INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE - Reliance Industries
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1. RELIANCE fall protection INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 4XXX Series Skyloc Self Retracting Lifelines Complies with the current ANSI Z359 1 2007 and all applicable OSHA regulations and requirements Reliance Industries Phone 281 930 8000 P O Box 2046 Toll Free 888 362 2826 Deer Park TX 77536 Fax 281 930 8666 RELIANCE fall protection Contents DESCRIPTION 4 5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 6 APPLICATION 7 A PURPOSE 1 PERSONAL FALL ARREST B USE LIMITATIONS 1 CAPACITY 2 FREE FALL 3 FALL CLEARANCE 4 SWING PENDULUM FALLS 10 SHARP EDGES AND ABRASIVE SURFACES 11 WEAR AND DETERIORATION 12 IMPACT FORGES a her ern eee eie nnper nn teens cie SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS A COMPATIBILITY OF SYSTEM PARTS sisse nennen nennen nnne 1 COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS AND SUBSYSTEMS 2 COMPATIBILITY OF CONNECTORS 3 ANCHORAGES AND ANCHORAGE CONNECTORS INSTALLATION PROCEDURE A CONNECTING THE SRL TO AN ANCHOR POINT B CONNECTING THE SRL TO A HARNESS C PREPARATION FOR USE D INSPECT PRIOR TO USE E PLAN SCOPE OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED ANALYSIS CARE OF THE LANYARD INSPECTIONS A INSPECTION FREQUENCY B INSPECTION PROCEDURE TRAINING RESCUE PLANNING SERVICING GUARDING AGAINST APPLICATION FAILURE WARNINGS AND LIMITATIONS LABELING INSPECTION RECORD PART NUMBER LIST WARRANTY STATEMENT Pag2. e Areas where overhead cranes or gantries are used must be ex amined to verify that neither the moving loads or lifting wires can interfere or snag the extended wire rope web of a Skyloc SRL causing a worker to be dislodged f Overhead lighting and electrical cables must also be identified to insure that installation of the SRL is sufficiently far enough away so that the cable can never contact the wire creating an electrocu tion hazard g Consideration of obstacles present in the work area must include ALL locations that COULD be reached if the entire length of wire rope web were extracted from the SRL Obstacles that pose no threat when a worker is on a platform for example may be ex posed to a dangerous situation should he climb downwards or moves laterally towards another work surface h The wire rope web used in SRL s should be protected from dam age when passing over sharp edges or near objects where the cable web could become lodged or pinched through the use of edge protectors that are not abrasive to the lifeline When sig nificant changes in angle are encountered directional sheaves Page 17 RELIANCE fall protection should be used or the SRL anchorage point should be relocated to a location that prevents contact with the sharp edge i Avoid installations where debris contaminants and other objects falling from above could damage the Skyloc or its cable web j Extreme caution must also be exer
3. where features that protrude from the snap hook or carabiner catch on the anchor and seem to be fully engaged to the anchor point Reliance has designed the width of the head and gates of Reliance snap hooks to prevent this issue in most D rings D To each other E Directly to webbing or rope lanyard or tie back F To any object shaped such that the snap hook or carabiner will not close and lock or that could cause roll out should a fall occur 3 ANCHORAGES AND ANCHORAGE CONNECTORS Anchorages for personal fall arrest systems must have a strength Page 13 RELIANCE fall protection capable of supporting a static load applied in directions permitted by the system of at least a 3 600 Ib 16 KN when certification exists or b 5 000 Ib 22 2 kN in the absence of certification When more than one personal fall arrest system is attached to an anchorage the anchorage strengths set forth in a and b must be multiplied by the number of systems attached to the anchorage This requirement is consistent with OSHA requirements under 29 CFR 1910 amp 1926 Anchorage connectors must be selected carefully Eyebolts should not be used if they will be loaded at an angle to their axis unless the loads fall within design parameters for such use Weld on lugs should not be less than 1 2 in 12 7mm in width and should not be made of steel with less than 50 000 PSI yield strength The proper stress areas and weld areas must be calculate
4. cause damage to the Skyloc The wire rope web should be allowed to retract slowly into the unit under its own power If the unit is too far overhead to permit this then tagline should be attached to the snaphook to help control the line retraction 3 In the course of use do not allow the wire rope web to wrap around arms or legs or become entangled in clothing or other items In the event of a fall they could cause injury or prevent the Skyloc from functioning properly Any Skyloc Self Retracting Lifeline that has the load indicator of the swivel snap showing deployed has seen a fall arrest load and must be returned to Reliance Industries for evalu ation repair and recertification Units must not be reset in the field or allowed to be used until recertification has taken place 4 Users should be familiar with pertinent regulations governing the use of this personal fall arrest system and its components Only trained and competent personnel should install and supervise the use of this system 5 Use only Reliance supplied or qualified compatible components Page 22 Instructions for Use 6 Do not tie knots in the wire rope or webbing of the unit Tying knots in wire rope web reduces the overall strength of the wire rope Only connect to the Skyloc by using the Pelican swivel snap to con nect to the dorsal back D ring of a full body harness Do not cross lines with another worker Should the lines beco
