Installation And Use; Intended Use - MSA V-TEC PFL User Instructions

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Installation and Use

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Intended Use

PFLs are intended to be used as a connecting element between a full body harness
and anchor point. See Section
only acceptable body holding device to be used with a PFL. If supplied as part of a
complete system, components shall not be substituted.
WARNING!
PFLs are only to be used for their intended purpose and within their
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limitations. DO NOT intentionally misuse this product. DO NOT use fall
protection equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed.
DO NOT use fall protection equipment for towing, hoisting, or material
handling.
PFLs shall not be altered or added to. No unauthorized repairs, modifications,
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alterations and/or additions are permitted.
RESCUE AND EVACUATION: the user must have a rescue plan and the
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means at hand to implement it. The plan must take into account the equipment
and specific training necessary to affect prompt rescue under all foreseeable
conditions. It is recommended to provide means for user evacuation without
assistance of others. This will usually reduce the time to get to a safe place
and reduce or prevent the risk to rescuers.
DO NOT rely on feel or sound to verify proper snaphook or carabiner
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engagement. Ensure that gate and keeper are closed before use.
Additional lanyard connectors shall not be added, as this would serve to
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lengthen the lifeline and increase free fall.
DO NOT use the PFL in leading edge applications.
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Unsuitable for use on unstable surfaces, fine grain materials or particulate
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surfaces such as sand or coal, as insufficient speed may prevent lock-on in
the event of a fall (possible engulfment hazard).
PFLs shall not come into contact with hot surfaces (such as hot pipes),
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become entangled with moving machinery, or come into contact with electrical
hazards (such as high voltage power lines).
PFLs shall be protected from fire, acids, caustic solutions, or temperatures
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outside the range -40°F to 130°F (-40°C to 54°C).
Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or
death.
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3 Product Specification. A full body harness is the
V-TEC® PFL
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