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WARNING:This product is part of a personal fall arrest or restraint system. The users must follow the manufacturersinstructions for each component of the system. These instructions must be provided to the user of the equipment. The

user must read and understand these instructions before using this equipment. Manufacturers instructions must befollowed for proper use and maintenance of this equipment. Alterations or misuse of this equipment, or failure to follow

these instructions, may result in serious injury or death.

IMPORTANT:If you have questions on the use, care, or suitability of this equipment for your application, contactDBI/SALA immediately.

IMPORTANT:Record the product identification information from the ID label on the energy absorbing lanyard in theinspection and maintenance log in section 9.0 of this manual.

DESCRIPTION

These energy absorbing lanyards include arope adjuster, used to connect to a lifeline, and

a self locking snap hook or carabiner, used toconnect to a body support. See Figure 1.

1.0 APPLICATION

1.1 PURPOSE: These energy absorbinglanyards are intended to be used as part

of a personal fall arrest or restraintsystem. See Figure 2. Applicationsinclude; inspection work, construction,

demolition, maintenance, oil production,and other activities where fall arrest or

restraint is required.

Copyright 2001, DB Industries, Inc.

User Instruction Manual

Energy Absorbing Lanyardwith Rope Adjuster

This manual is intended to meet the ManufacturersInstructions as required by ANSI Z359.1 and ANSI

A10.14, and should be used as part of an employeetraining program as required by OSHA.

Figure 2 - Purpose

Figure 1 - Energy Absorbing Lanyard with Rope Adjustment


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B. RESTRAINT: Anchorages must be capable of supporting a minimum of 3,000 lbs. per system attached.

WARNING:Restraint anchorages may only be used where there is no vertical free fall possible. Restraint anchorages

do not have sufficient strength for fall arrest. Do not connect personal fall arrest systems to restraint anchorages.

2.4 LIFELINES: This equipment is designed for use with DBI/SALA approved lifelines and lifeline subsystems.

Lifelines available from DBI/SALA are: 5/8 inch polyester rope5/8 inch polyester/polypropylene rope

5/8 inch polyester lifeline assembly

5/8 inch polyester/polypropylene lifeline assembly

If using a lifeline other than those listed above, the following lifeline requirements must be met:

A. SIZE: This equipment is designed to be used with 5/8 inch diameter lifelines. Undersized rope may not allowthe rope adjuster to lock, and may cause excessive stopping distances. Oversized rope may not allow the

rope adjuster to be properly attached to the lifeline. Lifeline diameter must be within 1/32 inch of 5/8 inch.

B. CONSTRUCTION: DBI/SALA recommends three lay rope used with this equipment. Braided, double-braided, hollow braided, kernmantle, or other types of rope construction must not be used. When selectinglifelines, choose a rope with a firm lay. Inspect the lay of rope by grasping it several feet from the end,

between your thumb and index finger. You should not be able to easily squeeze or flatten the rope.Untwisting should be difficult, and the rope should spring back to its original shape.

C. MATERIAL: DBI/SALA recommends polyester fiber ropes be used with this equipment. Polyester has less

stretch and swelling due to moisture absorption than nylon. Ropes made solely of polypropylene,polyethylenes, or other olefins, must not be used. Ropes made from cotton, sisal, hemp, abaca, or other

animal fibers must not be used. From ANSI Z359.1: Rope used in vertical lifelines shall be made of virginsynthetic materials having strength, aging, abrasion resistance, and heat resistance characteristicsequivalent or superior to polyamides. See ANSI Z359.1 for more information.

D. STRENGTH: Select a lifeline which, when terminated and installed, will retain a minimum strength of 5,000

lbs., according to ANSI Z359.1. Strength reduction factors, such as sharp edges and other environmentalhazards, must be considered when selecting lifeline material. The lifeline must retain its strength for its

working life.

IMPORTANT:Lifeline ropes used with this equipment must meet the size, construction, material, and strengthproperties stated above.

IMPORTANT:Certain applications, such as working near high voltage, may require special lifeline materials. ContactDBI/SALA before using unspecified lifeline material.

2.5 LANYARD: This equipment is supplied with an integral energy absorbing lanyard. This attached lanyard is theonly lanyard that may be used with this equipment. Do not remove the rope adjuster from the lanyard. Do not

replace the energy absorbing lanyard with any other type of lanyard.

2.6 BODY SUPPORT: For fall arrest applications this equipment must be used with a full body harness, according toANSI Z359.1 and OSHA requirements. DBI/SALA recommends using a full body harness for restraint

applications.

WARNING:Do not use a body belt for free fall applications. See OSHA 1926.502 for guidelines.