5. distance from machinery that could entangle clothing the lifeline the harness or other components connected to it 10 SHARP EDGES AND ABRASIVE SURFACES Do not expose web lifelines to sharp edges or abrasive surfaces that could cut tear or abrade and weaken the fibers If working around sharp edges and abrasive surfaces is unavoidable use heavy padding or other protective barriers to prevent direct contact 11 WEAR AND DETERIORATION Any SRL which shows signs of excessive wear deterioration or aging must be removed from use and marked UNUSABLE until destroyed See detailed inspection procedures 12 IMPACT FORCES Any SRL that has been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall must be immediately removed from service and marked as UNUSABLE until recertified or replaced RELIANCE SRL s have impact load indicators built into either the hooks or the anchorage component on top of the SRL that facilitate inspection for fall loading SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS A COMPATIBILITY OF SYSTEM PARTS 1 COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS AND SUBSYSTEMS RELIANCE SRL s are designed to be used with RELIANCE approved components and connecting subsystems Use of the SRL with products made by others should be evaluated by a competent person to ensure compatibility of components and hardware Connecting subsystems must be suitable for use in the application e g fall Page 12 Instructions for Use arrest or restraint RELIANCE manufactures a
6. feet of cable slowly to verify that there is tension on the line and the retraction spring is functioning correctly 2 Give the cable a quick sharp tug causing the unit to lock up proving that the braking mechanism is operating correctly Slowly allow the cable to be retracted back into the unit under the power of the retraction spring CAUTION The cable web must always be released slowly and in a controlled manner when rewinding the cable back into the unit it should never be fully released in an uncontrollable manner Allowing the cable to retract in an uncontrolled fashion could cause damage to the Skyloc the workplace or other users in the area Always use a tagline attached to the snaphook to help guide the wire rope back into the unit when it is installed too far overhead to reach directly this will also help in pulling the snaphook down to the user for connection to his harness Removal is the opposite if installation Installation methods are not limited to bow shackles or carabiners Custom brackets are available for permanent or specialized installations Contact Reliance to help identify specific installation methods for your situation D INSPECT PRIOR TO USE Before the use of this SRL inspect the SRL and all components of the PFAS 1 Inspect the SRL to verify that it is in serviceable condition Examine every inch of the lanyard or cable for severe wear cuts burns frayed edges abrasion or other damage Examine s
7. has been deployed the SRL must be returned to a Reliance Industries approved repair facility for evaluation and recertification Inspect load indicator webbing on SRL s with web lifelines Remove from service if stitching is broken and or Remove From Service label is visible Figure 13 Deployed Load Indicator Deployed Load Indicator j Q Figure 11 Figure 12 Deployed Load Indicator Figure 13 Page 19 RELIANCE fall protection 2 The worker should also verify that conditions around the SRL location have not changed that may affect its ability to arrest a fall such as obstacles or equipment directly below the anchorage point which might create a swing fall 3 Before every use the worker should extract all of the cable web and examine it for defects that would affect its overall strength These defects would include but are not limited to weld strikes or burns kinks bends bird caging bends bulge spots outer diameter thinning broken or snagged wire strands broken or burned web or thread etc If a wire rope or webbing is showing evidence of any of these defects the unit should be removed from service immediately until the wire rope or web is replaced and re certified The ferrules of the wire rope and stitching of the webbing by the snaphook should also be examined for cracks deformation or broken and damaged stitching 4 After the wire rope web has been allowed to retract into the unit
8. injury or death If you have ques tions on the use care or suitability of this equipment for your application contact RELIANCE Fall Protection for information Page 3 RELIANCE fall protection DESCRIPTION The Skyloc Self Retracting Lifeline SRL is designed to be a component in a personal fall arrest systems PFAS It may be used in most situations where a combination of worker mobility and fall protection is required i e inspection work general construction maintenance work oil production confined space work etc The Skyloc SRL is designed for use by a single person weighing 310 Ibs 140 6kg body weight plus tools Skyloc Self Retracting Lifeline features a cam action pawl system ensuring posi tive lock up even in the most demanding environments Available standard cable web lengths allow the Skyloc to be mounted overhead in areas where there are no other convenient anchor points for personal fall arrest means The Pelican snaphook s unique hook body design prevents the accidental false engagement to the harness dorsal D ring while the case swivel or anchor connector depending on model provides an easy to see load indicator showing whether the Skyloc has been exposed to a fall ar rest load and needs to be serviced Identifying Components of Skyloc Self Retracting Lifelines Anchor Connector Loop N lt Housing Front Label Side Labels Impact Indicator gt Web
