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4.0
USE
4.1
BEFORE EACH USE: Verify that your work area and Fall Protection system meet all criteria defined in these instructions.
Verify that a formal Rescue Plan is in place. Inspect the product per the 'User' inspection points defined in the "Inspection
and Maintenance Log". If inspection reveals an unsafe or defective condition, or if there is any doubt about its condition
for safe use, remove the product from service immediately. Clearly tag the product "DO NOT USE". See Section 5 for more
information.
4.2
AFTER A FALL: If this equipment is subjected to fall arrest or impact force, remove it from service immediately. Clearly
tag it "DO NOT USE". See Section 5 for more information.
4.3
POSITIONING: It may be necessary to move your lifeline subsystem along its vertical lifeline during use. When moving
your lifeline subsystem, always tow the lifeline subsystem by its secured lanyard. To move your lifeline subsystem along
the vertical lifeline after install:
1.
Pull up slightly on the rope grab's secured lanyard to release the rope grab from its settled position. If necessary, lift
the connection handle as well.
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It is recommended that the rope grab be positioned at or above D-ring level to reduce possible free fall.
2.
Tow the rope grab by its secured lifeline into the position you would like to move it.
3.
After the rope grab has been moved, lock it into position by pulling the connection handle back into its "DOWN"
position. Verify that the rope grab is secure after releasing it by pulling down on the lanyard slightly.
4.4
SYSTEM APPLICATIONS: See Figure 10 for reference. Lifeline subsystems may be used for Fall Arrest (10.1) or
Restraint (10.2) applications. Any Fall Protection system with a lifeline subsystem should also include a Full Body Harness
(A), an Energy-Absorbing Lanyard (B), a Vertical Lifeline (C), and a Counterweight (D) on the Vertical Lifeline.
4.5
USE WITH A VERTICAL LIFELINE: There are some additional precautions that must be taken when using this product
with a vertical lifeline. When using a vertical lifeline:
•
Tension the lifeline to ensure smooth operation of the rope grab along the lifeline.
•
Under certain conditions determined by a Qualified Person, such as working on a moving platform, it is allowable to let
the vertical lifeline follow the worker as they move. In these situations, the lanyard should be kept as short as possible
and never exceed the length requirements specified in Figure 1 and Table 1.
•
Always verify that your vertical lifeline is long enough for your application. Never install the system in a manner where
the lifeline subsystem could become detached by sliding off the bottom of the lifeline.
•
Never tie your vertical lifeline into a knot to limit movement of the lifeline subsystem.
Figure 10 - System Applications
10.1
C
B
A
D
C
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10.2
A
B
D
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