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User Instruction Manual
DuraTech
Class 1
TM
3-Way Retrieval SRL-R
This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer's Instructions as required by the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) Z359 and should be used as part of an employee training program as
required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
FallTech © 2023
1306 South Alameda Street Compton, CA 90221, USA
1-800-719-4619 • 1-323-752-0066
www.FallTech.com
MCS05 Rev B 120423 EN
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- Page 1 This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s Instructions as required by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z359 and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). FallTech © 2023 1306 South Alameda Street Compton, CA 90221, USA 1-800-719-4619 • 1-323-752-0066 www.FallTech.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DuraTech 3-Way Retireval SRL-R in all iterations may ® be referred to collectively as the DuraTech, the DuraTech SRL-R, the SRL-R, the Class 1 SRL, the SRL, the Class 1 SRL-R, the 3-Way, the self-retracting device (SRD), the self-retracting lifeline (SRL), the equipment, the device, the product, or the unit. -
Page 3: Warnings And Important Information
• Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment. • Consult FallTech when using this equipment in combination with components or subsystems other than those described in this manual. • Do not connect rebar hooks, large carabiners, or large snap hooks to the FBH dorsal D-rings as this may cause a roll-out condition and/or unintentional disengagement. -
Page 4: Description
This manual contains one Appendix that contains figures and tables specific to the DuraTech SRL-R discussed in this manual. Figure 1 below shows the components of the DuraTech SRL-R that may be referred to in this user instruction manual. See Table 1A in Appendix A for product and materials specifications. -
Page 5: Application
3.0 Application 3.1 Purpose: The FallTech® DuraTech 3-Way Retrieval SRL-R is designed to be used as a component in a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS), to provide a combination of worker mobility and fall protection as required for inspection work, general construction, maintenance work, oil production, confined space work, etc. -
Page 6: System Requirements
Z359.4 and Z359.2. 4.0 System Requirements 4.1 Capacity: The DuraTech SRL-R is designed for use by a single user with a combined weight of user, tools, clothing, etc., of 130–310 lbs (59-141 kg). 4.2 Compatibility of Connectors: Connectors are considered to be compatible with connecting elements when they have been designed to work together in such a way that their sizes and shapes do not cause their gate mechanisms to inadvertently open regardless of how they become oriented. - Page 7 MAF of the PFAS with a safety factorof at least two, as required by OSHA. WARNING Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment. Consult FallTech when using this equipment in combination with components or subsystems other than those described in this manual.
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Page 8: Installation And Use
The SRD may be attached to an overhead anchor, Figure 4, i.e. above the user’s FBH dorsal D-ring. The SRL-R discussed in this manual is not designed for Leading Edge applications. Figure 4 - SRL-R Overhead Anchorage Overhead Anchorage DuraTech SRL-R Lifeline Connection to FBH Walking/Working Surface 5.2 Calculating Minimum Required... - Page 9 Chart 1 - MRFC Overhead Anchorage Lateral Offset Distance (Y) Chart 1 Overhead 18 ft 20 ft 22 ft 0 ft 2 ft 4 ft 6 ft 8 ft 10 ft 12 ft 14 ft 16 ft 24 ft (5.5 m) (6.1 m) (6.8 m) (0 m)
- Page 10 5.3 SRL-R Install onto a FallTech Universal Device Receiver Bracket for Tripods or Davits Remove the top detent pin from the FallTech Universal Device Receiver Bracket. Place the notch in the SRL-R bracket over the bottom bar of the FallTech Universal Device Receiver Bracket as shown in Figure 6.
- Page 11 5.5.1 Rescue/Retrieval Mode Unfold the black collapsible handle by pulling the handle outward to unlock the posi- tion lock; see Figure 10A. Rotate the handle 180 degrees until it locks into position; see Figure 11A. Pull the Crank Engagement Pin; see Figure 11B and simultaneously push the Hand Crank toward the SRL-R housing;...
- Page 12 5.6 Self-Retracting Lifeline (Fall Arrest) Mode Leave approximately one foot of cable extended out of the SRL-R housing. Place the handle in a vertical position and fold the black collapsible handle by pulling the black handle out to release the handle lock mechanism and rotate it 180 degrees; see Figure 14A.
- Page 13 A red band is further up the lifeline. The red band, also shown in Figure 16B, indicates the reserve portion of the lifeline has been breached. The SRD is no longer safe to use. Remove the SRD from service immediately, tag it as “UNUSABLE”, and contact FallTech at info@falltech.com.. Figure 16 - Inspecting SRL-R Line Indicators...
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Page 14: Maintenance, Service, And Storage
“UNUSABLE”, store separately, and contact FallTech at 323-752-0066 to receive a Return Authorization number or to locate the nearest FallTech Service Center. The SRL-R is not user repairable. Only the manufacturer, or a repair facility authorized in writing, may make repairs to the SRL-R. This SRL-R is designed to be used installed in an anchor cradle or attached overhead. - Page 15 any period of extended storage. 7.0 Inspection 7.1 Pre-Use User Inspection: Perform an inspection before each use in accordance with the recommendations in Table 1 below. Table 1 - Guidelines for Cable SRL-R Inspection Inspection Pass Fail The cable lifeline should extract and retract completely and without faltering and should remain taut under tension without sagging.
- Page 16 7.2 Inspection Frequency: Inspection by a competent person at regular intervals is required. The competent person will use the information in Table 2: SRD Inspection Recommendations, to determine the inspection frequency. Use Table 2 to determine the inspection frequency. Inspection by a factory authorized inspection entity at regular intervals is also required.
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Page 17: Inspection
Inspection Record Model #:______________________ Serial #:_____________________ Date of Manufacture:__________________ INSPECTION PASS/ CORRECTIVE APPROVED INSPECTOR COMMENTS DATE FAIL ACTION NEEDED... -
Page 18: Labels
8.0 Labels Product labels must be present and legible. -
Page 19: Definitions
9.0 Definitions The following are general definitions of fall protection terms as defined by ANSI Z359.0-2012. Anchorage: A secure connecting point or a terminating component of a fall protection system or rescue system capable of safely supporting the impact forces applied by a fall protection system or anchorage subsystem. - Page 20 Free Fall: The act of falling before a fall protection system begins to apply forces to arrest the fall. Free Fall Distance: The vertical distance traveled during a fall, measured from the onset of a fall from a walking working surface to the point at which the fall protection system begins to arrest the fall. Harness, Full Body: A body support designed to contain the torso and distribute the fall arrest forces over at least the upper thighs, pelvis, chest and shoulders.
- Page 21 28 lbs (12.7 kg) OSHA 1926.502 7278 OSHA 1910.140 15” X 10” (381 mm X 254 mm) Table 1B: FallTech DuraTech Class 1 SRL-R ANSI/OSHA Performance Attributes Part #s and Conditions Typical FallTech Performance ANSI Performance Requirements Average Maximum Maximum...