Reliance Roto-Loc 44 Series Instructions For Use Manual

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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

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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents DESCRIPTION 3 - 5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS APPLICATION A. PURPOSE ........................6 PERSONAL FALL ARREST ..................6 B. USE LIMITATIONS .......................7 CAPACITY ......................7 FREE FALL ......................7 FALL CLEARANCE ..................8 - 10 SWING PENDULUM FALLS ................10 CHEMICAL HAZARDS ..................11 HEAT ........................11 CORROSION ......................11 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS ..................11 MOVING MACHINERY ..................11 10) SHARP EDGES AND ABRASIVE SURFACES ..........12...
  • Page 3: Description

    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.
  • Page 4 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...
  • Page 5 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...
  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    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...
  • Page 7: Use Limitations

    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...
  • Page 8: Fall Clearance

    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’...
  • Page 9 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...
  • Page 10: Swing Pendulum Falls

    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.
  • Page 11: Chemical Hazards

    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.
  • Page 12: Sharp Edges And Abrasive Surfaces

    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.
  • Page 13: Compatibility Of Connectors

    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.
  • Page 14: Installation Procedure

    2. Pass a large carabiner or bow shackle (or other Reliance approved connecting means) through the swivel eye or handle at the top of the Roto-Loc™.
  • Page 15: Preparation For Use

    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.
  • Page 16: Inspect Prior To Use

    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.
  • Page 17 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-...
  • Page 18: Care Of The Roto-Loc

    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.
  • Page 19: Inspection Procedure

    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...
  • Page 20: Training

    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.
  • Page 21: Servicing

    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-...
  • Page 22: Warnings And Limitations

    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.
  • Page 23: Labeling

    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.
  • Page 24 4487006-1, 4497006-1 Page 24...
  • Page 25: Notes

    Instructions for Use NOTES Page 25...
  • Page 26: Inspection Record

    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.
  • Page 27: Part Number List

    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.
  • Page 28 Reliance Industries P.O. Box 2046 Deer Park, TX 77536 Phone : 281-930-8000 Toll Free : 888-362-2826 Fax : 281-930-8666 www.relsafe.com Copyright 2020 Reliance Fall Protection Roto-Loc™ Rev D...

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