FallTech Shock-Absorbing Lanyards (SAL’s) - Manual (Page 9)

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requirements outlined in Section 5 of this instruction manual, Free-Fall
does not exceed 6 feet, and there is no exposure to a sharp leading
edge.
General Industrial Use: This product is suitable for use in general
industrial applications provided the anchorage meets the basic
requirements of Section 5 of this manual and provided that it is not
exposed to sharp edges, electrical hazards or prolonged exposure to
highly corrosive environments or substances.
If you have any questions regarding the suitability of this product for
your specific application, please consult with a competent person or
contact FallTech before using. Misuse of this product may result in
serious injury or death.
3.3: Restricted Applications
Harsh Chemical Environments: Acids and other caustic chemicals can
cause damage to this SAL and its components. Damage from chemical
exposure can be difficult to detect and FallTech recommends frequent
replacement.
Arborist Applications: This product should never be used in arborist
applications or tree-trimming applications.
Aerial Lifts: This product is not approved for use in aerial lifts, bucket
trucks or scissor lifts.
Residential Roofing: This product is not suitable for use in residential
roofing applications. FallTech recommends the use of a vertical
lifeline/rope grab system or a self-retracting lifeline for this application.
Welding: For areas where your SAL may come in contact with high heat
or welding slag, FallTech recommends the use of Aramid webbing SAL’s
(Kevlar®, Nomex® or Dyneema®). Products in our model series 7242
and 7243 are specifically manufactured for this purpose.
Climbing/Fixed Ladders: This product is not suitable for use on fixed
ladders or in conjunction with fixed ladder equipment, unless it is being
used as back-up fall arrest for a work positioning application. SAL’s
should only be attached to the back d-ring of your full body harness.
Heavyweight: Most FallTech SAL’s are rated for a maximum capacity of
310 lbs (user, clothing, tools and equipment). Products are available for
users requiring a higher capacity. Be sure to check the product label for
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the capacity of your specific product. Refer to section 3.4 for additional
details on Heavyweight SAL’s.
Extended Free Falls: Most FallTech SAL’s are rated for a maximum free
fall of 6 feet. In applications where free falls cannot be limited to 6 feet,
special products are required. See section 3.4 and 3.5 for additional
information on extended free fall.
Power Transmission: Most FallTech SAL’s are manufactured using
polyester webbings which are not well-suited for withstanding the
punishment of high heat and/or electrical arc hazards. FallTech does
offer a series of Dielectric SAL’s (7242L, 72423L, 7242YL and 7242Y3L)
which are designed to deal with these hazards; see sections 3.4 and 3.5
for additional information.
3.4: Specialty Applications
100% Tie-Off: SAL’s made for 100% Tie-Off are generally referred to as
“Y”-lanyards or dual-leg lanyards. These products have two legs joined
to a single connector on the attachment-end (the end that attaches to
your full body harness) with a single connector on the opposite end of
each leg for tying off to the anchorage connector(s). The second leg
gives you the ability to safely transition from one anchor point to another
without having to disconnect from the structure entirely during the
transition process. All FallTech dual-leg SAL’s are approved for 100%
Tie-Off applications. These products are denoted by the presence of a Y
in the model number.
Heavyweight: FallTech Heavyweight SAL’s have a maximum capacity of
425 lbs, and are manufactured to accommodate users weighing between
310 and 425 lbs (with clothing, tools and equipment). Heavyweight
SAL’s are black in color and are denoted by model numbers beginning
with 7246 or 8246.
Extended Free Falls: For applications where free fall cannot be limited to
6 feet or less, FallTech offers its Ironman series of lanyards (model
series 7247, 7248, 8247 and 8248), which are rated for free falls of up to
12 feet, with a maximum capacity of 310 lbs.
Welding/Power Transmission: FallTech manufactures lanyards in the
WeldTech line of SAL’s in the model number series of 7242, 7243, 7242
and 8243 for welding applications and for use in environments where
high heat may pose a hazard. Part numbers in the same series
containing an L have a web loop for attachment to the back d-ring of your
full body harness and are intended to be used in Power Transmission or