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Instructions for DuraTech Series SRL’s

Warning!

THE USER OF THIS EQUIPMENT, AND THE USER’S EMPLOYER MUST READ AND

COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. FURTHERMORE, THE USER AND THE

USER’S EMPOLYER MUST READ AND COMPLY WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS, LABELS

WARNINGS AND MARKINGS INCLUDED WITH EACH COMPONENT OF THE FALL

ARREST SYSTEM OF WHICH THIS PRODUCT IS A PART. FAILURE TO

UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE UNCLEAR TO YOU, PLEASE CONSULT A

COMPETENT PERSON. SHOULD THESE INSTRUCTIONS BECOME LOST OR

DAMAGED, OR SHOULD AND LABELS, INSTRUCTIONS OR MARKINGS BECOME

ILLEGIBLE, PLEASE CONTACT FALLTECH FOR REPLACEMENTS. SHOULD YOU

NEED FURTHER ASSISTANCE WITH UNDERSTANDING THE PROPER

EMPLOYMENT OF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE CONTACT FALLTECH FOR

ASSISTANCE:

Alexander Andrew, Inc. (dba FallTech)

1306 South Alameda Street

Compton, CA 90221, USA

1-800-719-4619

1-323-752-0066

www.falltech.com

FallTech DuraTech Series SRL’s

Model # Description Cable

Type

Connector

Type

Max.

Capacity

3,600 lb.

Gate

7226 15’ DuraTech SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7226HW 15’ Heavyweight SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 400 lbs Y

7226S 15’ DuraTech SRL Stainless Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7226SS 15’ DuraTech SRL Stainless Stainless 310 lbs N

7227 20’ DuraTech SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7227HW 20’ Heavyweight SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 400 lbs Y

7227S 20’ DuraTech SRL Stainless Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7227SS 20’ DuraTech SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 310 lbs N

7229 25’ DuraTech SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7229S 25’ DuraTech SRL Stainless Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7232 30’ DuraTech SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7232HW 30’ Heavyweight SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 400 lbs Y

7232S 30’ DuraTech SRL Stainless Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7232SS 30’ DuraTech SRL Stainless Stainless 310 lbs N

7232SSHW 30’ Heavyweight SRL Stainless Stainless 400 lbs N

7265 60’ DuraTech SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7265HW 60’ Heavyweight SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 400 lbs Y

7267 40’ DuraTech SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7267S 40’ DuraTech SRL Stainless Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7268 60’ DuraTech SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7268HW 50’ Heavyweight SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 400 lbs Y

7268S 50’ DuraTech SRL Stainless Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7268SS 50’ DuraTech SRL Stainless Stainless 310 lbs N

72687447 50’ DuraTech SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

72688448 50’ DuraTech SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7266 60’ DuraTech SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7266SS 60’ DuraTech SRL Stainless Stainless 310 lbs N

726575 75’ DuraTech SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

726575SS 75’ DuraTech SRL Stainless Stainless 310 lbs N

7211 98’ DuraTech SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7211S 98’ DuraTech SRL Stainless Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7212 138’ DuraTech SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7212S 138’ DuraTech SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7212145 145’ DuraTech SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7212195 195’ DuraTech SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7213S 195’ DuraTech SRL Stainless Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7279 10’ DuraTech SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7285 60’ DuraTech SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7285S 60’ DuraTech SRL Stainless Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7285SS 60’ DuraTech SRL Stainless Stainless 310 lbs N

7287 82’ DuraTech SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7287S 82’ DuraTech SRL Stainless Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7288 138’ DuraTech SRL Galvanized Alloy Steel 310 lbs Y

7285S 138’ DuraTech SRL Stainless Alloy Steel 310 lbs N

Summary of content (18 pages)

