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4.0 use
WARNING:
Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment. Consult Capital Safety when using this
equipment in combination with components or subsystems other than those described in this manual. Some
subsystem and component combinations may interfere with the operation of this equipment. Use caution when
using this equipment around moving machinery, electrical hazards, chemical hazards, sharp edges, or overhead
materials that may fall onto the lifeline. Do not loop the lifeline around structural members
. Only the WrapBax
models may be used to wrap around structural members (see Section 4.5). Failure to heed this warning may result
in equipment malfunction, serious injury or death.
WARNING:
Consult your doctor if there is reason to doubt your fitness to safely absorb the shock from a fall
arrest. Age and fitness seriously affect a worker’s ability to withstand falls. Pregnant women or minors must not
use DBI-SALA self retracting lifelines.
Failure to heed this warning may result in serious injury or death.
4.1 OPERATION:
Prior to use, inspect the SrL-Le as described in Section 5.0. Figure 10 shows system connections for
typical Nano-Lok edge SrL-Le applications. mount the Nano-lok edge SrL-Le on the back of a Full Body Harness per the
instruction in Section 3.2. Connect the snap hook, carabiner or WrapBax™ attachment to a suitable anchorage. ensure
connections are compatible in size, shape, and strength (see Section 2.15). ensure hooks are fully closed and locked.
once attached, the worker is free to move about within the recommended working area. If a fall occurs the SrL-Le will
lock and arrest the fall. Upon rescue, remove the SRL-LE from use. When working with an SRL-LE, always allow the lifeline
to retract back into the device under control.
WARNING:
Do not tie or knot the lifeline. Avoid lifeline contact with sharp or abrasive surfaces. Inspect the
lifeline frequently for cuts, fraying, burns, or signs of chemical damage. Dirt, contaminants, and water can
lower dielectric properties of the lifeline. Use caution near power lines. Failure to heed this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
4.2 AFTER A FALL:
Any equipment which has been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall or exhibits damage consistent
with the effect of fall arrest forces as described in Section 5, must be removed from service immediately, marked
“UNUSABLE”,
and disposed of in the recommended manner (see
“Section 5.6 - Disposal”
).
4.3 BOdy SUPPORT:
A full body harness must be worn when using Nano-Lok edge SrL-Les. Connect the Nano-lok edge
SrL-Le to the user’s harness shoulder straps just below the back (dorsal) D-ring. See Section 3.2.
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IMPORTANT:
Do not use a body belt for free fall applications. See OSHA 1926.502 for guidelines.
4.4 MAKINg CONNECTIONS:
Figure 10 illustrates harness and anchorage connections for Nano-Lok edge SrL-Le Fall Arrest
Systems. When using a snap hook to make a connection, ensure unintended disengagement cannot occur (see Sections
2.14, 2.15 and 2.16). Do not use snap hooks or carabiners that will not completely close over the attachment object. Do
not use non-locking snap hooks. The anchorage must meet the anchorage strength requirements stated in Section 2.2.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with each system component.
4.5 WRAPBAx™ ATTACHMENT:
WrapBax snap hooks operate in the same manner as many conventional snap hooks.
(See Figure 10D.) Gripping the hook in one hand. the index finger depresses the locking mechanism (E). With the thumb,
the gate latch is pulled back (F). As the gate latch is pulled back, the gate will open. release the grip and the gate will
close. Wrap the WrapBax portion of the lifeline around an appropriate anchor (G), then open the gate of the WrapBax
snap hook and pass the WrapBax web portion of the lifeline through the snap hook. The lifeline may only pass through the
WrapBax hook once. make sure the Wrapbax portion of the lifeline is captured and the gate closes completely.
WARNING:
Only the WrapBax hook may be used to snap back onto the WrapBax portion of the SRL-LE
Lifeline. When installed, the WrapBax hook must contact the heavy web section (WrapBax portion of the
lifeline). If the anchor structure is so large that the WrapBax hook contacts the llifeline above the WrapBax
portion of the lifeline, a different anchor structure must be used.
Failure to heed this warning may result in
equipment malfunction, serious injury, or death. Failure to heed this warning may result in equipment malfunction,
serious injury or death.
WARNING:
Never connect the WrapBax snap hook of one SRL-LE to the lifeline of another SRL-LE or lanyard.
Failure to heed this warning may result in equipment malfunction, serious injury or death.
