OSHA or any applicable state agency. This manual and any other instructional material must be available to the user of the equipment. The user must understand how to safely and effectively use the FS808, and all fall protection equipment used in conjunction with the FS808.
Product Specific Applications Personal Fall Arrest: SAFEWAZE™ FS808 Horizontal Lifelines can be used as part of a complete Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) for a maximum of 4 users (310 lbs/person 2-user maximum, 220 lbs/person 4-user maximum). The structure utilized for attachment must be capable of withstanding a load of 5,000 lbs in all directions permitted by the system.
(see Figure 3). Connectors must be compatible in size, shape, and strength. Self-locking snap hooks and carabiners are required by ANSI Z359 and OSHA guidelines. Contact SAFEWAZE™ if you have any questions about compatibility. NOTE: SOME SPECIALITY CONNECTORS HAVE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
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Ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked. SAFEWAZE™ connectors (snap hooks and carabiners) are designed to be used only as specified in each product’s user’s instructions. See figure 4 for examples of inappropriate connections.
The sag of the lifeline should not exceed 4 in (100 mm). Housing Plate Drum of Tensioner Swivel Eye End of Rope to Anchorage Free End of Rope at Cam and Lever Tensioner Housing Plate Pins Page 9 V1.0 2017 Copyright SAFEWAZE ™...
Sample Image of Installed Tensioner FS808 Fall Clearance Chart SAFEWAZE Required Clearance for up to 4 Users Maximum 100 ft span Fall Clearance with Fall Clearance with...
NEVER ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS UNIT OR TAMPER WITH ITS FUNCTION IN ANY WAY! Storage When not installed, the SAFEWAZE™ FS808 Horizontal Lifeline should be stored in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Do not store in areas where damage from environmental factors such as heat, light, excessive moisture, oil, chemicals and their vapors, or other degrading elements may be present.
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