2.0 Description
The FallTech® FT-R
TM
Leading Edge is a self-retracting device for those working at height and when may be subject to Leading Edge fall hazards, see
Figure 10 for typical extreme sharp edges.
This manual contains one Appendix that contains figures and tables specific to the FT-R SRL Leading Edge discussed in this manual.
The SRD discussed in this manual may be attached to an overhead anchorage, i.e., from directly over the user’s head, to as low as the level of the
user’s FBH dorsal D-ring. The SRD may also be attached to a non-overhead anchorage, i.e., level with the user’s FBH dorsal D-ring, down to
foot level, to a maximum of 5’ below the user’s FBH dorsal D-ring.
Leading edge means the unprotected side and edge of a floor, roof, or formwork for a floor or other walking/working surface (such as deck) which
changes location as additional floor, roof, decking or formwork sections are placed, formed or constructed. The shape and texture of a leading edge
may vary, see Figure 11.
As shown in Figure 1 below, the SRD has a glass reinforced nylon housing with an integrated handle that contains a lifeline composed of 7/32”
(5.6mm) diameter galvanized steel wire rope, wound onto a spring tensioned drum. The SRD’s lifeline is equipped with a cable stop/handle
assembly with a bumper, integrated tearaway Energy Absorber (EA), and a steel swivel snaphook. When the user is attached, the lifeline extends
and retracts with user movement, automatically maintaining a taut lifeline. If a fall occurs, a centrifugal pawl system engages, stopping the lifeline
payout. The tearaway EA deploys, gradually slowing and arresting the fall.
See Table 1A in Appendix A for product and materials specifications.
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Figure 1 - About FallTech® FT-R SRL Leading Edge
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Anchorage Connecting Carabiner
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Carrying Handle (Not an Anchor)
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Cable Lifeline
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Cable Stop/Handle Assembly
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Swaged Eye
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Energy Absorber
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Steel Swivel Snaphook
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