9. is generally recommended When working in the presence of chemicals more frequent inspection of the SRL is required 6 HEAT Do not use SRL that utilize a web lifeline in environments with temperatures greater than 185 F 85 C Protect the lanyard when used near welding metal cutting or other heat producing activities Sparks may damage the lanyard webbing and reduce its strength IMPORTANT When working with tools materials or in high temperature environments ensure that associated fall protection equipment can withstand high temperatures or provide protection for those items 7 CORROSION Do not expose the device to corrosive environments for prolonged periods Organic substances and salt water are particularly corrosive to metal parts When working in a corrosive environment more Page 11 RELIANCE fall protection frequent inspection cleaning and drying of the SRL is required See Care and Inspection sections for cleaning and inspection details 8 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS Use extreme caution when working near energized electrical sources Metal hardware on the SRL the lifeline itself and on other components connected to it will conduct electric current Maintain a safe working distance preferably at least 10 3m from electrical hazards 9 MOVING MACHINERY When working near moving machinery parts e g conveyors rotating shafts presses etc make sure that loose equipment is secured Maintain a safe working
10. line of connecting subsystems for most applications Contact RELIANCE for further information Refer to the manufacturer s instructions supplied with the component or connecting subsystem to determine suitability Contact RELIANCE with any questions regarding compatibility of equipment used with the SRL 2 COMPATIBILITY OF CONNECTORS Connectors such as D rings snap hooks and carabiners must be rated at 5 000 Ib 22 KN minimum breaking strength and comply with ANSI Z359 1 2007 RELIANCE connectors meet these requirements Connecting hardware must be compatible in size shape and strength Non compatible connectors may accidentally disengage rollout or false engage Always verify that the connecting snap hook or carabiner and the D ring on the harness or anchorage connector is compatible Some harness models have web loop connection points Do not use snap hooks to connect to web loops unless the snap hook complies with ANSI Z359 1 2007 A self locking carabiner may also be used to connect to a web loop Ensure the carabiner cannot cross gate load load against the gate rather than along the backbone of the carabiner Connecting subsystems self retracting lifeline lanyard rope grab and lifeline cable grab etc must be suitable for your application EXAMPLES OF INAPPROPRIATE CONNECTIONS A To a D ring to which another connector is attached B In a manner that would result in a load on the gate C In a false engagement
11. the snaphook should be pulled sharply to verify proper lockup of the unit If unit fails to lockup when pulled quickly or if the cable fails to retract properly after lockup the unit must be removed from service until repaired TRAINING It is the responsibility of the employer to train all workers prior to using this system per OSHA 1926 503 a 1 The employer shall provide a train ing program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards The employer shall assure that as necessary each employee has been trained by a competent person qualified in the following areas 1 OSHA regulations governing the use of horizontal lifelines 2 Ability to recognize potential fall and workplace hazards 3 Method of inspection of safety equipment 4 Rescue procedures 5 Installation and removal techniques Page 20 Instructions for Use RESCUE PLANNING Prior to system use a rescue plan must be prepared the workers must be trained in its use and the rescue equipment must be on hand to imple ment it in case of a fall Typical rescue plans include but are not limited to the following items 1 List of equipment that must be readily accessible in the event of an emergency and the names of those workers certified to use or oper ate that equipment 2 E
12. 3 16 4 5mm 3 16 4 5mm stainless 7 lb 3006 Pelican 3 1kg Zn Plate 8 Ibs 3006 Pelican 3 6kg Zn Plate 25 Ibs 3007 Swivel 11 3kg Zn Plate 3008 Swivel Stainless 3007 Swive Zn Plate 3008 Swive Stainless 3007 Swivel Zn Plate 3007 Swivel Zn Plate 44 Ibs 3008 Swivel 20kg Stainless 48 Ibs 3007 Swive 21 7kg Zn Plate 48 Ibs 3008 Swive 21 7kg Stainless 25 Ibs 11 3kg 26 Ibs 11 7kg 26 Ibs 11 7kg 48 lbs 21 7kg 44 165 20kg Housing Type Carbon Stee H c 5125 25 3 on Ca Steel Ca S o 5 Ca S o Ca S o 5 o el LDPE overmolded ABS Plastic LDPE overmolded ABS Plastic Carbon Stee Stainless Stee e D rbon eel nless eel 7 rbon el Carbon el 20 a8 Stainless Stee Carbon Stee W Stainless Steel Housing Dimensions 8 L X 4 W X 2 H 20cm X 10cm X 5 cm 8 L X 4 W X 2 H 20cm X 10cm X 5 cm 8 L X 4 W X 2 H 20cm X 10cm X 5 cm 8 L X 4 W X 2 H 20cm X 10cm X 5 cm 8 L X 4 W X 2 H 20cm X 10cm X 5 cm 11 L X 6 W X 3 H 28cm X 15cm X 8cm 11 L X e w X 3 H 28cm X 15cm X 8cm 15 L X 9 W X 4 H 38cm X 23cm X 10cm 15 L X 9 W X 4 H 38cm X 23cm X 10cm 15 L X 9 W X 4 H 38cm X 23cm X 10cm 15 L X 9 W X 4 H 38cm X 23cm X 10cm 19 L X 13 5 W X 4 5 H 48cm X 34cm X 11cm 19 L X 13 5 W X 4 5 H 48cm X 34c
