Falltech 7214 User manual

MANC03ALX
5/8/2012
Instructionsfor
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SlingAnchors
Warning!
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THEUSEROFTHISEQUIPMENT,ANDTHEUSER’SEMPLOYERMUSTREADAND
COMPLYWITHTHESEINSTRUCTIONS.FURTHERMORE,THEUSERANDTHEUSER’S
EMPOLYERMUSTREADANDCOMPLYWITHALLINSTRUCTIONS,LABELSWARNINGS
ANDMARKINGSINCLUDEDWITHEACHCOMPONENTOFTHEFALLARRESTSYSTEMOF
WHICHTHISPRODUCTISAPART.FAILURETOUNDERSTANDANDCOMPLYWITH
THESEINSTRUCTIONSCANRESULTINSERIOUSINJURYORDEATH.
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IFTHESEINSTRUCTIONSAREUNCLEARTOYOU,PLEASECONSULTACOMPETENT
PERSON.SHOULDTHESEINSTRUCTIONSBECOMELOSTORDAMAGED,ORSHOULD
ANYLABELS,INSTRUCTIONSORMARKINGSBECOMEILLEGIBLE,PLEASECONTACT
FALLTECHFORREPLACEMENTS.SHOULDYOUNEEDFURTHERASSISTANCEWITH
UNDERSTANDINGTHEPROPEREMPLOYMENTOFTHISPRODUCT,PLEASECONTACT
FALLTECHFORASSISTANCE:
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AlexanderAndrew,Inc.(dbaFallTech)
1306SouthAlamedaStreet
Compton,CA90221,USA
1‐800‐719‐4619
1‐323‐752‐0066
www.falltech.com

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TableofContents
Section1:WarningsandAdvisories
Section2:FallProtectionBasics–
ABCD’s
2.1:Anchorage
2.2:Bodywear
2.3:Connectors/Connecting
devices
2.4:Decelerationdevices
2.5:FallArrest
2.6:FallRestraint
2.7:WorkPositioning
2.8:Free‐fall
2.9:Clear‐fall
2.10:Swing‐fall
Section3:UseandLimitations
3.1:GeneralGuidelines
3.2:SlingAnchortypes
3.3:Approvedapplications
3.4:RestrictedApplications
3.5:SpecialtyApplications
3.6:InstallationandUse–Chokers
3.7:InstallationandUse–Web
Pass‐ThruSlingAnchors
3.8:InstallationandUse–Cable
Pass‐ThruSlingAnchors
3.9:InstallationandUse–
CarabinerSlingAnchors
3.10:InstallationandUse–Cable
AnchorExtenders
Section4:ProductSelection
Section5:AnchorageConsiderations
Section6:EmployerandUserTraining
6.1:Specialnotesfortheemployer
6.2:Usertraining
Section7:FallProtectionPlan
7.1:Thefallprotectionplan
7.2:Suspensiontrauma
7.3:Rescueplan
Section8:ProductInspection
8.1:Issuing
8.2:Daily/Incidentaluse
8.3:Mandatorysemi‐annual
inspection
Section9:MaintenanceandStorage
Section10:Specifications
10.1:Mandatorydisclosures
10.2:Performancespecifications
10.3:Labelsandmarkings
10.4:Standardsandreferences
ProductListing
Thisinstructionmanualpertainstotheuseandoperationoftheproductslisted
below.Shouldyouhaveanyquestionsabouttheproductthatyouhavepurchased,
pleasecontactFallTechforadditionaldetails.
ScaffoldChokers:
Model#DescriptionStandard
721417"ChokerAnchor1"webw/D‐RingA10.32/Z359.1
ChokerSlingAnchors:
Model#DescriptionStandard
721818"ChokerAnchorStrapWeb A10.32/Z359.1
722424"ChokerAnchorStrapWeb A10.32/Z359.1
72244848"ChokerAnchorStrapWeb A10.32/Z359.1
723636"ChokerAnchorStrapWeb A10.32/Z359.1
724472"ChokerAnchorKevlar A10.32/Z359.1
724536"ChokerAnchorKevlar A10.32/Z359.1
727272"ChokerAnchorStrapWeb A10.32/Z359.1
Model#DescriptionStandard
7236LT36"ChokerAnchorLiteDutyWebA10.32/Z359.1
7218LT18"ChokerAnchorw/O‐Ring A10.32/Z359.1
72496FT72”Choker–Arc/FlashA10.32/Z359.1
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WebPass‐ThruSlingAnchors:
Model#DescriptionStandard
73242'AnchorPass‐ThruSlingWeb A10.32/Z359.1
73363'AnchorPass‐ThruSlingWeb A10.32/Z359.1
7336R3'AnchorPass‐ThruSlingWeb(reinforced)A10.32/Z359.1
A73363'AnchorPass‐ThruSlingWeb A10.32/Z359.1
73484'AnchorPass‐ThruSlingWeb A10.32/Z359.1
73726'AnchorPass‐ThruSlingWeb A10.32/Z359.1
7372R6'AnchorPass‐ThruSlingWeb(reinforced)A10.32/Z359.1
737210R10'AnchorPass‐ThruSlingWeb(reinforced)A10.32/Z359.1
7372088'AnchorPass‐ThruSlingWeb A10.32/Z359.1
73721010'AnchorPass‐ThruSlingWebA10.32/Z359.1
737312'AnchorPass‐ThruSlingWebA10.32/Z359.1
7373R12'AnchorPass‐ThruSlingWeb(reinforced)A10.32/Z359.1
73721414'AnchorPassThruSlingWeb A10.32/Z359.1
73721515'AnchorPassThruSlingWebA10.32/Z359.1
73721616'AnchorPassThruSlingWeb A10.32/Z359.1
737216R16'AnchorPass‐ThruSlingWeb(reinforced)A10.32/Z359.1
73721818'AnchorPassThruSlingWeb A10.32/Z359.1
73722020'AnchorPassThruSlingWeb A10.32/Z359.1
73722424'AnchorPassThruSlingWeb A10.32/Z359.1
73723030'AnchorPassThruSlingWeb A10.32/Z359.1
73724040'AnchorPassThruSlingWeb A10.32/Z359.1
NS73363'AnchorPass‐ThruSlingWeb A10.32/Z359.1
NS73726'AnchorPass‐ThruSlingWeb A10.32/Z359.1
CablePass‐ThruSlingAnchors(PVCCoated):
Model#DescriptionStandard
74274'AnchorPass‐ThruCableCoatedO+O A10.32/Z359.1
74286'AnchorPass‐ThruCableCoatedO+OA10.32/Z359.1
7427088'AnchorPass‐ThruCableCoatedO+O A10.32/Z359.1
7428088'AnchorPass‐ThruCableCoatedO+OA10.32/Z359.1
74271010'AnchorPass‐ThruCableCoatedO+O A10.32/Z359.1
74271212'AnchorPass‐ThruCableCoatedO+O A10.32/Z359.1
CablePass‐ThruSlingAnchors(Galvanized):
Model#DescriptionStandard
74373FT3'AnchorPass‐ThruCableGalvO+O A10.32/Z359.1
74374'AnchorPass‐ThruCableGalvO+OA10.32/Z359.1
74386'AnchorPass‐ThruCableGalvO+O A10.32/Z359.1
7438077'AnchorPass‐ThruCableGalvO+O A10.32/Z359.1
Model#DescriptionStandard
743888'AnchorPass‐ThruCableGalvO+O A10.32/Z359.1
74381010'AnchorPass‐ThruCableGalvO+OA10.32/Z359.1
74382020'AnchorPass‐ThruCableGalvO+OA10.32/Z359.1

