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1. TUCF4C 1 DUCF4C 2 x Stretch of Vertical Lifeline A Stretch Stretch length of VLL from Anchorage Connector to Rope Grab position on VLL multiplied by 1096 Length of Shock Absorbing Lanyard B 3 ft Original working length before a fall event occurs before activation of energy absorber Elongation Deceleration Distance c 4ft Maximum allowable amount of elongation that may payout from the energy absorber upon activation during a fall event Harness Stretch and dorsal D ring Shift D 1ft Combined amount of harness webbing elongation and dorsal D ring up shift during entire fall event Height of Dorsal D ring E 5ft Average height of the dorsal D Ring on a user s full body harness measured from the walking working surface up Safety Factor F 1 ft Added length to account for other factors such as an improperly adjusted harness actual worker height or worker weight G Add Total Minimum Clear Fall Distance Required Athough F must calculate for distance A 1 Overhead Anchorage 2 Walking Working Surface 3 Nearest Lower Level or Obstruction Fig 5 Distancia total de ca das Requerimiento m nimo de claridad Sistema de cuerda de salvamento vertical ar Estiramiento de la cuerda de salvamento vertical A Estiramiento Estiramiento longitud de la VLL desde el conector de anclaje hasta la posici n de agarre de la cuerda en V
2. 1 Prepare Twin leg SRD for Attachment 2 Prepare FBH and Preliminary Attachment oO a 2 Prepare FBH and Preliminary Attachment E Lift the Dorsal D ring to the up pointing position then loosen the intersection of the two web straps that pass through the D ring slot to create slacked loops of about 2 or 3 F With only one SRD unit still connected to the Carabiner reopen the gate and insert the nose of the Carabiner into the two intersecting slacked loops G allow the gate to close while the Alignment Clip remains positioned on the gate only 1 Prepare Single leg SRD for attachment A Open the Alignment Clip from the reverse side by pushing on the top ears to release and B allow clip to rotate downward next c rotate to one side one SRD unit and the clip then open the triple lock gate on the Carabiner and remove the other SRD unit D Allow gate to close 3 Reinstating 2nd SRD Unit 4 Closing and Securing 3 Reinstating 2nd SRD Unit 4 Closing and Securing H Now rotate the Carabiner and Alignment dip 1 4 turn to the horizontal position while keeping L With the Alignment Clip on the gate rotate the slack in the web loops the gate and clip will end up positioned below the loops I Keeping the clip upward then tightly pinch the two web straps Carabiner horizontal rotate the SRD unit away from the gate and slide the Alignment Clip off and together and insert between the ears of the clip
3. FF AC ELE 8 FS9TB2B 1 FS9TB2E 1 Figure 2C Tie back Anchorage 9 Diameter of Structure FF A 35 AR NS S MASAS a X w D Y S Figure 2F Direct Anchorage Non Tieback Anchorage FF AC 0 5 Y 4 m 17 3 27 2 wem 3W n AM um 55 aas iir c FS9TB2C 1 FS9TB2F 1 Figure 2D Tie back Anchorage 6 Diameter of Structure Figures 2B thru 2F Anchorage Connection and Free Fall AC Anchorage Connection Distance above or below Dorsal D ring Free Fall Distance to be added to Minimum Required Fall Clearance calculation in Figure 3A and3B FF resulting from diameter of Tie back anchorage structure and distance above or below dorsal Dring WARNING The maximum User Capacity for these Tie back SRDs is 310lbs and therefore strictly applies to the above figures The maximum anchorage distance above or below the User s dorsal D ring is limited to the diameter of the Tie back anchorage structure Similarly with a maximum Free Fall distance of 6 the anchorage distance above or below the dorsal D ring and the diameter of the anchorage structure must be strictly understood and observed TSOTB2BF 1 15 APPENDIX A 081315 FS9TB2D 1 E Y Y Y a 310 lb
4. 4 081315 3 Attach the carabiner to the dorsal D ring of the FBH Ensure the carabiner is oriented with the lock opening up and will take the load along its major axis Visually ensure the carabiner closes and locks securely 4 Connect the leg end connector to an approved suitable anchorage structure by connecting the carabiner to an installed anchor point or by wrapping the jacketed portion of the lifeline around a pipe beam or other suitable structural member and attaching the special carabiner back onto the jacketed portion of the lifeline Ensure the carabiner does not contact the bare lifeline outside of the sheathing Do not connect the carabiner between the energy absorber and the SRD housing The SRD will pay out and retract smoothly to maintain a taut line during normal movement Work as directly under the anchor as possible Be aware that a lower anchorage increases the risk of injury due to swing fall Additional fall clearance is required DO NOT use a rebar hook or any large throat snap hook or large carabiner to install the housing on the FBH as this could cause a side load and create an unintentional disengagement 4 2 2 Twin SRDs A twin SRD installation is attached to the user s FBH harness with a specially configured oval triple locking carabiner as shown in Figure 6A Do not attach a twin SRD to the FBH with a standard carabiner The user must be aware that an incorrect attachment may cause an equipment failure which may result
5. 5 7 2 3 z 5 E S 9 E oO E M c o 90 z Ki 2 2 lt 5 2 z 5 S 2 5 3 E 3 ES o S E P 38 5 d z S lt in Retracted Extended Weight Parts Length Length Each Lbs 74709SA8 46 9 Oo 2 3 lbs 74709SB8 A 10 9 4 2 9 lbs 74709SG8 4 10 9 4 2 5 lbs 74709TB8 e e 4 6 o 0 5 1 Ibs TS9TB1D 1 APPENDIX A 081315 Table 2 ANSI Z359 14 SRD Inspection Requirements Application Conditions of Use Examples Type of Use Inspection Frequency Competent Person Good Storage Conditions Indoor or Infrequent Outdoor Use Room Temperature Clean Environments Rescue and Confined Infrequent to Light Space Factory Maintenance Annually Fair Storage Conditions Indoor Transportation den And Extended Outdoor Use All Semi annually to Moderate to Heavy Residential Construction EE clean Glick E il Utilities Warehouse H SC y mney Environments Harsh Storage Conditions Commercial Severe to Prolonged or Continuous Quarterly to Construction Oil And Continuous Gas Mining Outdoor Use All Temperatures Dirty Environment Semi annually 10 T6SRD22 1 APPENDIX A 081315 Table 3 Guidelines for SRD Inspection use Figure 1 where needed Inspection Pass Fail The web lifeline should extract and retract completely and without faltering and should remain taut under tension without sagging Extr
6. away from the gate as well J Open the Carabiner gate and insert the nose through the swivel eye and snap the ears to the body of the Carabiner of the second SRD unit then allow the gate to close to capture the second SRD K Next reposition M Lastly remove the slacked loops from the the Alignment Clip back onto the gate intersecting web straps by pulling up through the D ring slot and the D ring holder Check the gate for full closure and the Alignment Clip to be securely snapped to the Carabiner body Don your FBH and adjust as needed for proper fit APPENDIX A 081315 20 A INCORRECT A A INCORRECT A INCORRECT A INCORRECT C D A Figure6B Incorrect install 9 Tie back Twin Leg N A DO NOT Attach directly to the Dorsal D ring B DO NOT Attach to only one of the intersecting web straps C DO NOT Attach to intersecting web straps over above the Dorsal D ring D DO NOT Attach anywhere outside the intersecting web straps E CORRECT attachment to both intersecting web straps with Dorsal D ring in the up position 21 TS9TB6B 1 CORRECT DS6M7B 1 APPENDIX A 081315 A Before Lateral Movement B Starting Lateral Movement C Momentary Transition D Ending Lateral Movement E After Lateral Movement uv Ki vr Ki Ki H u Ki a Figure 7 Use of SRD for 100 Tie off Lateral movement A Orginal Work Location before lateral moveme