13. MENT OF USE IF THIS SNAP TO BE SURE IT PRODUCT HAS BEEN CANNOT LOAD SNAP GATE SUBJECTED TO A FALL ARREST IN A MANNER THAT COULD CREATE LOAD RETURN TO AUTHORIZED SERVICE ACCIDENTAL DISENGAGEMENT NEVER CENTER FOR RECERTIFICATION THIS ALLOW THE LANYARD TO RETRACT RETRACTABLE REQUIRES A MINIMUM ACTIVATION UNCONTROLLABLY USE A TAG LINE TO ALLOW SPEED DO NOT USE WHERE SLIDING MOTION WOULD NOT RETRACTION OF LINE INTO HOUSING DO NOT ALLOW REACH ACTIVATION SPEED DO NOT INSTALL OR USE NEAR WIRE ROPE TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL HAZARDS OR ENERGIZED EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT OR SHARP SURFACES THAT COULD DAMAGE REDUCE SWING FALL HAZARDS BY KEEPING CABLE DO NOT CLIMB ABOVE THE ANCHORAGE WORKERS DIRECTLY BENEATH DEVICE ALWAYS CONNECT SRL SNAPHOOK TO BACK DORSAL Complies with ANSI 2359 1 07 pare MANUFACTURE D RING OF HARNESS MEETS OR EXCEEDS APPLICABLE OSHA REGULATIONS IN USA Skyloc LANYARD RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LLC WARNING WARNING DO NOT USE FOR DO NOT TIE OFF OR FALL ARREST OF OTHERWISE MORE THAN ONE PREVENT LINE PERSON FROM RE AVOID TRACING WHEN PROLONGED IN USE EXPOSURE TO DO NOT CAUSTIC OR PERMIT SLACK CORROSIVE TO FORM IN ENVIRONMENTS LINE STORE SRL ATTACH SRL TO WITH LINE ANCHORAGE FULLY APPROVED BY A RETRACTED QUALIFIED DO NOT PERMIT PERSON OR CABLE OR WEB ENGINEER TO WRAP AROUND MOVE CAUTIOUSLY BODY OR LIMBS TO PREVENT LOSS OF BALANCE SHOULD UNIT LOCK UP INSTRUCTIONS FOR
14. USE 1 ATTACH SRL TO SUITABLE ANCHORAGE CERTIFIED BY A QUALIFIED PERSON OR ENGINEER 2 INSPECT SRL FOR MISSING PARTS OR VISIBLE DEFECTS REMOVE FROM SERVICE IF ANY ARE FOUND 3 GIVE LINE A QUICK SHARP TUG TO VERIFY LOCKUP REMOVE FROM SERVICE IF UNIT FAILS TO LOCK OR WILL NOT UNLOCK 4 VERIFY LOAD INDICATOR IS INTACT IF DEPLOYED REMOVE UNIT FROM SERVICE 5 ATTACH SNAPHOOK TO BACK D RING OF HARNESS RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LLC 2802 East X Street Deer Park TK 77536 281 930 8000 www elsafe com 4015 4020 Page 24 Instructions for Use PRODUCT LABELS SKYLOC SELF RETRACTING LANYARD RELIANCE Fax 281 930 8666 fall protection Do not use in silos where there is a possibility of slow engulfment from shifting contents Read and heed alll labels and warnings Never allow the cable to retract 2 All workers must be trained prior to use use a tag line to allow slow retraction of cable into 3 Use only for personal fall arrest 4 Inspect before cach use Consult owners manual for Do not install or use near electrical ee 5 Inspect locking action prior to use by pulling sharply on lanyard y 6 Units subjected to fall arrest or which do Reduce swing fall hazards by keeping not pass inspection or are duc for service must be workers directly beneath device Immediately Avoid prolonged use in caustic or corrosive MA
15. XIMUM WORKING LOAD person 90 Ib min 310 Ib max MAXIMUM ARREST FORCE 900 Ib 4 kN MAXIMUM ARREST DISTANCE 42 in 1 06 m DATE OF MANUFACTURE rom DEP roa 3 4030 4050 4051 4075 4100 4101 4120 4121 4130 4131 25 RELIANCE fall protection EQUIPMENT RECORD SERIAL NUMBER O MANUFACTURED PURCHASE DATE ASSIGNED TO INSPECTION RECORD INSPECTOR PASS FAIL GN E HE E NN m p E EN NET E ET E E Page 26 SPECIFICATIONS SKYLOC SRL S Certified to meet the current ANSI 2359 1 2007 OSHA regulations for the Self Retracting Lifeline component of a complete personal fall arrest system Lanyard webbing certified minimum 9000 Ib 4082kg breaking strength all hardware certified to 5000 Ib 22kN breaking strength 100 percent proof tested to 3600 Ibs 16 5kN Individually serial number and date of manufacture are on product label Made in Texas USA Instructions for Use These Instructions Apply to the Following Part Numbers 4006 4007 4008 4009 4011 4015 4020 4030 4031 4050 4051 4075 4100 4101 4130 4131 Warranty Products manufactured by Reliance Industries LLC are warranted against factory defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from date of purchase by the owner end user or for a period of one year from date first used provided that this period shall not exceed two years from d
16. ate of shipment to distributor Upon notice of product defect or fault Reliance Industries LLC will promptly repair or replace all defective items Reliance Industries LLC reserves the right to elect to have any defective item returned to its manufacturing plant authorized service center or distributor for inspection before making a repair or replacement This warranty does not cover equipment damages or defects resulting from abuse damage in transit or other damage beyond the control of Reliance Industries This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and is the only one applicable to our products and services and is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied When products offered by Reliance Industries LLC are manufactured by a third party Original equipment manufacturer OEM warranty shall apply and may be outside the control of Reliance Industries LLC Page 27 nike Reliance Industries P O Box 2046 Deer Park TX 77536 Phone 281 930 8000 Toll Free 888 362 2826 Fax 281 930 8666 www relsafe com Copyright 2010 Reliance Fall Protection 4006 62 RevA
