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5 Installation and Use
5.2
General Installation and Use
Connectors: Ensure PFL connectors are compatible with the attachments to which
they are connected (to prevent roll-out), and are fully closed and locked before use.
See Section
3 Product
Specification.
Anchors: Ensure the PFL is attached to a compatible anchor –flexible anchors,
such as anchor lines, horizontal lifelines, rails, or cantilever structures can affect the
ability of the V-TEC PFL to lock-on in the case of a fall. For further clarification on
compatibility specifications, refer to the user instructions of the flexible anchor
product. Should compatibility information not be included in the flexible anchor user
instructions, contact the flexible anchor manufacturer for clarification.
Retraction: In use, the PFL lifelines will extract and retract without hesitation. Do
not allow the lifeline to pass through legs or under arms, or wrap around structure. If
the lifeline does not retract in use, fully extract the lifeline and slowly allow it to
retract. If the lifeline continues to hesitate in retraction, contact MSA.
Twin Leg Connection: The PFL twin-leg configuration is intended to give users
100% tie-off when moving around the work site. One of the legs must be attached to
an appropriate anchorage connector while the user moves to the new location. At
the new location, attach the second leg to an appropriate anchorage connector
before disconnecting the original leg. Repeat this process until the final destination
has been reached. Do NOT work with both legs connected to an anchorage
connector.
WARNING!
Dual-connections shall only be made for the purposes of 100% tie-off transitions, if
a dual connection is made for any other purpose, anchorages of different elevations
must be utilized.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
Storage: When not in use, store with the lifeline fully retracted as prolonged periods
of full extraction may weaken the retraction spring. Guide the lifeline back to the unit
for full retraction. Do NOT release lifeline from a distance as it will retract at high
speed, potentially damaging internal parts. The connector may also strike objects in
its path, causing damage to those objects and to the connector. See Section
7
Cleaning and Storage
for full cleaning and storage instructions.
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