest anchor point to avoid swing fall injuries (pendulum effect).
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When used in conjunction with a Full Body Harness for fall arrest purposes, the unit must be connected
with no obstructions, directly
from an approved anchor point to the fall arrest attachment of the users harness (fig. 15).
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Equipment that has arrested a fall must be removed from service, destroyed, and replaced. (Note: When using the 5008 series for
transitioning (fig 16) and an impact is induced on the unit, the unit as a minimum must be inspected by a qualified person, in
accordance to the inspection section outlined above before allowing the unit back into service.
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OSHA regulations state that unless the snap hook / carabiner is a locking type and designed for the following connections, they, as a
minimum shall not be engaged directly to webbing, rope, wire rope, or to each other.
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Never attach multiple lanyards together.
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Never use combinations of components or sub systems, or both, which may affect or interfere with the safe function of each other.
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Always visually check that: 1) snap hook / carabiner freely engages anchor point, 2) keeper / gate is completely closed with each use and
3) snap hook / carabiner is positioned so that its keeper / gate is never load bearing. Never rely solely on the feel or sound of a hook /
carabiner engaging
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For personal use only. NOT for towing or hoisting applications.
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Before use, ensure snap hook / carabiner locking mechanism is functioning properly.
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Never disable locking gate on snap hook / carabiner, punch holes in, or alter a connecting device in any way.
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Never join two hooks together. They are NOT intended for that use, and may twist apart.
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Ensure there is no pressure on the snap hook locking mechanism sufficient to depress it as this will, due to its length, render it
incompatible with currently designed D-rings and make it very susceptible to rollout.
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Never tie knots in lanyards. Knots can reduce the strength of the lanyard up to 50%.
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Never work without independent fall-arrest protection if there is danger of a fall.
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Employer - instruct employee as to proper use and warnings before use of equipment.
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Do not attempt to use any fall protection system without a full understanding of how to use all components, and without adequate training
in the specific application to which it is being applied.
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When using this equipment, the employee must have a written rescue plan and a means at hand to implement it.
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As a user, you assume complete liability if you fail to follow these instructions and are injured.
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Product covered under these instructions / warnings should not be resold / redistributed or re-used after use by original user.
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Special Instructions pertaining to Dual Lanyards:
The Dual Lanyard is designed to provide continuous fall protection, by means of
one lanyard leg always being connected to an anchor point while a position is being changed. A dual lanyard (D6008 series) is for single
person use ONLY. Connect to
a
new fall arrest anchor point with one lanyard leg, while staying connected to the original fall arrest anchor
point with the adjacent lanyard leg. Once connected to the new anchor point, disconnect from the original anchor point and repeat this
procedure until the desired work position is reached
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NOTE: ANSI Z359.12 rating is applicable to product manufactured with 3600 lbf gate rated hardware only. Hardware manufactured to
the ANSI Z359.12 standard gate rating requirement must have the gate rating stamped or permanently marked on the components
gate mechanism. Product manufactured without 3600 lbf gate rated hardware will not carry the ANSI rating on the product.
NOTE:
Ensure proper fit / size of product before use. This product cannot be returned unless it is in new unused condition
Example of a Fall Arrest Application Example of a Transitioning Application
Pole
SRL / PFL
with webbing
around a cross arm
Cross arm
Cross arm
Fig. 15