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CarabinerSlingAnchors(Cable):
Model#DescriptionStandard
74202D33'AnchorSlingCable2Ds+7450‐A10A10.32
84202D33'AnchorSlingCable2Ds+8450‐Z359Z359.1
74202D44'AnchorSlingCable2Ds+7450‐A10A10.32
84202D44'AnchorSlingCable2Ds+8450‐Z359Z359.1
74202D6'AnchorSlingCable2Ds+7450‐A10A10.32
84202D6'AnchorSlingCable2Ds+8450‐Z359Z359.1
74202D8FT8'AnchorSlingCable2Ds+7450‐A10A10.32
84202D8FT8'AnchorSlingCable2Ds+8450‐Z359Z359.1
74202D1010'AnchorSlingCable2Ds+7450‐A10A10.32
84202D1010'AnchorSlingCable2Ds+8450‐Z359 Z359.1
74202DC33'AnchorSlingCoatedCable2Ds+7450‐A10A10.32
84202DC33'AnchorSlingCoatedCable2Ds+8450‐Z359Z359.1
74202DC44'AnchorSlingCoatedCable2Ds+7450‐A10A10.32
84202DC44'AnchorSlingCoatedCable2Ds+8450‐Z359Z359.1
74202DC6'AnchorSlingCoatedCable2Ds+7450‐A10A10.32
84202DC6'AnchorSlingCoatedCable2Ds+8450‐Z359Z359.1
CableAnchorageExtenders:
Model#DescriptionStandard
84396'AnchorExtenderCableGalvSnap+O Z359.1
7367077'AnchorExtenderCoatedCableSnap+O A10.32
73671010'AnchorExtenderCoatedCableSnap+O A10.32
Section1:WarningsandAdvisories
Thisproductistobeusedasapartofapersonalfallarrestsystem,andshouldbeused
onlywithcompatiblecomponents.PleaseseeAdvisory#3inthissectionforfurther
details.Failuretousecompatiblecomponentscanresultinafailureofthesystemto
performasintended,whichmayresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
ThroughouttheOSHAregulationsforsafetyandhealth,therearereferencesto
CompetentPersonsandQualifiedPersons.ANSIZ359.0‐2007goesontofurther
definetherolesandqualificationsoftheseindividuals;aswellasAuthorizedPersons,
andtheirimportanceintheworkplace.Thesetermsarealsousedinthese
instructions.Belowisabriefdescriptionoftheparttheseindividualsplayinthe
employmentoffallprotectionequipment:
AuthorizedPerson‐apersonwhoisexposedtofallhazardsduringthecourseoftheir
work.Thisindividualrequiresformaltrainingintheuseofpersonalfallprotection
equipmentandsystems.ThetermAuthorizedPersonmaybeusedinterchangeably
withUserandEnd‐User.
CompetentPerson–atrainedandexperiencedpersonwhoisdesignatedtosupervise,
implementandmonitoranemployer’smanagedfallprotectionprogram.This
individualiscapableofidentifyingandaddressingfallhazardsandisauthorizedto
makedecisionsandtakecorrectiveactionintheworkplace.
QualifiedPerson–apersonpossessingadegreeorprofessionalcertificateandhaving
extensivetraining,knowledgeandexperiencewithfallprotectionandwhoiscapable
ofdesigningandspecifyingfallprotectionequipmentandsystemstoaddressfall
hazards.

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Pleasereadtheseinstructionsandbesurethatyouunderstandthempriortoutilizing
thisequipment.Alsobesuretoreadtheinstructionsincludedwithothercomponents
whicharebeingutilizedinyourPersonalFallArrestSystem(Harnesses,connectors,
anchorageconnectors,etc.).Failuretounderstandandcomplywithmanufacturer’s
instructionsmayresultinseriousinjuryordeath.IFYOUDONOTUNDERSTANDANY
PARTOFTHESEINSTRUCTIONS,PLEASEHAVETHEMEXPLAINEDTOYOUBYA
COMPETENTPERSON.
Thisproductistobeusedaspartofacompletefallarrestsysteminaccordancewith
industry‐recognizedbest‐practicesandyouremployer’sfallprotectionplan,as
requiredbytheOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration.Beawareofyour
employer’sfallprotectionplanandrescueplan.Beawareofthespecificfallhazards
onyourjobsiteandworkdeliberatelytoavoidthesehazardsinthecourseofyour
work.Alsobeawareofhazardsandobstructionsinyourfallpath,andworkwithyour
employertoeliminatethesehazardswherepossible.Failuretobeawareofandto
addressthesehazardsmayresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
Do’sandDon’ts
Dousethisdeviceonlywithcompatiblecomponentsofacomprehensivefall
arrestsystem.
Dousethisdeviceonlyinasystemwhichlimitsfreefalldistanceto6ftorless.
Douseextremecautionwhenriggingthisdevice.
Dorigthisdevicetoavoidthehazardsof“swingfall”(seeSection2.9)
Dousethisdeviceonlywhenyourclearancedistanceisaminimumof2ft
AFTERyouhavecalculatedthetotalfalldistance(seesection2.10fordetails
onclearfalldistances).
Domakecompatibleconnections(seeAdvisory#3attheendofthisSection).
Doavoidsharporabrasiveedgesandbesuretoemployapadortarpto
protecttheslinganchor.
DocallFallTechifthedeviceisdamaged,doesnotpassinspection(seeSection
8),orhasarrestedafall.
Don’tusethiscomponenttohoistmaterialsorequipment.
Don’tusethisdeviceifitexhibitssignsofcorrosionordamagefromexposure
tochemicals,excessiveheat,flamesandelectricalchargeorshowssignsof
anyphysicaldamageordeformation.
Don’tusethisequipmentiftherearesignsofexcessivewear,deterioration,
deformationofcorrosion.
Don’tusethisequipmentifyouareworkingnearhighvoltagepowerlinesor
otherenergizedelectricalequipment.
Don’tusenearmovingmachinerywhichmayentangleanycomponentofthe
system.
Don’tuseoiltolubricatemovingparts.Iflubricationisneeded,firstbesureto
cleanallmovingpartsthoroughly;thenuseonly100%siliconelubricant.
Don’tusethisdeviceifitwillexposesomeelementofyourPersonalFall
Arrestsystem(PFAS)tosharporjaggededges.
Don’tknotanycomponentofthissystem.
Don’tusethisdeviceifyouarepregnant,aminor,orhaveareducedtolerance
tofallforcesbyreasonofage,physicalmedicalcondition,orotherpre‐
existingdisorders.
Don’tusethisdeviceifyouweighlessthan75lbs.

