
4
This
product
is
to
be
used
as
part
of
a
complete
fall
arrest
system
in
accordance
with
industry
‐
recognized
best
‐
practices
and
your
employer’s
fall
protection
plan,
as
required
by
the
Occupational
Health
and
Safety
Administration.
Be
aware
of
your
employer’s
fall
protection
plan
and
rescue
plan.
Be
aware
of
the
specific
fall
hazards
on
your
jobsite
and
work
deliberately
to
avoid
these
hazards
in
the
course
of
your
work.
Also
be
aware
of
hazards
and
obstructions
in
your
fall
path,
and
work
with
your
employer
to
eliminate
these
hazards
where
possible.
Failure
to
be
aware
of
and
to
address
these
hazards
may
result
in
serious
injury
or
death.
Do’s
and
Don’ts
Do
use
this
device
only
with
compatible
components
of
a
comprehensive
fall
arrest
system.
Do
use
this
device
only
in
a
system
which
limits
free
fall
distance
to
2
ft
or
less.
Do
use
extreme
caution
when
rigging
this
device.
Do
rig
this
device
to
avoid
the
hazards
of
“swing
fall”
(see
Section
2.9)
Do
inspect
the
entire
lifeline
of
the
SRL
for
cuts,
abrasions,
kinks,
wear,
or
other
damage.
Do
inspect
the
load
indicating
swivel
snap
hook
for
the
red
fall
indicator
band.
On
model
series
7262
and
8262,
ensure
indicator
stitch
is
intact.
Do
use
this
device
only
when
your
clearance
distance
is
a
minimum
of
2
ft
AFTER
you
have
calculated
the
total
fall
distance
(see
section
2.10for
details
on
clear
fall
distances).
Do
check
the
brake
mechanism
by
“hand
locking”
the
device
before
each
use.
Pull
out
2
‐
4
ft
of
line
from
the
SRL
and
give
a
swift
pull
to
activate
the
brake.
Then
allow
the
line
to
retract
SLOWLY
back
into
housing.
Do
make
compatible
connections
(see
Advisory
#3
at
the
end
of
this
Section).
Do
use
a
tagline,
if
the
SRL
is
remotely
mounted,
to
access
cable
and
control
the
retraction
speed
of
cable
after
use
(see
Section
7)
Do
call
FallTech
if
the
device
is
damaged,
does
not
pass
inspection
(see
Section
6),
or
has
arrested
a
fall.
Don’t
use
this
device
as
a
load
arrestor
when
hoisting
materials
or
equipment.
Don’t
use
this
device
if
it
has
been
exposed
to
corrosion,
chemicals,
excessive
heat,
flames
and
electrical
charge
or
shows
signs
of
any
physical
damage
or
deformation.
Don’t
allow
the
lifeline
to
wrap
around
your
body.
Severe
injury
or
death
could
result.
Don’t
loop
the
lifeline
under
an
arm
or
leg,
turn
toward
the
SRL
and
walk
toward
the
SRL.
If
a
fall
should
occur
while
the
line
is
under
an
arm
or
leg,
severe
injury
may
result.
Don’t
move
too
quickly
when
using
this
device.
The
brake
may
activate
and
cause
the
loss
of
footing
or
a
fall.
Don’t
leave
lifeline
exposed
when
the
device
is
not
in
use.
Retract
lifeline
fully
into
the
housing
using
a
tagline
when
needed
Don’t
use
oil
on
the
carabiner
or
any
part
of
the
device.
If
needed,
use
only
100%
silicone
lubricant
for
the
load
indicating
swivel
snap
hook.
Don’t
use
this
device
if
you
are
working
near
high
voltage
power
lines
or
other
energized
electrical
equipment.
Extreme
caution
must
be
taken
when
working
under
these
conditions.
Don’t
use
this
device
if
you
are
pregnant,
a
minor,
or
have
a
reduced
tolerance
to
fall
forces
by
reason
of
age,
physical
medical
condition,
or
other
pre
‐
existing
disorders.
Don’t
use
this
device
if
you
weigh
less
than
75
lbs.
Don’t
use
this
device
if
your
total
combined
weight
(body,
clothes,
tools,
etc)
exceeds
310
lbs.