17. cation error on the part of the User or System Designer Because each end user might use this product in a manner different from Reliance Industries testing platform and because Page 21 RELIANCE fall protection the User might use this product in combination with other manufacturer s products in a manner not evaluated contemplated or tested by Reliance the User or System Designer is ultimately responsible for verifying or vali dating the suitability and compatibility of this product for use in his applica tion or system Whenever questions regarding proper use or compatibility arise please contact Reliance Engineering at 303 424 8650 WARNINGS AND LIMITATIONS 1 Proper care should always be taken to visually scan the work area prior to use Remove any obstruction debris and other materials from and beneath the work area that could cause injuries or interfere with the operation of this system Be cautious of swing fall hazards if working anywhere but directly below the anchorage point of the SRL Be aware of the movements of others using SRLs or shock ab sorbing lanyards in close proximity knowing that if the lines become crossed or tangled and a fall occurs the sudden motion could pull others off balance and make rescue more difficult 2 Do not release the wire rope web when extended and allow it to re tract back into the unit uncontrollably Releasing the cable web and allowing it to reel itself in uncontrollably could
18. cised when considering the use of the Skyloc SRL as a means of fall protection in areas where a user is working on a sloped surface such as a pitched roof or tank bottom or on piles of loose material such as grain or sand that may shift or slide If the user falls or begins to slide on such a surface the Skyloc lanyard may not be extracted fast enough for the device to lock up typically lanyard must be extracted around 5 6ft sec for the unit to lock up and arrest the sliding fall The user might continue to slide over a roof edge or into some other hazardous zone causing injury or death The use of a travel restriction system or a work positioning system may be more appropriate for such locations and should be considered first Contact Reliance Engineering for help in selecting equipment for these applications 5 Rescue and Evacuation The user and employer must have a rescue plan in place training in its use and the means to implement it at hand The employer must have the ability to perform a rescue quickly and safely Do not plan to rely on others for rescue because prolonged suspension can cause bodily injury or death CARE OF THE SKYLOC SRL A Clean exterior by wiping away excess dirt grease or other materials that might interfere with operation of the unit Dry hardware with a clean dry cloth and hang to air dry Do not attempt to disassemble the unit A buildup of dirt solvents paint etc on the lifeline may pr
19. d to assure proper safety If in question consult Reliance Industries Engineering for proper design requirements INSTALLATION PROCEDURE A CONNECTING THE SRL TO AN ANCHOR POINT NOTE Approved fall protection must be worn during Skyloc Self Retracting Lifeline installation at all times Do not use the SRL as a method of personal fall protection until the system has been completely installed inspected and approved for use by a Qualified Person 1 Installation of the Skyloc Self Retracting Lifeline begins with the identification of a suitable anchor point The anchor point must be capable of supporting a 3 600 Ib 16KN load where certification of load carrying ability exists or 5 000 Ib 22 2kN where certification does not exist NOTE These strengths must be multiplied by the number of persons that will be connecting to the anchorage point at any one time 2 Pass a large carabiner or bow shackle or other Reliance approved connecting means through the swivel eye or handle at the top of the Skyloc This carabiner or bow shackle must be rated with a minimum breaking strength of at least 5 000 Ib 22 2kN and must be used for connecting to only 1 SRL at a time 3 Secure the bow shackle or carabiner to the anchor point If using bow shackle verify that it is a safety shackle and that the nut of the shackle has been fully captured using a clevis pin or lock ring to prevent accidentally disengagement When using a carabiner make su
20. e 2 Instructions for Use User Instructions Reliance Self Retracting Lifelines User Instruction Manual Self Retracting Lifelines This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer s Instructions as re quired by the current ANSI Z359 1 2007 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 self retracting lifeline itself serves no useful purpose The user must follow the manufac turer s instructions 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 ex plained and heed all instructions labels markings and warnings supplied with this product and with those products intended for use in association with it before using this equipment Manufacturer s instructions must be followed for proper use and maintenance of this equipment National stan dards 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
