Flexible Steel Tail Ropes
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1. 4 1 It is the responsibility of all users of this equipment to understand these instructions and to be trained in the correct installation use and maintenance of this equipment These individuals must be aware of the consequences of improper installation or use of this equipment This user manual is not a substitute for a comprehensive training program Training must be provided on a periodic basis to ensure proficiency of the users Call Lewis at 888 398 4719 for information on training pro grams available IMPORTANT Training must be conducted without exposing the trainee to a fall hazard Training should be repeated on a periodic basis 5 0 INSPECTION 5 1 FREQUENCY e Before each use visually inspect per steps listed in sections 5 2 and 5 3 e The lanyard and or tail rope must be inspected by a competent person other than the user at least annually See sections 5 2 and 5 3 for guidelines Record the results of each formal inspection in the inspection log found in section 9 0 IMPORTANT lf the energy absorbing lanyard or energy absorber com ponent has been subjected to fall arrest or impact forces it must be immediately removed from service and destroyed IMPORTANT Extreme working conditions harsh environment pro longed use etc may require increasing the frequency of inspections 5 2 INSPECTION STEPS Step 1 Inspect energy absorbing lanyard or energy absorber com ponent hardware snap hooks adjusters swages thimb2. or for more information on Energy Absorbing Lanyards Energy Absorbers and associated system components 2 0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 2 1 COMPATIBILITY OF CONNECTORS Lewis Manufacturing equip ment is designed for use with Lewis manufacturing approved components and subsystems only Substitutions or replacements made with non approved components or systems may jeopardize compatibility of equip ment and may affect the safety and reliability of the complete system COMPATIBILITY Connectors are considered to be compatible with con necting 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 Lewis Manufacturing if you have any questions about compatibility Connectors hooks carabiners and D rings must be capable of sup porting at least 5 000 Ibs 22kKN Connectors must be compatible with anchorage or other system components Do not use equipment that is not compatible Non compatible connectors may unintentionally disen gage Connectors must be compatible in size shape and length Self locking snap hooks and ANSI Z359 1 and OSHA require carabiners 2 2 Making Connections Use only self locking snap hooks and cara biners with this equipment Use only connectors that are suitable for each application Ensure all connections are compatible in size shape and strength Do not use equipment that
3. remove SLO STOP Lanyard from service immediately TAIL ROPE and SLO STOP Inspect entire length of the Tail Rope and Slo Stop Refer to pictures in the users instructions manual to identify defects which merit removing the product from service Always wear protective gloves when inspecting the Tail Rope or Lanyard Inspect for broken wires by passing cable through gloved hands and flexing it every few inches to expose breaks Remove the Tail Rope from service immediately and destroy if there are any broken wires or if the compression sleeves Swages at either end of the assembly appear damaged loose or corroded The wire rope should be free of corrosion If you notice that the RED stitching around the Slo Stop containment bag has been torn out or has become loose remove from service immediately Step 3 ENERGY ABSORBING COMPONENT Inspect energy absorber to determine if it has been activated There should be no evidence of elongation Ensure energy absorber cover is secure and not torn or damaged RED Stitching should be intact on Slo Stop bag If stitching is ripped torn or missing replace Slo Stop Lanyard immediately Step 4 All labels should be present and fully legible Step 5 Inspect each system component or subsystem per associated manu facturer s instruction Step 6 Record the inspection date and results in the inspection log The following inspection items are indications that the energy absorber has been subjected to impa
4. 4 Avoid working above your anchorage level to avoid an increased free fall distance Oklahoma City OK 73143 gt 405 634 5401 Toll Free 1 888 398 4719 C FALL ARREST FORCES The assembled fall arrest system must keep fall arrest forces below 1 800 lbs when used with a full body har ness D FALL CLEARANCE Should a fall occur there must be sufficient clearance in the fall area to arrest the fall before striking the ground or other object Energy absorbers can extend the fall arrest distance by up to 42 inches Figure 4 shows how to estimate fall clearance distance when using an energy absorbing lanyard or energy absorber subsys tem Other factors may influence the required clearance distances For example using an energy absorbing lanyard or energy absorber with a rope grab fall arrestor may require additional clearance due to stretch in the lifeline or sliding of the rope grab on the lifeline during fall arrest Some full body harness models incorporate a sliding positional D ring in the back as the fall arrest attachment movement of this D ring during fall arrest can increase the fall clearance distance required Use caution when assembling system components that could act to extend the fall arrest distance and therefore fall clearance required Refer to manu facturer s instructions for each part of the system for more information on fall clearance E SWING FALLS Swing falls occur when the anchorage point is not direc
