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4-Person Temporary Horizontal Lifeline
User Instruction Manual
This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer's Instructions as required by the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) Z359 and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
MHLL05 Rev A
012920
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- Page 1 4-Person Temporary Horizontal Lifeline User Instruction Manual This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s Instructions as required by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z359 and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Page 2 Inspection ..........................Labels ........................... Appendix A ......................... For the purposes of this manual, the FallTech 4-Person Temporary Horizontal Lifeline may be referred to as the FallTech 4-Person Temporary HLL, the Horizontal Lifeline, HLL, the system, or the lifeline. MHLL05 Rev A...
- Page 3 Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment. • Consult FallTech when using this equipment in combination with components or subsystems other than those described in this manual. • Do not connect rebar hooks, large carabiners, or large snap hooks to the FBH dorsal D-rings as this may cause a roll-out condition and/or unintentional disengagement.
- Page 4 Application The FallTech 4-Person Temporary HLL provides horizontal mobility for workers exposed to fall hazards and is designed as an anchorage subsystem for the attachment of up to four PFASs. The HLL is adjustable up to 100’ in length for a single span system and is designed to be used as part of a complete PFAS.
- Page 5 6’ unless otherwise specified by a specific anchorage solution. PFAS Selection: Only FallTech PFASs may be used in conjunction with this HLL system. The HLL may be used with FallTech energy absorbing lanyards, FallTech self-retracting devices and FallTech fall arrestor connecting subsystems.
- Page 6 33.0’ 34.0’ * 7’ Freefall Distance scenario is only allowed when the FallTech 4-Person Temporary HLL is attached to the FallTech SteelGrip® Stanchion. Freefall should be limited to 6’ or less when used with any other anchorage connector. MHLL05 Rev A...
- Page 7 39.0’ 40.0’ 41.0’ * 7’ Freefall Distance scenario is only allowed when the FallTech 4-Person Temporary HLL is attached to the FallTech SteelGrip® Stanchion. Freefall should be limited to 6’ or less when used with any other anchorage connector. WARNING When a worker falls while connected to the horizontal lifeline, the system will deflect.
- Page 8 Minimum Required Fall Clearance for up to Four Workers w/SRDs When attaching up to four Self-Retracting Devices (SRD) to the FallTech 4-Person Temporary HLL system mounted overhead as shown in Figure 5, it is permissible to calculate the required clearance below the working surface by including the typical SRD deceleration distances detailed in the SRD user’s instruction manual.
- Page 9 34.0’ Rescue: The FallTech 4-Person Temporary HLL is part of a complete PFAS. It is not intended as a rescue device. Use of this system presents a wide variety of potential rescue scenarios. Users of this system should understand their work environment and develop a rescue plan accordingly.
- Page 10 Z359 compliant components or subsystems may jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may affect the safety and reliability of the complete system. Ensure compatibility between the connectors if non-FallTech components are used for fall protection, see Figure 7.
- Page 11 Section 2.7. Step 2: Install the end anchorage connectors. The FallTech 4-Person Temporary HLL system comes with 2 pass-through anchor straps for wrapping around columns. If using pass through anchor straps, ensure strap is wrapped at least twice around the end anchorage, see Figure 9.
- Page 12 Step 4: Close the locking lever into the down position so that it is engaged; Figure 10A. Remove the slack from the line by pulling the preinstalled rope through the tensioner by hand, see Figure 10B . Insert a pointed bar through the tensioning nut or use a wrench to tighten by turning the nut clockwise until the tensioner slips or can no longer rotate, see Figure 11.
- Page 13 Pre-Use Inspection: Prior to each use the HLL system should be inspected by the user for damage, wear and to ensure the lifeline is properly tensioned. Please review the inspection checklist for inspection requirements. Inspection Frequency: Other than pre-use inspection, the FallTech 4-Person Temporary HLL should be inspected by a competent person at least once a year.
- Page 14 Inspection Document: Record inspection results on the inspection record provided below, or similar document. Inspection Record Model #:_________________________ Serial #:_________________________ Date of Manufacture:_________________________ INSPECTION INSPECTOR COMMENTS PASS/FAIL CORRECTIVE ACTION NEEDED APPROVED BY DATE MHLL05 Rev A 012920...
- Page 15 Labels The labels must be present and legible. MHLL05 Rev A 012920...
- Page 16 Appendix A Specifications for the FallTech 4-Person Temporary HLL Minimum Maximum Standards and Model # Tensile Strength User Kit Contents Regulations and Material Capacity 6,000 lbs. Minimum Tensile Strength Rope: 5/8” Diameter Maximum Four Double Braid Polyester 9,000 lbs. Min...
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