
Rev. 10-11-04
©
Copyright 2004 Gemtor, Inc.
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Inspect work area:
Inspect and clear the vicinity around the work area of debris and other materials
that could cause injuries or interfere with the operation of the device.
Check webbing:
Pull all of the webbing out of the housing and allow it to retract slowly under light
tension. While the webbing is retracting, check for cuts, knots, broken stitching,
excessive wear, foreign substances or other damage.
Check locking mechanism:
Pull approximately two (2) feet of webbing out of the housing and give it a quick
hard tug. The device should lock and remain locked until you release the
webbing.
Check webbing retraction before each use:
Pull approximately four (4) feet of webbing out of the housing and allow it to
retract; maintain slight tension on webbing. The webbing should retract smoothly
and completely. Do not allow webbing to retract freely.
Inspect snaphooks and connecting hardware:
Snaphooks and connecting hardware shall not be distorted or have any sharp
edges, burrs, cracks, worn parts or corrosion. The snaphook keeper spring shall
provide tension to close the keeper in the locked position.
DO NOT
attempt to adjust, repair or modify Sentry Self-Retracting Lanyards; for
prompt repair, reconditioning or recertification, return the unit to Gemtor Inc.,
prepaid.
Operating Instructions:
The Sentry shall be mounted to an overhead anchor point which meets OSHA
requirements for retracting lanyards. The worker shall use a full-body harness
with a D-ring in the center of the wearer's back near shoulder level.
Attachment points, connectors and other equipment must meet applicable OSHA
and ANSI standards.
The unit releases webbing out as the worker moves to allow maximum freedom of
movement and automatically retracts to reduce the possibility of free fall injury
caused by slack webbing. In the event of a fall, a centrifugal brake mechanism is
activated, and the fall is arrested within 12 inches*.
Always allow lanyard to retract completely when not in use. Use a tag-line to pull
lanyard out of housing that is connected to anchorage too high for the worker to
reach.
Equipment must be inspected before each use; if bent, damaged, if parts have
been substituted or if operation is questionable in any way,
DO NOT USE.
Return to Gemtor for reconditioning or repair.
* 12” arrest distance includes brake engagement distance and energy absorber
extension (deceleration distance). This distance may be greater if these
instructions are not followed or the rated capacity is exceeded. When using
with a Gemtor horizontal lifeline system (HL1, HL2 or HL3) with integral energy
absorbing components, use 12” stop distance to calculate minimum clearance.