7. follow the arrows EXAMPLE With a 9 Tie back SRD connected to the Dorsal D ring on an FBH User connects to an anchorge 3 overhead up the Y axis and 3 laterally along the X axis This intersection shows 1 of additional Fall Clearance needed which is caused by Swing Fall This additional 1 must be added to the Minimum Required Fall Clearance calculation shown in Figure 3 Non Overhead below the Dorsal D Ring Starting at the O cell follow the arrows EXAMPLE With 9 Tie back SRD connected to the Dorsal D ring on a FBH User connects to an anchorage 2 below the dorsal d ring down the Y axis and 4 laterally along the X axis This intersection shows 4 of additional Fall Clearance needed which is caused by Swing Fall This additional 4 must be added to the Minimum Required Fall Clearance calculation shown in Figure 3 18 TS9TB1 1 CS9TB1 1 APPENDIX A 081315 Figure 5 Attaching Single leg Tie back SRD to FBH A Anchorage B 5k Tie back Leg End Connector C Jacketed Tie back Leg p External Shock Absorber E Web Lifeline F SRD Body Housing G SRD Integral Swivel Eye H Carabiner w captive pin I Dorsal D ring on FBH TS9TB5 1 El i e E Oo o u APPENDIX A 081315 Figure 6A Installing 9 Tie back Twin leg SRD to Dorsal D ring TS9TB6A 1
8. 7 5 Inspection Document 4 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 4 1 Plan the Personal Fall Arrest System 4 1 1 Anchorage Structure 4 1 2 Acceptable Anchorage Range Diameter of Anchorage Structure and Free Fall 4 1 3 Calculate the MRFC 4 1 4 Swing Fall APPENDIX A Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Chart 1 Figures 1 7 APPENDIX B Figures 1 13 Acronyms and Abbreviations Inspection Record 1 DESCRIPTION The FallTech WrapTech 9 Mini Single Twin SRD is a self retracting lifeline for those working at height and subject to fall hazards The WrapTech Single Twin is specifically designed for instances where traditional anchoring options are limited for users with a combined clothing tools etc total weight of between 130 Ibs and 310 lbs only This manual contains two Appendices Appendix A and Appendix B Appendix A contains figures and tables specific to the SRD discussed in this manual Appendix B contains figures and tables applicable to fall protection equipment in general All figure table and chart references in this manual are to Appendix A unless otherwise noted All section and paragraph references are to this manual unless otherwise noted The user of the equipment discussed in this manual must read and understand the entire manual before beginning work For purposes of this manual the SRD may be referred to as the SRD the equipment the device the product or the unit The terms wrap back wrapped tied back and tie b
9. Nylon 6 6 f Main Shaft d Alloy Steel Twin leg SRDs Pawls Stainless Steel 74709TB8 Material Specifications for all Swivel Eye and Leg End Connector options are shown in Table 1B 3 The last two digits of each Part define the Swivel eye and Leg end connectors of each configuration 5 2 APPENDIX A 081315 Swivel Eye and Leg end Connectors Table 1B Specifications for Single and Twin leg All Anchorage Connectors shown below have Gate Strength to comply with ANSI Z359 12 5 000 Ib Minimum Tensile Strength and 3 600 Ib minimum Housing Part Reference Swivel Eye Connector Material o Connector pening Integral A Housing Steel Eye Swivel Eye only een 5 8 Carabiner with O B Captive Pin Steel 95 Carabiner with j Captive Pin QO Aluminum 95 Triple lock B Carabiner with Steel 55 Alignment Clip Carabiner with Alignment Clip joins two 2 Single leg SRDs into one 1 Twin leg Leg end Tie back Connector shown below has 5 000lb Minimum Tensile Strength and 5 000lb minimum Gate Strength to comply with ANSI 2359 12 Cad Part Leg End Connector Material Gate Reference Connector Opening Captive Eye Steel 85 E Carabiner we TS9TB1B 1 APPENDIX A 081315 Table 1D Part Numbers with Connector Reference Housing Swivel Eye Connectors Leg End Connectors s 2 amp amp o m o gt gt 2 E
10. See paragraph 3 5 1 2 APPLICATION 2 1 Purpose An SRD is designed for use as a component in a PFAS to provide a combination of worker mobility and fall protection as required for inspection work general construction maintenance work oil production work or any application where fall protection and worker mobility is required The SRD is not designed nor suited for use in restraint personnel riding suspension work positioning or rescue applications Do NOT use the SRD for these applications except as part of a back up PFAS 2 2 Personal Fall Arrest System A PFAS is typically composed of an anchorage and a FBH with an energy absorbing connecting device i e a SAL an SRD or a Fall Arrester Connecting Subsystem FACSS attached to the dorsal D ring of properly fitted and adjusted FBH All uses and applications of a FBH with this equipment requires the FBH to be properly fitted and adjusted to the user Failure to properly fit the FBH to the user could result in serious injury or death The SRD must be installed on an approved FBH See Section 4 for additional details 2 3 SRD Orientation In Fall Arrest The 9 WrapTech SRD is a versatile design with multiple attachment options with approved connectors as shown in Table 1B and Figure 2A Panels A B C and D 081315 Figure 2A panels E and F depict common INCORRECT connections such as the SRD attached to an anchorage structure and the leg end carabiner attached to the portion o
11. Anchorage DS9TB4B 1 A Below Dorsal D ring Anchorage Walking Working Surface B 9 Tie Back SRD Tie back Connect to Anchorage C Swing Fall Impact after fall event See Chart 1 for additional Swing Fall hazard due to increased Fall Distance TSOTB4B 1 D A APPENDIX A 081315 Y Axis Location of Anchorage Attachment Point Relative to Dorsal D Ring on FBH ft Chart 1 Additional Required Fall Clearance Due to Swing Fall ft Limited to 310 Ib Max User Weight 0 0 0 O 0 NEE fe ME Jlj riir 2 4 oro el e a La Ne ae ae ee OF ae ae A Es EN 2 rjr 0jojo ocjo r r MES ENS 2 0oj0 ocj o o r z 7 MES EE 2 Y V 0 o D LET 2 NAME ENS 2 12 17 bo oO v 2 2 ENT PMs To lio lol Bae E 2 1 o 7 2 MES A ES Sn et En A ES 6 ala EE EE A EE AE A A ITE aa ASA EE ES ESO ss E AEE Kal ale Any Connection More than 5 Below User s Dorsal D Ring is Not Allowed X Axis Lateral Work Zone Radius ft Using Chart 1 for Additional Fall Clearance Key to Work Zone Areas Allowable Use Area Cautionary Use Area EN Not Allowed Use Area Getting Started Locate the center 0 cell shown in Chart 1 at the intersection of the X and Y axes this represents the location of the Dorsal D Ring on the User s FBH Overhead above the Dorsal D Ring Starting at the center O cell
