FallTech Contractor Series SRL’s - Manual (Page 3)

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 Don’t loop the lifeline under an arm or leg, turn toward the SRL
and walk toward the SRL. If a fall should occur while the line is
under an arm or leg, severe injury may result.
 Don’t move too quickly when using this device. The brake may
activate and cause the loss of footing or a fall.
 Don’t leave lifeline exposed when the device is not in use.
Retract lifeline fully into the housing using a tagline when needed
 Don’t use oil on the carabiner or any part of the device, except
the cable. If needed, use only 100% silicone lubricant for the
load indicating swivel snap hook.
 Don’t use any type of cable in this device if you are working near
high voltage power lines or other energized electrical equipment.
Extreme caution must be taken when working under these
conditions.
 Don’t use this device if you are pregnant, a minor, or have a
reduced tolerance to fall forces by reason of age, physical
medical condition, or other pre-existing disorders.
 Don’t use this device if you weigh less than 75 lbs.
 Don’t use this device if your total combined weight (body,
clothes, tools, etc) exceeds 310 lbs.
 Don’t release the lifeline allowing it to “free wheel” (see Section
7) or retract back uncontrolled into the device.
 Don’t attempt to open, repair or alter this device in any way
unless trained and certified to do so by FallTech.
 Don’t knot, clamp, or rig lifeline in any fashion as to inhibit its
automatic retraction function.
 Don’t use the device if it does not lock or retract automatically.
 Don’t use this SRL with the cable fully extended. FallTech
recommends using this SRL with a maximum of 90% of the
working length extended.
Advisory #1: Further Reading
If you have access to the internet, please go to www.osha.gov.
This website is an exceptional resource, and has a great deal of
information which is easy to access. Use the search field to find
information on fall arrest, including standards, news,
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.
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Advisory #2: Proper product selection
Product selection is an important element of fall protection. Fall
Arrest products are like any other tools that you may use in the
course of your work – there is a proper tool for every application.
You may find that while this product is suitable for some
applications, it may not be suitable for others. Please be sure to
pay close attention to sections 2, 3, and 4, for greater detail on this
point.
Advisory #3: Connector Compatibility
Making compatible connections may mean the difference
between life and death. Connectors (snap hooks, rebar hooks and
carabiners), must be of the locking type and require two distinct
actions to open the gate. Your connectors must be sized and
shaped so that the rings or structural members to which they are
attached will not pose a risk of forcing the gate open, and must fully
captivate the connector so that it cannot become disengaged, slide
or shift during use or in the event of a fall.
Certain connections are forbidden and should never be
attempted with this product or any other unless there is a specific
allowance in the manufacturer’s instructions. Forbidden
connections include, but are not limited to:
 Two or more connectors to one d-ring are a forbidden
connection.
 A connection that rests on or loads the gate is a forbidden
connection.
 A connection that does not allow the gate to close and lock
is a forbidden connection.
 Two or more connectors attached to one another are a
forbidden connection.
 Connecting directly to webbing, rope, cable (wire rope) is a
forbidden connection.
 Connecting directly to a horizontal lifeline is a forbidden
connection.
 Tie-back with your FallTech Contractor Series SRL is a
forbidden connection.
 Connecting to any ring or structure that does not fully
captivate and completely restrict the movement your
connector is a forbidden connection.