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Alterations to this product, misuse of this product, or failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death. IMPORTANT Questions regarding the use, care, or suitability of this equipment for your application? Contact SAFEWAZE™. IMPORTANT Record identification information before using this product.
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TABLE 1 SAFEWAZE SINGLE LEG WEB RETRACTABLE LIFELINE MODELS SINGLE FS-FSP1407-W ALUMIN FS-FSP1407-W-RBH ALUMIN FS-FSP1407-W-TBH ALUMIN FS-FSP1409-W ALUMIN FS-FSP1409-W-RBH ALUMIN FS-FSP1411-W ALUMIN FS-FSP1411-W-RBH ALUMIN FS-FSP1411-W-TBH ALUMIN FS-FSP1420-W POLY FS-FSP1430-W POLY FS-EX1540-W POLY FS-EX1550-W POLY TABLE 2 SAFEWAZE DUAL LEG WEB RETRACTABLE LIFELINE MODELS...
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1.1 Purpose SAFEWAZE™ SRD’s are designed for use in environments where a fall could occur. The purpose is to prevent the fall or limit the potential free fall as much as possible. Applications include, but are not limited to: roofing, concrete, steel, MEP, industrial maintenance, and material handling. Tables 1,2, 3, and 4 show models covered in this manual.
1.2 Standards SAFEWAZE™ SRD’s conform to the national standard(s) identified on their ID label. Refer to local, state, and federal (OSHA) requirements for additional information concerning the governing of occupational safety regarding Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS). TABLE 5 - ANSI STANDARDS ANSI Z359.0...
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2.10 Body Support The SRD must be used with a Full Body Harness. The Full Body Harness must connect via the dorsal D-ring. SAFEWAZE™ SRD’s are not rated for use with a body belt. Use of SAFEWAZE™ SRD’s with a body belt may result in injury.
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2.14 Self Retracting Devices with Leading Edge Some of the SRD’s covered in these instructions include those with Leading Edge capabilities. The five models of SAFEWAZE™ Self Retracting Devices which have Leading Edge capability are the FS9020, FS9030, FS9050, SW-8008-11LE-RBH and SW8008-11LE--RBH-ALU . These units were tested for horizontal use and falls over a steel edge with no burrs.
Non- compatible connectors may unintentionally disengage (see Figure 6). Connectors must be compatible in size, shape, and strength. Self-locking snap hooks and carabiners are required by ANSI Z359 and OSHA guidelines. Contact SAFEWAZE™ if you have any questions about compatibility.
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The D-RING brackets comes fully assembled and ready for installation. No tools are required for installation of the bracket onto harness. Use the following instructions and Figure 11 to install the 9013 Behind the Web Bracket. Page 9 V2.7 2019 Copyright SAFEWAZE™...
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The bracket comes fully assembled and ready for installation. No tools are required for installation of the bracket onto harness. Use the following instructions and Figure 12 to install the SW-8008-11LE series retractables onto a Safewaze Full Body Harness. FIGURE 12 - MOUNTING THE SW-8008-11LE-RBH-ALU...
4.4 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Figure 15 illustrates harness and anchorage connections for SAFEWAZE™ SRD Fall Arrest Systems. When using a snap hook to make a connection, ensure roll-out cannot occur (see figure 6). Do not use snap hooks or carabiners that will not completely close over the anchor point. This includes traditional overhead anchor point tie off, housing attachment to dorsal D-ring, and 100% tie off.
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FIGURE 15 - SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 4.7 TWIN LEG SAFEWAZE™ SRD With the twin leg SAFEWAZE™ SRD mounted on the back of a Full Body Harness, the user can have continuous fall protection (100 % tie-off) while ascending, descending, or moving laterally (see figure 15-C).
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6.0 SPECIFICATIONS 6.1 PERFORMANCE SAFEWAZE™ SRD’s have been tested and certified to the performance requirements of the standard(s) identified on their ID labels. See Tables 8 & 9 for performance specifications. 6.2 MAXIMUM ARREST FORCE AND MAXIMUM ARREST DISTANCE SRD’s documented in this instruction meet the following Arrest Force and Arrest Distance maximums when tested in accordance with Section 4.2.1 of ANSI Z359.14.
8.5 DISPOSAL Dispose of the SAFEWAZE™ SRD if it has been damaged by fall arrest forces or inspection reveals an unsafe or defective condition that cannot be repaired by an authorized SAFEWAZE™ Service Center. Before disposing of the SRD, cut the cable/web lifeline in half so that it is not mistakenly reused.
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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE OR REPAIR THIS lifeline component for any damage or defects. This P: (704) 262-7893 or F: (704) 262-9051 UNIT! CONTACT SAFEWAZE™ FOR SERVICE OR product must be inspected in accordance with the Fall Arrest Systems •...
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Do not use and remove from service if sewn in load indicator is deployed (on web units). PICTURE 1.14 Do not use if shock pack incorporated on certain cable units (Including LE Units) indicates signs of of deployment due to fall arrest forces. Page 16 V2.7 2019 Copyright SAFEWAZE™...
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Hook Body Gate Hinge Hook Nose Gate Hook Nose FIGURE 19 - EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Cable Damage Examples Webbing Damage Examples Frayed Heavily Soiled Kinked Wire Rope Welding Spatter Broken Wires Bird-Caging Welding Burns Page 17 V2.7 2019 Copyright SAFEWAZE™...
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