12. LL multiplicado por 10 3 pies Longitud de la cuerda con amortiguaci n B 0 9 m Longitud de trabajo original antes de ocurrir un evento de ca da antes de la 12M activaci n del amortiguador de energ a 4 pies Distancia de elongaci n desaceleraci n c Cantidad m xima permitida de elongaci n que se puede emplear del 1 2 m gt T amortiguador de energ a al activarse durante un evento de ca da 1pie Cambio del anillo en D dorsal y tramo del arn s D 0 3 m Cantidad combinada de la elongaci n de la red del arn s y el cambio del y anillo en D dorsal durante un evento de ca da completa 5 pies Altura del anillo en D dorsal E 1 5 m Altura t pica promedio del anillo en D dorsal en el arn s de cuerpo completo de un usuario medida desde la superficie para caminar trabajar hacia arriba 1 pies Factor de seguridad F Longitud agregada para contar otros factores tales como un ajuste 0 5 m inapropiado del arn s la altura real del trabajador o el peso del trabajador G Sumar Distancia m nima total de ca da despejada requerida A hasta F debe calcular para la distancia A 1 Anclaje superior 2 Superficie para caminar trabajar 3 Nivel inferior m s cercano u obstrucci n Fig 6 Swing Fall Hazard A Anchorage B Self Retracting Device SRD C Walking Working Surface D Swing Fall Impact after fall event E Next Lower Level or Obstruction Fig 6 Peligro de ca da con balanceo A Anclaje B Dispositivo autorretr ct
13. ack are used interchangeably At the top of the unit a swiveling steel eye provides an attachment point for a self closing and self locking connector The SRD body consists of a nylon housing containing 6 of high performance polyethylene and polyester fiber webbing wound onto a spring tensioned drum The drum is equipped with a pawl system that locks the drum shaft and halts lifeline payout in a fall event Below the housing is an Energy Absorber EA to absorb the energy of a fall event slowing and arresting the fall The EA also functions as a fall event indicator Below the EA is an additional 3 of jacketed webbing which is equipped with a specially designed connector The jacket on the lifeline supplies abrasion protection for the lifeline when it s wrapped around an anchorage structure and provides a 9 operational lifeline The special carabiner is designed to attach back onto the jacketed portion of the lifeline The jacketed length of lifeline is not held inside the housing WARNING The jacket on the lifeline is designed to provide abrasion protection on an anchorage structure Do not use the jacketed portion of the lifeline on any type of leading edge application See Tables 1 A 1 B and 1 D and Figure 1 1 1 OSHA Regulations The device discussed in this manual complies with OSHA 1926 502 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction Fall Protection The SRD was also tested for Static Strength per ANSI standards and OSHA regulations
14. act the web lifeline several inches and apply a firm pull to confirm the SRD locks The locking should be certain and without skidding Repeat this lockup at additional places along the lifeline length to confirm the SRD is operating correctly Examine the load indicator stitch on the lifeline to be certain that it has not been activated Review the web lifeline closely for wear created by abrasion tattered yarns unraveled strands burns and cuts Also examine for knots rust dirt paint and grease or oil Check for damage caused by chemical corruption or excessive heat as evident with discoloration Examine for extreme exposure to sunlight and ultraviolet as demonstrated by desiccation Check for any missing or loose screws or nuts and any deformed or damaged components Examine the external housing for cracks breaks or warping Review the integral Swivel Eye and Connector for damage and deformation The Swivel Eye should rotate smoothly and be joined firmly to the housing The Connector should also rotate smoothly within the Swivel Eye Examine the overall SRD unit for any indications of deterioration or damage All labels must be intact and totally readable see Section 8 11 T6SRD33 1 APPENDIX A 081315 Table 4 9ft Tie back Web SRD Typical FallTech Performance Attributes Average Values of Testing Maximum Values of Testing User Arrest Average Maximum User Arre
15. adequate clear fall distance to avoid striking an obstruction or a lower level 4 1 4 Swing Fall Swing falls occur when the user is not directly under the anchor point as shown in Figure AA The force of striking an obstruction or a lower level in a swing fall may result in serious injury or death This force will increase as the user moves horizontally away from directly under the anchor Swing falls may also occur when the user is tied off below the FBH D ring as shown in Figure 4B Minimize swing fall by working as close to the anchor point as possible If you must work away from the anchor ensure there is adequate fall clearance Use Chart 1 to find the additional fall clearance required due to swing fall 4 2 Installation And Use Of The SRD The SRD is always used with the housing end attached to the FBH The SRD may be installed and used asa single unit or as a twin Installation and use of the SRD discussed in this manual must be on a properly adjusted and fitted FBH Improper adjustment and fit of an FBH is dangerous and may result in serious injury or death 4 2 1 Single SRD A single SRD is attached to the dorsal D ring of the user s FBH with an standard approved carabiner and attached to the anchorage is one of two manners See Figure 5 Follow these steps 1 Don the harness in accordance with the harness manufacturer s instructions 2 Insert the nose end of an ANSI compatible double locking carabiner through the SRD housing swivel eye
16. afety Sleeve Grab Trolley e E D Walking Working Surface lp c D Full Body Harness FBH with e Ri E Fall Hazard Area Front D Ring A SCH c i E Fig 9 Restricci n Fig 10 Escalar A eE A Escalera fija A Anclaje de restricci n B cord n de restricci n B Sistema seguridad de escalera C Funda de seguridad agarre C Arn s de cuerpo completo FHB E carrito J lt Sg 4 E D Arn s de cuerpo completo FBH D Superficie para caminar trabajar 2 2 con anillo en D delantero 5 E rea de peligro de ca das B E Fig 11 Suspension Personnel Fig 12 Rescue Retrieval Riding 7 A A Retrieval Line A Suspension Line S T B Retrieval Yoke B uspension Yoke C FBH Shoulder D Rings C Boatswain s Chair Work Seat D Full Body Harness FBH D Full Body Harness FBH E Back up Fall Arrest PFAS Fig 12 Rescate Retirada A L nea de retirada Fig 11 Montaje de personal B Balancin de retirada SUSPENSI N C Anillos en D para los hombros d A L nea de suspensi n del FBH B Balancin de suspensi n z D Arn s de cuerpo completo FHB gt Asiento silla de trabajo de c especialista de maniobra D Arn s de cuerpo completo FHB 4 N E Detenci n de ca das de respaldo PFAS 5 26 DUFPA6 1 DUFPA4 1 DUFPA2 2 APPENDIX B 03122014 Incorrect Connections Acronyms for Fall Protection and Fall Arres
17. all forces that may be encountered during a fall or that meet the criteria for a certified anchorage prescribed in this standard Competent Person One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary hazardous or dangerous to employees and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate hazards Harness Stretch Amount of vertical travel of the Full Body Harness D ring during a fall arrest Qualified Person A person with a recognized degree or professional certificate and with extensive knowledge training and experience in the fall protection and rescue field who is capable of designing analyzing evaluating and specifying fall protection and rescue systems to the extent required by this standard Rescuer Person or persons other than the rescue subject acting to perform an assisted rescue by operation of a rescue system 3 081315 4 INSTALLATION AND USE 4 1 Plan the Personal Fall Arrest System WARNING Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment Consult FallTech when using this equipment in combination with components or subsystems other than those described in this manual Do not connect rebar hooks large carabiners or large snap hooks to the FBH dorsal D rings as this may cause a roll out condition and or unintentional disengagement Use caution Take action to avoid sharp and or abrasive surfaces and edges Avoid electric hazards Use
