Product Application; System Requirements - 3M Protecta AC202C-SA2 User Instructions

1.0 PRODUCT APPLICATION

1.1 PURPOSE: Lifeline Subsystems are designed to be a component in a Fall Arrest
Subsystems, depending on the type of subsystem used, may be used with either synthetic rope or wire rope/cable lifeline.
For more information on system applications, refer to Table 1.
1.2 STANDARDS: Your Lifeline Subsystem conforms to the national or regional standards 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: Use of this equipment must be supervised by a Competent Person
1.4 TRAINING: This equipment must be installed and used by persons trained in its correct application. These instructions
are to be used as part of an employee training program as required by national, regional, or local standards. 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 subsystems, the employer must have a written rescue plan
and the means to implement and communicate that plan to users
site rescue team is recommended. Team members should be provided with the equipment and techniques necessary
to perform a successful rescue. Training should be provided on a periodic basis to ensure rescuer proficiency. Rescuers
should be provided with these instructions. There should be visual contact or means of communication with the person
being rescued at all times during the rescue process.
1.6 FALL CLEARANCE: Figure 3 illustrates the components of a fall arrest. There must be sufficient Fall Clearance (FC)
to arrest a fall before the user strikes the ground or other obstruction. Clearance is affected by a number of factors
including: Anchorage Location, (A) Lanyard Length, (B) Lanyard Deployment Distance, (C) Harness Stretch, D-Ring/
Connector Length and Settling, (D) Subsystem Lock-Up Distance, (E) Vertical Lifeline Length and Stretch, and (SF) Safety
Factor. Lanyard Length and Lanyard Deployment Distance will vary with the Lanyard model.
Figure 5 illustrates how positioning of the Lifeline Subsystem affects Required Fall Clearance (FC). The table gives the
specific Fall Clearance value that is necessary, based on the exact positioning of the Lifeline Subsystem. See Figure 5 to
determine Fall Clearance requirements. Fall Clearance values include a Safety Factor of 1.5 ft and already account for
stretch in the rope.
To determine Required Fall Clearance (Figure 5):
Measure the distance (G) between the anchor point and the installed Lifeline Subsystem. Match this value with those
listed in Figure 5 to determine the Required Fall Clearance (FC).
1.7 SWING FALLS: Swing Falls occur when the anchorage point is not directly above the point where a fall occurs (see
Figure 4). The force of striking an object in a swing fall may cause serious injury or death. Do not permit a swing fall if
injury could occur. Minimize swing falls by working as directly below the anchorage point as possible. The Required Fall
Clearance (FC) of the user increases as User Work Radius (W) increases, since the total fall distance will be greater than if
the user had fallen directly below the anchorage point.
1.8 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.

2.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

2.1 ANCHORAGE: Anchorage requirements vary with the Fall Protection application. The mounting structure on which the
equipment is placed must meet the Anchorage specifications defined in Table 1.
2.2 FREE FALL: Free Fall requirements vary with the Fall Protection application. The installed system must observe all Free
Fall requirements defined in Table 1 per the system application.
2.3 CAPACITY: The user capacity of a complete Fall Protection system is limited by its lowest rated maximum capacity
component. For example, if your connecting subsystem has a capacity that is less than your harness, you must comply
with the capacity requirements of your connecting subsystem. See the manufacturer instructions for each component of
your system for capacity requirements.
2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL 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: high
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 equipment. Contact 3M Technical Services for further
clarification.
1 Fall Arrest System:
A collection of Fall Protection equipment configured to protect the user in the event of a fall.
2 Restraint System:
A collection of Fall Protection equipment configured to prevent the user from reaching a fall hazard. No free fall is
permitted.
3 Competent Person:
One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are
unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
4 User:
A person who performs activities while protected by a Fall Protection system.
5 Authorized Person:
A person assigned by the employer to perform duties at a location where the person will be exposed to a fall hazard.
6 Rescuer:
A person using the Rescue system to perform an assisted rescue.
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