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12.0 ROPE GRABS
Safewaze rope grabs are designed to work with specific rope sizes and types. All grabs are equipped with an "UP" Arrow, which indicates the proper orientation of
the grab to the Vertical Rope Lifeline (Figure 7). Some models are also equipped with an anti-inversion feature which prevents the grab from being installed upside
down. Table 1 indicates the available rope grabs, suitable rope, and appropriate shock absorbing lanyard.
Rope Grab
FS1117 (Manual Rope Grab)
FS1118 (Trailing SS Rope Grab)
FS1118-DC (Self-Tracking Rope Grab)
FS1120 (Trailing Rope Grab)
SW-EX8000 (Trailing Rope Grab)
021-7022 (Trailing Rope Grab)
022-7025 (Drift Rope Grab)
USER MUST ENSURE THE ROPE GRAB IS INSTALLED IN THE CORRECT ORIENTATION TO THE VERTICAL LIFELINE. INCORRECT INSTALLATION CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
DO NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT WHEN THE USER IS ON AN UNSTABLE SURFACE, FINE GRAIN MATERIAL, OR PARTICULATE SOLIDS SUCH AS SAND
OR COAL!
AVOID USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN PROXIMITY TO MOVING EQUIPMENT AND ELECTRICAL HAZARDS!
DO NOT USE COMBINATIONS OF FALL ARRESTERS, LANYARDS, AND LIFELINES WHICH MAY AFFECT OR INTERFERE WITH THE SAFE FUNCTION OF
EACH OTHER!
ONLY ONE USER CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE SINGLE ANCHOR LIFELINE!
Maximum working angle between
user and device must not exceed
30°.
12.1 MANUAL ROPE GRAB OPERATION
1. User must inspect the FS1117 for any obvious signs of damage or defects prior to each use.
2. User must be aware of, and seek to minimize, any swing fall hazards that may exist.
3. Ensure adequate fall clearance exists for the equipment being used and associated work operations
4. When used with an ANSI compliant Energy Absorbing Lanyard (EAL), the energy absorber attaches directly to the users appropriate D-ring, with the opposite
end of the lanyard attaching to the grab.
5. The FS1117 rope grab is a non-removable manual rope grab for VLL operations. The FS1117 is typically pre-installed onto the VLL system prior to shipping.
6. If the user desires to move along the lifeline they must ensure that they move the fall arrester along the rope lifeline in conjunction with their movements
(Figure 7). User should not move the lifeline while leaving the fall arrester stationary on the rope as this could result in unsafe slack forming along the lifeline
component. This slack can result in creating an unnecessary trip hazard, as well as possibly creating conditions where free fall levels permitted by the systems
are exceeded.
7. NEVER grab the Fall Arrester during a fall! Doing so may allow the unit to disengage and the Fall Arrester to slip along the Vertical Lifeline!
"UP" Arrow
TABLE 1- ROPE GRABS
Rope Sizing and Type
5/8" Polyester or Copolymer Rope
5/8" Polyester, Copolymer or Low Stretch Kernmantle Rope
5/8" Copolymer or Low Stretch Kernmantle
5/8" Polyester, Copolymer or Kernmantle Rope
7/16" Low Stretch Kernmantle Rope
7/16" Low Stretch Kernmantle Rope
7/16" Low Stretch Kernmantle Rope
FIGURE 6 - ROPE GRAB ALLOWED ANGLE OF USE
max 30°
FIGURE 7- MANUAL ROPE GRAB MOVEMENT
Stationary Position
UP
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WARNING
Movement Position
Squeeze Inward
UP
Up Simultaneously
Shock Absorber / Lanyard
ANSI compliant 3' shock absorbing lanyard
ANSI compliant 3' shock absorbing lanyard
ANSI compliant 3' shock absorbing lanyard
ANSI compliant 3' shock absorbing lanyard
ANSI compliant 3' shock absorbing lanyard
ANSI compliant 3' shock absorbing lanyard
ANSI compliant 3' shock absorbing lanyard
NEVER work above the device!
FS1117
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