18. caution when performing arc welding Arc flash from arc welding operations including accidental arcs from electrical equipment can damage equipment and are potentially fatal Examine the work area Be aware of the surroundings and workplace hazards that may impact safety security and the functioning of fall arrest systems and components Hazards may include but not be limited to cable or debris tripping hazards equipment failures personnel mistakes moving equipment such as carts barrows fork lifts cranes or dollies Do not allow materials tools or equipment in transit to contact any part of the fall arrest system Pay special attention to the lifeline Do not work under suspended loads Examine the work area and take action to address hazards See paragraph 2 5 Falls are a serious hazard when working at height All anchoring situations present different clearance issues performance characteristics and requirements Table 4 provides typical performance attributes of a FallTech WrapTech 9 Mini Single Twin SRD for workers up to a maximum total weight of 310 lbs The qualified person may find this data useful in determining anchor location There are several closely related facets of fall hazard management with a PFAS e Anchorage Structure e Acceptable Anchorage Range and Free Fall e Minimum Required Fall Clearance e Swing Fall e Installation and Use of the SRD 4 1 1 Anchorage Structure An anchorage structure is any part of a building o
19. ecte expl citamente a un subcomponente constituyente cable or rope unless specifically provided for by the manufacturer s correa cable o cuerda a menos que se hayan proporcionado E instructions for both subcomponents snap hook or carabiner and E especmeamente por las instrucciones del fabricante para los webbing cable or rope subcomponentes gancho de cierre instant neo o mosquet n y correa cable o cuerda Never attach in a manner where an element of the connector gate or Nunca conecte de modo que un elemento del conector hebilla o F release lever may become caught on the anchor thereby producing F palanca de liberaci n pueda quedar atrapada en el anclaje y por lo additional risk of false engagement tanto producir un riesgo adicional de conexi n falsa Never attach a spreader snap hook to two side positioning D rings Nunca conecte un gancho de cierre instant neo del esparcidor a dos G in a manner whereby the D rings will engage the gates the gates anillos en D laterales de posicionamiento en una forma que los 3 on a spreader must always be facing away from the D rings during G anillos en D se acoplen a la hebillas las hebillas en un esparcidor work positioning deben estar siempre orientadas hacia el lado opuesto de los anillos en S9 D durante el posicionamiento del trabajo E Acronyms for Fall Protection and Fall Arrest ANSI Z359 0 2012 Siglas para la protecci n y detenci n de caidas ANSI Z359 0 2012 ACTD Activatio
20. 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 Visually ensure all connectors close and lock completely Connectors snap hooks rebar hooks and carabiners are designed for use only as specified in this manual See Figure 13 in Appendix B 3 5 Personal Fall Arrest System A PFAS is an assembly of components and subsystems used to arrest a person during a fall event A PFAS is typically composed of an anchorage and a FBH with an energy absorbing connecting device i e a SAL an SRD or a Fall Arrester Connecting Subsystem FACSS attached to the dorsal D ring of the FBH PFAS components used with this equipment must meet applicable ANSI 2359 requirements and OSHA regulations OSHA requires a personal fall arrest system be able to arrest the worker s fall with a maximum arresting force of 1 800 Ibs and limit the free fall to 6 5 feet or less If the maximum free fall distance must be exceeded the employer must document based on test data that the maximum arresting force will not be exceeded and the personal fall arrest system will function properly 3 5 1 Average Arrest Force and Arrest Distance Zero Free Fall The SRD discussed in this manual has been dynamically tested to ascertain typical average and worst case performance attributes when a 310 lb worker is attached in a zero free fall condition i e an anchorage a
21. equirement has increased to 6 5 Figure 2C shows the same information for a 9 diameter anchorage structure Figure 2D is for a 6 diameter and Figure 2E is for a 3 diameter anchorage structure Figure 2F depicts a direct connection of the leg end connector to an anchorage structure As shown the acceptable anchorage range is from 5 above the D ring to a maximum of 2 below the D ring and results in a free fall requirement of 6 5 The maximum allowable free fall for the SRD discussed in this manual is 6 5 This free fall must be carefully considered when calculating the MRFC 4 1 3 Calculate the MRFC To calculate the MRFC use Figure 3 as a worksheet As shown there are six metrics A B C D E and F G is the sum of these values and G is the MRFC Metric A is the amount of additional fall clearance due to potential free fall Metrics B C and D are known equipment parameters with their values filled in Metric E is the sub total of B C D Metric F is additional fall clearance calculation due to Swing Fall If a swing fall hazard exists see Chart 1 to derive how much additional fall clearance due to swing fall is required Place that value in the box for metric F If there is no swing fall hazard disregard metric F and use only A E Metric G is the MRFC WARNING Anchor points located low in the acceptable anchorage range will require additional clear fall distance Always consider where the anchor point is located and ensure there is
22. etailed in Section 7 7 INSPECTION 7 1 Pre Use Inspection Perform an inspection before each use in accordance with the Inspection Checklist procedures in Table 3 See paragraph 7 4 7 2 Inspection Frequency OSHA 1910 66 and OSHA 1926 502 require an inspection by an authorized person before each use In addition an inspection by a competent person at regular intervals is required The competent person will use the information in the Inspection Interval Table to determine the inspection frequency See Table 2 7 3 Inspection Checklist Use the Inspection Checklist provided to inspect the SRD See Table 3 7 4 Inspection Results If an inspection reveals defects in or damage to the equipment inadequate maintenance or activated fall force indicators mark as UNUSABLE and remove the equipment from service 081315 7 5 Inspection Document Record inspection results on the Inspection Record provided in Appendix B or on a similar document 8 LABELS The labels must be present and legible L FALLTECH WRAPTECH MINI Style 74709TB8 OSHA 1926 502 Max Arrest Distance 25 without freefall Max Free Fall See User Manual Avg Arrest Force 909lbs Date of Mfg AUG 2015 READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH PRODUCT AT TIME OF SHIPMENT REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER INSPECTION OF ENERGY ABSORBER DO REMOVE LABEL MADE IN USA SERIAL NUMBER 123456789 td FALLTZCH ensure adequate clear fall distance to avoid con
