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WARNING:
Contact Safewaze if you have questions, regarding compatibility of this equipment, that are not covered in this manual.
Do not alter or misuse this equipment. Some subsystem components could affect the performance of the operation of this equipment.
Do not anchor this product to moving machinery, hazards that include chemical, electrical or gaseous characteristics. Failure to comply
with this warning could result in injury or death.
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 Safewaze SRL’s. Failure to heed this warning may result in serious injury or death.
5.0 USE
5.1 OPERATION
Inspect the SRL, as described in Section 8,
before using the equipment. Refer to Figure 19 for common system connections used with SRL applications.
Depending on the SRL model, mount the SRL either to an approved anchor point or on the back of a Full Body Harness as described in Section 2.0.
Connect the snap hook, carabiner or Tie-Back attachment to a suitable anchorage. Ensure connections are compatible in size, shape, and strength.
Ensure hooks are fully closed and locked. When the worker is fully attached, the worker is then free to move about within the recommended working
area. If a fall occurs, the SRL will lock and arrest the fall. Upon rescue, remove the SRL from use. When working with an SRL, always allow the lifeline to
retract back into the device in a controlled manner. Do not release the unit to “free-spin” back into itself.
WARNING:
Do not tie or knot the lifeline. Avoid lifeline contact with sharp or abrasive surfaces. Inspect the lifeline frequently for
cuts, fraying, burns, or signs of chemical damage. Dirt, contaminants, and water can lower performance of the lifeline. Use caution
near power lines. Failure to comply with this warning may result in serious injury or death.
5.2 AFTER A FALL
Equipment exposed to the force of a fall, or that shows damage consistent with the effects of a fall, must be removed from service immediately.
Equipment must then be repaired (see Section 7.1) in the correct manner or disposed of (see Section 8.5).
5.3 BODY SUPPORT
A full body harness must be worn when using Safewaze Latitude HD SRL’s.
5.4 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Figure 19 illustrates some typical examples of harness and anchorage connections for Safewaze SRL Fall Arrest Systems. When using a snap hook
to make a connection, ensure roll-out cannot occur (see Figure 14). Do not use snap hooks or carabiners that will not completely close over the
anchor point. This includes traditional overhead anchor point tie off, housing attachment to dorsal D-ring, and 100% tie off. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions supplied with each system component.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use a body belt for free fall applications. See OSHA 1926.502 for guidelines.
WARNING:
Never connect the snap hook of one SRL to the lifeline of another SRL or lanyard. Failure to comply with this warning
may result in equipment malfunction, serious injury or death.
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5.5 ANCHORAGE
Select an anchorage location with minimal free fall and swing fall hazards (see Section 2). Select a rigid anchorage point capable of sustaining static
loads as defined in Section 2.2. Where anchoring overhead is not feasible, Safewaze SRL’s may be secured to anchorage points below the level of the
user’s dorsal D-ring, but never below the user’s feet. NOTE: THIS ADJUSTMENT WILL ADJUST THE TOTAL FREE FALL AND MAXIMUM ARREST
DISTANCE OF A FALL.
