Warnings And Important Information; Description - Falltech APEX WPFRD User Instruction Manual

1.0 Warnings and Important Information

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Avoid moving machinery, thermal, electrical and/or chemical hazards as contact may cause
serious injury or death.
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Follow the weight restrictions and recommendations in this manual.
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Remove from service any equipment subjected to a fall. Product may return to service after
passing inspection by a Competent Person who is not the user.
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Remove from service any equipment that fails inspection.
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Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment.
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Consult FallTech when using this equipment in combination with components or subsystems
other than those described in this manual.
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Avoid sharp and/or abrasive surfaces and edges.
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Examine the work area. Be aware of the surroundings and workplace hazards that may impact
safety, security, and the functioning of fall restrict systems and components.
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Hazards may include but not be limited to cable or debris tripping hazards, equipment failures,
personnel mistakes, moving equipment such as carts, barrows, fork lifts, cranes, or dollies. Do not
allow materials, tools or equipment in transit to contact any part of the fall restrict system.
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Do not work under suspended loads.
This product is part of a personal fall restrict system. This equipment is designed for use by persons
trained in its correct application and use.
These instructions must be provided to the worker using this equipment. The worker must read and
understand the manufacturer's instructions for each component or part of the complete system.
Manufacturer's instructions must be followed for proper use, care, and maintenance of this
product. These instructions must be retained and be kept available for the worker's reference at all
times. Alterations or misuse of this product, or failure to follow instructions, may result in serious
injury or death.
A Fall Protection Plan must be on file and available for review by all workers. It is the responsibility of
the worker and the purchaser of this equipment to assure that users of this equipment are properly
trained in its use, maintenance, and storage. Training must be repeated at regular intervals. Training
must not subject the trainee to fall hazards.
Consult a doctor if there is reason to doubt your fitness to safely absorb the shock of a fall event. Age
and fitness seriously affect a worker's ability to withstand falls. Pregnant women or minors must not
use this equipment.
ANSI limits the weight of fall protection equipment users to a maximum of 310 lbs. Products in this
manual may have a rated capacity exceeding ANSI capacity limits. Heavy users experience more risk of
serious injury or death due to falls because of increased fall arrest forces placed on the user's body. In
addition, the onset of suspension trauma after a fall even may be accelerated for heavy users.
The user of the equipment discussed in this manual must read and understand the entire manual
before beginning work.
NOTE: For more information consult the ANSI Z359, CSA Z259, or ASTM F887 body of standards.

2.0 Description

The FallTech APEX
® TM
a personal fall restrict system for use when climbing and working on wood utility poles.
This manual contains one Appendix that contains figures and table specific to the WPFRD discussed in
this manual.
The WPFRD discussed in this manual must be properly adjusted and used in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions. The WPFRD discussed in this manual has a maximum freefall limit of 2
3
Pro Wood Pole Fall Restrict Device is a pole-climbing device to be used as part of
WARNING
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