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6. Important User Instructions GENERAL Both EN358 and ANSI 10 14 require users to be trained by a competent person before this tail rope is used on the job Each unit shall be inspected every six months according to the manu facturer s recommendation and the date of each inspection shall be recorded on the attached metal tag Equipment showing any defect shall be withdrawn from service immediately All fall pro tection systems subjected to impacts caused by a free fall or by testing shall be removed from service and should not be used again INSPECTION Each unit shall be visually inspected for defects prior to each use and particular attention should be directed to the following potential defects A fraying B loose or damaged Damaged connection points or areas C damage due to P astic Casing deterioration D operational defects E dam 5 aged or distorted snap hooks or faulty springs Equipment showing any defect shall be withdrawn from service if m immediately All Lewis Manufacturing Company safe i FE ty equipment is inspected for quality assurance according to ANSI ANQC Q9003 1991 The type TR38DPC rope na Ok Pi Damaged ee connection also meets or exceeds the specifications of ANSI 10 14 1991 The large metal tag riveted to it shows ANSI compliance FAVE This tag is also used to register a perma Aggie ag nent record of belt tail rope D inspection A qualified person must inspec
7. OK 73143 e C CONNECTING TO A ROPE GRAB FALL ARRESTOR It is rec ommended the lanyard end vs the energy absorber end be attached to the rope grab This recommendation is made to reduce possible inter ference with the operation of the rope grab by the energy absorber pack Attaching a component style energy absorber to a rope grab is not recommended with the exception of a direct coupling between a rope grab and a harness Some rope grabs may be supplied with a per manently attached energy absorbing lanyard For these cases use of an additional energy absorber connected between the rope grab and the body support is not recommended In some cases it may be per missible to couple an energy absorber component between the anchor age or anchorage connector and the rope grab lifeline In all cases ensure the length of the energy absorber or energy absorbing lanyard does not exceed the rope grab manufacturers recommended maximum connection length 3 feet maximum per ANSI Z359 1 D CONNECTING TO SELF RETRACTING LIFELINE Lewis Manufacturing does not recommend connecting an energy absorbing lanyard or energy absorber component to a self retracting lifeline Special applications do exist where it may be permissible Contact Lewis Manufacturing if considering connecting an energy absorbing lanyard to a self retracting lifeline 3 4 After use return the lanyard for cleaning or storage as described in section 6 0 4 0 TRAINING
8. capable of sustaining static loads applied in the directions permitted by the PFAS or at least A 3 600 Ibs when certification exists reference ANSI Z359 1 for certifica tion definition or B 5 000 Ibs in the absence of certification When more than one PFAS is attached to an anchorage the anchorage strengths set forth in A and B above must be multiplied by the number of PFAS attached to the anchorage Per OSHA 1926 500 and 1910 66 Anchorages used for attachment of PFAS shall be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and capable of supporting at least 5 000 lbs per user attached or be designed installed and used as part of a complete PFAS which maintains a safety factor of at least two and is supervised by a qualified person 3 0 OPERATIONS AND USE WARNING Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment Consult Lewis Manufacturing when using this equipment in combination compo nents or subsystems other than those described in this manual Some subsystem and component combinations may interfere with the operation of this equipment Use caution when using this equipment around moving machinery electrical hazards chemical hazards and sharp edges WARNING Consult your doctor if there is reason to doubt your fitness to safely absorb the shock from a fall arrest Age and fitness seriously affect a worker s ability to withstand falls Pregnant women or minors must not use Lewis Manufactur