21. ed Clearance MRC 2 Add the Activation Distance Distance required for lifeline to activate Activation Distance AD 12 3m 3 Add the Deceleration Distance DD No more than 30 76m 4 Add the Safety Factor Safety Factor SF 1 5 to 3 4 to 9m AD DD SF lt MRC Page 8 Instructions for Use Activation Distance Deceleration Distance X F x Walking Working Surface Safety Factor AURA Minimum Required Clearance Y Lower Level Obstruction Calculating Fall Clearance with a Figure 4 Self Retracting Lifeline 4 SWING PENDULUM FALLS Swing falls occur when the anchorage point is not DIRECTLY above the point where a fall occurs If the worker fall in such a situation there is a possibility of a swing fall that may bring him into contact with objects below or to the side of him possibly causing serious injury or death These objects must be removed or the SRL and or anchorage point be repositioned directly over the worker to help reduce the risk of a swing fall A Competent Person or Qualified Engineer should always be consulted if there exists a possibility of a swing fall occurring The worker must be trained to understand that the width of his allowable work area can never exceed the anchorage height of the retractable over his walking working surface For example if a worker in a building with 10 ft 3m floors walks 20 ft 6m a
22. er integrated into the lifeline itself This does not change fall clearance calculations for this unit 4009 Skyloc Self Retracting Lifeline with 3014 Tieback Hook When tying back on to the lifeline point of tie back must be below the webbing impact indicator see Figure 1 Using the 4006 4007 4008 4009 or 4011 with a Man Lift 1 If the unit DOES NOT employ an external shock absorber then the user must connect the SRL directly to the harness see Instal lation Procedures to provide shock absorption in the event that the user falls over the hand rail 2 If the unit DOES employ an external shock absorber then the shock absorber end must be attached to the users back to provide shock absorption in the event that the user falls over the hand rail Based on testing results if a user does not have a shock absorbing device on their back whether it be a unit with internal brakes or an external shock absorber the arrest load is isolated at the hand rail and the user could be over loaded with no shock absorption 3 Do not extract an amount of lifeline from the SRL and clip it off to prevent it from retracting back into the unit Doing so will ensure that a free fall occurs if the user falls out of the basket and over the handrail and will prevent the SRL from functioning properly CALCULATE THE FALL CLEARANCE 1 Determine distance beneath walking working surface to nearest lower level or obstruction Minimum Requir
23. event the SRL from working properly and in severe cases degrade the webbing to a point where it weakens and should be removed from service More information on cleaning is available from RELIANCE If you have questions concerning the condition of your SRL or have any doubt about putting it into service contact RELIANCE B Store SRL s in a cool dry clean environment Avoid areas where heat oil chemicals or their vapors may exist Thoroughly inspect after extended storage Good safety practice requires separate storage of unusable product from usable product Page 18 Instructions for Use INSPECTIONS A INSPECTION FREQUENCY 1 The SRL must be fully inspected by the user prior to each use 2 A competent person other than the user must inspect the SRL thoroughly at least annually Note Extreme working conditions harsh environments that might degrade the webbing or corrode the hardware prolonged use etc may require increasing the frequency of inspections Record the results of each formal inspection in the inspection and maintenance log as described below B INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1 Prior to each use the worker must inspect the Skyloc Self Retracting Lifeline for any physical damage wear corrosion or malfunctioning parts Verify that the load indicator is not visible by looking to see if the red slide bearing under the swivel eye on the anchor point or snaphook is exposed Figures 11 amp 12 Once the load indicator
24. lanyard only External Shock Absorber Web or Cable lanyard 4011 only see page 8 amp Load Indicating Swivel Snap Hook Figure 1 4006 4007 4008 4009 4011 Page 4 Instructions for Use Load Indicating Anchor Connector Rubber Overmold Label Area Housing Rubber Ball Stop Ferrules 2X Web or Cable lanyard Thimble Eye gt Figure 2 Snap Hook 4015 4020 Handle Handle Screw 9 amp Nut 2X f Label Torque Nut Rear Cover Cover Acorn Nut Serial Number Label Area Housing Screws amp Nuts 12X Nozzle Rubber Ball Stop Washer 3 16 4 5mm Wire Rope Ferrules 2X Thimble Eye 4 Load Indicating Swivel Snap Hook Figure 3 4030 4050 4051 4075 4100 4101 4120 4121 4130 4131 Page 5 RELIANCE fall protection PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Working Length 4006 6 1 8m Part Line Type 3 16 4 5mm galvanized Weight 5 Ibs 3007 Swivel 2 2kg Zn Plate Hook Type s 3 16 4 5mm galvanized 4015 18 5 5m 4020 20 6 1m 4030 0 9 1m 4031 0 9 1m 5 22 1 25mm polyester web 3 16 4 5mm galvanized 3 16 4 5mm stainless 3 16 4 5mm galvanized 3 16 4 5mm stainless 30 30 m galvanized 3 16 4 5mm galvanized 3 16 4 5mm stainless 3 16 4 5mm galvanized 4101 100 30 4m 4130 130 39 6m 4131 130 39 6m
