Description - Falltech 820324 Instruction Manual

This product is part of a personal fall arrest, restraint, work positioning, suspension, or rescue system.
A Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) is typically composed of an anchorage and a Full Body Harness
(FBH), with a connecting device, i.e., a Shock Absorbing Lanyard (SAL), or a Self-Retracting Device
(SRD), attached to the dorsal D-ring of the FBH. These instructions must be provided to the user of this
equipment. The user 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 user'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 users. It is the responsibility of the
user 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.
When this equipment is in use the employer must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to
implement it and communicate that plan to users, authorized persons, and rescuers.
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. Some
subsystem and component combinations may interfere with the operation of this equipment. Proceed
with caution when using this equipment near moving machinery, electrical hazards, chemical hazards,
and sharp edges.
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.
NOTE: For more information see ANSI Z359 and/or CSA.

1.0 Description

FallTech Restraint Lanyards are composed of various lengths of polyester webbing, polyester rope,
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or wire rope, with self-closing/self-locking active connectors at the ends. The anchorage end of the
lanyards are equipped with snap hooks, and the attachment end may be a snap hook or a rebar hook.
Lanyards are available in five configurations, Types A , B, C, D, and E. FallTech lanyards are ANSI Z359.3-
2019 and/or CSA Z259.11-2017 (R2021) compliant and meet all OSHA regulations. See Table 1 and
Figure 1 in Appendix A.
For purposes of this manual, the lanyards may be referred to as the lanyards, the equipment, or the
units.
Figure 1: About Restraint Lanyards
A
Alloy Steel Snap Hook
B
1" Polyester Webbing
C
Adjuster Buckle
D
Swivel Snap Hook
E
1/4" Galvanized Wire Rope
F
Dual Aluminum Ferrules
G
5/8" 3-strand Polyester Rope
H
Carbon Steel Thimble
3
WARNING
Figure 1