Falltech Contractor SRL Serie Manual De Instrucciones página 3

This product is to be used as part of a complete fall arrest system in accordance with
industry‐recognized best‐practices and your employer's fall protection plan, as
required by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration. Be aware of your
employer's fall protection plan and rescue plan. Be aware of the specific fall hazards
on your jobsite and work deliberately to avoid these hazards in the course of your
work. Also be aware of hazards and obstructions in your fall path, and work with your
employer to eliminate these hazards where possible. Failure to be aware of and to
address these hazards may result in serious injury or death.
Do's and Don'ts
 Do use this device only with compatible components of a comprehensive fall
arrest system.
 Do use this device only in a system which limits free fall distance to 2 ft or less.
 Do use extreme caution when rigging this device.
 Do rig this device to avoid the hazards of "swing fall" (see Section 2.9)
 Do inspect the entire lifeline of the SRL for cuts, abrasions, kinks, wear, or other
damage.
 Do wear gloves when handling wire rope.
 Do inspect the load indicating swivel snap hook for the red fall indicator band.
 Do use this device only when your clearance distance is a minimum of 2 ft AFTER
you have calculated the total fall distance (see section 2.10for details on clear fall
distances).
 Do check the brake mechanism by "hand locking" the device before each use. Pull
out 4 ft of line from the SRL and give a swift pull to activate the brake. Then allow
the line to retract SLOWLY back into housing.
 Do make compatible connections (see Advisory #3 at the end of this Section).
 Do use a tagline, if the SRL is remotely mounted, to access cable and control the
retraction speed of cable after use (see Section 7)
 Do call FallTech if the device is damaged, does not pass inspection (see Section 6),
or has arrested a fall.
 Don't use this device as a load arrestor when hoisting materials or equipment.
 Don't use this device if it has been exposed to corrosion, chemicals, excessive
heat, flames and electrical charge or shows signs of any physical damage or
deformation.
 Don't allow the lifeline to wrap around your body. Severe injury or death could
result.
 Don't loop the lifeline under an arm or leg, turn toward the SRL and walk toward
the SRL. If a fall should occur while the line is under an arm or leg, severe injury
may result.
 Don't move too quickly when using this device. The brake may activate and cause
the loss of footing or a fall.
 Don't leave lifeline exposed when the device is not in use. Retract lifeline fully
into the housing using a tagline when needed
 Don't use oil on the carabiner or any part of the device, except the cable. If
needed, use only 100% silicone lubricant for the load indicating swivel snap hook.
 Don't use any type of cable in this device if you are working near high voltage
power lines or other energized electrical equipment. Extreme caution must be
taken when working under these conditions.
 Don't use this device if you are pregnant, a minor, or have a reduced tolerance to
fall forces by reason of age, physical medical condition, or other pre‐existing
disorders.
 Don't use this device if you weigh less than 75 lbs.
 Don't use this device if your total combined weight (body, clothes, tools, etc)
exceeds 310 lbs.
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