A Capital
Safety
Brand
Rebel™
Cable Series SRls
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 OSH
A:
Certificate N
o
. FM 39709
I S O
9 0 0 1
ANSI Z359.1-2007
CSA Z259-2.2-98,
Type 2
WARNING:
This product is part of a Personal
Fall Arrest System
1
. The user must read and
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for each
component or part of the complete system. These
instructions must be provided to the user of this
equipment. The user must read and understand
these instructions or have them explained to
them before using this equipment. Manufacturer’s
instructions must be followed for proper use and
maintenance of this product. Alterations or misuse
of this product or failure to follow instructions may
result in serious injury or death.
1
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 ID label in the
Inspection and Maintenance Log provided this
manual.
DeSCRIPTION
Rebel Cable Series Self Retracting
Lifelines (SRLs) consist of a drum
wound wire rope lifeline (Cable) that
automatically locks at the onset of a
fall to arrest the fall, but pays out and
retracts lifeline during normal movement
by the attached user.
APPlICATIONS
Self Retracting Lifelines (SRLs) are used
as a component in a Personal Fall Arrest
System (PFAS) where a combination of
worker mobility and fall protection is
required (i.e., inspection work, general
construction, maintenance work, oil
production, confined space work, etc.).
TRAINING
This equipment is intended to
be used by persons trained in its
correct application and use. It is the
responsibility of the user to assure they
are familiar with these instructions and
are trained in the correct care and use
of this equipment. Users must also be
aware of the operating characteristics,
application limits, and the consequences
of improper use.
1 PERSONAL FALL ARREST SySTEM: An assembly of
components and subsystems used to arrest a person
in a free fall.
STANDARDS
Refer to local, state, and federal (OSHA)
requirements governing occupational
safety for additional information
regarding Personal Fall Arrest Systems.
Refer to the following national standards
on fall protection:
ANSI
Z359.1
Safety Requirements
for Personal Fall Arrest
Systems, Subsystems, and
Components
CSA
Z259.2.2-98
Self-Retracting Devices for
Personal Fall Arrest Systems
lIMITATIONS & RequIReMeNTS
Always consider the following when
using the Rebel SRL:
Capacity & Arresting Force/Distance:
ANSI Z359
OSHA
CSA
Capacity*
(1 person only)
310 lbs
(141 kg)
420 lbs
(191 kg)
310 lbs
(141 kg)
Max.
Arresting
Force
1,350 lbs
(6.0 kN)
1,800 lbs
(8.0 kN)
1,350 lbs
(6.0 kN)
Max.
Arresting
Distance
42 in
(1.1 m)
42 in
(1.1 m)
54 in
(1.4 m)
* Combined Weight (1 person only, clothing, tools, etc.)
Anchorage:
Select a rigid anchorage
point that meets strength requirements
for Fall Arrest and Rescue systems.
In accordance with ANSI Z359.1,
anchorages selected must have a
strength capable of sustaining static
loads applied in the directions permitted
by the system of at least:
Non-Certified
Anchorages:
5,000 lbs
(22.2 kN)
Certified
Anchorages:
2 times the Maximum Arresting
Force
NOTe:
When more than one rescue system is
attached to an anchorage, the strengths set forth
above shall be multiplied by the number of systems
attached to the anchorage
Rescue Plan:
When using this equipment,
the employer must have a rescue plan
and means at hand to implement it and
communicate that plan to users, authorized
persons, and rescuers.
Locking Speed:
Situations which do
not allow for an unobstructed fall path
should be avoided. Working in confined
or cramped spaces may not allow the
body to reach sufficient speed to cause
the SRL to lock if a fall occurs. Working
on slowly shifting material, such as sand
or grain, may prevent the worker from
falling at sufficient speed to cause the
SRL to lock. A clear path is required to
assure positive locking of the SRL.
Free Fall:
When used correctly, SRLs limit
the free fall distance to 2 ft. (.61 m) or less
per OSHA. To avoid increased fall distances,
do not work above the anchorage level.
Avoid working where your lifeline may cross
or tangle with that of another worker. Do
not allow the lifeline to pass under arms or
between legs. Never clamp, knot, or prevent
the lifeline from retracting or being taut.
Avoid slack line. Do not lengthen SRL by
connecting a lanyard or similar component
without consulting Capital Safety.
Fall Clearance:
Ensure adequate
clearance exists in the fall path to
prevent striking an object during a
fall. When connecting the SRL to fixed
anchorage, a minimum of 6 feet (1.8 m)
from the working level to the lower level
or nearest obstruction is recommended.
When connecting the SRL to an HLL,
see the HLL manufacturer’s instructions
for fall clearance requirements. An
energy absorbing component can
sometimes be added in-line to further
protect the worker. Compatibility and
total fall distance must be considered
if this is done. Contact Capital Safety
before using an in-line energy absorbing
component or lanyard with an SRL.
Swing Falls:
Swing falls occur when the
anchorage point is not directly above the
point where a fall occurs (see Figure 1). The
force of striking an object in a swing fall
may cause serious injury. In a swing fall,
the total vertical fall distance will be greater
than if the user had fallen directly below the
anchorage point, thus increasing the total
free fall distance and the unobstructed area
required to safely arrest the user. The SRL
© Copyright 2010, DB Industries, Inc.
Figure 1 - Fall Clearance and Swing Falls
80 ft
(24 m)
70 ft
(21 m)
60 ft
(18 m)
50 ft
(15 m)
40 ft
(12 m)
30 ft
(9 m)
20 ft
(6 m)
10 ft
(3 m)
0
0
10 ft
(3 m)
20 ft
(6 m)
40 ft
(12 m)
30 ft
(9 m)
H
=Height of the SRL Abo
ve W
orking Lev
el
D
= Distance Person Can Move
(Horizontally)
6 ft. (1.8 m)
Minimum
Swing Fall
Hazard
Working
Level
Lower
Level
exAMPle:
If
the worker is 40
ft (12 m) directly
below the SRL, the
recommended work
zone is 18 ft (5.5
m) in any direction.
FORM NO: 5903097 REv: B