25. m X 11cm 19 L X 13 5 W X 4 5 H 48cm X 34cm X 11cm 19 L X 13 5 W X 4 5 H 48cm X 34cm X 11cm 19 L X 13 5 W X 4 5 H 48cm X 34cm X 11cm The following specifications apply to all Skyloc Self Retracting Lifelines Maximum Arrest Force MAF 900 Ibs 4kN Maximum Arrest Distance 42 1 07m Maximum Capacity 1 worker with a maximum combined tool and body weight of no more than 310 Ibs 140 6kg Certain Models have capacity up to 440 Ibs 200kg Contact Reliance Industries if higher capacity models are needed Page 6 Instructions for Use SELF RETRACTING LIFELINE APPLICATION A PURPOSE RELIANCE Self Retracting Lifelines SRL s are used as one component in a personal fall arrest system PFAS The SRL s described in this manual meet ANSI Z359 1 and OSHA requirements except where noted These instruc tions and markings borne by the SRL s fulfill the instruction and marking re quirements of those standards and regulations This equipment is specifically designed to dissipate fall energy and limit the fall arrest forces that are trans ferred to the body 1 PERSONAL FALL ARREST The self retracting lifeline is used as a component of a personal fall arrest system Personal fall arrest systems typically include a full body harness a connecting subsystem energy absorbing device such as a shock absorbing lanyard or self retracting lifeline and an anchorage connector Maximum arresting force must no
26. me entangled a fall by one worker could dislodge others Plan and place SRLs to prevent workers from crossing safety lines LABELING The illustrations on the following pages are representations of the actual labels that appear on Reliance Skyloc Self Retracting Lifelines All the information on the SRL Specifications Label is important for the safe use of this product so the user should ensure that the label has not been removed and that the descriptions it contains match the task and environment in which the product is intended to be used An inspection log is available on Page 26 of this manual The unit should be inspected by a Competent Person at periodic intervals and at least monthly As per these instructions the unit should be tested for locking before each use PRODUCT LABELS 4006 4007 4008 4009 4011 Page 23 ELIANGE fall protection PRODUCT LABELS fall protection Model 4020 Model 4015 MAXIMUM ARREST El E MAXIMUM ARREST SRL w SRL LINE MATERIAL Dor 3 VAN WREROPE MAXIMUM WORKING MAXIMUM WORKING LOAD 1 PERSON LOAD PERSON 90 18 MIN 3018 MN MAL 20 FT WORKING TFT WORKING LENGTH LENGTH WARNING WARNING READ USER DO NOT USE IN MANUAL AND PLACES WHERE LABELS BEFORE THERE IS A POS USE FAILURE TO SIBILITY OF SLOW OBSERVE INSTRUC ENGULFMENT TIONS COULD FROM SHIFTING RESULT IN INJURY CONTENTS OR DEATH INSPECT ALWAYS INSPECT SRL BEFORE EACH ATTACH
27. mergency contact phone numbers ambulance hospital fire de partment and a means to contact them cell phone emergency radio 3 List of employees on the site and the specific tasks they will perform to effect the rescue 4 The equipment that will be used to aid in the rescue of any worker should be attached to structural anchorages independent of those used for the personal fall arrest system During installation of an chorages tie off and equipment attachment hard points should be attached and also clearly marked in such a manner as to provide a means to rescue a worker in any position along the worksite SERVICING A Qualified Person trained in the inspection and servicing of system com ponents must carry out servicing of this system The company s safety officer should maintain a record log of all servicing and inspection dates The system and all components must be withdrawn from service if sub jected to fall arrest forces Those components may be returned to service only after being certified by a Qualified Person Only original Reliance Industries equipment and replacement parts are approved for use in this system Contact Reliance Industries Engineering with questions and when in need of assistance GUARDING AGAINST APPLICATION FAILURE To avoid property damage injury or death the User must take reason able steps to prevent Application Failure An application failure may be any unacceptable use misuse or appli
28. re that the gate has fully closed and rotated into a locked position Page 14 Instructions for Use B CONNECTING THE SRL TO A HARNESS All 400X series SRL s can be connected directly to the harness webbing at the back D Ring location utilizing the 4007 65 Connector Figure 6 1 Remove clevis connector from top of SRL case Up to 2 units may be connected to the anchor loop of the 4007 65 adaptor bracket Pass clevis s through the 4007 65 anchor loop and reinstall anchor pin through clevis and secure anchor pin with the supplied safety locking pin Figure 7 2 Open bail connector by tuming the knurled knob 90 degrees and pulling the spring loaded pin back and allowing the locking pin to lock open 3 Pull both webbing shoulder straps located at the back D Ring away from the black back plaque Pull enough slack to allow the insertion of the bail connector through the webbing Both web straps must be captured by the bail connector Figure 8 4 Pass bail connector behind webbing and close locking pin by aligning locking pin with the hole in the bail connector Figure 9 5 Twist knurled knob to release the spring loaded pin Ensure pin is fully inserted into the bail connector hole and locks against the center barrel Figure 10 Bail Connector Knurled Knob Figure 6 Figure 9 Figure 7 Page 15 RELIANCE fall protection C PREPARATION FOR USE 1 Once the Skyloc has been secured into position extract a few
