FallTech Contractor Series SRL’s - Manual (Page 2)

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Section 1: Warnings and Advisories
This product is to be used as a part of a personal fall arrest system,
and should be used only with compatible components. Please see
Advisory #3 in this section for further details. Failure to use
compatible components can result in a failure of the system to
perform as intended, which may result in serious injury or death.
Throughout the OSHA regulations for safety and health, there are
references to Competent Persons and Qualified Persons. ANSI
Z359.0-2007 goes on to further define the roles and qualifications of
these individuals; as well as Authorized Persons, and their
importance in the workplace. These terms are also used in these
instructions. Below is a brief description of the part these
individuals play in the employment of fall protection equipment:
Authorized Person - a person who is exposed to fall hazards during
the course of their work. This individual requires formal training in
the use of personal fall protection equipment and systems.
Competent Person – a trained and experienced person who is
designated to supervise, implement and monitor an employer’s
managed fall protection program. This individual is capable of
identifying and addressing fall hazards and is authorized to make
decisions and take corrective action in the workplace.
Qualified Person – a person possessing a degree or professional
certificate and having extensive training, knowledge and experience
with fall protection and who is capable of designing and specifying
fall protection equipment and systems to address fall hazards.
Please read these instructions and be sure that you understand
them prior to utilizing this equipment. Also be sure to read the
instructions included with other components which are being
utilized in your Personal Fall Arrest System (Harnesses,
connectors, anchorage connectors, etc.). Failure to understand and
comply with manufacturer’s instructions may result in serious
injury or death. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ANY PART OF
THESE INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE HAVE THEM EXPLAINED TO YOU
BY A COMPETENT PERSON.
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
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hazards on your jobsite and work deliberately to avoid these
hazards in the course of your work. Also be aware of hazards and
obstructions in your fall path, and work with your employer to
eliminate these hazards where possible. Failure to be aware of and
to address these hazards may result in serious injury or death.
Do’s and Don’ts
 Do use this device only with compatible components of a
comprehensive fall arrest system.
 Do use this device only in a system which limits free fall distance
to 2 ft or less.
 Do use extreme caution when rigging this device.
 Do rig this device to avoid the hazards of “swing fall” (see
Section 2.9)
 Do inspect the entire lifeline of the SRL for cuts, abrasions,
kinks, wear, or other damage.
 Do wear gloves when handling wire rope.
 Do inspect the load indicating swivel snap hook for the red fall
indicator band.
 Do use this device only when your clearance distance is a
minimum of 2 ft AFTER you have calculated the total fall
distance (see section 2.10for details on clear fall distances).
 Do check the brake mechanism by “hand locking” the device
before each use. Pull out 4 ft of line from the SRL and give a
swift pull to activate the brake. Then allow the line to retract
SLOWLY back into housing.
 Do make compatible connections (see Advisory #3 at the end of
this Section).
 Do use a tagline, if the SRL is remotely mounted, to access
cable and control the retraction speed of cable after use (see
Section 7)
 Do call FallTech if the device is damaged, does not pass
inspection (see Section 6), or has arrested a fall.
 Don’t use this device as a load arrestor when hoisting materials
or equipment.
 Don’t use this device if it has been exposed to corrosion,
chemicals, excessive heat, flames and electrical charge or
shows signs of any physical damage or deformation.
 Don’t allow the lifeline to wrap around your body. Severe injury
or death could result.