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Don’tusethisdeviceifyourtotalcombinedweight(body,clothes,tools,etc)
exceeds425lbs.
Don’tattempttomodify,repairoralterthisdeviceinanyway.
Don’tusethisequipmentifithasbeenusedtoarrestafall.Ifithasbeen
usedtoarrestafall,thisdevicemustimmediatelyberemovedfromservice
andreplaced.
Advisory#1:FurtherReading
Ifyouhaveaccesstotheinternet,pleasegotowww.osha.gov.Thiswebsiteisan
exceptionalresource,andhasagreatdealofinformationwhichiseasytoaccess.Use
thesearchfieldtofindinformationonfallarrest,includingstandards,news,
interpretationsandothervaluabletools.Themoreyouknowabouthowthisproduct
worksandhowitissupposedtobeused,thesaferyouwillbeduringthecourseof
yourwork.
Advisory#2:Properproductselection
Productselectionisanimportantelementoffallprotection.FallArrestproducts
arelikeanyothertoolsthatyoumayuseinthecourseofyourwork–thereisaproper
toolforeveryapplication.Youmayfindthatwhilethisproductissuitableforsome
applications,itmaynotbesuitableforothers.Pleasebesuretopaycloseattentionto
sections2,3,and4,forgreaterdetailonthispoint.
Advisory#3:ConnectorCompatibility
Makingcompatibleconnectionsmaymeanthedifferencebetweenlifeanddeath.
Connectors(snaphooks,rebarhooksandcarabiners),mustbeofthelockingtypeand
requiretwodistinctactionstoopenthegate.Yourconnectorsmustbesizedand
shapedsothattheringsorstructuralmemberstowhichtheyareattachedwillnot
poseariskofforcingthegateopen,andmustfullycaptivatetheconnectorsothatit
cannotbecomedisengaged,slideorshiftduringuseorintheeventofafall.
Certainconnectionsareforbiddenandshouldneverbeattemptedwiththisproduct
oranyotherunlessthereisaspecificallowanceinthemanufacturer’sinstructions.
Forbiddenconnectionsinclude,butarenotlimitedto:
Twoormoreconnectorstooned‐ringareaforbiddenconnection.
Aconnectionthatrestsonorloadsthegateisaforbiddenconnection.
Aconnectionthatdoesnotallowthegatetocloseandlockisaforbidden
connection.
Twoormoreconnectorsattachedtooneanotherareaforbidden
connection.
Connectingdirectlytowebbing,rope,cable(wirerope)isaforbidden
connection.
Connectingdirectlytoahorizontallifelineisaforbiddenconnection.
Tie‐backwithyourFallTechSALisaforbiddenconnectionexceptformodel#
7241,7241Y,8241and8241YintheWrapTechseries.
Connectingtoanyringorstructurethatdoesnotfullycaptivateand
completelyrestrictthemovementyourconnectorisaforbiddenconnection.
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Section2:ABCD’s
EveryPersonalFallArrestSystemconsistsoffourbasicelements–Anchorage,Body‐
wear,Connectors/ConnectingDevicesandDecelerationDevices.Eachofthesefour
elementsisdiscussedingreaterdetailbelow.If,afterreadingthoughthissection,you
donotfullyunderstandtheseitemsandhowtheyworktogethertoformacompatible
fallarrestsystem,pleasebesuretohavethisexplainedtoyoubyaCompetentPerson.

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Itisabsolutelycriticalthatyoubefamiliarwiththeproperwearand/oruseofeach
componentofyourPersonalFallArrestSystem(PFAS).Failuretoread,understandand
adheretoinstructionalmaterialsandwarningsprovidedwitheachofthesecomponents
couldleadtoacatastrophicfailureofyourPFAS,resultinginseriousinjuryordeath.
2.1:Anchorage
Theselectionofananchorpointandanchorageconnectoriscriticaltothesuccessful
functionofanyPersonalFallArrestSystem(PFAS).OSHA1926.502(d)(15)statesthat:
“Anchoragesusedforattachmentofpersonalfallarrestequipmentshallbe
independentofanyanchoragebeingusedtosupportorsuspendplatformsandcapable
ofsupportingatleast5,000pounds(22.2kN)peremployeeattached,orshallbe
designed,installed,andusedasfollows:aspartofacompletepersonalfallarrest
systemwhichmaintainsasafetyfactorofatleasttwo;andunderthesupervisionofa
qualifiedperson.”
Ensurethatthestructuretowhichyouareattachingyouranchorageconnectoris
capableofmeetingtheaboverequirementsandthatyouranchorageconnectoris
installedinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’sinstructions.Alsobesuretocheckthat
theanchorageconnectoriscompatiblewithyourconnectingdevice(lanyard,SRL,
verticallifeline)andthatitsecurelyretainstheconnectingdevicewithoutinhibitingits
function.Ifyouareunabletodeterminewhetheryourconnectingdeviceandyour
anchoragearecompatible,pleaseimmediatelyconsultwithacompetentpersonoryour
immediatesupervisor.Formoredetailsonanchorages,pleaseseesection5ofthis
instructionmanual.
2.2:Bodywear
BodywearforanyapplicationwherethisBeamAnchoristobeusedwillbedefined
asafullbodyharnessspecificallymanufacturedforfallarrest.Ifbeingusedforrestraint
applicationswheretheuserisrestrictedfromreachingafallhazard,abodybeltmaybe
usedasanalternative.Besuretoreadandfollowthemanufacturer’sinstructions
includedwithyourfullbodyharnessorrestraintbeltatthetimeofpurchase.
2.3:Connectors/ConnectingDevices
ConnectorsandConnectingDevicesaretermsthataresometimesused
interchangeably.Itisimportanttonotethedifferencesbetweenthesetwotermsin
ordertohelpdistinguishthepartsthatthesecomponentsplayintheriggingofyour
PFAS.Inbothcases,theseproducts/componentsarerequiredtohaveaminimumstatic
strengthof5,000lbs.Foradditionaldetailsonrequirementsforconnectorsand
connectingdevices,seeOSHA1926.502atwww.osha.govasreferencedinsection1,
advisory#1.
Aconnectorisanymetallic,mechanicalelementsuchasacarabiner,snaphookor
rebarhookthatphysicallylinksoneormoreelementsofayourPFAStogetherina
mannersuchthattheywillremainengagedtooneanotherunlesstheyareintentionally
disengaged.
Aconnectingdeviceisanelementthatconnectsyourfullbodyharnesstothe
anchorageinanefforttoensurethatyouremainattachedortetheredtothestructure
uponwhichyouareworking.Inotherwords,theconnectingdeviceisthatelement
whichsecuresyoutoyouranchorage.
2.4:DecelerationDevices
AdecelerationdeviceistheelementofaPersonalFallArrestSystem(PFAS)whichis
activatedduringafalleventandreducestheforcesexertedontheuser’sbodyandon
theanchorageduringthearrestofthefall.InthecaseofShock‐AbsorbingLanyardsand
Self‐RetractingLifelines,theseproductsarebothaconnectingdeviceandadeceleration
deviceastheywillkeepyouattachedtoyouranchorageandwillreducetheforceson
yourbodyintheeventofafall.
2.5:FallArrest
FallArrestisanareaofFallProtectionwhichfocusesonstoppingafallonceithas
occurred.PersonalFallArrestSystemstypicallyconsistofananchorage,afullbody