9. ct loading and has been activated Torn or broken cover Open end or ripped out stitching nal Measured length is more than six inches longer than length marked on label Torn Webbing Please keep this form along with the certification on file for the life of the products you are using It is very important that these guidelines be fol lowed in order to avoid serious injury or even death If you have any questions concerns or doubts regarding safety equipment inspection or placing this or other Lewis Manufacturing product s into service we urge you to contact us collect at any time at 405 634 5401 or toll free at 1 888 398 4719 WARNING zise Slo Stop lanyards are manufactured with a one inch long section of red safety stitching at the base of the yellow containment sleeve When this red stitching is torn or missing the Slo Stop unit has been deployed and MUST be removed from service and replaced immediately Fes DE Inspecting the Energy Absorber for Activation 5 3 If inspection reveals an unsafe condition remove unit from service imme diately and destroy or contact an authorized service center for repair NOTE Only Lewis Manufacturing or parties authorized in writing may make repairs to this equipment 6 0 MAINTENANCE SERVICING STORAGE 6 1 Clean Lanyard or Tail Rope with water and a mild detergent solution Wipe off hardware with a clean dry cloth and hang to air dry Do not force dry w
10. ect the lanyard end to the anchorage or anchorage con nector Component style energy absorbers should be connected to the body support first and then coupled to the rest of the system Some anchorage connector devices may be supplied with permanently attached energy absorber Use of an additional energy absorber or energy absorb ing lanyard with these types of subsystems is not recommended 100 tie off Y type energy absorbing lanyards can be used to provide continuous fall protection while ascending descending or moving laterally With one lanyard leg attached the worker can move to a new location attach unused lanyard leg and disconnect attached leg This wane Y Anchorage E J Anchorage procedure is repeated J Anchorage Connector Connector until new location is Connector reached With the Slo Stop 100 tie off Energy connecting a type lanyard only one Absorbing Energy Subsystem Lanyard Absorbing Rope Grab leg of the lanyard Lanyard shall be attached to the anchorage con nector once working location is reached If using a Tail Rope with a D Ring and Snap run snap end around anchor point and back through the D Ring then attach locking snap to Middle D Ring on back of Harness Make sure that anchor points meet requirements in sec tion 2 3 If using a Tail Rope with two snaps make sure that anchor point will support required load see section 2 3 Make sure that anchor point is free of sharp edg
11. ent full body harness Tail Ropes Retractable Lanyards rope grab etc used in your fall protection system IMPORTANT For special custom versions of this product follow the instructions herein If included see supplement for additional instructions 3 3 MAKING CONNECTIONS When using a hook to connect to an anchorage or when sae coupling components of the system together Clockwise ensure accidental disengagement roll out cannot occur Rollout occurs when interfer ence between a hook and the mating con nector causes the hook s gate or keeper to accidentally open and release Rollout may occur when a hook is connected to an under sized ring such as an eyebolt or other non compatible shaped connector Self locking snap hooks or self locking and self closing gate carabiners should be used to reduce STEP TWO STEP THREE the possibility of rollout when making connections Do not use hooks or connectors that will not completely close over the attachment object For these situations use a tie off adapter or other anchorage connector to allow a compatible connection Do not knot Lanyard or Tail Rope in any manner and do not hook lanyard or Tail Ropes back into itself choker style Snap hooks and carabiners must not be connected to each other Do not attach snap hooks to web loops A CONNECTING TO ANCHORAGE OR ANCHORAGE CONNECTOR Always connect the energy absorber end of the lanyard to the body support harness Conn
12. es metal burrs or any distortion that may cause undue wear and tear on the Tail Rope or Lanyard in use If you have ANY con cerns concerning you anchor point please call Lewis at 888 398 4719 we will be glad to help Connecting to Anchorage 2 3 Attaching a Lanyard Anchor or Tieback Lanyard Place the tieback lanyard over the anchoring structure Ensure the lanyard is not twisted Adjust the floating D ring so it lands below the anchoring structure Attach Pull Back Gate With Push Inward Rotate Clockwise Depress Locking Mechanism With Index STEP TWO Finger ok Push Inward _S Depress Push Inward Locking Mechanism STEP ONE of Hand oui STEP TWO Making Connection Fax 405 632 8608 e e mail lewismfg aol com the lanyard end hook to the floating D ring If using a Lewis Lanyard Anchor place the Lanyard Anchor around the Anchor point or structure insert smaller D Ring through larger D Ring Attach Lanyard or Tail rope to Lanyard anchor Attaching a Lanyard with Wire Form Pipe Hook The wire form pipe hook is intended for use with pipes up to three inches in diameter The anchorage must be geometrically compatible in size and shape Do not side load the pipe hook Do not allow the pipe hook to contact electrical sources Squeeze the handle to 4 open the hook Place Load hook around the anchor Direction age and release handle When connecting to an anchorage ensure the f hook fully closes a
