Product Manual B

SELF-RETRACTING LIFELINES
USER INSTRUCTIONS
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d. Rescue plan
If a worker falls and is forced to remain suspended for any length
of time, physical damage to the body or even death can result. For
this reason Werner Co., OSHA, ANSI and most local regulations
require that a written rescue plan and the means to implement the
rescue plan are in place before use of this equipment.
e. Training
OSHA, ANSI, and most local ordinances require that workers
using this product receive adequate training before the use of this
product. These instructions and their entire contents should be a
part of that training.
II. Self-Retracting Lifeline Installation and Use
a. Anchorage
1. Strength of the anchorage chosen must be 5,000 lbs (22.2kN),
or twice the maximum expected impact load, as certi ed by a
quali ed person.
2. Only one worker should be connected to any one anchorage
point.
b. Lifeline slack
Never permit the lifeline of a SRL to become slack. If the lifeline is
not properly retracting into the unit it must be removed from service
for inspection or authorized repair.
c. Uncontrolled Rewind
Lifeline should always be permitted to rewind into the device slowly
in a controlled manner. NEVER release the extended lifeline so the
lifeline rewinds uncontrolled. Doing so could damage the return
mechanism.
d. Spring tension
Never leave the lifeline in an extended position for a prolonged
period of time. Doing so could affect the return spring tension.
Use of a tag line for devices mounted permanently overhead will
eliminate the need to leave the lifeline extended.