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harnessandaself‐retractinglifeline,shock‐absorbinglanyardorotherdeceleration
devicedesignedtobringafallingusertoastopintheshortestpossibledistancewhile
limitingtheforceimpartedtotheuser’sbody.
2.6:FallRestraint
FallRestraintisanareaofFallProtectiondevotedtorestrainingtheuserofthe
systeminamannerwhichrestrictshisorheraccesstothefallhazardinamannersuch
thattheycannotbesubjectedtoafall.AtypicalFallRestraintSystemconsistsofan
anchorage,afullbodyharnessorarestraintbeltandarestraintlanyard.AShock‐
AbsorbingLanyardoraSelf‐RetractingLifelineshouldneverbeutilizedinarestraint
applicationasittheynotcapableofrestrictingauser’saccesstofallhazards.
2.7:WorkPositioning
WorkPositioningisanareaofFallProtectiondevotedtoallowingausertoworkona
verticalsurfacebymeansofapositioningassembly,andrestrictingtheuser’sexposure
toafallofnomorethantwofeet.Typicalpositioningassembliesconsistofalargerebar
hookandalengthofchain,rope,wireropeorwebbingwithadoublelockingsnaphook
oneitherend.Thesesnaphooksareattachedtod‐ringsonthehipsoronthewaistof
theuser’sfullbodyharness,withtherebarhookattachedtothestructureuponwhich
theuserisworking.AnSALoranSRLshouldneverbeusedforworkpositioning,nor
shouldtheyeverbeattachedtoasideorhipd‐ringonafullbodyharness.However,
whileriggedforworkpositioning,theusershouldalwayshaveanSALorSRLattached
tothebackd‐ringoftheirfullbodyharnessandtied‐offtothestructureonwhichthey
arepositioningasabackupdevice.
2.8:Free‐Fall
Free‐Fallisthedistancethataworkerwillfallbeforetheconnectingdeviceor
decelerationdeviceelementsofthePFASwillbegintoengageduringafallevent.OSHA
allowsamaximumFree‐FallDistanceof6’(6feet)whenriggingaPersonalFallArrest
System(PFAS).Insomecases,exceptionsmaybeallowedwhenthereisnopractical
waytolimittheFree‐FallDistanceto6’,suchasajob‐sitewherenooverheadanchor‐
pointisavailable.TyingoffinamannerthatwouldcreateaFree‐Fallgreaterthan6’
shouldalwaysbealastresort.Ifyouareriggingasystemthatallowsmorethan6’of
Free‐Fall,makesureyourConnectingDevice/DecelerationDeviceisratedforthis
application.
2.9:Clear‐Fall
Clear‐FallorClear‐FallDistanceisthedistancethatisrequiredtosafelyarrestthefall
ofauser.WhenworkingatheightsandusingaPFAS,itisimportanttoconsiderthe
distancebetweenthewalking/workinglevelandthenextlowerleveltoensurethatthe
componentsselectedarecapableofarrestingtheuser’sfallbeforetheyhitthenext
lowerlevel.TherequiredClear‐FallDistancecaneasilybecalculatedbyaddingtogether
theFree‐FallDistance,theDecelerationDistance,theheightoftheuserplusasafety
factorof2feet.TheformulaforcalculatingClear‐FallDistanceisshownbelow:
Free‐FallDistance+DecelerationDistance+HeightofWorker+SafetyFactor=Clear‐
FallDistance
ThematrixbelowcanbeusedasaguideforcalculatingClear‐FallDistanceonyour
job‐site:
ExampleValues ActualValues
Free‐FallDistance
(OSHAallowsupto6’) 6’
DecelerationDistance
(Typically3.5’orless) 3.5’
HeightofWorker6’
SafetyFactor
(Minimumof2’)2’
Total
(Sumofallvalues)17.5’

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Seefigure2.1belowforagraphicillustrationofClear‐FallDistanceandthemethod
forcalculating.Itisalsonecessarytoconsiderthefallpathwhendeterminingthe
Clear‐Falllimitationsinyourapplication.Ensurethefallpathisclearofobstructions,
protrusions,equipmentormaterialsthatmaybeahazardintheeventofafall.Pay
specialattentiontothoseitemswhichmaypresentanimpalementhazard.
Obstructionsinthefallpathmaybejustashazardousasthefallitself,andyourPFAS
maynotbeabletoprotectyoufromthesehazards.Failuretoclearthefallpathmay
resultinseriousinjuryordeath.RigyourPFASwithextremecaution,andbeawareof
allofthefactorsthatmaycomeintoplayintheeventofafall.
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Figure2.1:Clear‐FallDiagram
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2.10:Swing‐Fall
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Swing‐Fallisthephenomenonthatoccurswhentheuserfallsfromalocationthatis
notdirectlyadjacentto,ordirectlybelowtheanchorageconnector.Thisisalsoreferred
toasthe“pendulumeffect”,andcanresultinasituationwheretheuserisnotonly
fallingvertically,butisalsoswingingonthehorizontalaswell.Thiscanbringadditional
hazardsintoplay,asyoumayswingintoanobstructionorstructuralelement,causing
seriousinjuries(seefigure2.2).AsignificantSwing‐Fallmayalsorequireincreased
Clear‐Falldistance.Asaruleofthumb,youshouldensureworkinanareathatdoesnot
exceedananglegreaterthan15degreesinanydirectionfromyouranchorage.
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Figure2.2:Swing‐FallDiagram
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BesuretoconsiderSwing‐FallwhencalculatingyourClear‐Fallrequirementsand
checkingthefallpathforhazardsandinstructions.Failuretodosomayresultinserious
injuryordeath.ShouldyouhaveanyquestionsregardingFree‐Fall,Clear‐Fall,Swing‐Fall
orotherhazardsinthefallpath,besuretocontactFallTechorconsultwithacompetent
personoryourdirectsupervisoronyourjob‐site.
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Section3:UseandLimitations
ThissectiondealswiththegeneraluseandlimitationsofFallTechSlingAnchors.
Pleasereadthissectionandallsectionsofthismanualthoroughly.Ifyourapplicationis
notaddressed,orifyouhavequestionsregardingyourspecificneeds,pleasecontact
FallTechimmediatelyforadditionalguidance.
3.1:GeneralGuidelines
Whenproperlyinstalledandutilized,thisFallTechSlingAnchorwillprovideasafe
anchorageforasingleuser(theexceptiontothisruleistheWebPass‐ThruAnchor
Slings,whichmaybeincludedasanchorageconnectorswithcertainFallTechHLLKitsfor
multipleusers.Astheuserisworkingwhiletied‐offtothisSlingAnchor,theirPersonal
FallArrestSystem(PFAS)willbesecurelyattachedtothestructure.
Beforeusingthisproduct,theusershouldbetrainedintheuseoffallarrestproducts
andshouldhavecompletedaminimumcourseofinstruction(4‐8hours)forAuthorized
PersonTrainingasoutlinedinANSIZ359.2‐2007.Theusermustalsoreadandbe
familiarwithallofthematerialcontainedinthisinstructionmanualaswellasalllabels
andwarningsaffixedtotheFallTechSlingAnchor.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregarding

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theuseoroperationofthisproduct,pleasecontactFallTech,acompetentperson,or
yourimmediatesupervisorbeforeusing.
Thisproductmustbeinspectedbeforeeachuse.Fordetailsonproperinspection
procedures,pleaserefertosection8ofthismanual.Shouldthisproductfailtopass
inspection,itmustbeimmediatelyremovedfromserviceandreplaced.
ThisFallTechSlingAnchorisintendedtobeusedaspartofaPersonalFallArrest
SystemandwillcomprisetheAnchorageelementofyourPFAS(seesection2ofthis
manualforclarificationoftheseterms).Thisproductisdesignedtobeattachedtoa
properlyratedstructuralmembermeetingtheanchoragerequirementsestablishedin
Title29,SubpartM(OSHA1926.502)aswellastheANSIZ359bodyofstandards,in
ordertoprovideasecureanchorageforyourPFAS.
YourSlingAnchorshouldideallybemountedtoanoverheadstructuralmember,or
riggedinamannersuchthatFree‐Fallisrestrictedtonomorethan6’(6feet).In
circumstanceswherethereisnowaytolimitfreefallto6’,orwherethereisnoaccess
toanoverheadstructuralmemberChokersandPass‐ThruSlingsmaybeusedmounted
toaratedstructuralmemberprovidedthattheFree‐Fallisrestrictedtoamaximumof
12’,andtheSlingAnchorISNOTexposedtoanysharp,jaggedorabrasiveedgesor
surfaces.WhenriggedforaFree‐Fallgreaterthansixfeet,yourFallTechSlingAnchor
mustbeusedwithaFallTechIronmanserieslanyard(7247,7247Y,8247,8247Y,8248
and8248Y).Usersweighingmorethan310lbs.(includingtoolsandequipment)may
onlyusethisdeviceiftheyareutilizingaFallTechHeavyweightSeriesShock‐Absorbing
Lanyards(8248,82483,8248Yand8248Y3)orHeavyweightSeriesSelfRetracting
Lifelines(denotedby“HW”inthemodelnumber)BesuretoreviewtheClear‐Fall
diagramandworksheetinsection2.9ofthismanual.
ThisproductmeetstherequirementsofOSHA1926.502aswellasANSIZ359.1‐2007
and/orANSIA10.32‐2004.Forfurtherdetailsontheserequirements,pleasegoto
www.osha.govtoreviewtheOSHArequirements.CopiesoftheANSIstandardsare
availableatwww.asse.orginthee‐standardsstore.
3.2:SlingAnchorTypes
Chokers
ChokersareSlingAnchorswhichconsistofawebbingloopwithaD‐ringorO‐ringon
oneend.Typically,theloopiswrappedaroundaratedstructuralmember,andthenthe
D‐ringorO‐ringispassedthroughtheloopandcincheddowntightly.TheD‐ringorO‐
ringisthenusedastheattachmentpointforaconnectingdevice.(Seefigures3.1and
3.2)
WebPass‐ThruSlingAnchors
WebPass‐ThruSlingAnchorsarewebstrapsthathavealargeD‐ringononeendand
asmallerD‐ringontheoppositeend.Thestrapiswrappedaroundaratedstructural
memberandthesmallerD‐ringispassedthroughthelargerone,andthenthestrapis
cincheddowntightly.ThesmallerD‐ringisthenusedastheattachmentpointfora
connectingdevice.(Seefigure3.3and3.4)
CablePass‐ThruSlingAnchors
CablePass‐ThruSlingAnchorsarewebstrapsthathavealargeD‐ringorO‐ringon
oneendandasmallerD‐ringorO‐ringontheoppositeend.Thestrapiswrapped
aroundaratedstructuralmemberandthesmallerD‐ringorO‐ringispassedthroughthe
largerone,andthenthecableiscincheddowntightly.ThesmallerD‐ringorO‐ringis
thenusedastheattachmentpointforaconnectingdevice.(Seefigure3.5)
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CarabinerSlingAnchors
CarabinerSlingAnchorsaremadeusingalengthofcable.Ononeendisacarabiner,
andontheoppositeendisapairofD‐ringsorO‐rings.Typically,thecableiswrapped
aroundaratedstructuralmemberandthecarabinerisattachedtooneofthetwoD‐
ringsorO‐rings,leavingtheothertobeusedastheattachmentpointforaconnecting
device.(Seefigure3.6)
CableAnchorExtenders
CableAnchorExtendersaremadeusingalengthofcablehavingasnaphookor
carabineratoneendandaD‐ringorO‐ringattheoppositeend.Thesecanbeattached
toanexistinganchorageconnectorinordertolowertheattachmentpointinorderto
makeitmoreaccessibletotheuser.
3.3:ApprovedApplications
BelowareapplicationsforwhichyourFallTechSlingAnchorisspecificallysuited.This
listisnotall‐inclusive,butisintendedtoanticipatethemostcommonapplicationsin
whichthisproductmaybeused.Ifyouhavequestionsaboutwhetherthisproductis
suitableforyourparticularapplication,pleaseconsultacompetentpersonorcontact
FallTechforfurtheradvice.
SlingAnchorscomeinvariouslengthsinordertoputtheattachmentpointwithin
proximityoftheuserandthewalking/workingsurface.Besuretorigyourslinganchor
sothatFreeFallislimitedto6’(sixfeet)orless.
ThelengthofsomeSlingAnchorsissuchthatitmayalsocontributetoSwingFall.
SeeSection2.10ofthismanualforadditionaldetails,andbesuretorigyourSling
Anchorsoastoavoidthishazard.
BesuretoconsultSection5ofthisinstructionmanualfordetailsonanchorage
considerations,astheanchorageanditsrelationshiptothewalking/workingsurfacewill
beanimportantfactorindeterminingsuitabilityandcouldcontributetotheoutcomeof
afallevent.Useofananchorpointthatisnotproperlyratedcouldleadtoa
catastrophicfailureofyourpersonalfallarrestsystem,whichmayresultinserious
injuryordeath.
DirectOverheadApplications:AllFallTechSlingAnchorsaresuitableforuseinany
applicationwheretheproperlyratedanchorageisdirectlyabovethewalking/working
surface,andallowsforamaximumFree‐FallDistanceof6feet.
HorizontalLifelines:Model#7372RisincludedwithFallTechCheckline4‐User
HorizontalLifelineKitsandwithFallTechPSRHorizontalLifelineKits.Ascomponentsof
thiskit,apairof7372R’smaybeusedonaverticalcolumntoprovidetheanchoragefor
themulti‐usersystems.TheymaynotbeusedinconjunctionwithanyotherHorizontal
LifelineSystem.SeetheinstructionsfortheFallTechChecklineandPSRSystemsfor
additionaldetails.
Non‐HorizontalStructuralMembers:FallTechSlingAnchors(particularlyChokersand
ScaffoldChokers)areoftenusedintowerclimbingapplications.Theymayonlybe
attachedtoverticalordiagonallyorientedmembersprovidedthattheyareratedforfall
arrestandthattheSlingAnchorisinstalleddirectlyaboveasupportinghorizontal
memberwhichwillpreventitfromslidingintheeventofafall.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingthesuitabilityofthisproductforyourspecific
application,pleaseconsultwithacompetentpersonorcontactFallTechbeforeusing.
Misuseofthisproductmayresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
Warning:Thestructuralmembertowhichyouareattachingthisproductmustnotbe
open‐ended.Ifthestructuralmemberisopenoneitherend,andtheSlingAnchoris