23. f the lifeline that is not jacketed Incorrect attachment may result in severe injury or death The SRD is always used with the housing end attached to the FBH The single is attached to the dorsal D ring with an approved carabiner The twin SRD attachment to the FBH is via the provided triple locking carabiner with an alignment clip as shown in Figure 6A The SRD leg end connector supplied with the unit at shipping is a 5 000 Ib gate carabiner The lifeline may be wrapped around a suitable anchorage structure with the connector tied back onto the jacketed portion of the lifeline as shown in Panel C or connected directly to the anchorage structure as shown in Panel D 2 4 Rescue Rescue operations require specialized equipment that is beyond the scope of this manual Users are required to have a written rescue plan in place and a method to implement it in a timely manner 2 5 Application Limits Take action to avoid moving machinery and thermal electrical and chemical hazards as contact may cause serious injury or death Avoid swing falls Follow the weight restrictions and recommendations in this manual Be advised the SRD discussed in this manual is NOT rated for Leading Edge applications The lifeline is vulnerable to damage by sharp edges and abrasive surfaces and it is very important to avoid these hazards as a damaged lifeline may cause serious injury or death DO NOT use the SRD to lift tools materials or personnel Remove from service any equipme
24. forces 5 SPECIFICATIONS See Table 1A 1B and 1C 6 MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND STORAGE 6 1 Maintenance Keep the SRD free of contaminants such as paint grease grit and chemicals as this may hinder lifeline functions Keep debris from entering the housing through the lifeline port Clean the exterior of the unit as required with a soap water solution Do not allow any water inside the housing After cleaning pull the lifeline all the way out allow the unit to air dry then retract the lifeline into the unit Do not allow the lifeline to freewheel into the housing Maintain tension Use a tag line if necessary DO NOT use heat to dry DO NOT attempt to disassemble the SRD Inspect the SRD according to the procedures in Section 7 before returning it to service If the SRD fails any portion of the inspection checklist remove it from service tag the unit as UNUSABLE and consult with the manufacturer 6 2 Service Remove the unit from service if it has been subjected to fall arrest force Tag the unit as UNUSABLE to prevent future use The SRD is not repairable 6 3 Storage Hang to store out of direct sunlight Ensure the lifeline is completely retracted into the housing Avoid exposure to chemical agents and vapors airborne debris and water ingress Store units tagged as UNUSABLE in a clearly marked area to prevent inadvertent use Inspect any unit that has been stored for an extended period of time in accordance with the procedures d
25. gy absorber B 5ft Elongation Deceleration Distance Maximum allowable amount of elongation that may payout from the energy absorber upon activation during a fall event C 1ft Harness Stretch and Dorsal D Ring Shift Combined amount of harness webbing elongation and dorsal back D ring up shift during entire fall event D 5ft Height of Dorsal D ring Typical average height of the dorsal D Ring on a user s full body harness measured from the walking working surface up E 1 ft Safety Factor Added length to account for other factors such as an improperly adjusted harness actual worker height or worker weight F 18 ft Total Minimum Clear Fall Distance Required 1 Walking Working Surface 2 Nearest Lower Level or Obstruction Fig 2 Requisito m nimo de ca da despejada l nea de vida con amortiguaci n de impactos para ca das de hasta 12 pies Medida desde el conector de anclaje superior 6 pies Longitud de la l nea de vida con amortiguaci n A Longitud de trabajo original antes de ocurrir un evento de ca da antes 1 8 m de la activaci n del amortiguador de energ a 5 pies Distancia de elongaci n desaceleraci n B Cantidad m xima permitida de elongaci n que se puede emplear del 1 5 m amortiguador de energ a al activarse durante un evento de ca da 1 pie Cambio del anillo en D dorsal y tramo del arn s Cc 0 3 m Cantidad combinada de la elongaci n de la red del a
26. harness webbing elongation and dorsal D ring up shift during entire fall event a Safety Factor c TA ft Added length to account for other factors such as an improperly adjusted harness actual worker height or worker weight D 7 ft Total Minimum Clear Fall Distance Required 1 Overhead Anchorage 2 Walking Working Surface 3 Nearest Lower Level or Obstruction Fig 4 Requisito minimo de caida despejada Dispositivo auto retractil Tipo B de ANSI AX pi Distancia de activaci n desaceleraci n A A 2 PIS Distancia m xima permitida del cable o red que puede emplearse 1 4 m desde el SRD una vez que la desaceleraci n del usuario ha comenzado y despu s de que ocurra un evento de ca da D 1 pie Cambio del anillo en D dorsal y tramo del arn s B Cantidad combinada de la elongaci n de la red del arn s y el cambio del 0 3 m anillo en D dorsal durante un evento de ca da completa B 1 pies Factor de seguridad C Longitud agregada para contar otros factores tales como un ajuste C 0 5 m inapropiado del arn s la altura real del trabajador o el peso del trabajador i Y E 7pies DEER z e ql e D Gi m Distancia m nima total de ca da despejada requerida 5 Bec 2 a 1 Anclaje superior 2 Superficie para caminar trabajar 3 Nivel inferior m s cercano u obstrucci n 24 APPENDIX B 03122014 Fig 5 Managing Stretch Minimum Clear Fall Requirement Vertical Lifeline System
27. id FALLTECH Fall Protection Precision Engineered User Instruction Manual WrapTech 9 Mini Single Twin Self Retracting Device This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer s Instructions as required by the American National Standards Institute ANSI Z359 and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act OSHA WARNING This product is part of a personal fall arrest restraint work positioning suspension or rescue system A Personal Fall Arrest System PFAS is typically composed of an anchorage and a Full Body Harness FBH with a connecting device i e a Shock Absorbing Lanyard SAL or a Self Retracting Device SRD attached to the dorsal D ring of the FBH These instructions must be provided to the worker of this equipment The worker must read and understand the manufacturer s instructions for each component or part of the complete system Manufacturer s instructions must be followed for proper use care and maintenance of this product These instructions must be retained and be kept available for the worker s reference at all times Alterations or misuse of this product or failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death A Fall Protection Plan must be on file and available for review by all workers It is the responsibility of the worker and the purchaser of this equipment to assure that workers of this equipment are properly trained in its
