Use The Srd - Falltech HeavyWeight Manual De Instrucciones Para El Usuario

requirements. The increase of swing fall distance, combined with an increase in fall clearance requirements, may
lead to serious injury or death if the user were to strike an obstruction or lower level during a swing fall event.
The height of the anchorage relative to the user's D‐ring, along with the user's amount of lateral travel, has a
direct effect on the size of the work zone and the MRFC.
See Chart 1 for an x‐y axis grid to aid in calculating the additional fall clearance required with an expanded
work zone. The manufacturer recommends that work zone expansion, i.e., lateral travel, be limited to a
distance that allows a maximum of 4' of additional clearance due to swing fall.
WARNING
An expanded work zone combined with an extended SRD lifeline
can be extremely hazardous.
The SRD utilizes an acceleration based locking mechanism. The locking function requires a certain payout rate
during a fall event to function correctly. Certain situations, confined or cramped spaces, shifting footing such
as sand, gravel, grain, or a sloped surface may not allow the lifeline to reach sufficient speed to activate the
lock mechanism. A clear path is required to assure positive locking of the SRD.
4.2 Use the SRD: Inspect the SRD before each use in accordance with the procedures defined in Section 7 of
this manual. Do not use the SRD if inspection shows damage or any malfunction.
Don the FBH in accordance with the FBH manufacturer's instructions. Attach the anchorage connector to the
anchorage. Ensure the connector closes and locks. If necessary, attach a tag line to the leg end connector and
drop the tag line to the walking/working level. Connect the leg end load indicating swivel carabiner to the
dorsal D‐ring on the FBH. Ensure the connector closes and locks. Normal operation will allow the working
length of the lifeline to extend and retract as the worker moves about. A certain amount of tension must
remain on the cable at all times to ensure proper operation of the internal brake. Do not allow the lifeline to
become slack. If the lifeline becomes slack, remove the SRD from service for inspection. See Section 7. Avoid
sudden or quick movements during normal work operation, as this may cause the SRD brake to engage.
Ensure the work zone remains within stated parameters. Beware of edge conditions.
The SRD maintains a lifeline reserve wrapped around the drum to activate the brake in the event of a fall.
When the lifeline reaches its operational lifeline length limit, the line will stop paying out. The green indicator
marks the maximum operational length of the lifeline. Do not attempt to extract more.
DO NOT attach an additional shock absorbing lanyard or similar device between the SRD housing and the
anchorage.
4.3 Fall Arrest Impact and Lifeline End Indicators: The SRD incorporates a fall arrest impact indicator in the
load‐indicating leg‐end carabiner, as shown in Figure 5A. Remove the SRD from service immediately if the red
band in the connector is visible.
The SRD maintains a lifeline reserve wrapped around the drum to activate the brake in the event of a fall.
When the lifeline stops paying out it has reached the end of its operational length, visually indicated by a
green marker on the lifeline, as shown in Figure 5B. Do not attempt to extract more lifeline from the housing.
Further up the lifeline a red marker indicates the reserve lifeline wraps have been breached or deployed, also
shown in Figure 5B. If the red lifeline marker is visible, do not use the SRD. Remove the unit from service
immediately and tag it as "UNUSABLE". Contact FallTech for service at 323‐752‐0066.
DO NOT work above the anchor.
DO NOT extend the lifeline past the operational limit.
DO NOT allow one SRD lifeline to become tangled or twisted with another SRD lifeline during use.
DO NOT allow any lifeline to pass under arms or between legs during use.
DO NOT clamp, knot, or prevent the lifeline from retracting or being taut.
DO NOT lengthen the SRD by connecting a lifeline or similar component.
DO NOT allow the lifeline to remain outside the housing when not in use.
DO NOT allow the lifeline to freewheel back into the housing.
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