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notcaptivatedonthemember,donotattempttousethisdevice,asthereisaserious
riskofaccidentaldisengagement.Seriousinjuryordeathmayresult!
3.4:RestrictedApplications
HarshChemicalEnvironments:Acidsandothercausticchemicalscancausedamageto
thisSlingAnchoranditscomponentparts.Damagefromchemicalexposurecanbe
difficulttodetectandFallTechrecommendsincreasedinspectionand/orreplacement
frequency.
ResidentialConstruction:Thisproductisnotsuitableforcertainapplicationsin
residentialconstruction.Consultacompetentpersonbeforeusingthisproductona
ResidentialConstructionjobsitetoensurethattheanchoragetowhichyouare
attachingitmeetstherequirementsofthismanualandapplicablefallprotection
regulationsandstandards.
Climbing/FixedLadders:Donotattempttoaffixthisproducttoafixedladdertobe
usedinconjunctionwithanyotherequipmentforthepurposesofclimbingorfallarrest.
AScaffoldChokermaybeusedinatemporaryrigginginthisapplicationwithaVertical
Lifeline,providedthattheVerticalLifelineisappropriatelycounterweighted,andthat
thesystemisinstalledunderthesupervisionofaCompetentPerson.
ExtendedFreeFalls:WhileFallTechSlingAnchorsareratedtowithstandtheforces
associatedwithextendedfreefallsorfoot‐leveltie‐off,theyareoftenexposedtosharp,
jaggedorabrasiveedgesintheseapplicationswhichmaygreatlyreducethestrengthof
theSlingAnchor.IncircumstanceswhereFreeFallcan’tbelimitedto6’(6feet),your
SlingAnchormaybeusedprovidedthefollowingconditionsaremet:
Caremustbetakentoensurethatthestructuralmemberdoesnotmake
directcontactwiththegateorkeeperonyourconnectingdevice.
Youmustuseaconnectingdevicethatisratedforfreefallsgreaterthansix
feet(i.e.7247,7248,8247,8248or“Y”versionsofthesemodels).
YoumustprotecttheSlingAnchorfromexposuretosharp,jaggedor
abrasiveedgesbywrappingatarporothersimilarpaddingaroundthe
structuralmemberpriortoinstallingtheSlingAnchor.
Thesestepsmustbedoneatthediscretionofandunderthesupervisionofa
CompetentPerson.
Welding/PowerTransmission:MostFallTechWebSlingAnchorsaremanufactured
usingmaterialsthatwillnotwithstandhightemperatures.Thesemodelsshouldnotbe
usedinsituationswheretheymaybeexposedtohightemperaturesorweldingsplatter.
3.5:SpecialtyApplications
Heavyweight:FallTechSlingAnchorshaveamaximumcapacityof425lbs.Forusers
weighingbetween310and425lbs(withclothing,toolsandequipment),besureto
utilizethisproductalongwithbodywearandconnectingdevicesthatarerated
appropriately(FallTechHeavyweightSAL’sareblackincolorandaredenotedbymodel
numbersbeginningwith7246or8246).Undernocircumstancesshouldanyuser
weighingmorethan310lbsbesubjectedtomorethansixfeetoffreefall.
Welding/PowerTransmission:FallTechCableSlingAnchorsaremanufacturedusing
materialsthatwillwithstandhightemperatures.Thesemodelsshouldbeinspected
frequentlytoensurethattheyareserviceableandhavenotbeendamagedbywelding
splatteroranelectricalarc.Additionally,Model#’s72493FTand72496FTareWebSling
AnchorsthathavebeenmanufacturedusingAramidwebbingandinsulatedhardware
andhavebeentestedinaccordancewiththerequirementsofASTMF887forArcFlash
exposure.

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3.6:InstallationandUse–Chokers(AllTypes)
1. SelecttheappropriateFallTechChokerSlingAnchorbasedonthework
conditionsandspecifichazards(SeeSection3.2forrecommendations).
2. Read,understandandcomplywithmanufacturer’sinstructionsforeach
componentofyourPersonalFallArrestSystem(Full‐BodyHarness,Connecting
Devices,AnchorageConnectors,etc.).Besuretochoosecomponentsthatare
compatiblewiththisChokerSlingAnchor.Ifyouhavequestionsabout
productorcomponentcompatibility,besuretocontactFallTechforadditional
instructions.
3. Calculatepossibleswingfallhazards,totalfalldistance,andrequired
clearancedistance.Ifyouhaveaswing‐fallhazardordonothavetherequired
clearancedistance,STOPandreevaluateyourapplicationandsystem.Your
worklocationshouldneverexceedanangleof15degreesinanydirectionin
relationtoyouranchoragelocation.
4. InspectthisChokerSlingAnchor,andallcomponentsofyourPersonalFall
ArrestSysteminaccordancewithSection8ofthismanual.Besuretoconsult,
andadheretotheinstructionalmaterials,labelsandwarningsaccompanying
theothercomponentsofyourPFASaswell.
5. Ensurethattheratedstructuralmembertowhichyouareabouttoattach
yourChokerSlingAnchorisfreeofsharp,jaggedorabrasiveedges.Ifitisnot,
coverthesehazardswithatarp,padormovingblankettoprotectyourChoker
SlingAnchor.(SeeSection5ofthismanualfordetailsonproperanchorage
strength)
6. PlaceyourChokerSlingAnchoroverthetopofthestructuralmembersothat
thewebloopishangingononesideandtheD‐ringorO‐ringishangingonthe
other.PasstheD‐ringorO‐ringthroughthewebloop,andcinchtheChoker
SlingAnchordowntight.(SeeFigures3.1and3.2)
7. CheckyourinstallationtoensurethattheChokerSlingAnchorcannotcome
offofthestructuralmemberatanypointalongtheintendedpathof
movementoratjointsorends.
8. EnsureyourFullBodyHarnessisproperlydonnedandadjustedandthatyour
connectingdeviceissecurelyattachedtoyourbackD‐ring.Tie‐offtotheD‐
ringonyourChokerSlingAnchorwithyourconnectingdevice.
9. Proceedcautiouslywithyourwork.Donotrun,jumporover‐reach.Anytype
ofsuddenmovementmaycauseyoutoloseyourfooting.Movewithcare
anddeliberationatalltimeswhiletied‐offandworkingatheights.
10. Donotallowyourconnectingdevicetopassunderyourarmorbetweenyour
legs–severeinjuryordeathmayresult.Alsoavoidsharpedgeswhichmay
damageyourconnectingdeviceintheeventofafall.
11. IfthestructuralmemberthatthisChokerSlingAnchorisattachedtoissloped
orvertical,theChokerSlingAnchormustbepositionednexttoastopwhich
willpreventtheChokerSlingAnchorfromslidingormovingintheeventofafall.
12. Ifyouaretied‐offatthefoot‐level,orinamannerthatwillallowmorethansix
feetoffreefall,ensurethatyourconnectingdeviceisratedforextendedfree
falls.Alsoensurethatthegateofyourcarabinerorsnaphookwhichis
attachedtotheChokerSlingAnchordoesnotmakedirectcontactwiththe
edgeofthestructuralmemberoranyotherobstruction.Suchcontactcould
forcearoll‐outoraccidentaldisengagement.Ifindoubt,youmayusea
FallTech#7214Chokertoextendyourconnection.Attachthe7214Chokerto