28. il SRD C Superficie para caminar trabajar D Impacto de ca da con balanceo despu s del evento de ca da S E Siguiente nivel inferior u obstrucci n 5 d 25 DUSF1 2 APPENDIX B 03122014 Fig 7 Fall Arrest PFAS Common Fall Protection Applications Fig 8 Work Positioning A Anchorage A A Positioning Anchor B Anchorage Connector B Positioning Lanyard i Full Body Harness FBH with C Shock Absorbing Lanyard SAL C Side D Rings D Full Body Harness FBH D Back up Fall Arrest PFAS E Walking Working Surface d Fig 8 Posicionamiento del trabajo Fig 7 Detenci n de caidas PFAS m i A Anclaje de posicionamiento Anclaje A d B Cord n de posicionamiento B Conector de anclaje C Arn s de cuerpo completo FBH C Cuerda de salvamento con 3 con anillos en D laterales 4 amortiguaci n SAL Se 7 2 S zc Im p Detenci n de ca das de respaldo amp D Arn s de cuerpo completo FHB d a PFAS a E Superficie para caminar trabajar gt Fig 9 Restraint Fig 10 Climbing A Restraint Anchor A Fixed Ladder B Restraint Lanyard B Ladder Safety System A B C Full Body Harness FBH C S
29. in serious injury or death Figure 6B shows common INCORRECT attachments Ensure your twin SRD is attached correctly If you have questions regarding the installation of this unit contact FallTech Customer Service at info falltech com WARNING Ensure the carabiner is correctly installed on the FBH as shown in Figure 6A Incorrect installation may result in serious injury or death Figure 6B shows common incorrect connections Twin Attachment Directly to Anchorage Attach the leg end connectors one at a time directly to an anchorage overhead or non overhead up to a maximum of 2 below the dorsal D ring by a user with a working weight of up to 310 Ibs maximum Twin Attachment in WrapTech The twin WrapTech may be wrapped around an anchorage structure and the special carabiner attached back onto the jacketed portion of the lifeline Ensure the abrasive protection wrapped portion of the lifeline contacts the anchorage structure Do not connect the carabiner between the EA and the SRD housing 4 3 Twin SRD Work Zone Transition This SRD is designed for attachment of one leg end at a time during work performance Dual connection is only for transitioning from one work zone to another for 100 tie off as shown in Figure 7 Attach one leg end connector to a suitable anchor The user may then move to another work location and attach the unused leg to another suitable anchorage Detach the original attached leg Repeat the procedure until the desired work locatio
30. ing Surface 3 Nearest Lower Level or Obstruction Fig 3 Requisito m nimo de ca da despejada Dispositivo auto retr ctil Tipo A de ANSI 2 pi Distancia de activaci n desaceleraci n A A pies Distancia m xima permitida del cable o red que puede emplearse 0 6 m desde el SRD una vez que la desaceleraci n del usuario ha comenzado y 1 D despu s de que ocurra un evento de ca da B H 1 up 4 GE 0 0 1 pie Cambio del anillo en D dorsal y tramo del arn s i B Cantidad combinada de la elongaci n de la red del arn s y el cambio del C 0 3 m anillo en D dorsal durante un evento de ca da completa i N q 1 pies Factor de seguridad i C Longitud agregada para contar otros factores tales como un ajuste 3 0 5 m inapropiado del arn s la altura real del trabajador o el peso del trabajador ni lt D 44 pies Distancia m nima total de ca da despejada requerida 5 1 4 m 2 1 Anclaje superior 2 Superficie para caminar trabajar 3 Nivel inferior m s cercano u obstrucci n Fig 4 Minimum Clear Fall Requirement ANSI Class B Self Retracting Device Activation Deceleration Distance A 4 2 ft Maximum allowable length of cable or web that may payout from the SRD once deceleration of the user has begun and after a fall event occurs Harness Stretch and Dorsal D Ring Shift B 1ft Combined amount of
31. n Distance HLL Horizontal Lifeline ACTD Distancia de activaci n HLL Cuerda de salvamento horizontal AD Arrest Distance MAF Maximum Arrest Force AD Distancia de detenci n MAF Fuerza de detenci n m xima CSS Connecting Subsystem mm Millimeter CSS Subsistema de conexi n mm Mil metro DD Deceleration Distance PFAS Personal Fall Arrest System DD Distancia de desaceleraci n PFAS Sistema personal de detenci n DDV Deceleration Device PPE Personal Protective Equipment de caidas DDV Dispositivo de desaceleraci n PPE Personal Protective Equipment FACSS Fall Arrestor Connecting Subsystem SRD Self retracting Device xi d FACSS Subsistema de conexi n de SRD Self retracting Device FAS Fall Arrest System TFD Total Fall Distance detenedor de ca das FBH Full Body Harness VLL Vertical Lifeline FAS Sistema de detenci n de ca das TFD Total Fall Distance FF Free Fall VLLSS Vertical Lifeline Subsystem FBH Arn s de cuerpo completo VLL Vertical Lifeline FFD Free Fall Distance WPS Work Positioning System FF Ca da libre VLLSS Vertical Lifeline Subsystem Other Acronyms for Fall Protection and Fall Arrest FFD Distancia de ca da libre WPS Work Positioning System RGLS Rope Grab Lanyard Set ANSI American National Standards Other Acronyms for Fall Protection and Fall Arrest 5 Instituto Nacional de Normas SAL Shock Absorbing Lanyard OSHA Occupational Safety and Health RGLS Equipo de agarre de co
32. n is reached 4 4 Locking Speed The SRD utilizes a centrifugal locking mechanism The locking function requires a certain payout rate during a fall event to function correctly If a fall occurs a pawl mechanism is engaged which locks the drum halting payout The energy absorber deploys to slow and arrest the fall Certain situations cramped spaces shifting footing such as sand gravel grain or a sloped surface may not allow the lifeline to reach sufficient speed to activate the lock mechanism A clear path is required to assure positive locking of the SRD 4 5 Impact Indicator The fall arrest impact indicator for this unit is the EA Inspect the unit before each use and in accordance with the instructions in this manual A deployed shock absorber or any broken or torn stitching indicates the SRD has been subjected to fall arrest forces Remove the SRD from service immediately DO NOT allow any lifelines to become tangled or twisted together as this may prevent them from functioning normally DO NOT allow any lifeline to pass under arms or between legs during use DO NOT clamp knot or prevent the lifeline from retracting or being taut DO NOT lengthen the SRD by connecting a lifeline or similar component DO NOT allow the lifeline to freewheel back into the housing Use a tag line if necessary After a Fall Remove from service immediately any equipment subjected to fall arrest forces or exhibiting damage consistent with the effects of fall arrest
33. nt B Starting lateral movement one leg connected to Anchor C During lateral move both legs connected in momentary transition between Anchors D Ending lateral movement one leg connected to Anchor E New Work Location after lateral movement E 2 APPENDIX A 081315 22 APPENDIX B Fig 1 Minimum Clear Fall Requirement 6 ft Shock Absorbing Lanyard Measured from Overhead Anchorage Connector A 6 ft Length of Shock Absorbing Lanyard Original working length before a fall event occurs before activation of energy absorber B 4ft Elongation Deceleration Distance Maximum allowable amount of elongation that may payout from the energy absorber upon activation during a fall event C 1ft Harness Stretch and Dorsal D Ring Shift Combined amount of harness webbing elongation and dorsal back D ring up shift during entire fall event D 5ft Height of Dorsal D ring Ed average height of the dorsal D Ring on a user s full body harness measured from the walking working surface up E 1 ft Safety Factor Added length to account for other factors such as an improperly adjusted harness actual worker height or worker weight F 17 ft Total Minimum Clear Fall Distance Required 1 Overhead Anchorage 2 Walking Working Surface 3 Nearest Lower Level or Obstruction Fig 1 Requerimiento m nimo de claridad l nea de vida con amortiguaci n de impactos de 6 pies Medida desde el conector de anclaje superi
