SYNTHETIC ROPE HORIZONTAL LIFELINE
USER INSTRUCTIONS
CONNECTION
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U
UMBER OF
SERS
The Synthetic Rope Horizontal Lifeline is designed for up to two users at one
time, per system, with a capacity (including clothing, tools, etc.) up to 400 pounds
(181 kg) total working weight per user, in conjunction with compatible connecting
components.
CAUTION!
When two users are connected to the same Synthetic
Rope Horizontal Lifeline, a single fall may result in
pulling the second person off the work surface, causing
a secondary fall
.
When two users are connected to the same Synthetic Rope Horizontal Lifeline, a
single fall may result in pulling the second person off the work surface, causing a
secondary fall. Precautions should be taken to reduce the risk of secondary falls,
including limiting each Synthetic Rope Horizontal Lifeline to a single user when
and where possible or rigging the lifeline for restraint to reduce the risk of any
users falling.
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NERGY
BSORBING
ANYARDS
S
Only energy absorbing lanyards that limit the fall arrest forces to less than 1,800
pounds (8kN) may be used with the Synthetic Rope Horizontal Lifeline. Energy
absorbing lanyards must be connected with the energy absorbing end of the
lanyard connected to the dorsal D-ring of the full body harness. The opposing
end of the lanyard is to be connected to the O-ring on the rope of the Synthetic
Rope Horizontal Lifeline.
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L
L
WIN
EG
ANYARDS
Twin leg lanyards are designed for single person use only and must be connected
with the energy absorbing end of the lanyard connected to the dorsal D-ring
of the full body harness. Do not connect the energy absorbing end of the
lanyard to the O-ring on the Synthetic Rope Horizontal Lifeline. Attach
one leg of the twin leg lanyard to the O-ring and the unused lanyard leg to an
approved lanyard keeper on the full body harness.
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