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User Instructions
Reliance Rebar Chain Assembly
This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s Instructions as required
by the current ANSI Z359.1(2007) ,and should used as part of an employee
training program as required by OSHA.
WARNING:
This product is one part of a personal fall arrest, restraint, work
positioning, personnel riding, climbing, or rescue system. Without the other
necessary components in such sub-systems the Rebar Chain Assembly itself
serves no useful purpose. The user must follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for each component of the system. These instructions must be provided
to the user before using this product
and retained for ready reference by the
user. The user must read, understand (or have explained), and heed all in-
structions, labels, markings and warnings supplied with this product and with
those products intended for use in association with it before using this equip-
ment. 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. User
must also be aware of the operating characteristics, application limits, and the
consequences of improper use of this equipment. Manufacturer’s instructions
must be followed for proper use and maintenance of this equipment. National
standards and state, provincial and federal laws require the user to be trained
before using this product. This manual can be used as part of a such a user
safety-training program that is appropriate for the user’s occupation.
IMPORTANT: Alterations or misuse of this product or failure to follow
instructions may result in serious injury or death.
If you have questions
on the use, care, or suitability of this equipment for your application, contact
RELIANCE Fall Protection for information.
APPLICATIONS
1) Purpose
: The rebar chain assemblies are intended to be used as part of
work positioning system that holds and supports the user at a work location.
Applications include concrete rebar assembly and steel erection. OSHA stan-
dard 1926.500 defines this equipment as part of a positioning device system.
2) Limitations
: Consider the following application limitations before using this
equipment:
a) Capacity
: This equipment is designed for use by persons with a com-
bined weight (including tools, clothing, etc.) of no more than 310 lbs.
b) Free Fall
: this equipment must be rigged to limit the potential free fall to
2 feet, according to osha 1926.502.
