General Requirements; Thank You/Questions/Limitations; Environmental Hazards - Sperian Miller DuraHoist Manual De Instrucciones

1.0 General Requirements

Thank You
We would like to thank you for your purchase of Miller Fall Protection equipment. Miller brand products are
produced to meet the highest standards of quality at our ISO 9001:2000 certified facility. They are engineered to
meet or exceed all applicable CE, EN, OSHA, ANSI, and CSA requirements and standards. Miller Fall Protection
equipment will provide you with years of use, if cared for properly.
WARNING
All persons using this equipment must read and understand all instructions. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury or death. Do not use this equipment unless you are properly trained.
Questions?
It is crucial for the owner of this fall protection equipment to read and understand these instructions. In addition, it is
also the employer's responsibility to ensure that all users are trained in the proper use, inspection, and maintenance
of fall protection equipment. Fall protection training should be an integral part of a comprehensive safety program.
Proper use of fall arrest systems can save lives and reduce the potential of serious injuries from a fall. The user
must be aware that forces experienced during the arrest of a fall or prolonged suspension may cause bodily injury.
Consult a physician if there is any question about the user's ability to use this product. Pregnant women and
minors must not use this product.
Limitations
General Warnings
All warnings and instructions shall be provided to
users. Warnings and instructions must be read
and understood prior to using this equipment.
All users must reference applicable standard
regulations governing occupational safety.
To minimize the potential for accidental
disengagement, a competent person must ensure
system compatibility.
All equipment must be visually inspected before
each use.
Equipment must not be altered in any way.
Repairs must be performed only by the
equipment manufacturer, or persons or entities
authorized, in writing, by the manufacturer.
Any product exhibiting deformities, unusual wear,
or deterioration must be immediately discarded.
Any equipment subject to a fall must be removed
from service.
The user shall have a rescue plan and the
means at hand to implement it when using this
equipment.
This product is designed for personal fall
protection. Never use fall protection equipment
for purposes other than those for which it was
designed. Fall protection equipment should never
be used for towing or hoisting.
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Consider the following application limitations before using this equipment:
Capacity
The maximum working load of Miller DuraHoist
components is 310lbs (141kg) unless labeled
otherwise. Refer to labeling on individual fall
protection system components for capacities and
warnings. This system must be used with shock
absorber/SRL's having a maximum arresting force
of 900lbs (4kN) or less.
Free Fall
Personal fall arrest systems must be rigged to limit
a free fall to 6ft/1.8m or less (according to ANSI
Z359.1 and ANSI A10.32).
Fall Clearance
Ensure that adequate clearance exists in your fall
path to avoid striking an object. The amount of
clearance required is dependent upon the type of
connecting subsystem and anchorage location.

Environmental Hazards

Use of this equipment in areas where
environmental hazards exist may require additional
precautions to limit the possibility of injury to the
user or damage to the equipment. Hazards may
include, but are not limited to high heat, caustic
chemicals, corrosive environments, high voltage
power lines, explosive or toxic gases, moving
machinery, and sharp edges. Polyester should be
used in certain chemical or acidic environments.
Consult the manufacturer in cases of doubt. All
synthetic material must be protected from slag, hot
sparks, open flames, or other heat sources. The
use of heat resistant materials is recommended in
these applications.
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