34. nt subjected to fall arrest forces 3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 3 1 Capacity The SRD discussed in this manual is rated for a user weight range of 130 310 Ibs 58 9 140 6 kg including clothing tools etc 3 2 Compatibility Of Connectors 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 FallTech if you have any questions about compatibility 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 Connectors must be compatible in size shape and strength Self closing self locking snap hooks and carabiners are specified by OSHA and ANSI Z359 12 FallTech offers a wide variety of connectors for use with the 9 SRD See Table 1 B and Table 1 C 3 3 Compatibility Of Components Equipment is designed for use with approved components and subsystems only Substitutions or replacements made with non ANSI Z359 compliant components or subsystems may jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may affect the safety and reliability of the complete system Ensure compatibility between the connectors if non FallTech components are used for fall protection 3 4 Making Connections Only use self locking snap hooks rebar hooks and carabiners with this
35. or 6pies Longitud de la l nea de vida con amortiguaci n de A impactosLongitud de trabajo original antes de ocurrir un evento de 1 8 m ca da antes de la activaci n del amortiguador de impactos 4pies Distancia de elongaci n desaceleraci n B Cantidad m xima permitida de elongaci n que se puede emplear del 1 2 m amortiguador de energ a al activarse durante un evento de ca da 1pie Cambio del anillo en D dorsal y tramo del arn s C 0 3 m Cantidad combinada de la elongaci n de la red del arn s y el cambio del anillo en D dorsal durante un evento de caida completa 5 pies Altura del anillo en D dorsal D Altura tipica promedio del anillo en D dorsal en el arn s de cuerpo completo 1 5 m de un usuario medida desde la superficie para caminar trabajar hacia arriba 17 pies Factor de seguridad E Longitud agregada para contar otros factores tales como un ajuste 0 5 m inapropiado del arn s la altura real del trabajador o el peso del trabajador ALL F WE Distancia minima total de caida despejada requerida 1 Anclaje superior 2 Superficie para caminar trabajar 3 Nivel inferior m s cercano u obstrucci n TUCF1 2 gt Fig 2 Minimum Clear Fall Requirement 12 ft Free Fall Lanyard Measured from Foot Level Anchorage Connector A 6 ft Length of Shock Absorbing Lanyard Original working length before a fall event occurs before activation of ener
36. r structure on the building that will meet strength requirements NOTE OSHA 1926 502 and 1910 66 require that anchors for a PFAS be able to hold at least 5 000 pounds of weight per person or maintain a safety factor of at least two twice the impact load under the supervision of a qualified person Method of attachment to an anchorage structure may be either wrapped back or with the carabiner directly attached 4 1 2 Acceptable Anchorage Range Diameter of Anchorage Structure and Free Fall Figure 2B 2C 2D and 2E depict a tie back anchorage with a maximum diameter of 11 5 and a minimum diameter of 3 The acceptable anchorage range is the total vertical range of allowable anchor placement relative to the height of the users FBH D ring ranging from 5 above the D ring to a maximum of 5 below the D ring dependent on the tie back anchorage structure diameter Free fall is the vertical distance the user will travel before the system begins to engage if a fall event occurs Free fall distance will vary depending on the diameter of the anchorage and the vertical distance from the anchorage to the FBH dorsal D ring Figure 2B illustrates free fall requirements for an anchorage diameter of 11 5 at various heights At the highest anchorage 5 above the FBH D ring there is 0 free fall requirement As the anchorage level drops to level with the D ring shown as O the free fall required increases to 1 5 and at 5 below the D ring the free fall r
37. rd n cuerda ANSI de los Estados Unidos Administration SAL Cuerda de salvamento OSHA Administracion de Seguridad y cm Centimeters ASTM American society for Testing con amortiguaci n Salud Ocupacional Sociedad Americana de Pruebas kN kilo Newton Ibs pounds weight cm Centimetros ASTM y Materiales RPA Rebar Positioning Assembly TPA Tower Positioning Assembly kN Kilo Newton Ibs Libras peso Ensamblaje de posicionamiento Ensamblaje de posicionamiento RPA con refuerzo TPA con torre E INSPECTION RECORD PLANILLA de INSPECCI N Model 8 Modelo N Serial t N de serie Date of Manufacture Fecha de fabricaci n Inspection Date Inspector Comments Pass Fail Corrective Action Needed Approved By Fecha de inspecci n Inspector Observaciones Pas No pas Accion correctiva a realizer Aprobado por APPENDIX B 03122014 27
38. rn s y el cambio del anillo en D dorsal durante un evento de ca da completa 5 pies Altura del anillo en D dorsal D Altura t pica promedio del anillo en D dorsal en el arn s de cuerpo completo 1 5 m de un usuario medida desde la superficie para caminar trabajar hacia arriba 17 pies Factor de seguridad E Longitud agregada para contar otros factores tales como un ajuste 0 5 m inapropiado del arn s la altura real del trabajador o el peso del trabajador al F y Distancia m nima total de ca da despejada requerida 1 Superficie para caminar trabajar 2 Nivel inferior m s cercano u obstrucci n 23 TUCF2 2 A B F E RE D i i e Bo B a D y A E B E C r D t x G y c e ES 3 a APPENDIX B 03122014 Fig 3 Minimum Clear Fall Requirement ANSI Class A Self Retracting Device A 2 ft Activation Deceleration Distance Maximum allowable length of cable or web that may payout from the SRD once deceleration of the user has begun and after a fall event occurs B 1ft Harness Stretch and Dorsal D Ring Shift Combined amount of harness webbing elongation and dorsal D ring up shift during entire fall event C 1 ft Safety Factor Added length to account for other factors such as an improperly adjusted harness actual worker height or worker weight D 45 ft Total Minimum Clear Fall Distance Required 1 Overhead Anchorage 2 Walking Work
