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1.0
PRODUCT APPLICATION
1.1
PURPOSE: Flexiguard
Arrest System (PFAS).
1.2
STANDARDS: Your Flexiguard Anchorage System conforms to the national or regional standard(s) identified on the front
cover of these instructions. If this product is resold outside the original country of destination, the re-seller must provide
these instructions in the language of the country in which the product will be used.
1.3
SUPERVISION: Installation of this equipment must be supervised by a Qualified Person
supervised by a Competent Person
1.4
TRAINING: This equipment must be installed and used by persons trained in its correct application. This manual is to be
used as part of an employee training program as required by CE. It is the responsibility of the users and installers of this
equipment to ensure they are familiar with these instructions, trained in the correct care and use of this equipment, and
are aware of the operating characteristics, application limitations, and consequences of improper use of this equipment.
1.5
RESCUE PLAN: When using this equipment and connecting subsystem(s), the employer must have a rescue plan and
the means at hand to implement and communicate that plan to users, authorized persons
site rescue team is recommended. Team members should be provided with the equipment and techniques to perform a
successful rescue. Training should be provided on a periodic basis to ensure rescuer proficiency.
1.6
INSPECTION FREQUENCY: The Flexiguard Anchorage System shall be inspected by the user before each use and,
additionally, by a Competent Person other than the user at intervals of no longer than one year.
described in the "Inspection and Maintenance Log". Results of each Competent Person inspection should be recorded on
copies of the "Inspection and Maintenance Log".
1.7
AFTER A FALL: If the Flexiguard Anchorage System is subjected to the forces of arresting a fall, remove the system
from service immediately and clearly mark it "DO NOT USE." Destroy or repair the system as required by these
instructions.
2.0
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2.1
ANCHORAGE: Anchorage requirements vary with the fall protection application. Structure on which the Flexiguard
Anchorage System is placed or mounted must meet the Anchorage specifications defined in Table 1.
2.2
PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM: Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS) used with the system must meet applicable
Fall Protection standards, codes, and requirements. Refer to the instructions included with your connecting subsystem
for additional fall requirements. The PFAS must incorporate a Full Body Harness and limit Arresting Force to the following
values:
Connecting Subsystem
Energy Absorbing Lanyard
Self-Retracting Device (SRD)
2.3
FALL PATH AND SRD LOCKING SPEED: A clear path is required to assure positive locking of an SRD. Situations which
do not allow for an unobstructed fall path should be avoided. Working in confined or cramped spaces may not allow the
body to reach sufficient speed to cause the SRD to lock if a fall occurs. Working on slowly shifting material, such as sand
or grain, may not allow enough speed buildup to cause the SRD to lock.
2.4
HAZARDS: Use of this equipment in areas with environmental hazards may require additional precautions to prevent
injury to the user or damage to the equipment. Hazards may include, but are not limited to: heat, chemicals, corrosive
environments, high voltage power lines, explosive or toxic gases, moving machinery, sharp edges, or overhead materials
that may fall and contact the user or Personal Fall Arrest System.
2.5
FALL CLEARANCE: There must be sufficient clearance below the user to arrest a fall before the user strikes the ground
or other obstruction. Fall Clearance is dependent on the following factors:
•
Deceleration Distance
•
Free Fall Distance
See the instruction manual of your connecting subsystem for specifics regarding Fall Clearance calculation.
2.6
SWING FALLS: Swing Falls occur when the anchorage point is not directly above the point where a fall occurs (see Figure
3). The force of striking an object in a swing fall may cause serious injury or death. Minimize swing falls by working as
directly below the anchorage point as possible. Do not permit a swing fall if injury could occur. Swing falls will significantly
increase the clearance required when a Self-Retracting Device or other variable length connecting subsystem is used.
2.7
SHARP EDGES: Avoid working where Lifeline or Lanyard components of the Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) can
contact or abrade against unprotected sharp edges (see Figure 4). Where contact with a sharp edge is unavoidable, cover
the edge with protective material (A).
1 Qualified Person:
A person with a recognized degree of professional certificate and with extensive knowledge, training, and experience in the fall protection
and rescue field who is capable of designing, analyzing, evaluating, and specifying fall protections and rescue systems to the extent required by OSHA and other ap-
plicable standards.
2 Competent Person:
One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazard-
ous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
3 Authorized Person:
A person assigned by the employer to perform duties at a location where the person will be exposed to a fall hazard.
4 Rescuer:
Person or persons other than the rescue subject acting to perform an assisted rescue by operation of a rescue system.
5 Inspection Frequency:
inspections.
Anchorage Systems are designed to provide anchorage connection points for a Personal Fall
™
.
2
•
Worker Height
•
Movement of Harness Attachment Element
Extreme working conditions (harsh environments, prolonged use, etc.)may require increasing the frequency of competent person
Maximum Arresting Force
6 kN (1,350 lbf)
6 kN (1,350 lbf)
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. Use of this equipment must be
1
, and rescuers
. A trained, on-
3
4
Inspection procedures are
5
•
Elevation of Anchorage Connector
•
Connecting Subsystem Length
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