USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL - Ultra-Safe
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1. ER MAXIMUM GAPAGITY 400 LES INSPECTION CHART SERIAL NO WARNING The user must read and understand these instructions or have them explained to them before using this equipment Failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death2. USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL 96602NS 96602 96602N 967015 96701 96702 96701SAAA 96702ACA 96602ACA RARA SE aay raw ne NC DESCRIPTION REBAR ASSEMBLIES MEETS OSHA amp ANSI Z359 1 Anchorage The anchorage to which this product is attached must be capable of sustaining a static load in the direction applied by the personal fall arrest system of at least 3600 Ibs with certification of a qualified person or 5000 Ibs without certification When more than one personal fall arrest system is attached to the same structure the strength requirements stated above must be multiplied by the number of personal arrest systems attached to the structure Plan your personal fall protection system Before installing and using this equipment consider all factors affecting your safety during use of this equipment Warning Manufacturer s instructions supplied with this product at time of shipment must be followed Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death Contact manufacturer if instructions are needed 96602NS e Warnings and instructions must be read and understood before using equipment e Equipment must be used by trained personnel only e Users must understand all OSHA regulations ANSI standards and other relevant regulations and standards pertaining to fall protection equipment 96602N This product is part of a personal fall arrest system a fall arrest system i
3. able condition Re inspect entire system Leather should both look and feel good 10 Destroy or replace worn or damaged Harnesses If evidence of excessive wear deterioration or mechanical malefaction is observed the harness should be destroyed Never work with worn or damaged equipment Using damaged or worn equipment can cause serious injury or death 11 The inspector is the most important part of any inspection procedure Check all equipment thoroughly and follow all safety procedures and guidelines Don t take any shortcuts IMPORTANT NOTE OSHA specifies that all employers covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act are responsible for inspection and maintenance of all tools and equipment used by employees whether owned by the employees or by the company All Ultra Safe equipment should be inspected before each use and immediately removed from service If equipment does not pass inspection INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE LOG Serial Number Model Number Date Purchased Se Date Inspection Items Noted Corrective Action Maintenance Performed a A Made in U S A INSPECTOR A WARNING 96602NS A FALL COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT USE UNLESS PROPERLY TRAINED MEETS OSHA amp ANSI i INSPECT BEFORE USING 7359 1 INC DO NOI TAI A10 32 2004 MANUFACTURED BY ULTRASAFE INC USA pe CAUTION SIDE amp SHOULDER D RING HOT FOR FALL ARREST FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT MANUFACTUR
4. inspect your harness for signs of wear deterioration or evidence of impact loading Visually inspect for loose threads pulled rivets burns cuts distortions abrasions or any other evidence of chemical or physical deterioration that may have weakened the material or assembly 2 Inspect hardware for malfunctions and cracks Check all snap hooks buckles and D Rings 3 Remove from service and replace all worn or damaged equipment If any part does not pass inspection immediately remove the harness from service and destroy Specific 1 Stitching and webbing Check stitching for broken burned cut or pulled stitches Broken strands appear as tufts on the surface To inspect hold the webbing with your hands six to eight inches apart Bend the webbing in an inverted U to cause surface tension exposing problem areas Inspect all web areas Damage from cuts abrasion corrosives heat or chemicals should be apparent 2 Buckle and belt ends Inspect the ends of all straps They are subject to wear as a result of repeated opening and closing Enlargement or distortion of holes may indicate excessive wear or possible damage through impact loading Harnesses with unusually enlarged or distorted holes should fail inspection 3 D Rings All D Rings should be checked for distortion D ring attachment points should be checked for unusual wear or damaged Fibers Badly pitted D rings indicate chemical corrosion and the equi
5. nchorage location 4 PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM Ultra Safe recommends the use of a personal fall arrest system with this equipment A The personal fall arrest system will protect the user if the work Self Retracting Lifeline positioning system disengages from the anchorage point or Back up fall protection when detached from the work positioning system when moving from point to point See OSHA 1926 501 and 1926 1053 5 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Use of this equipment in areas where environmental hazards are present may require additional precautions to reduce the possibility of injury to the user or Dorsal D ring damage to the equipment Hazards may include but are not limited to high heat sever cold caustic chemicals corrosive Full Body environments high voltage power lines explosive or toxic gases Harness with Lanyard moving machinery or sharp edges Waist Belt 6 TRAINING This equipment is intended to be used by persons trained in its correct application and use APPLICABLE STANDARDS Refer to national standards including the ANSI Z359 family of standards on fall protection ANSI A10 32 and applicable local state and federal OSHA requirements governing occupational safety for more information on work positioning systems ANCHORAGE STRENGTH Anchorages selected for work positioning systems shall have a strength capable of sustaining static loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least 3 000