3.0 OPERATION AND USE

WARNING:Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment. Consult DBI/SALA when using this equipment incombination with components or subsystems other than those described in this manual. Some subsystem and

component combinations may interfere with the operation of this equipment. Use caution when using this equipmentaround moving machinery, electrical hazards, chemical hazards, and sharp edges.


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WARNING:Consult your doctor if there is reason to doubt your fitness tosafely absorb the shock from a fall arrest. Age and fitness seriously affect aworker's ability to withstand falls. Pregnant women and minors must not use

this equipment.

3.1 BEFORE EACH USE of this equipment, carefully inspect it according tosteps listed in section 5.0 of this manual.

3.2 PLAN your fall protection system and how it will be used before starting

your work. consider all factors that will affect your safety before, during,and after a fall. Consider the following points when planning yoursystem:

A. ANCHORAGE: Select a rigid anchorage point that is capable of

supporting the required loads stated in section 2.3. Carefully selectan anchorage location to minimize possible free fall and swing fallhazards. For restraint applications the anchorage must be located

such that no vertical free fall is possible.

B. FREE FALL: To avoid increased free fall distances, do not work above the anchorage level. Rig personal fallarrest systems so that the free fall is limited to six feet. Rig restraint systems so that no vertical free fall is

possible.

C. FALL ARREST FORCES: The fall arrest system must limit fall arrest forces to 1,800 lbs. when used with afull body harness. Do not use a body belt for fall arrest applications.

Figure 3 - Swing Fall

Figure 4 - Fall Clearance D. SWING FALLS: SeeFigure 3. Swing falls occur

when the anchoragepoint is not directly above

the point where a falloccurs. The force ofstriking an object in a

swing fall may causeserious injury. Minimize

swing falls by workingdirectly below the

anchorage point aspossible. Do not permit aswing fall if injury could

occur. If a swing fallsituation exists in your

application, contact DBI/SALA before proceeding.

E. FALL CLEARANCE:Ensure sufficient

clearance exists in yourfall path to prevent striking

an object. The amount ofclearance required is

dependent upon theposition of the energyabsorbing lanyard relative

to the anchorage. SeeFigure 4 for estimating fall

clearance.

F. SHARP EDGES: Avoid working where any part of the system will bee in contact with, or abrade against,unprotected sharp edges.


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G. RESCUE: If a fall occurs, the employer must have a rescue plan and the ability to implement it.

H. AFTER A FALL: Components which have been subjected to a fall arrest must be removed from service anddestroyed.

I. GENERAL USE CONSIDERATIONS: Avoid working where your lifeline may cross or tangle with that ofanother worker. Do not allow the lanyard to pass under arms or between legs.

J. SLOPED ROOFS: Swing falls must be prevented from unprotected roof edges or corners with warning lines

monitors, or guardrails. Protect the lifeline from contact with sharp or abrasive edges and surfaces. The ropeadjusters locking operation must not be hindered by interference with the roof or objects on the roof.

WARNING:Never connect more than one personal fall arrest system to a single lifeline or rope adjuster.

IMPORTANT:For custom versions of this product see supplemental instructions, if included, for additionalinstructions.

3.3 ATTACHING THE ROPE ADJUSTER TO THE

LIFELINE: See Figure 5.

A. Ensure the rope adjuster is upright, with the pivot

arm facing up and the rope adjuster oriented

towards the anchorage when installed onto thelifeline. The up arrow must point towards theanchorage.

B. Depress the pivot arm on the rope adjuster toopen the locking mechanism.

C. With pivot arm depressed, install the rope

adjuster onto the lifeline in desired position.

D. Lock rope adjuster onto lifeline by releasing pivotarm.

E. Ensure the rope adjuster firmly grips the rope. You should not be able to pull the rope adjuster down thelifeline.

WARNING:Rope adjuster attachment and

positioning procedures must be followed.Improper assembly could allow the rope adjuster

to slip, or not lock onto the lifeline in a fall, andcould result in serious injury or death.

3.4 MAKING CONNECTIONS: When using ahook to connect to an anchorage, or when

coupling components of the system together,ensure roll-out cannot occur. Roll-out occurs

when interference between the hook andmating connector causes the hook gate tounintentionally open and release. Self

locking snap hooks and carabiners shouldbe used to reduce the possibility of roll-out.

Do not use hooks or connectors that will notcompletely close over the attachment object.

Do not hook lanyard or lifeline back into itself(choker style). Do not connect snap hooks orcarabiners to each other. Follow

manufacturers instructions for eachcomponent of the system. See Figure 6.

