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3.3 ATTACHING THE SYNTHETIC ROPE GRAB TO THE LIFELINE:
A. Ensure the rope grab is in the “UP” position as indicated on the product. The “UP” end of the rope grab must
be oriented towards the anchorage when installed onto the lifeline (see Figure 7). NOTE: The synthetic rope
grab incorporates a gravity-lock bracket that slides out of the hinge pin to prevent the lifeline sleeve from
mating with the rope grab cam when not held upright (see Figure 8).
B. Unscrew the knurled knob until the hinged channel bracket opens.
C. Pull the lifeline sleeve apart until the unit is fully opened (see Figure 9).
D. To install on the lifeline, raise the locking cam to the “up” position and install the rope inside the lifeline
channel and close the rope grab halves. Screw-in the knurled knob and slide the locking latch closed (see
Figure 10).
E. Test the rope grab operation by pulling down on the locking cam. The rope grab must lock onto the lifeline
and prevent any descent on the lifeline once the cam is engaged.
3.4 POSITIONING THE ROPE GRAB ON THE LIFELINE:
A. Using the lanyard connected to the rope grab, pull up slightly on the rope grab locking cam to release it from
the locked position. Always keep a minimum of 3.7m (12 feet) of rope below the rope grab to accommodate
locking distance and fall clearance.
B. Using the connected lanyard, raise or lower the rope grab to the desired location. Apply tension to the lifeline
to assure smooth travel of the rope grab on the lifeline. Lifeline tension can be achieved by adding a weight on
the lifeline end or extending additional lifeline (in a hanging orientation) to provide weight.
C. After locating the rope grab, position it on the lifeline at or above the shoulders to reduce possible free fall.
Lock the rope grab at this position by pulling the locking cam until the cam lever is in the full down position.
The locking cam must be released before attempting to reposition the rope grab.
D. Under special conditions, such as working on a moving platform, it is allowable to let the rope grab follow the
worker as the platform is moved. The lanyard should be kept as short as possible and must not exceed 30
inches (750mm) in length.
WARNING: Rope grab attachment and positioning instructions and procedures must be followed. Improper assembly could allow
the rope grab to slip or not lock onto the lifeline in the event of a fall and may result in serious injury or death.