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theD‐ringonyourChokerSlingAnchor,andthenattachyourconnecting
devicetotheD‐ringonthe7214.Thiswillhelptokeepyourconnectorgate
awayfromanypotentialhazard.
Note:The7214ScaffoldChokermakesanexcellentanchorageextenderwhenthere
areconcernsaboutcompatibilityorrollout.ConsultaCompetentPersononyour
jobsiteifyouhavequestionsorcontactFallTechforadditionaldetails.
Oncetheabovestepshavebeentaken,theuserwillhaveaccesstotheirworkarea
whilewalkingandmovingatnormalspeeds.Itisimportantnottomakesuddenor
dramaticmovements!Whenusingthisdevice,caremustbetakentobeawareofthe
workenvironmentandanyhazards,obstructionsorobstaclesthatmayexist.Becareful
ofanyandallfallhazardsandalsobeawareofslippingandtrippinghazardsaswell.
Fig.3.1
InstallationMethodforChokerSlingAnchors

Fig.3.2
CorrectInstallationofChokerSlingAnchors
 
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ScaffoldChokerChokerSlingAnchor
3.7:InstallationandUse–WebPass‐ThruSlingAnchors
1. SelecttheappropriateFallTechWebPass‐ThruSlingAnchorbasedonthe
workconditionsandspecifichazards(SeeSection3.2forrecommendations).
2. Read,understandandcomplywithmanufacturer’sinstructionsforeach
componentofyourPersonalFallArrestSystem(Full‐BodyHarness,Connecting
Devices,AnchorageConnectors,etc.).Besuretochoosecomponentsthatare
compatiblewiththisWebPass‐ThruSlingAnchor.Ifyouhavequestionsabout
productorcomponentcompatibility,besuretocontactFallTechforadditional
instructions.

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3. Calculatepossibleswingfallhazards,totalfalldistance,andrequired
clearancedistance.Ifyouhaveaswing‐fallhazardordonothavetherequired
clearancedistance,STOPandreevaluateyourapplicationandsystem.Your
worklocationshouldneverexceedanangleof15degreesinanydirectionin
relationtoyouranchoragelocation.
4. InspectthisWebPass‐ThruSlingAnchor,andallcomponentsofyourPersonal
FallArrestSysteminaccordancewithSection8ofthismanual.Besureto
consult,andadheretotheinstructionalmaterials,labelsandwarnings
accompanyingtheothercomponentsofyourPFASaswell.
5. Ensurethattheratedstructuralmembertowhichyouareabouttoattach
yourWebPass‐ThruSlingAnchorisfreeofsharp,jaggedorabrasiveedges.If
itisnot,coverthesehazardswithatarp,padormovingblankettoprotect
yourWebPass‐ThruSlingAnchor.(SeeSection5ofthismanualfordetailson
properanchoragestrength)
6. PlaceyourWebPass‐ThruSlingAnchoroverthetopofthestructuralmember
sothatthelargeD‐ringishangingononesideandthesmallD‐ringishanging
ontheother.PassthesmallD‐ringthroughthelargeD‐ring,andcinchthe
WebPass‐ThruSlingAnchordowntight.(SeeFigures3.3and3.4)
7. CheckyourinstallationtoensurethattheWebPass‐ThruSlingAnchorcannot
comeoffofthestructuralmemberatanypointalongtheintendedpathof
movementoratjointsorends.
8. EnsureyourFullBodyHarnessisproperlydonnedandadjustedandthatyour
connectingdeviceissecurelyattachedtoyourbackD‐ring.Tie‐offtothesmall
D‐ringonyourWebPass‐ThruSlingAnchorwithyourconnectingdevice.
9. Proceedcautiouslywithyourwork.Donotrun,jumporover‐reach.Anytype
ofsuddenmovementmaycauseyoutoloseyourfooting.Movewithcare
anddeliberationatalltimeswhiletied‐offandworkingatheights.
10. Donotallowyourconnectingdevicetopassunderyourarmorbetweenyour
legs–severeinjuryordeathmayresult.Alsoavoidsharpedgeswhichmay
damageyourconnectingdeviceintheeventofafall.
11. IfthestructuralmemberthatthisWebPass‐ThruSlingAnchorisattachedtois
slopedorvertical,theWebPass‐ThruSlingAnchormustbepositionednextto
astopwhichwillpreventitfromslidingormovingintheeventofafall.
12. Ifyouaretied‐offatthefoot‐level,orinamannerthatwillallowmorethansix
feetoffreefall,ensurethatyourconnectingdeviceisratedforextendedfree
falls.Alsoensurethatthegateofyourcarabinerorsnaphookwhichis
attachedtotheWebPass‐ThruSlingAnchordoesnotmakedirectcontact
withtheedgeofthestructuralmemberoranyotherobstruction.Such
contactcouldforcearoll‐outoraccidentaldisengagement.
Oncetheabovestepshavebeentaken,theuserwillhaveaccesstotheirworkarea
whilewalkingandmovingatnormalspeeds.Itisimportantnottomakesuddenor
dramaticmovements!Whenusingthisdevice,caremustbetakentobeawareofthe
workenvironmentandanyhazards,obstructionsorobstaclesthatmayexist.Becareful
ofanyandallfallhazardsandalsobeawareofslippingandtrippinghazardsaswell.

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Fig.3.3
InstallationMethodforWebPass‐ThruSlingAnchor

Fig.3.4
CorrectInstallationofWebPass‐ThruSlingAnchor


3.8:InstallationandUse–CablePass‐ThruSlingAnchors
1. SelecttheappropriateFallTechCablePass‐ThruSlingAnchorbasedonthe
workconditionsandspecifichazards(SeeSection3.2forrecommendations).
2. Read,understandandcomplywithmanufacturer’sinstructionsforeach
componentofyourPersonalFallArrestSystem(Full‐BodyHarness,Connecting
Devices,AnchorageConnectors,etc.).Besuretochoosecomponentsthatare
compatiblewiththisCablePass‐ThruSlingAnchor.Ifyouhavequestions
aboutproductorcomponentcompatibility,besuretocontactFallTechfor
additionalinstructions.
3. Calculatepossibleswingfallhazards,totalfalldistance,andrequired
clearancedistance.Ifyouhaveaswing‐fallhazardordonothavetherequired
clearancedistance,STOPandreevaluateyourapplicationandsystem.Your
worklocationshouldneverexceedanangleof15degreesinanydirectionin
relationtoyouranchoragelocation.