Figure 5 - Attaching to Lifeline

Figure 6 - Making Connections


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A. CONNECTING TO ANCHORAGE OR ANCHORAGE CONNECTOR: When attaching the lifeline or lifeline

subsystem to the anchorage or anchorage connector, ensure the snap hook or carabiner is fully engagedand locked onto the connection point. Ensure connections are compatible in size, shape, and strength. Do

not use a knot to attach the lifeline to the anchorage. DBI/SALA recommends that the free end of the lifelinebe restrained by tying down or installing a counterweight to the free end of the lifeline. See anchorageconnector and lifeline manufacturers instructions for more information.

B. CONNECTING TO THE BODY SUPPORT: For fall arrest applications, connect to the back dorsal D-ring on

the full body harness. For restraint applications, connect to the front or side D-ring on the harness. Ensure

connections are compatible in size, shape, and strength. See body support manufacturers instructions formore information.

3.5 POSITIONING THE ROPE ADJUSTER ON THE LIFELINE: To move the rope adjuster along the lifeline, grasp

the rope adjuster and depress the pivot arm. Move the rope adjuster to the desired position and release pivotarm. Reposition rope adjuster as required to prevent slack in the lifeline. The lifeline must remain taut during use

to prevent increased fall distances.

WARNING:Do not prevent the pivot arm from locking onto the lifeline.

3.6 USE OF THE LIFELINE: See lifeline manufacturers instructions for complete details.

A. Always protect the lifeline when passing over sharp or abrasive edges or surfaces. Sharp edges can reduce

rope strength by 70 percent or more.

B. Keep lifeline clean.

C. Avoid twisting or kinking lifeline when coiling or uncoiling.

D. Avoid using lifeline near acid or caustic chemicals. Watch for signs of deterioration when using lifeline near

such chemicals.

E. Never tie a knot in a lifeline. Knots can reduce lifeline strength by 50 percent.

F. Sore lifeline according to manufacturers instructions.

3.7 AFTER USE of this equipment, clean and store according to section 6.0.

4.0 TRAINING

4.1 It is the responsibility of the user to assure they are familiar with these instructions, and are trained in the correct

care and use of this equipment. User must also be aware of the operating characteristics, application limits, and theconsequences of improper use of this equipment.

IMPORTANT:Training must be conducted without exposing the trainee to a fall hazard. Training should be repeated

on a periodic basis.

5.0 INSPECTION

5.1 FREQUENCY:

Before each use inspect according to steps listed in section 5.0. This Equipment must be inspected according to steps listed in section 5.0 by a competent person, other

than the user, at least annually. Record the results of each inspection in the inspection and maintenance

log in section 9.0.

WARNING:If this equipment has been subjected to fall arrest forces, remove from service and destroy.

IMPORTANT:Extreme working conditions (harsh environments, prolonged use, ect.) may require increasing the

frequency of inspections.


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6.0 MAINTENANCE, SERVICE, STORAGE

6.1 Clean the energy absorbing lanyard with water and a mild detergent solution. Wipe off hardware with clean, drycloth and hang to air dry. Do not force dry with heat. An excessive build-up of dirt, paint, ect., may prevent theenergy absorbing lanyard from working properly, and in severe cases, weaken the webbing. If you have any

questions about the condition of your energy absorbing lanyard, contact DBI/SALA.

6.2 Additional maintenance and servicing procedures must be completed by DBI/SALA, or parties authorized in

writing. Do not disassemble this equipment. See section 5.1 for servicing frequency.

6.3 Store the energy absorbing lanyard in a cool, dry, clean environment, out of direct sunlight. Avoid areas wherechemical vapors exist. Thoroughly inspect this equipment after extended storage.

7.0 SPECIFICATIONS

7.1 ENERGY ABSORBING LANYARD SPECIFICATIONS:

ENERGY ABSORBER: 1 3/8" tubular polyester or nylon web strength member, synthetic core, polyesterouter cover, 6,000 lbs. tensile strength.

LANYARD: 1 3/8" tubular polyester web strength member, 6,000 lbs. tensile strength.

MEETS: ANSI A10.14 and OSHA requirements

7.2 ROPE ADJUSTER SPECIFICATIONS:

MATERIAL: Aluminum body, forged steel connection ring, stainless steel fasteners and spring.

WEIGHT: 0.6 lbs.

SIZE: 6 x 3 x 1 1/4"

MEETS: ANSI A10.14 and OSHA requirements

7.3 PERFORMANCE DATA:

MAXIMUM ARRESTING DISTANCE: 24 inches

MAXIMUM ARRESTING FORCE: 1,8000 lbs.

CAPACITY: 310 lbs.


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8.0 LABELING

8.1 The following labels must be present and fully legible:


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