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3.3 CONNECT THE DETACHABLE CABLE SLEEVE TO THE CARRIER CABLE: See Figure 2 for identifi cation of components
referenced in the following steps:
Step 1. Position the sleeve so that the the "up" arrow on the sleeve (I) is pointing to the ascending direction.
(See Figure 6)
Step 2. Rotate the locking lever (G) to the unlocked position. Figure 3 shows locked (1) and unlocked (2) locking
lever positions. The locking lever is on both sides of the detachable cable sleeve for both right and left hand
operation. (See Figure 7)
Step 3. Pull back on the rotating side plate (C) to its furthest position. Once the rotating side plate is in its furthest
rotated position, the locking lever (G) may be released. The cam (L) will be fully extended. (See Figure 8)
Step 4. Rotate the handle (D) to its full upright position. This will allow the cam (L) to drop out of the way in order to
install the sleeve on the cable. (See Figure 9)
Step 5. Hold the sleeve upright and insert the cable (A) through the slot on the side of the sleeve with a lifting motion
upwards. Position the cable in the sleeve recess. Release the handle (D), rotating side plate (C) and locking
lever (G) to lock the sleeve on the cable. Ensure the locking lever (G) is in the locked position before
use. (See Figure 10)
3.4 CONNECT THE LAD-SAF
 Connect the carabiner on the sleeve (Figure 2, J) to the full body harness frontal D-Ring (Figure 1, G)
designated for ladder climbing. The D-Ring is located above the user's center of gravity and centrally
located near the sternum.
 Always use the carabiner connector supplied with the sleeve. Do not substitute with other connectors.
 Do not use other connecting devices or combine devices such as a lanyard, chain, link, clevis, etc. with
the connector supplied with the sleeve.
 Connection between the sleeve and full body harness may be done before or after the sleeve has been
installed onto the carrier cable.
 When connecting, ensure the carabiner gate is fully closed and locked.
 Use secondary fall protection (e.g. lanyard) while connecting or disconnecting the sleeve to or from
the carrier cable. Make certain to complete connection of the sleeve to the cable before removing the
secondary fall protection.
 Do not use the Lad-Saf
positioning equipment where necessary.
 Handling the sleeve during ascent or descent exposes the worker to fall hazards.
ASCENDING: To ascend the structure climb up while maintaining three points of contact at all times (with hands and feet).
The Lad-Saf X3 Detachable Cable Sleeve will follow the climber. The carrier cable is snapped out of the cable guides
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(Figure 1, D) as they are encountered. Do not handle or remove the sleeve from the carrier cable when passing the
cable guides or if the sleeve locks.
DESCENDING: To descend the structure, climb down smoothly while maintaining three points of contact at all times (with
hands and feet). Allow the Lad-Saf
(e.g., leaning back excessively or climbing erratically) may cause the sleeve to lock onto the carrier cable. If the sleeve
locks, climb upward slightly to allow the sleeve to unlock and then continue to descend the structure. Reconnect the carrier
cable into the cable guides after passing each cable guide. Do not handle or remove the sleeve from the carrier cable
when passing the cable guides or if the sleeve locks.
When climbing is completed (see Figure 2):
Step 1. Remove the sleeve from the cable by rotating the locking lever (G).
Step 2. Pull back on the side plate (C) and pivot the handle (D) to its full upright position.
Step 3. The sleeve can now be removed from cable and properly stored.
4.0 TRAINING
4.1 TRAINING: Users and purchasers of this equipment must be trained in the correct care and use of this equipment as
detailed in this manual. It is the responsibility of the user and purchaser of this equipment to assure they are familiar with
these instructions, operating characteristics, application limits, and the consequences of improper use of this equipment.
Step 1. Attach sleeve to approved carrier cable. Use a full body harness with frontal D-Ring and attach to Lad-Saf
Detachable Cable Sleeve.
Step 2. Ascend the structure to approximately three feet. With both hands and feet on the climbing structure fl ex knees
in a quick sitting motion to simulate a fall and activate the sleeve.
Step 3. After the sleeve locks, move upward to unlock the sleeve. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 several times to become
familiar with sleeve operation.
Step 4. Descend the structure to the ground and detach the sleeve connection. Remove the sleeve from the cable.
5.0 INSPECTION
5.1 FREQUENCY:
See Figure 2 for identifi cation of the components described in the following guidelines:
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Before Each Use: Visually inspect the full body harness, Lad-Saf
installation, and structure. Use the guidelines provided in section 5.3 or 5.4 to check the system to the extent possible
before attaching. Check the system label (section 8) to verify that annual inspection is current. If the condition of
the system is in doubt, do not use.
X3 DETACHABLE CABLE SLEEVE TO THE HARNESS:
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X3 Detachable Cable Sleeve as work positioning equipment. Use proper work
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X3 Detachable Cable Sleeve to "lead" the climber down. Climbing down out of position
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X3 Detachable Cable Sleeve, Lad-Saf™ System
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