Summary of Contents for Reliance Roto-Loc 44 Series
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 44XXXXX Series Roto-Loc™ Self Retracting Lanyards Complies with the current ANSI Z359.14-2014 and all applicable OSHA regulations and requirements. Reliance Industries Phone : 281-930-8000 P.O. Box 2046 Toll Free : 888-362-2826 Deer Park, TX 77536 Fax : 281-930-8666...
IMPORTANT: Alterations or misuse of this product or failure to follow in- structions may result in serious injury or death. If you have questions on the use, care, or suitability of this equipment for your application, contact RELIANCE Fall Protection for information.
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Identifying Components of Roto-Loc™ Leading Edge Single Self Retracting Lanyards Figure 1 - Single Load Indicating Swivel Housing EZ Grip Cable Pull Thimble Eye Snap Hook Load Indicating Swivel Figure 1A - Single Tie-Back Housing EZ Grip Cable Pull Thimble Eye Blue Coated Tie-Back Cable Snap Hook...
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Instructions for Use Identifying Components of Roto-Loc™ Leading Edge Twin Self Retracting Lanyards Figure 2 - Twin 3020 Connector Bracket Load Indicating Swivel Housing EZ Grip Cable Pull Thimble Eye Snap Hook 3020 Connector Bracket Figure 2A - Load Indicating Swivel Twin Tie-Back Housing EZ Grip Cable Pull...
LEADING EDGE SELF RETRACTING LANYARD APPLICATION A. PURPOSE: RELIANCE Leading Edge Self Retracting Lanyards (SRL-LE’s) are used as one component in a personal fall arrest system (PFAS). The SRL-LE’s de- scribed in this manual meet, ANSI Z359.14 and OSHA requirements. These instructions, and markings borne by the SRL-LE’s, fulfill the instruction and...
Do not allow the Lanyard to pass under arms or between legs. Never clamp, knot, or prevent the Lanyard from retracting or being taut. Avoid slack line. Do not lengthen the SRL by connecting a lanyard or other components without consulting Reliance. ALLOWABLE ANGLE OF REDIRECTION...
WARNING The allowable angle of redirection of the Lanyard at the edge over which a fall might occur, measured by the two sides formed by the redirected Lanyard must be at least 90 degrees. In other words, working above the level at which the SRL-LE is anchored and being exposed to an edge hazard is dangerous because this will cause the Lanyard to ‘redirect’...
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Instructions for Use Anchorage Offset From Back D-Ring FIGURE 2A Tie-Back Direct Connection Tie-Back Configuration Tie-Back Snap Hook to anchor, direct connection Back D-Ring 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 12.0 Clearance (Feet) Between Working Surface and Nearest Obstruction. (Includes SRL Extension, Free Fall, 2 Foot Safety Factor) FIGURE 2B...
FIGURE 3A FIGURE 3B Clearance Required (A) When Falling Over an Edge Distance Along Edge (B), ft 12.0 12.5 13.5 14.5 15.5 WARNING! 12.0 12.5 13.0 13.5 DO NOT RIG YOUR 12.0 12.5 13.0 13.5 DEVICE IN THIS ZONE. 12.0 12.5 MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Instructions for Use FIGURE 4 RIGHT WRONG 5) CHEMICAL HAZARDS Acidic, alkaline, or other environments with harsh substances may damage the webbing (if equipped) and hardware elements of this SRL. Polyester webbing is more resistant to attack by acids, but is subject to degradation by alkaline or neutral pH environments.
Connecting subsystems must be suitable for use in the application (e.g. fall arrest or restraint). RELIANCE manufactures a line of connecting subsystems for most applications. Contact RELIANCE for further information.
C. In a false engagement, where features that protrude from the snap hook or carabiner catch on the anchor and seem to be fully engaged to the anchor point.(Reliance has designed the width of the head and gates of Reliance snap hooks to prevent this issue in most D-rings.) D.
Pull the locking pin without pushing the lock button to confirm the connector is closed and locked. (Fig 11) Removal is the opposite if installation. Contact Reliance to help identify specific installation methods for your situation. ! WARNING ! THE LOCKING BALLS MUST BE LOCKED OUTSIDE OF THE FRAME AND THE RED LOCK INDICATOR MUST NOT BE VISIBLE INSIDE THE FRAME.
C. PREPARATION FOR USE 1. Once the Roto-Loc™ has been secured into position, extract a few feet of cable slowly to verify that there is tension on the line and the retraction spring is functioning correctly. 2. Give the cable a quick, sharp tug causing the unit to lock-up proving that the braking mechanism is operating correctly.
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Instructions for Use the equipment if unprotected. 4) Workplace geometry a) Free fall distance - Personal fall arrest systems used with this equipment should be mounted overhead in such a way as to eliminate the possibility of a free fall. b) Deceleration distance - See Clearance Charts for fall clearances c) Total fall distance - See Clearance Charts for fall clearances d) A careful examination must be made of the workplace by a Com-...
SRL-LE from working properly, and should be removed from service. More information on cleaning is available from RELIANCE. If you have questions concerning the condition of your SRL-LE, or have any doubt about putting it into service contact RELIANCE.
Instructions for Use ANSI Z359.14 Inspection Schedule Application Inspection Type of Use Conditions of Use Examples Frequency Good Storage Condi- Rescue and tions, Indoor or Infre- Frequent to Light Confined Space, quent Outdoor Use, Annually Factory Maintenance Room Temperature, Clean Environments Fair Storage Condi- Transportation, tions, Indoor and...
service as the SRL-LE is not repairable. 2) The worker should also verify that conditions around the SRL-LE location have not changed that may affect its’ ability to arrest a fall, such as obstacles or equipment directly below the anchorage point which might create a swing fall.
Reliance Industries testing platform, and because the User might use this product in combination with other manufacturer’s products in a manner not evaluated, contemplated, or tested by Reliance, the User or System Designer is ultimately responsible for verifying or vali-...
5) Use only Reliance supplied or qualified compatible components. 6) Do not tie knots in the cable line of the unit. Tying knots in cable line reduces the overall strength of the wire rope. Do not cross lines with another worker.
LABELING The illustrations here are representations of the actual labels that appear on Reliance Roto-Loc™ Leading Edge Self Retracting Lanyards. All the information on the SRL-LE Specifications Label is important for the safe use of this product, so the user should ensure that the label has not been removed and that the descriptions it contains match the task and environment in which the product is intended to be used.
EQUIPMENT RECORD SPECIFICATIONS ROTO-LOC™ SRL’S PART NUMBER Certified meet current SERIAL NUMBER ANSI Z359.14-2014 and OSHA DATE regulations for the Self Retracting MANUFACTURED Lanyard component of a complete PURCHASE DATE personal fall arrest system. All hardware certified to 5000 lb. (22kN) ASSIGNED TO breaking strength, 100 percent proof tested to 3600 lbs.
When products offered by Reliance Industries LLC are manufactured by a third party. Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) warranty shall apply and may be outside the control of Reliance Industries LLC.
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