FallTech DuraTech Series SRL’s - Manual (Page 3)

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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 5 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 2.8 for 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.
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 Don’t use this device if it has been exposed to corrosion,
chemicals, excessive heat, flames, or 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, even when equipped with a FallTech approved high-
tech rope
 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. Model #’s ending in HW
are approved for a maximum capacity of 400 lbs.
 Don’t release the lifeline allowing it to “free wheel” (see Section
7) or retract back uncontrolled into the device.
 Don’t attempt to open, repair or alter this device in any way
unless trained and certified to do so by FallTech.
 Don’t knot, clamp, or rig lifeline in any fashion as to inhibit its
automatic retraction function.
 Don’t use the device if it does not lock or retract automatically.
 Don’t use this SRL with the cable fully extended. This product
has a red coating on the cable. If this red cover is exposed, then
your operating at the maximum allowable extension of the cable.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PULL ADDITIONAL CABLE OUT OF
THE UNIT!
Advisory #1: Further Reading
If you have access to the internet, please go to www.osha.gov.
This website is an exceptional resource, and has a great deal of
information which is easy to access. Use the search field to find
information on fall arrest, including standards, news,