BUCKINGHAM MFG 400000 BuckSorber Series Instructions & Warnings

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This equipment is intended for use by properly trained professionals only.
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Fall protection equipment, (i.e. fall arrest, work positioning belts, retrieval, suspension etc.) should not be resold or provided to
others for re-use after use by original user as assurance cannot be granted that a used product meets criteria of applicable
standards and is safe for use to a subsequent user.
Manufacturer's instructions shall be provided to the user of this product. If an additional copy is needed, contact supplier or
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Buckingham Mfg. Co.
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Read, understand, and follow all instructions and cautions attached to and/or packed with product before using this equipment.
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Employer - instruct employee as to proper use and warnings before use of equipment.
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Be certain this equipment is suitable for the intended use and work environment. It should only be used as personal protection
equipment (PPE). If suitability for intended use is in doubt, contact supplier or consult a safety engineer or Buckingham Mfg.
Co. before using.
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ANSI Z359.13, ASTM F887, and applicable OSHA regulations are standards / regulations utilized by Buckingham
Manufacturing Co. for various energy absorbing lanyards manufactured. Energy absorbing lanyards are labeled to these
standards as they are applicable.
The table below outlines energy absorber required specifications according to these standards / regulations.
STANDARD
ANSI Z359.13
OSHA 1926.502(d)(16)
* If the system is used by an employee having a combined tool and body weight of 310 pounds (140 kg) or more, the
employer must appropriately modify the criteria and protocols of the Appendix to provide proper protection for such heavier
weights, or the system will not be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of OSHA 1926.502. (d)(16).
NOTES:
Buckingham's BuckSorbers are manufactured and tested in excess of the above listed standards / regulations and rated to be used
by a person with a maximum weight of 350 lbs. (190.5 kg) when fully equipped and only when used with an equivalently weight
rated harness / accessories. When using the BuckSorber 1, free fall is limited to a maximum of 6 ft. (1.83 m) with a lanyard and
4 ft. (1.22 m) with a mobile fall arrest device. When using the BuckSorber 2, free fall is limited to a maximum of 12 ft. (3.66 m) with
a lanyard and 2.5 ft. (0.76 m) with a mobile fall arrest device.
The BuckSorber 2 when being used with a Fall Arrester is also rated for two-person rescue (maximum of 620 lbs.) with free fall
limited to 2.5 ft. (0.76 m) or less.
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Only Buckingham Mfg. Co. or those people authorized in writing by Buckingham Mfg. Co. may make repairs to this equipment.
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Product must not be altered in any way.
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In the event of a fall, the employee must have a rescue plan and the means to implement it.
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Energy absorbing lanyards should be considered as a part of a personal fall arrest system. The energy absorber must always
be attached to the fall arrest attachment device included on the user's equipment. The energy absorber must not be removed
from the pack, and must have the two hook and loop retainer straps securely in place.
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Never use an energy absorbing lanyard for positioning. Unit can open and extend, which could result in a fall.
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OSHA requires that impact force in a fall NOT exceed an 1800 lb. limit with a harness. Keep connecting device slack to a
minimum to stay under these limits.
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Equipment subjected to impact loading must be immediately removed from service, destroyed, and discarded.
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Always attach BuckSorber to designated rear D-ring of a personal fall arrest system with an appropriately rated carabiner.
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Fall arrest anchor points must support a minimum of 5,000 lbf. (22.2 kN) per attached worker and be independent of worker
support.
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No fall protection system can guarantee that you will not sustain injuries should a fall occur. Therefore, BuckSorber systems
should be kept as short as possible to minimize free fall distance. OSHA requires that maximum length of energy absorbing
lanyards provide for a fall of no greater than six (6) feet (1.8 m), allow no contact with any lower level, and unit elongation not
exceed 42" (3.5 ft.) (1.07 m).
BuckSorber.DOC PN230378
7/31/15 Rev.12/16/16
BUCKINGHAM MFG.
BUCKSORBER INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS
Energy Absorber
Model No. 400000 Series
PN 400000 BuckSorber 1 and PN 400000X12 BuckSorber 2
MAXIMUM STATED
ALLOWABLE CAPACITY
FREE FALL RANGE
6 ft. 130 lbs. - 310 lbs.
(1.83 m) (59 kg - 140.6 kg)
12 ft. 130 lbs. - 310 lbs.
(3.66 m) (59 kg - 140.6 kg)
6 ft. * 310 lbs. Maximum
(1.83 m) (140.6 kg) Maximum
MAXIMUM
ARREST
FORCE
1800 lbs.
(8 kN)
1800 lbs.
(8 kN)
1800 lbs.
(8 kN)
OVER
AVERAGE MAXIMUM
ARREST ELONGATION
FORCE
900 lbs. 48 in.
(4 kN) (1.2 m)
1350 lbs. 60 in.
(6 kN) (1.5 m)
NA 42 in.
(1.07 m)
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