Latchways ManSafe SRL User Instructions page 10

ManSafe
EN
Personnel requirements: Latchways SRLs should only be used by a person who is trained and
competent (see glossary of terms page 12) in its safe use. Fitness and age significantly affect a
person's ability to safely withstand fall arrest loads. Only people who are physically and mentally fit
and healthy, not under the influence of drugs or alcohol are permitted to use this equipment. If you
are uncertain about your ability, consult your doctor. Latchways SRLs must not be used by pregnant
women or minors.
Intended purpose: The Self Retracting Lifeline (SRL) in accordance with EN/ANSI/CSA
standards is intended to be used as a connecting element within a personal fall arrest system.
It must be used vertically in situations where user mobility is required and fall protection is needed—
inspection, general construction and maintenance work etc.
Product limitations: Latchways SRLs shall not be used outside their limitations, or any purpose
other than that for which they are intended. Repairs are to be conducted by a competent repair
entity. Do not attempt to modify or repair the equipment. It is critical for your safety that these
instructions are followed and the equipment is not misused.
1. The SRLs are for a single user only, only one person can be connected at any time.
2. The SRLs must be protected from fire, acids, caustic solutions, welding flames, sparks or similar.
3. The SRL must not be used if there is any risk of the SRL contacting high voltage power lines.
This warning also applies to webbing type devices as moisture can be absorbed by the lifeline
providing a path for electrical current.
4. When using the SRL in a caged ladder striking the cage may occur during a fall. The use of
climbing helmets is recommended to reduce the risk of injury.
PRoDUCT CAPABILITy
Maximum user
weight
Temperature range
suitability
vertical use only
ATEX rating
Secondary Tether
Lines
System requirements: A fall arrest system comprises of a structural anchor point, full body
harness, connector (karabiner/hook) and SRL. Ensure all elements in the system are used only
as specified by the manufacturer. It is essential for safety that the anchor device and anchor point
should always be positioned, and work carried out in such a way, as to minimise both the potential
for a fall and potential fall distance.
SRL User Instructions
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Maximum user weight (including tools) is 140 kg (310 lbs) for
webbing SRLs and 180 kg (400 lbs) for cable SRLs.
Latchways SRLs can be used in temperatures ranging from
-40°C (-40°F) to 54°C (130°F).
Latchways SRLs should be positioned as vertically as possible above
the position of the user to minimise the risk of striking an object/
obstacle in the event of a pendulum fall and used at an angle that is
no more than 30° to the vertical.
All Latchways SRL's are suitable for use in areas in which explosive
atmospheres caused by mixtures of air and gases, vapours or mists
or by air/dusts mixtures are likely to occur, as per EN 13463-1:2001
equipment group II, category 2 ( II 2 G c IIC T6).
If required, Latchways Cable SRLs can be supplied with a
secondary tether line facility—for more details contact Latchways
via www.latchways.com.
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