Summary of Contents for Safehold SENTINEL SH-3500R
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Iss. 0 S E N T I N E L 3 5 m 3 Way S R L - R / R T FA - R Instruction Manual Read and understand instructions before using this equipment Do not throw instructions away Made in the Taiwan...
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Contents About & Warning Description & Warranty & General use Limitations compatibility, Inspection 14 15 Rescue SRL/RTFA Operation Post fall, diagram body support, connections, inspection 21 & 2 2 Inspection table Service log...
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8&9 Installation & Making connections, Operating instructions and applications Checklist 18 19 Disposal, Dimensions Labelling Notes maintenance and storage Declaration of Conformity...
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ABOUT & WARNING SafeHold self maintenance, periodic examination and for repair in the retracting lifeline with 3 way language of the country in which retrieval system. the product is to be used. Warning : Working at height If there is reason to doubt your...
Any equipment must be as the serious injury or death. If in doubt, manufacturer intended. Do not use contact SafeHold Ltd. for advice. altered or modified equipment. All authorised users must reference Repairs must only be carried out...
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If in Never remove a product's label as doubt contact SafeHold for advice. it contains information important to the use of the device. If the label Always ensure a potential fall path is missing remove the device from is free from obstructions and has a service immediately.
5000lbs. Non-compatible carabiners required. connectors unintentionally anchorage to which the SRL/ disengage. As per EN360:2002, RTFA attaches must meet the self-locking snap hooks requirements of EN362:2004. WARRANTY The warranty of this product is 1 Please follow instruction year from the date of purchase. manual to avoid any accidental The lifespan of this product will vary damage to this product.
EXAMPLE OF INCOMPATIBLE CONNECTIONS CORRECT CONNECTION...
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Approved Applications a Energy Absorbing Lanyard (EAL) Self Retracting Below are applications for which Lanyard (SRL/RTFA). all SafeHold 3-Way Retrieval SRL/ RTFA-R are specifically suited. • Restraint: SafeHold This list is not all-inclusive, but is 3-Way Retrieval SRL/RTFA-R intended to anticipate the most...
plan, method, and system are • Rescue operations in place and readily available beyond the scope of this for rapid response. Rescues manual. See EN360:2002 and require specialized EN1496:2017. equipment or measures. STANDARDS The EU type-examination (Module following harmonized standards. B) and conformity assessment *EN360:2002 Personal protective procedure...
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and setback distance all affect another worker. anchor location with regard to fall Never clamp, knot, or prevent the clearance and swing fall. lifeline from retracting or being The SRL/RTFA may be attached taught. to an overhead anchor, above the Swing Falls: user's FBH dorsal D-ring.
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Swing Fall Hazards Non- Leading Edge Anchorage Self-retracting lifeline Walking/Working Surface Swing Fall impact after fall Next lower level or obstruction Rescue/ Retrieval Mode cover housing. Pull the black handle (at the Release plunger (2). end of the retrieval hoist arm) Rotate handle outwards and rotate it over...
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Carabiner Swivel Housing cover (aluminium) Retrieval hoist arm Carry handle (not for anchoring) SRL/RTFA/Recovery switch Use: Friendly reminder: Do not alter or intentionally misuse Plunger this equipment. Some subsystem and component Galvanised combinations may interfere with the steel wire cable operation of this equipment.
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Pregnant women or DO NOT lengthen the SRL/RTFA minors must not use SafeHold self- by connecting a lifeline or similar retracting lifelines. Failure to heed component. this warning may result in serious injury or death.
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Snap hooks and carabiners used disengagement cannot occur. with this equipment must be self- SafeHold connectors (snap hooks locking. Ensure all connections and carabiners) are designed to are compatible in size, shape, and be used only as specified in each strength.
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Disposal: disposing of the SRL/RTFA, cut the cable lifeline in half or otherwise Dispose of the SRL/RTFA if it has disable the SRL/RTFA to eliminate been subjected to fall arrest forces the possibility of inadvertent reuse. or inspection reveals an unsafe defective condition.
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Dimensions: depending connector options. The working range for 3 Way is 35m / 115 ft, but will vary slightly Servicing: every 6 months, but could be less if used in an offshore environment. The SRL/RTFA must be sent to an authorised service centre at least...
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Labelling: See below for the SRL/RTFA's labelling. All labels on the SRL/RTFA must be present and fully legible.
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Examples of damaged cables: Type of damaged cable A. Heat Damage from Weld C. Broken Wires within Strands. Spatter or Slag B. Bird Caged D. Curled, Bent or Kinked Notes: Determination of the type of use category shall be Failure of a worker to perform determined by a competent [before each use] inspection person.
SERVICE LOG Serial No: Date of first issue: Model #: User: Date Results/Condition: Inspected by: Next Inspection Date:...
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Competent Component Inspection: User Person Inspect for loose or missing fasteners or damaged parts Inspect the housing for distortion, cracks, or damage Inspect the connector for distortion and cracks. The connector should pivot freely. The Lifeline should pull out and retract fully SRL/RTFA Weak line retraction.
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Competent Component Inspection: User Person Inspect the lifeline wire rope for cuts, kinks, broken wires, bird-caging, corrosion, welding splatter, chemical contact areas, or severely Lifeline abraded areas. Slide up Cable Guide Bumper and inspect ferrules for cracks or damage. The lifeline must be free of knots throughout its length.
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer: SAFEHOLD LTD: Unit 15, Regis Ind. Estate, Dorset Road, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1LY. compliance@safe-hold.com +44 (0) 1795 668862 Model No. SH-8061 Product Description...
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