13. ing energy absorbing lanyards or any other Lewis Manufacturing equipment 3 1 BEFORE EACH USE of this equipment carefully inspect it to assure that it is in good working condition Check for worn or damaged parts Ensure all hardware is present and secure and is not distorted or have any sharp edges burrs cracks or corrosion Ensure self locking snap hooks or carabiners work properly Inspect cables for cuts burns frayed edges breaks or other damage See section 5 0 for further inspection details and always refer to user instructions for each specific product that you are using Do not use if inspection reveals an unsafe condition 3 2 PLAN your fall protection system before starting your work Take into consideration factors that effect your safety before during and after a fall The following list gives some important points to consider when planning your system A ANCHORAGE Select a rigid anchorage point that is capable of supporting the required loads See section 2 3 The anchorage location must be carefully selected to reduce possible free fall and swing fall haz ards and to avoid striking an object during a fall The anchorage should be generally level horizontal to prevent the anchorage connector from sliding down an incline when in use which could cause serious injury to the user B FREE FALL Personal fall arrest systems must be rigged such that the potential free fall is never greater than 6 feet 5 feet per ANSI A10 1
14. is not compatible Ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked Lewis Manufacturing connectors Snap hooks and carabiners are designed to be used only as specified in each product s user s instruc tions See Figure 3 for inappropriate connections Lewis Manufacturing snap hooks and carabiners should not be connected A To a D ring to which another connector is attached B In a manner that would result in a load on the gate Note Large throat opening snap hooks should not be connected to standard size D rings or similar objects which will result in a load on the gate if the hook or D P 0 Box 95089 e 3601 S Byers ring twists or rotates Large throat snap hooks are designed for use on fixed struc tural elements such as rebar or cross members that are not shaped in a way that can capture the gate of the hook C In a false engagement where features that protrude from the snap hook or carabiner catch on the anchor and without visual confirmation seems to be fully engaged to the anchor point D To each other E Directly to webbing or rope lanyard or tie back unless the manufac turer s instructions for both the lanyard and connector specifically allows such a connection F To any object which is shaped or dimensioned such that the snap hook or carabiners with not close and lock or that roll out could occur 2 3 ANCHORAGE STRENGTH Anchorages selected for personal fall arrest systems PFAS shall have a strength
15. ith heat If you have any questions regarding cleaning of this equipment or require more information contact Lewis Manufacturing An excessive buildup of dirt paint etc may prevent the Lanyard or Tail Rope from working properly and in severe cases degrade the webbing or cable to a point where it has become weakened and should be removed from service If you have any questions concerning the condition of your lanyard or tail rope or have any doubt about putting it into service contact Lewis Manufacturing 6 2 Additional maintenance and servicing procedures replacement parts must be completed by a factory authorized service center Fax 405 632 8608 e Authorization must be in writing Do not disassemble the unit See section 5 1 for inspection frequency 6 3 Store the Lanyard or Tail Rope in a cool dry clean envi ronment out of direct sunlight Avoid areas where chemical vapors may exist Thoroughly inspect the lanyard or energy absorber and all snap hooks and D Rings components after extended storage 7 0 SPECIFICATIONS The maximum arresting force of Lewis Manufacturing lan yards and components when dynamically tested accordance with ANSI 2359 1 is 900 Ibs The maximum elongation of the Energy Absorbing lanyard or Energy Absorber component when dynamically tested in accordance with ANSI 2359 1 is 42 inches Maximum free fall distance must be no greater than 6 feet per federal law and ANSI 2359 1 5 feet per ANSI
16. lable as long as the tail D Rings waist level D ring on a Fall Arrest Harness as in the photo to the right rope with which it was furnished is in service The inspection tag on the tail rope shall be kept current as per instructions on the reverse side of this manual C type examination by SGS Yarsley I C S Ltd Portland Road East Grinstead RH19 4ET U K Notified body 0120 WARNING removal of shoulder straps leg straps hardware or rivets Alteration or improper use of this belt can result in severe bodily harm or even death Lewis Manufacturing does not assume any liability for accident or injuries resulting from a field repaired or altered equipment Inspect Lewis Tail Ropes and Safety Belts twice yearly Record inspection dates on tags attached to tail ropes fall arrest harnesses and safety belts A N Do not alter any Lewis Manufacturing equipment in any way This includes the Don t use this Tailrope if you weigh more than 300 Ibs 136 kg P 0 Box 95089 3601S Byers Oklahoma City OK 73143 405 634 5401 P 0 Box 95089 3601S Byers Oklahoma City OK 73143 405 634 5401 Toll Free 1 888 398 4719 Fax 405 632 8608 e mail lewismfg aol com Toll Free 1 888 398 4719 Fax 405 632 8608 e mail lewismfg aol com Important User Instructions 1 0 APPLICATIONS 1 1 PURPOSE Lewis Manufacturing braided steel tail ropes should be limited to work positioning only The Lewis braided steel tail