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FallTech DuraTech Series SRL’s Instructions for DuraTech Series SRL’s Warning! THE USER OF THIS EQUIPMENT, AND THE USER’S EMPLOYER MUST READ AND COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS. FURTHERMORE, THE USER AND THE USER’S EMPOLYER MUST READ AND COMPLY WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS, LABELS WARNINGS AND MARKINGS INCLUDED WITH EACH COMPONENT OF THE FALL ARREST SYSTEM OF WHICH THIS PRODUCT IS A PART. FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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Table of Contents Section 1: Warnings and Advisories Section 2: Fall Protection Basics – ABCD’s 2.1: Anchorage 2.2: Body wear 2.3: Connectors/Connecting devices 2.4: Deceleration devices 2.5: Fall Arrest 2.6: Fall Restraint 2.7: Work Positioning 2.8: Free-fall 2.9: Clear-fall 2.10: Swing-fall Section 3: Use and Limitations 3.1: 3.2: 3.3: 3.
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This product is to be used as part of a complete fall arrest system in accordance with industry-recognized best-practices and your employer’s fall protection plan, as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration. Be aware of your employer’s fall protection plan and rescue plan. Be aware of the specific fall hazards on your jobsite and work deliberately to avoid these hazards in the course of your work.
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interpretations and other valuable tools. The more you know about how this product works and how it is supposed to be used, the safer you will be during the course of your work.  Connecting to any ring or structure that does not fully captivate and completely restrict the movement your connector is a forbidden connection. Advisory #2: Proper product selection Product selection is an important element of fall protection.
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supervisor. For more details on anchorages, please see section 5 of this instruction manual. 2.2: Body-wear Body wear for any application where this SRL is to be used will be defined as a full body harness specifically manufactured for fall arrest. This SRL should only be attached to the back d-ring of your full body harness for fall arrest applications.
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anchor-point is available. Tying off in a manner that would create a Free-Fall greater than 6’ should always be a last resort. If you are rigging a system that allows more than 6’ of Free-Fall, make sure your Connecting Device/Deceleration Device is rated for this application. FallTech DuraTech Series SRL’s ARE NOT rated for Free-Falls greater than 5’! 2.9: Clear-Fall your PFAS with extreme caution, and be aware of all of the factors that may come into play in the event of a fall. Figure 2.
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serious injuries (see figure 2.2). A significant Swing-Fall may also require increased Clear-Fall distance. As a rule of thumb, you should work in an area that does not exceed an angle greater than 15 degrees in any direction from your anchorage. Figure 2.2: Swing-Fall Diagram questions regarding your specific needs, please contact FallTech immediately for additional guidance. 3.
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Below are applications for which the FallTech DuraTech SRL is specifically suited. This list is not all-inclusive, but is intended to anticipate the most common applications in which this product may be used. If you have questions about whether this product is suitable for your particular application, please consult a competent person or contact FallTech for further advice.
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Power Transmission: Use of this product in areas where the lifeline may come in contact with electrical hazards is prohibited. FallTech recommends the use of Aramid webbing SRL’s (Kevlar®, Nomex® or Dyneema®) for these applications. 5. Welding: Use of this product in areas where the lifeline may come in contact with high heat or welding slag is not recommended. FallTech recommends the use of Aramid webbing SRL’s (Kevlar®, Nomex® or Dyneema®) for these applications. 6. 7. 3.4: Installation and Use 1.
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ANSI Z359.1-2007, Section 7 describes in detail the steps that should be taken with regard to the selection of fall arrest equipment. FallTech strongly encourages the use of this guide by those who employ users of fall arrest products.
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systems for the minimum performance requirements of deceleration devices. Be sure that your anchorage is mounted overhead or above the level of the back d-ring of your full body harness. Be sure to calculate your clear-fall (as discussed in section 2.9) and to avoid swing fall hazards. Ensure the fall path is clear of obstructions and impalement hazards. Section 6: Employer and User Training 6.
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  Fall Arrest (utilizing Personal Fall Arrest Systems). Administrative Controls (use of warning lines, controlled access zones or monitors). Two exceptional resources for developing a written fall protection plan are OSHA 1926 Subpart M, Appendix E and ANSI Z359.2-2007. All ANSI standards are available for purchase at www.ansi.org in the estandards store. 7.
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f. 8.2: Daily/Incidental Use OSHA 1910.66 and OSHA 1926.502 (as well as ANSI Z359.1-2007 and ANSI A10.32-2004) specifically require that the user inspect all fall protection equipment prior to each use to ensure proper function and to ensure that the equipment is in serviceable condition. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. FallTech requires that the following steps be taken during each inspection prior to use of this DuraTech Series Cable SRL: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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Inspection Log Inspection Log FallTech DuraTech Series Cable SRL FallTech DuraTech Series Cable SRL Model #:_______________ Model #:_______________ Serial #:_______________ Serial #:_______________ Mfg. Date:_____________ Mfg.
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Section 9: Maintenance and Storage The service life of your FallTech DuraTech Series Cable SRL will depend on two factors: The environmental conditions of your working environment along with proper care (specifically, maintenance and storage). Keeping the SRL clean and free of contaminants will greatly increase the service life and will ensure that the SRL will be in proper working order in the event that you need it to arrest a fall. The following steps should be taken periodically: 1.
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DuraTech Stainless Cable SRL’s (“S-series”) 10.
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Figure 10.2: Located on back housing 10.4: Standards and references Below is a listing of standards that are applicable to the construction and use of this product. FallTech strongly encourages that all employers acquire and utilize these documents for the creation of your own fall protection policies and your individual fall protection plans. Users of this product should also be familiar with this information as well. OSHA Standards bear the force of law on a federal level.
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Notes Warranty FallTech warrants to the buyer that all products are free from defect in material and workmanship at the time of shipment. Obligation under this warranty is limited to product replacement for the period of two (2) years from the date of installation or use by the owner, provided that this period shall not exceed two (2) years from the date of shipment. This warranty is not transferable.