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3.1 Falcon Edge
Self-Retracting Lifelines
3.1.1 Installation to Anchorage
1) Locate an approved anchorage following
all general anchorage requirements as well as
the additional requirements for leading edge
applications found in 3.0. If an anchorage
connector is used, make sure it is compatible
with the anchorage and the device connector
(carabiner) in regards to strength, size, and
shape. Follow all instructions provided with the
anchorage connector.
2) Connect the body of the self-retracting
lifeline to the anchorage (or anchorage
connector, if applicable) using the device
connector (carabiner) (see Fig. 1). Make sure
that the connector is completely closed and
locked and that its gate is not in a position to
be load-bearing.
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Edge Setback Distance
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Lateral Swing Fall
Swing Fall
Max Fall Arrest
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+ Swing Fall
Anchor Point
Connection
Height
Max
Work Radius
Edge
DIAGRAM A - LEADING EDGE APPLICATION
Set-Back
Distance
Lateral Edge
Distance
Refer to Fall Clearance Tables
in APPENDIX B for lateral edge distance
(work zone) limitations with regard to
specified set-back distances of anchor point.
REFERENCED PICTURES ARE
LOCATED IN APPENDIX A ON
PAGE 25.
3.1.2 Connection to Harness
1) Connect the lifeline end connector to the
harness back D-ring (see Fig. 2). Make sure
that the connector is completely closed and
locked.
4.0 Fall Clearance
4.1 Calculating Fall
Clearance Required for
LEADING EDGE APPLICATIONS
IMPORTANT!
When a Falcon Edge Self-Retracting
Lifeline is used in a leading edge
application, use the Fall Clearance
Tables in APPENDIX B on pages 26-
27 to determine minimum required fall
clearance.
DIAGRAM B - OVERHEAD VIEW OF LEADING EDGE APPLICATION
30˚
30˚
Anchor Point
Edge
≤25 ft.
(7.62m)
≤25 ft.
(7.62m)
30˚
30˚