29. reases as the initial before fall length of extended cable is increased and as the initial angle which the cable makes with the vertical is increased For example if the initial extended cable length is 10 ft 8m the drop at the bottom of the pendulum swing would be 1 3 ft 4m This is in addition to the cable extension due to the devices internal shock absorption which may be as much as 3 3 ft 1m The total vertical fall distance would then be as much as 4 6 ft 1 4m If however 50 ft 15 2m of cable is initially extended at a 30 degree angle with the vertical then a drop at the pendulum bottom of 6 7 ft 2m would result In this example adding the 3 3 ft 1m of cable extension due to internal shock absorption of the device the total vertical fall distance could be as much as 10 ft 3m Minimize swing falls by working as close to the anchorage point as possible see Figure 5 Do not permit a swing fall if injury could occur Swing falls will significantly increase the clearance required when a self retracting lifeline or other variable length connecting subsystem is used 5 CHEMICAL HAZARDS Acidic alkaline or other environments with harsh substances may damage the webbing if equipped and hardware elements of this SRL Polyester webbing is more resistant to attack by acids but is subject to degradation by alkaline or neutral pH environments If working in a chemically aggressive environment an SRL that uses a Cable lifeline
30. t exceed 900 Ibs 4kN for ANSI Z359 1 07 and 1 800 Ibs 8kN for OSHA B USE LIMITATIONS Consider the following application limitations before using this equipment 1 CAPACITY These SRL s are designed for use by persons with a combined weight clothing tools etc of no more than 310 Ibs 140kg Persons with muscular skeletal or other physical disorders should consult a physician before using Pregnant women and minors must never use this equipment Increasing age and diminished physical fitness may reduce a person s ability to withstand shock loads during fall arrest or prolonged suspension Consult a physician if there is any question about a users physical ability to safely use this product to arrest a fall or remain suspended 2 FREE FALL Personal fall arrest systems used with this equipment should be mounted overhead in such a way as to eliminate the possibility of a free fall 3 FALL CLEARANCE There must be sufficient clearance below the user to arrest a fall before the user strikes the ground or other obstruction The clearance required is dependent on the following factors see Figure 4 for reference Elevation of anchorage Connecting subsystem length Deceleration distance Free fall distance Worker height Movement of harness attachment element Page 7 RELIANCE fall protection Note Product Exceptions 4011 Skyloc Self Retracting Lifeline The 4011 SRL utilizes an external energy absorb
31. titching for any pulled loose or torn stitches See Inspection section for details Do not use if inspection reveals an unsafe condition Always err on the side of safety E PLAN SCOPE OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED JOB SAFETY TASK ANALYSIS Plan procedures to safely perform tasks when using any components Page 16 Instructions for Use of a PFAS Some considerations are listed below see APPLICATIONS item B USE LIMITATIONS section for additional details 1 Anchorage Selection In addition to strength considerations the anchorage should be rigged to prevent a fall onto the structure when considering 2 and 4 below 2 Swing pendulum fall 3 Rough surfaces or unprotected sharp edges that could cut or abrade the equipment if unprotected 4 Workplace geometry a Free fall distance Personal fall arrest systems used with this equipment should be mounted overhead in such a way as to eliminate the possibility of a free fall b Deceleration distance Maximum 30 in 76m c Total fall distance The sum of the activation distance and deceleration distance plus a safety margin d A careful examination must be made of the workplace by a Com petent Person before the selection or installation of Skyloc an chorage points Consideration must be given both to the move ment of materials Will cranes be used to fly equipment or parts in and workers around the workplace to ensure that potentially hazardous situations are avoided
32. way from his anchorage he could fall and strike the floor below before his fall would extract any cable from the SRL Page 9 RELIANCE fall protection Figure 5 If an object is in his swing path or that of the cable a hazardous situation exists Two factors become evident in this situation First due to the swing fall horizontal speed of the worker may be high enough to cause injury if an obstacle in the swing fall path is struck by either the user or the cable web The hazard increases as the initial before fall length of extended cable is increased and as the initial angle which the cable makes with the vertical is increased In the extreme case where a user has extended 90 ft 27 4m of cable at an angle of 30 degrees with the vertical the user can theoretically develop a horizontal speed of about 19mph 30 5km h By comparison if the user has extended 50 ft 15 2m of cable at an angle of 15 degrees with the vertical the user may develop a horizontal speed of about 7mph 11km h This situation is clearly more tolerable but it may still be dangerous if hazards such as rigid or sharp objects electrical conductors or powered equipment are in the swing fall path The second factor that comes into effect in a swing fall is that the total vertical fall distance of the user may be much greater than if the user had fallen entirely vertically without a swing fall path This hazard Page 10 Instructions for Use also inc
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