6. pment should fail inspection 4 Stitching or rivets at hardware attachment points For stitched attachment points check that stitching is not broken burned cut or pulled Check all riveted attachment points for tightness Badly pitted rivets indicate chemical corrosion and the equipment should fail inspection 5 Tongue buckles All tongue buckles should be checked for distortion sharp edges and cracks The tongue should move freely and overlap the frame Rollers should not be distorted and should roll freely 6 Friction slide adjusters Friction slide adjusters should be checked for sharp edges distortion Make sure that the outer bars and center bars are straight Also check corners and attachment points for wear and cracks 7 Easy connect buckle Easy connect buckle square rings should be checked for distortion sharp edges and cracks For stitched attachment points check that stitching is not broken burned cut or pulled 8 Friction style buckle Friction style buckles should be checked for sharp edges cracks and distortion Make sure outer bars and center bar are straight Also check corners and attachment points for wear 9 Leather Leather should be soft and supple Visually check leather for cracks tears burns brittleness or other signs of damage age or abuse While the leather components of the system are not load bearing damage to the leather is a sign that the entire harness MAY NOT be in accept
7. pounds 13 3kN for non certified anchorages or Two times the forseeable force for certified anchorages MAINTENANCE SERVICING STORAGE Clean the rebar lanyard with water and mild detergent Wipe off hardware with a clean dry cloth and hang to air dry Do not force dry with heat An excessive build up of dirt paint etc may prevent the rebar lanyard from working properly and in severe cases weaken the webbing If you have questions about the condition of your rebar lanyard contact Ultra Safe Additional maintenance and servicing procedures must be completed by Ultra Safe or parties authorized in writing Do not disassemble this equipment Store the rebar lanyard in a cool dry clean environment out of direct sunlight Avoid areas where chemical vapors are present Thoroughly inspect this equipment after extended storage WARNING This product is part of a personal fall arrest system The user must read and follow the manufacturer s instructions for each component of the system These instructions must be provided to the user of this product The user must read and understand these instructions before using this product Manufacturer s instructions must be followed for proper use and maintenance of this product Alteration or misuse of this product or failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death System Inspection Procedures General 1 Check for wear and deterioration Before each use carefully
8. rds hook D ring or eye end e Use energy absorbers or retractable lanyards when hazard of free fall can occur e Connectors and anchorage points must be compatible and able to support 5 000 Ibs Always work directly under anchorage to avoid a swing fall injury e Anchorage and tie off points must be at a height that will not allow a lower level to be struck should a fall occur Do not allow product to contact sharp or abrasive surfaces sparks or temperatures above 180 degrees e Snap hooks with gate openings larger than one inch 1 must not be connected e Remove from service if any damage is detected 313RA1 Applications PURPOSE The rebar lanyards 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 standard 1926 500 defines this equipment as part of a positioning device system LIMITATIONS Consider the following application limitations before using this equipment 1 CAPACITY This equipment is designed for use by persons with a combined weight including tools clothing etc of no more than 400 Ibs 2 FREE FALL This equipment must be rigged to limit the potential free fall to 2 feet according to OSHA 1926 502 3 FALL CLEARANCE Ensure that adequate clearance exists in your fall path to prevent striking an object The clearance required Is dependent on the length and type of lanyard and a
9. s required if there is any risk that a worker may fall from an elevated position Itis a requirement that the fall arrest system be used any time a working height of six feet or more is reached Working height is defined as the distance from the walking working surface to a grade or lower level 96702ACA 96602ACA The following is recommended as part of fall arrest system A Full Body Harness Material Nylon Back D ring is for fall arrest 2 Shoulder D rings if present are for retrieval use only 3 Side D rings if present are for positioning only 4 Warning tags gt Note Maximum free fall distance six feet or maximum fall arrest force of 1800 Ibs Avoid lower level contact B Shock Absorbing Lanyard Material Nylon Warning tags located _ infront and back of H shock absorber or located towards hook D ring or eye end Energy absorber resting force 900 Ibs Plus 42 inch maximum extension Rig lanyard to allow a maximum free fall distance of not more than six feet Connectors and anchorage points must be compatible and able to support 5 000 Ibs Do not allow lanyard to contact sharp or abrasive surfaces sparks or temperature above 180 degrees Snap hooks with gate openings larger than one inch 1 must not be connected to D rings on harnesses and belts Remove from service if any damage is detected C Anchorage connector material Nylon Warning tags are located towa
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