39. s Maximum User Capacity User Must Calculate for A and F Figure 3 9 WrapTech Tie back SRD Minimum Required Fall Clearance Additional Fall Clearance Calculation due to potential Free Fall use Figures 2B thru 2F to find Free Fall distance 4 ft SRD Arrest Distance 1 ft D ring Shift and Harness Stretch 1 ft Safety Factor 6 ft Sub Total Minimum Required Fall Clearance without Free Fall or Swing Fall sum of B C and D only Additional Fall Clearance Calculation due to Swing Fall use Chart 1 to find Swing Fall distance Total Minimum Required Fall Clearance Including sub total E User Calculations A F Using Figures 2B thru 2F and Chart 1 TS9TB3 1 1 Overhead Anchorage 2 Walking Working Surface 3 Nearest Lower Level or Obstruction Use Figures 2B thru 2F to calculate increased Free Fall distance Use Chart 1 to calculate Additional Fall Clearance due to Swing Fall APPENDIX A 081315 16 Figure 4A Swing Fall Hazards Overhead Direct Connect Anchorage DS9TB4A 1 Overhead Anchorage 9 Tie back SRD Direct Connect to Anchorage Walking Working Surface olojo i gt Swing Fall Impact after fall event E Next Lower Level or Obstruction See Chart 1 for additional Swing Fall hazard due to increased Fall Distance TS9TB4A 1 Figure 4B Swing Fall Hazards Below D ring Tie back
40. st Average Maximum Condition Distance Arrest Force Arrest Force Condition Distance Arrest Force Arrest Force 310 Ibs with 310 Ibs with Bee 19 833 Ibs 1 153 lbs ege 25 909 Ibs 1 371 lbs zero Free Fall zero Free Fall 310 Ib 310 Ib S 48 877 Ibs 1 304 Ibs s 51 909 Ibs 1 320 Ibs 6 Free Fall 6 Free Fall See Figures 2B thru 2F for Free Fall distance concerns 12 APPENDIX A 081315 TS9TB44 1 FS9TB1 1 Figure 1 About 9 Tie back Web SRDs A Integral Swivel Eye F Leg end Connector B Unit Housing G Triple lock Carabiner C Web Lifeline H Carabiner Body D Energy Absorber J Alignment Clip E Jacketed Tie back Leg K Triple lock Gate TS9TB1 1 APPENDIX A 081315 INCORRECT Figure 2A 9 Tie back SRD Orientation and Use Single leg Tie back SRD Attachment to Dorsal D ring Twin leg Tie back SRD Attachment to Dorsal D ring Correct Tie back Connection to Jacketed Leg Only Correct Direct Connection to Anchorage Incorrect Orientation and Use Incorrect Attach Single leg Tie back SRD to Anchorage Incorrect Tie back Carabiner connected to Lifeline FS9TB2A 1 14 APPENDIX A 081315 TS9TB2A 1 Figure 2B Tie back Anchorage 11 Diameter of Structure Figure 2E Tie back Anchorage 3 Diameter of Structure
41. t Inspection Record ex o o a Fig 13 Incorrect Connections Fig 13 Conexiones incorrectas A Never connect two active components snap hooks or carabiners A Nunca conecte dos componentes activos ganchos de cierre instant neo to each other o mosquetones entre si B Never connect two active components snap hooks or carabiners B Nunca conecte dos componentes activos ganchos de cierre instant neo to a single D ring at the same time o mosquetones a un solo anillo en D al mismo tiempo C Never connect in a way that would produce a condition of loading Nunca se debe conectar de una manera que se produzca una condici n on the gate C de carga en la hebilla Never attach to a object in a manner whereby the gate of the snap Nunca conecte a un objeto de tal manera que D hook or carabiner would be prevented from fully closing and locking D la hebilla del gancho de cierre instant neo o del mosquet n se vea Always guard against false connections by visually inspecting for closure impedida de cerrarse y bloquearse por completo Siempre prot jase de and lock falsas conexiones mediante la inspecci n visual del cierre y bloqueo Never attach explicitly to a constituent subcomponent webbing Nunca con
42. t the top of the allowable range e Maximum Allowable Free Fall 0 e Longest Arrest Distance 24 6 H Largest Average Arrest Force 909 lbs H Largest Maximum Arrest Force 1371 lbs 3 5 2 Average Arrest Force and Arrest Distance With Free Fall The SRD discussed in this manual has also been dynamically tested to ascertain allowable free fall typical average and worst case performance attributes when a 310 Ib worker is attached in a free fall condition Le an anchorage at the bottom of the allowable range e Maximum free fall allowed 6 5 e Longest Arrest Distance 51 H Largest Average Arrest Force 903 lbs e Largest Maximum Arrest Force 1320 Ibs 3 6 Personal Fall Arrest System Anchorage Strength An anchorage selected for PFAS application must have the strength to sustain a static load applied in the direction permitted by the PFAS of at least two times the maximum arrest force permitted when certification exists or 5 000 lbs 22 2 kN in the absence of certification 3 7 Definitions The following are definitions of terms as defined in ANSI Z359 0 2012 Authorized Person A person assigned by the employer to perform duties at a location where the person will be exposed to a fall hazard otherwise referred to as user for the purpose of these instructions Certified Anchorage An anchorage for fall arrest positioning restraint or rescue systems that a Qualified Person certifies to be capable of supporting the potential f
43. tact with lower level or obstruction See instruction manual for important information regarding clear fall distance requirements and the use of this product with horizontal and ancho s including horizontal use ntact with shar g brasive surfaces Before using this product you must read ENEE and follow the 1 anufacturer s instructions 5 and wamings REFER TO INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND USE Inspect EE Sech beaver function a Wuer ao manu SOUS DO ATM for d er Insp ZER detal Antes de utilizar este producto debe de leer comprender sida las instrucciones del a etiquetas avertenci S Cepagity 130 310 lbs VYorking length Y 2 7m Life line material Dyneema MADE IN THE USA Do not attach in a manner that could side load the gate Do not climb above anchorge Limit swing falls by working directly beneath SRD If unitis subjected to fall arrest orces remove from service immediately fi vice RV La Serious Injury or death DO NOT REMOVE Dasz gat 081315 APPENDIX A Table 1A Specifications for 9ft Mini Tie back Web SRDs SRD Configuration en WA gth Maximum Standards and S i and Part Numbers and Material User Capacity Regulations SRD i Webbing Single leg SRDs TES 6 100 Ibs 100 Dyneema 74709SA8 19mm width 74709588 Swivel Eye 74709SG8 Alloy Steel 5 8 hole 310 Ibs Spring to comply with OSHA Rolled Carbon Steel ANSI 7359 14 1926 502 Ki SRD Housing and OSHA OQ
44. use maintenance and storage Training must be repeated at regular intervals Training must not subject the trainee to fall hazards Consult a doctor if there is reason to doubt your fitness to safely absorb the shock of a fall event Age and fitness seriously affect a worker s ability to withstand falls Pregnant women or minors must not use this equipment NOTE For more information consult ANSI Z359 FallTech 1306 South Alameda Street Compton CA 90221 USA 1 800 719 4619 1 323 752 0066 www FallTech com 02015 MSRD13 1 081315 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 DESCRIPTION 1 1 ANSI and OSHA 2 APPLICATION 2 1 Purpose 2 2 Personal Fall Arrest System 2 3 SRD Orientation In Fall Arrest 2 4 Rescue 2 5 Application Limits 3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 3 1 Capacity 3 2 Compatibility Of Connectors 3 3 Compatibility Of Components 3 4 Making Connections 3 5 Personal Fall Arrest System 3 5 1 Average Arrest Force and Arrest Distance Zero Free Fall 3 5 2 Average Arrest Force and Arrest Distance With Free Fall 3 6 Personal Fall Arrest System Anchorage Strength 3 7 Definitions 4 2 Installation And Use Of The SRD 4 2 1 Single SRD 4 2 2 Twin SRDs 4 3 Twin SRD Work Zone Transition 4 4 Locking Speed 4 5 Impact Indicator 5 SPECIFICATIONS 6 MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND STORAGE 6 1 Maintenance 6 2 Service 6 3 Storage 7 INSPECTION 7 1 Pre Use Inspection 7 2 Inspection Frequency 7 3 Inspection Checklist 7 4 Inspection Results

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