17. les etc These items must not be damaged broken distorted or have any sharp edges burrs cracks worn parts or corrosion Ensure the connecting hooks work properly Hook gates must move freely and lock upon clos ing Ensure adjusters if present work properly Step 2 Inspect the Tail Rope Slo Stop lanyard Energy Absorber Component or Retractable Lanyard per the following as applicable WEBBING STITCHING AND CABLES The webbing material and tail rope cables must be free of burned melted frayed cut or broken fibers or wires Check for tears abrasions mold burns rust or discol oration etc The webbing and cable must be free of knots excessive discolored or brittle areas Check for ultraviolet damage indicated by discoloration and the presence of splinters or slivers on the webbing or cable surface All of the above factors are known to reduce webbing and or cable strength Damaged or questionable webbing or cable should be replaced before use Inspect stitching for pulled or cut stitches 405 634 5401 Toll Free 1 888 398 4719 Broken stitches may be an indication the energy absorbing lanyard or energy absorber component has been impact loaded and must be removed from service Always look for the wear indicator strip that is woven within the webbing If this strip is visible remove the lanyard in question from service immediately If the RED STITCHING that sews the SLO STOP device closed is torn ripped or miss ing
18. nd DEROER Y closure hooks engage IMPROPER eye loops on hook body CONNECTION epnneulen a Load Direction Proper Connection B CONNECTING TO THE BODY SUPPORT Connect the energy absorbing lanyard or energy absorber to the D ring on the back between the shoulders dorsal D ring on a full body harness Connect so the energy absorber portion of the lanyard is on the body support side Lewis Manufacturing does not recommend using a body belt for fall arrest applications If using a body belt connect the Attaching Wire Form Insert lanyard web loop through web loop or D ring on harness Harness Web Loop or D ring Web Loop on Energy Absorbing Lanyard Insert opposite end of lanyard through harness web loop or D ring Pull the lanyard through the connecting web loop to secure Attaching Web Loop energy absorbing lanyard or energy absorber to the D ring and position the belt so the D ring is located on the back side of the body Attaching a Lanyard with Web Loops 1 Insert the energy absorbing lanyard web loop through the harness web loop or D ring 2 Insert the opposite end of the energy absorbing lanyard through the connecting web loop 3 Pull the attached energy absorbing lan yard through the con necting web loop to secure Do Not Allow Gate To Contact Anchorage Member IMPROPER PROPER CONNECTION CONNECTION Attaching Tie Back P 0 Box 95089 e 3601 S Byers Oklahoma City
19. o avoid serious injury or even death If you have any questions regarding the use or inspection of any Lewis Manufacturing Company equipment please feel free to call us collect at any time at 405 634 5401 Now accepting Visa and S MasterCard P O Box 95089 e 3601 S Byers Oklahoma City OK 73143 405 634 5401 Toll Free 1 888 398 4719 Fax 405 632 8608 e mail lewismfg aol com Issued 3 05 ec ew a aa sSs iii A AQ S O i A A o O yy ay a O d z For Models TR3SDPC i O 9 mn a i OILFIELD INDUSTRIAL amp UTILITY SUPPLIES mN s Manufacturing Co mmm pc N yl a Pree cae P ERR f 0O 9 POOO rc errr O LLL A ff pipe aL A Oilfield Tail Rope to be used with Climbing Belt Fall Arrest Harness Counterweight and Pulley for climb ing derricks Made of finest grade plastic coated aircraft cable Available in 2 through 14 lengths in 2 increments Available with one snap hook and one 3 D ring or snap hooks on both ends Snap Hooks Flexible Steel Tail Ropes P O Box 95089 e 3601S Byers Oklahoma City OK 73143 e 405 634 5401 Toll Free 1 888 398 4719 Fax 405 632 8608 e mail lewismfg aol com ILFIELD INDUSTRIAL amp UTILITY SUPPLIES Cay CITY OKLAHOMA ee How To Put On Lewis Tail Ropes The purpose of the Lewis Tail Rope is to provide the use
