2
will activate regardless of its orientation
relative to the user. The recommended work
zone represents the typical acceptable work
area for most applications. Review your
specific application to determine what the
appropriate work zone should be. Minimize
swing falls by working as directly below the
anchorage point as possible. Never permit a
swing fall if injury could occur. If a swing fall
situation exists in your application contact
Capital Safety before proceeding.
Hazards:
Use of this equipment in areas
where surrounding hazards exist may
require additional precautions to reduce
the possibility of injury to the user or
damage to the equipment. Hazards
may include, but are not limited to:
high heat, caustic chemicals, corrosive
environments, high voltage power
lines, explosive or toxic gases, moving
machinery, or sharp edges.
Sharp Edges:
Avoid working where the
lifeline will be in contact with or abrade
against unprotected sharp edges. Provide
protection for the lifeline when possible.
Body Support:
A Full Body Harness
must be used with the Rebel
Cable Series SRLs. The harness
connection point must be above the
user’s center of gravity.
WARNING:
Capital Safety strongly
recommends the exclusive use of DBI-SALA or
Protecta Full Body Harnesses with all of their fall
protection systems. A body belt is not authorized
for use with the Rebel SRLS. If a fall occurs when
using a body belt it may cause unintentional
release and possible suffocation because of
improper body support. Substitutions of equipment
or system components must not be made without
the written consent of Capital Safety.
COMPATIbIlITy
System Compatibility:
Protecta
equipment is designed for use with
Protecta approved components and
subsystems only. Substitutions or
replacements made with unauthorized
components or subsystems may
jeopardize compatibility of equipment
and may effect the safety and reliability
of the complete system.
Connector Compatibility:
Connectors
are considered to be compatible with
connecting elements when they have been
designed to work together in such a way
that their sizes and shapes do not cause
their gate mechanisms to inadvertently
open regardless of how they become
oriented. Contact Capital Safety if you
have any questions about compatibility.
Connectors (hooks, carabiners, and
D-rings) must be capable of supporting
at least 5,000 lbs. (22.2kN). Connectors
must be compatible with the anchorage
or other system components. Do not use
equipment that is not compatible. Non-
compatible connectors may unintentionally
disengage (see Figure 2). Connectors must
be compatible in size, shape, and strength.
Self locking snap hooks and carabiners are
required by OSHA.
Connections:
Only use self-locking
snap hooks and carabiners with this
equipment. Only use connectors
that are suitable to each application.
Ensure all connections are compatible
in size, shape and strength. Do not
use equipment that is not compatible.
Ensure all connectors are fully closed
and locked. Protecta connectors (snap
hooks and carabiners) are designed
to be used only as specified in each
product’s user’ instructions. Figure 3
illustrates inappropriate connections.
Protecta snap hooks and carabiners
must not be connected:
To a D-ring to which another
•
connector is attached.
In a manner that would result in a
•
load on the gate.
In a false engagement, where
•
features that protrude from the
snap hook or carabiner catch on
the anchor and without visual
confirmation seems to be fully
engaged to the anchor point.
To each other.
•
Directly to webbing or rope
•
lanyard or tie-back (unless the
manufacturer’s instructions for
both the lanyard and connector
specifically allows such a
connection).
To any object which is shaped or
•
dimensioned such that the snap
hook or carabiner will not close and
lock, or that roll-out could occur.
Figure 2 - Unintentional Disengagement
(Rolllout)
If the connecting element that a snaphook (shown)
or carabiner attaches to is undersized or irregular
in shape, a situation could occur where the
connecting element applies a force to the gate of
the snaphook or carabiner. This force may cause
the gate (of either a self-locking or a non-locking
snaphook) to open, allowing the snaphook or
carabiner to disengage from the connecting point.
1
Small ring or other
non-compatibly
shaped element
Force is
applied to the
Snaphook
2
The gate
presses
against the
connection
ring
3
The gate
opens,
allowing the
snaphook to
slip off.
Figure 3 - Inappropriate Connections
NOTe:
Other than 3,600 lb. (16 kN) gated
hooks, large throat opening snap hooks should not
be connected to standard size D-rings or similar
objects which will result in a load on the gate if
the hook or D-ring twists or rotates. Large throat
snap hooks are designed for use on fixed structural
elements such as rebar or cross members that are
not shaped in a way that can capture the gate of
the hook.
INSTAllATION
Plan your fall protection system before
starting your work. Account for all
factors that may affect your safety
before, during, and after a fall. Consider
all
Limitations and Requirements
defined
at the start of these instructions.
Anchorage Selection:
Figure 4
illustrates typical anchorage for the
SRL. Select an anchorage location with
minimal free fall and swing fall hazards
(see
Limitations & Requirements
).
Select a rigid anchorage point capable
of sustaining the static loads defined in
Limitations & Requirements - Anchorage
.
Figure 4 - Anchorage Connections
B
A
C
B
A
A
B
C
A
Anchorage
B
Connector
C
Anchorage Connector
SRL Location:
Install the SRL above
head height. Avoid working at locations
with increased swing fall effect (see
Figure 1).
AeRIAl WORk PlATfORMS:
Special
circumstances apply for SRLs anchored below
shoulder height to an Aerial Work Platform
(AWP). The AWP must have a guardrail system
and closable gate around its perimeter unless the
anchorage for the SRL is overhead. The guardrail
must be continuous, smooth, and free of sharp
edges. A suitable anchorage must be available
for each SRL that is part of the platform. Contact
Capital Safety before using the SRL in this
application.
OPeRATION
WARNING:
Consult your doctor if there is
reason to doubt your fitness to safely absorb the
shock from a fall arrest. Age and fitness seriously
affect a worker’s ability to withstand falls. Pregnant
women or minors must not use Protecta self
retracting lifelines.
