Falltech FT-X 82808SP0 Manual De Instrucciones Para El Usuario página 10

action to avoid swing falls, which occur when the anchorage is not directly above the point where the
fall occurs.
Fall clearance and swing falls are subject to variable conditions. Anchor height, lateral movement, and
setback distance all affect anchor location with regard to fall clearance and swing falls.
The SRL may be attached to an overhead anchor, i.e., above the user's FBH dorsal D-ring, or a non-
overhead anchor, i.e., below the user's FBH dorsal D-ring. A non-overhead anchor may be a maximum
of 5' (1.5 m) below the user's FBH dorsal D-ring. Non-overhead anchor locations result in greater
contact between the lifeline and the edge and present greater abrasion risk hazards.
Use of a below D-ring anchorages should be as a last resort, when no other anchor option exists.
Performance testing has shown that a fall event over a leading edge will alter SRL performance
characteristics and fall clearance requirements. When anchored below the FBH back D-ring, fall
events will result in greater fall clearances. Reduced setback distances will also increase clearance
requirements. Non-overhead anchorage when the SRL is set back less than 5' (1.5 m) will result in the
greatest MRFC and the least amount of worker mobility due to swing fall. Greater set back distances
of 5' (1.5 m) or more will reduce the overall MRFC and allow for more lateral movement of the worker
when attached to a non-overhead anchorage.
If job site geometry allows it, a setback distance of 5' (1.5 m) is recommended to take full advantage of
the SRL performance. In addition, the Angle of Redirection of the lifeline, i.e., the angle of the lifeline as
it passes over the edge, must be at 90 degrees or more, never less, see Figure 6.
Do not attach the anchorage connector in a manner that places the edge higher than the connector,
see Figure 6.
Figure 6 - Leading Edge Angle of Lifeline Redirect
5.3 Using the FT-X Cable Class 2 Leading Edge SRL-P
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Before each use, inspect the FT-X Cable in accordance with Section 7. Remove the device from service
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if the inspection shows damage or any malfunction.
Don the FBH (with the FT-X Cable attached) in accordance with the harness manufacturer's
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instructions. Follow the instructions contained in this manual and on the labels. Failure to follow
instructions may result in serious injury or death.
Connect the leg end connector to an approved anchorage point. Ensure the connector closes and
locks. In a Twin-leg configuration, attach the unused leg end connector to the FBH's lanyard keeper.
Ensure all connections are compatible. Normal operation will allow the working length of the lifeline to
extend and retract as the worker moves about. When using a Twin-leg configuration, it is possible to
move laterally between anchor points with 100% tie-off as shown in Figure 7.
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