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4. InspectthisCablePass‐ThruSlingAnchor,andallcomponentsofyourPersonal
FallArrestSysteminaccordancewithSection8ofthismanual.Besureto
consult,andadheretotheinstructionalmaterials,labelsandwarnings
accompanyingtheothercomponentsofyourPFASaswell.
5. Ensurethattheratedstructuralmembertowhichyouareabouttoattach
yourCablePass‐ThruSlingAnchorisfreeofsharp,jaggedorabrasiveedges.If
itisnot,coverthesehazardswithatarp,padormovingblankettoprotect
yourCablePass‐ThruSlingAnchor.(SeeSection5ofthismanualfordetailson
properanchoragestrength)
6. PlaceyourCablePass‐ThruSlingAnchoroverthetopofthestructuralmember
sothatthelargeO‐ringishangingononesideandthesmallO‐ringishanging
ontheother.PassthesmallO‐ringthroughthelargeO‐ring,andcinchthe
CablePass‐ThruSlingAnchordowntight.(SeeFigure3.5)
7. CheckyourinstallationtoensurethattheCablePass‐ThruSlingAnchorcannot
comeoffofthestructuralmemberatanypointalongtheintendedpathof
movementoratjointsorends.
8. EnsureyourFullBodyHarnessisproperlydonnedandadjustedandthatyour
connectingdeviceissecurelyattachedtoyourbackD‐ring.Tie‐offtothesmall
O‐ringonyourCablePass‐ThruSlingAnchorwithyourconnectingdevice.
9. Proceedcautiouslywithyourwork.Donotrun,jumporover‐reach.Anytype
ofsuddenmovementmaycauseyoutoloseyourfooting.Movewithcare
anddeliberationatalltimeswhiletied‐offandworkingatheights.
10. Donotallowyourconnectingdevicetopassunderyourarmorbetweenyour
legs–severeinjuryordeathmayresult.Alsoavoidsharpedgeswhichmay
damageyourconnectingdeviceintheeventofafall.
11. IfthestructuralmemberthatthisCablePass‐ThruSlingAnchorisattachedto
isslopedorvertical,theCablePass‐ThruSlingAnchormustbepositionednext
toastopwhichwillpreventitfromslidingormovingintheeventofafall.
12. Ifyouaretied‐offatthefoot‐level,orinamannerthatwillallowmorethansix
feetoffreefall,ensurethatyourconnectingdeviceisratedforextendedfree
falls.Alsoensurethatthegateofyourcarabinerorsnaphookwhichis
attachedtotheCablePass‐ThruSlingAnchordoesnotmakedirectcontact
withtheedgeofthestructuralmemberoranyotherobstruction.Such
contactcouldforcearoll‐outoraccidentaldisengagement.
Oncetheabovestepshavebeentaken,theuserwillhaveaccesstotheirworkarea
whilewalkingandmovingatnormalspeeds.Itisimportantnottomakesuddenor
dramaticmovements!Whenusingthisdevice,caremustbetakentobeawareofthe
workenvironmentandanyhazards,obstructionsorobstaclesthatmayexist.Becareful
ofanyandallfallhazardsandalsobeawareofslippingandtrippinghazardsaswell.

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Fig.3.5
CorrectInstallationofCablePass‐ThruSlingAnchor

3.9:InstallationandUse–CarabinerSlingAnchors
1. SelecttheappropriateFallTechCarabinerSlingAnchorbasedonthework
conditionsandspecifichazards(SeeSection3.2forrecommendations).
2. Read,understandandcomplywithmanufacturer’sinstructionsforeach
componentofyourPersonalFallArrestSystem(Full‐BodyHarness,Connecting
Devices,AnchorageConnectors,etc.).Besuretochoosecomponentsthatare
compatiblewiththisCarabinerSlingAnchor.Ifyouhavequestionsabout
productorcomponentcompatibility,besuretocontactFallTechforadditional
instructions.
3. Calculatepossibleswingfallhazards,totalfalldistance,andrequired
clearancedistance.Ifyouhaveaswing‐fallhazardordonothavetherequired
clearancedistance,STOPandreevaluateyourapplicationandsystem.Your
worklocationshouldneverexceedanangleof15degreesinanydirectionin
relationtoyouranchoragelocation.
4. InspectthisCarabinerSlingAnchor,andallcomponentsofyourPersonalFall
ArrestSysteminaccordancewithSection8ofthismanual.Besuretoconsult,
andadheretotheinstructionalmaterials,labelsandwarningsaccompanying
theothercomponentsofyourPFASaswell.
5. Ensurethattheratedstructuralmembertowhichyouareabouttoattach
yourCarabinerSlingAnchorisfreeofsharp,jaggedorabrasiveedges.Ifitis
not,coverthesehazardswithatarp,padormovingblankettoprotectyour
CarabinerSlingAnchor.(SeeSection5ofthismanualfordetailsonproper
anchoragestrength)
6. PlaceyourCarabinerSlingAnchoroverthetopofthestructuralmemberso
thatthecarabinerishangingononesideandthetwoO‐ringsorD‐ringsare
hangingontheother.ConnectthecarabinertooneofthetwoO‐ringsorD‐
rings,leavingtheothertohangfree–thisfreeO‐ringorD‐ringwillbeyour
attachmentpoint.(SeeFigure3.6)
7. Checkyourinstallationandmakesurethatthegateofthecarabinerwillnot
beforcedopenbythestructuralmemberoranyotherobjectorobstructionin
theeventofafall.
8. CheckyourinstallationtoensurethattheCarabinerSlingAnchorcannotcome
offofthestructuralmemberatanypointalongtheintendedpathof
movementoratjointsorends.

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9. EnsureyourFullBodyHarnessisproperlydonnedandadjustedandthatyour
connectingdeviceissecurelyattachedtoyourbackD‐ring.Tie‐offtothefree
D‐ringorO‐ringonyourCarabinerSlingAnchorwithyourconnectingdevice.
MakesurethateachD‐ringorO‐ringisusedforonlyasingleconnection.
10. Proceedcautiouslywithyourwork.Donotrun,jumporover‐reach.Anytype
ofsuddenmovementmaycauseyoutoloseyourfooting.Movewithcare
anddeliberationatalltimeswhiletied‐offandworkingatheights.
11. Donotallowyourconnectingdevicetopassunderyourarmorbetweenyour
legs–severeinjuryordeathmayresult.Alsoavoidsharpedgeswhichmay
damageyourconnectingdeviceintheeventofafall.
12. IfthestructuralmemberthatthisCarabinerSlingAnchorisattachedtois
slopedorvertical,theCarabinerSlingAnchormustbepositionednexttoa
stopwhichwillpreventitfromslidingormovingintheeventofafall.
13. Ifyouaretied‐offatthefoot‐level,orinamannerthatwillallowmorethansix
feetoffreefall,ensurethatyourconnectingdeviceisratedforextendedfree
falls.Alsoensurethatthegateofyourcarabinerorsnaphookwhichis
attachedtotheCarabinerSlingAnchordoesnotmakedirectcontactwiththe
edgeofthestructuralmemberoranyotherobstruction.Suchcontactcould
forcearoll‐outoraccidentaldisengagement.
Oncetheabovestepshavebeentaken,theuserwillhaveaccesstotheirworkarea
whilewalkingandmovingatnormalspeeds.Itisimportantnottomakesuddenor
dramaticmovements!Whenusingthisdevice,caremustbetakentobeawareofthe
workenvironmentandanyhazards,obstructionsorobstaclesthatmayexist.Becareful
ofanyandallfallhazardsandalsobeawareofslippingandtrippinghazardsaswell.
Fig.3.6
CorrectInstallationofCarabinerSlingAnchor
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3.10:InstallationandUse–CableAnchorExtenders
1. Read,understandandcomplywithmanufacturer’sinstructionsforeach
componentofyourPersonalFallArrestSystem(Full‐BodyHarness,Connecting
Devices,AnchorageConnectors,etc.).Besuretochoosecomponentsthatare
compatiblewiththisCableAnchorExtender.Ifyouhavequestionsabout
productorcomponentcompatibility,besuretocontactFallTechforadditional
instructions.
2. Calculatepossibleswingfallhazards,totalfalldistance,andrequired
clearancedistance.Ifyouhaveaswing‐fallhazardordonothavetherequired
clearancedistance,STOPandreevaluateyourapplicationandsystem.Your