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- Page 1 5001 Rope Grab INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 500X Series Rope Grabs Complies with the current ANSI Z359.1-2007 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 ANCE Fall Protection for information. APPLICATIONS 1) Purpose: Reliance rope grabs are to be used as part of a personal fall arrest, work positioning, or restraint system. Rope grabs are available with or without an attached energy absorber. Applications include: inspection work, construc- tion and demolition, maintenance, oil production, window washing, and other activities where there exists the need for fall arrest or restraint..
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Page 3: System Requirements
When working with such chemicals, frequent inspection of this equipment must be performed. Consult Reliance if doubt exists concerning using this equipment around chemical hazards. f) Heat: This equipment is not designed for use in high temperature environ- ments. - Page 4 Do not use equipment that is not compatible. Ensure all connections are fully closed and locked . Reliance connectors (snap hooks and carabiners) are designed to be used only as specified in each product’s user’s instructions. See Figure 1 for in- appropriate connections.
- Page 5 Instructions for Use If the connecting element that a snap hook (shown) or carabiner attaches to is undersized or irregular in shape, a situation could occur where the connecting element applies a force to the gate of the snap hook or carabi- ner.
- Page 6 Do not connect personal fall arrest systems to restraint anchorages. 5) Lifelines: Reliance rope grabs are to be used with Reliance lifelines and life- line subsystems. Lifelines used with the 5000 and 5001 are: 5/8-inch (16mm) diameter polyester blend Reliance 5010 Series vertical lifeline rope assemblies.
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Page 7: Use And Operation
6) Lanyards: The 5000/5001 rope grab must not be used with a lanyard con- necting subsystem exceeding 3 feet (0.9m) in length. For fall arrest systems Reliance recommends using energy absorbing lanyards incorporating self lock- ing snap hooks. Lanyards labeled ANSI A10.14 Type II must not be used for fall arrest applications. - Page 8 b) Free Fall: Do not work above the anchorage level, increased fall distance will result. Personal fall arrest systems must be rigged such that the po- tential free fall is never greater than six feet. Restraint systems must be rigged such that there is no possible vertical free fall. c) Fall Arrest Forces: The assembled fall arrest system must keep fall arrest forces below 1,800 lbs.
- Page 9 Instructions for Use Swing Fall Hazard Figure 3 3) Attaching the Rope Grab to the Lifeline - Model 5000 a) The arrows must point UP for the Rope Grab to function. b) Rope must be threaded through the rope grab from the bottom of the lifeline c) The lifeline should be weighted or tied off at the bottom to assist in posi- tioning the rope grab...
- Page 10 Figure 4 Anchorage Lifeline ‘A’ Rope length to anchorage Working Level To determine fall clearance: Estimate ‘A’, then read clearance ‘B’ from chart. ‘B’ ‘A’ in feet ‘B’ in feet Clearance required to avoid hitting lower level 12’ minimum to lower level or obstruction Lower Level j) Never allow rope or rope grab to contact any outside objects during use.
- Page 11 Instructions for Use Figure 5 5001 Rope Grab b) Position rope grab with arrow pointing UP (roller attached to hinge pin will be pointed down). c) Insert the lifeline. ONLY 5/8” (16mm) diameter rope should be used. d) Pivot the ring so that the gripper does not press against the rope, then close the unit around the rope.
- Page 12 ing the lifeline from below. The safest method is determined by jobsite conditions and trained personnel. j) Rope grabs are designed for use in a one person fall arrestor restraint system with a maximum weight (person and equipment) of 310 lbs. k) Anchor point should be capable of supporting a 5,000 lb (22.3kN) load, and located directly above the user to minimize swing falls, and should meet the strength requirements listed in 4) Anchorage Strength on p.4.
- Page 13 Instructions for Use operation of the rope grab. Carabiners must be of the self closing/self locking type. Ensure connections are compatible in size, shape, and strength. Ensure the connector attached to the rope grab allows the handle to rotate freely, and does not interfere with the rope grab operation.
- Page 14 WARNING: Do not attempt to alter, repair, or make substitutions to the rope grab or rope grab parts. Equipment found to be in defective condition must be removed from service. Repairs may only be performed by Reliance or those authorized in writing to do so.
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Page 15: Specifications
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 16: Inspection Record
ASSIGNED TO INSPECTION RECORD DATE INSPECTOR PASS/FAIL Made in Texas, USA 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 2012 - Reliance Fall Protection T353017 Rev A...
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