A Capital
Safety
Brand
5/8” Rope
Vertical Lifelines
modeLs:
(see Table 2)
This manual is intended to
meet the Manufacturer’s
Instructions as required by
the following standards and
should be used as part of an
employee training program as
required by OSHA:
Certificate N
o
. FM 39709
I S O
9 0 0 1
ANSI Z359.1-2007
CSA Z259.2.1-98
WARNING:
This product is part of a Personal
Fall Arrest
1
or Restraint
2
system. These instructions
must be provided to the user of this equipment. The
user must read and understand these instructions
before using this equipment. Users must follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for each component of
the system. Manufacturer’s instructions must be
followed for proper use and maintenance of this
equipment. Alterations or misuse of this product, or
failure to follow instructions, may result in serious
injury or death.
ImpoRTANT:
If you have questions on the
use, care, or suitability of this equipment for your
application, contact Capital Safety.
ImpoRTANT:
Record the product identification
information from the product labeling (see ‘Labeling’)
in the ‘Inspection and Maintenance Log” included in
these instructions.
descRIpTIoN
Protecta 5/8" Rope Vertical Lifelines
consist of a 5/8” diameter polyester and
polypropylene rope terminated on one
end with an alloy steel, 3,6000 lb. (16
kN) gate snaphook. See Table 2 for a list
of available models and their respective
lengths.
AppLIcATIoNs
PURPOSE:
Vertical Lifelines and Vertical
Lifeline Subsystems are used as part of
a Personal Fall Arrest or Restraint system
(see Figure 1). The lifelines and lifeline
subsystems described in this document
are not designed for use in horizontal
lifeline systems. Applications include:
inspection work, construction, demolition,
maintenance, oil production, confined
space rescue, window washing.
Fall Arrest:
•
The Lifeline or Lifeline
Subsystem is used as part of a
complete Fall Arrest System, which
typically includes a Lifeline, Rope
Grab, Lanyard, and Full Body
Harness. Maximum permissible free
fall is 6 ft. (1.8 m).
1 PeRSOnAL FALL ARReST SySTeM: An assembly of components and subsystems
used to arrest a person in a free fall.
2 ReSTRAInT SySTeM: An assembly of components and subsystems that limits
travel so the user is not exposed to a fall hazard.
Restraint:
•
The Lifeline or Lifeline
Subsystem is used as part of a
restraint system. Restraint Systems
typically include a Full Body Harness
and a Lanyard to prevent the user
from reaching a fall hazard (leading
edge roof work). No vertical free fall
is permitted.
Figure 1 - Applications
Fall
Arrest
Restraint
B
A
C
A
B
C
A
Lifeline
B
Rope Grab
C
Shock Absorbing Lanyard
REQUIREMENTS:
Consider the following
requirements before using this product:
Capacity:
•
The Vertical Lifeline is
designed for use by persons with a
combined weight (clothing, tools, etc.)
of 130 - 310 lbs. (59 - 140 kg). No
more than one personal protective
system may be connected at one time.
Anchorage:
•
Select a rigid anchorage
point that meets the strength
requirements of your application:
Fall Arrest Anchorage Strength
Non-Certified
Anchorages:
5,000 lbs
(22.2 kN)
Certified
Anchorages:
2 times the Maximum
Arresting Force
NoTe:
When more than one Fall Arrest system
is attached to an anchorage, the strength
specified above shall be multiplied by the
number of systems attached to the anchorage.
FRom oshA 1926.500 & 1910.66:
Anchorages used for attachment of personal
fall arrest systems shall be independent of
any anchorage used to support or suspend
platforms and capable of supporting at least
5,000 pounds (22.2 kn) per attached user;
or, be designed, installed, and used as part of
a complete Personal Fall Arrest System which
maintains a safety factor of at least two and is
under the supervision of a qualified person.
Restraint Anchorage Strength
Non-Certified
Anchorages:
1,000 lbs
(4.5 kN)
Certified
Anchorages:
2 times the foreseeable force
NoTe:
When more than one Restraint system
is attached to an anchorage, the strength
specified above shall be multiplied by the
number of systems attached to the anchorage.
Free Fall:
•
Restraint systems must be
rigged so that no vertical free fall is
possible. Personal fall arrest systems
used with this equipment must limit
free fall to 6 ft. (1.8 m) per ANSI
7359.1. See the personal fall arrest
system manufacturer’s instructions
for more information.
Fall Clearance:
•
Ensure that
adequate clearance exists in your fall
path to prevent striking an object.
The amount of clearance required is
dependent on the type of connecting
subsystem (Rope Grab, Lanyard),
the anchorage location, and the
amount of stretch in the lifeline.
See the subsystem manufacturer’s
instructions for more information.
Swing Falls:
•
Swing falls occur when
the anchorage point is not directly
above the point where a fall occurs
(see Figure 2). The force of striking
an object in a swing fall may cause
serious injury or death. Minimize
swing falls by working as close to
the anchorage point as possible. Do
not permit a swing fall if injury could
occur.
Sharp Edges:
•
Avoid working where
your lifeline, lifeline subsystem, or
other system components will be
in contact with, or abrade against,
unprotected sharp edges. Do not
loop a lifeline around small diameter
structural members. If working with
this equipment around sharp edges
is unavoidable, provide protection by
using a heavy pad over the exposed
sharp edge.
Hazards:
•
Use of this equipment in
areas with environmental hazards
may require additional precautions to
prevent injury to the user or damage
to the equipment. Hazards may
include, but are not limited to; heat,
chemicals, corrosive environments,
high voltage power lines, gases,
moving machinery, and sharp edges.
Contact Capital Safety if you have
questions about using this equipment
where environmental hazards exist.
Training:
•
This equipment must
be installed and used by persons
trained in its correct application
and use. It is the responsibility of
user to assure they are familiar
with these instructions and are
trained in the correct care and use
of this equipment. The user must
always be aware of the operating
characteristics, application limits, and
consequences fo improper use of this
equipment.
ImpoRTANT:
Training must be conducted
without exposing the trainee to a fall hazard.
Training should be repeated periodically.
Figure 2 - Swing Falls
Swing
Fall
Hazard
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