20. r a means of work position ing and when the work requires an anchor for leverage Lewis Tail Ropes are not intended for fall arrest and or fall deceleration The user is required to utilize a deceleration lanyard Slo Stop or other type of fall deceleration device in addition to our tail rope See photo b The tail rope must be used with a genuine Lewis Derrick Belt or Fall Arrest Harness for maximum safety MaA ALWAYS USE THE SHORTEST TAIL ROPE POSSIBLE e MH AND ALWAYS USE A FALL DECELERATION DEVICE So So A AA TAIL ROPES AND FALL DECELERATION LANYARDS j I Slo Stop SHOULD BE ARRANGED SO MAXIMUM FREE FALL IS 1 8 FEET 0 5 METERS NEVER WRAP THE TAIL ROPE OR FALL DECELERATION 7ail Rope DEVICE AROUND ANY TYPE OF STRUC a TURE METALLIC OR OTHERWISE TO SHORTEN THE LENGTH OF SAID DEVICE THIS CREATES AN ABRASION POINT AND CREATES UNNECESSARY FALL HAZARDS Climbing Undo tail rope as illustrated Fall Arrest Belt 51 rat REM ok 2s a a ee Harness Step 2 The following tail ropes are manufactured in conformance with the Waisi Se provisions of the European Standard EN358 1992 hence CE Level ee identification on those models and shall therefore be used only as stipulated in Alans to BOTH D rings those provisions attach Tail on a Climbing All Lewis tail ropes conform to ANSI 10 14 1991 Rope Snap Belt as pictured es l i l to BOTH at left or to rear This operating instructions manual must always be kept avai
21. ropes are not intended for fall arrest purposes The Lewis Manufacturing Slo Stop Lanyards are designed for fall deceleration only The Lewis Manufacturing Retractable nylon lanyards are for work positioning only and should not be used for fall deceleration 1 2 The following application limitations must be considered before using any of these products A CAPACITY This equipment is for use by persons with a combined weight person clothing tools etc of no more than 300 Ibs B PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Use of this equip ment in areas containing physical or environmental hazards may require that additional precautions be taken to reduce the possibility of damage to this equipment or injury to the user Hazards may include but are not limited to high heat strong or caustic chemicals corrosive environ ments the possibility of electric current flowing through this equipment when working near high voltage power lines explosive or toxic gases moving machinery or sharp edges Contact Lewis Manufacturing if you have any questions about the application of this equipment in areas where physical or environmental hazards are present C TRAINING This equipment is intended to be installed and used by persons who have been properly trained in its correct application and use 1 3 Refer to national consensus including ANSI Z359 1 and ANSI A10 14 applicable local state and federal OSHA requirements gov erning this equipment
22. t 4 this safety device twice a year using the list ed potential defects as a reference The month and the year of inspection is recorded by marking the cor rect raised letter or number on the tag using a small hammer and a tool such as a center punch The smaller tag denotes the following 1 The individual serial number of the item 2 The type as it appears in our catalog EX TYPE SC EX TYPE TR 10 D PC 3 The work load of that particular item The item in this box can be identified by referring to the follow ing information WARNING Do not alter any Lewis Manufacturing equipment in any way Lewis Manufacturing does not assume any liability for accident or injuries resulting from a field repaired or altered equipment Serial No Type Inspected By Date The fabric label attached to the rope indicates the EN358 1992 number which the systems have also been proven to meet or exceed Do not alter this rope in any way Failure to use this rope properly may result in serious bodily harm STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT Each unit should be stored in a cool dry place and not sub jected to direct sunlight CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Rope may be cleaned using warm water and a mild detergent 2 Dry naturally away from direct source of heat Please keep this form along with the certification on file for the life of the products you are using It is very important that these guidelines be followed in order t
23. tly above the point where a fall occurs The force of striking an object while swinging horizontal speed of the user due to the pendulum affect can be great and may cause serious injury In a swing fall situation the total vertical fall distance of the user will be greater than if the user had fallen vertically directly below the total free fall distance and the area needed to safely arrest the fall Working as directly below the anchor age point as possible can minimize swing falls Never permit a swing fall if injury could occur If a swing fall situation exists in your 7 application contact Lewis Manufacturing Sinia M a LLOR before proceeding F SHARP EDGES Avoid working where the Lanyard Tai Rope sub system or other system components will be in contact with or abrade against unprotected sharp edges Do not loop lanyard or tail rope around small diameter structural members If working with this equip ment near sharp edges is unavoidable protection against cutting must be provided by using a heavy pad or other means over the exposed sharp edge G RESCUE Should a fall occur the user employer must have a rescue plan and the ability to implement it H AFTER A FALL Lanyards with integral energy absorbers or energy absorber com ponents which have been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall must be removed from service and destroyed WARNING Read and follow manufacturer s instructions for associated equipm
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