Falltech 772030 Operator's manual

4-Person Temporary Horizontal Lifeline
User Instrucon Manual
MHLL05 Rev A 012920
This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s Instrucons as required by the American Naonal Standards
Instute (ANSI) Z359 and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by the Occupaonal
Safety and Health Administraon (OSHA).

Table of Contents
1.0 Warnings and Important Informaon ..................................................................................
2.0 Applicaon ...........................................................................................................................
3.0 System Requirements ..........................................................................................................
4.0 Installaon and Use .............................................................................................................
5.0 Maintenance, Service and Storage ......................................................................................
6.0 Inspecon ............................................................................................................................
7.0 Labels ...................................................................................................................................
Appendix A .........................................................................................................................
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For the purposes of this manual, the FallTech 4-Person Temporary Horizontal Lifeline may be referred to as the FallTech 4-Person Temporary HLL, the
Horizontal Lifeline, HLL, the system, or the lifeline.
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1.0 Warnings and Important Informaon
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This product is part of a personal fall arrest, restraint, work posioning, suspension, or rescue system. A Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) is
typically composed of an anchorage and a Full Body Harness (FBH), with a connecng device, i.e., a Shock Absorbing Lanyard (SAL), or a
Self-Retracng Lanyard (SRL), aached to the dorsal D-ring of the FBH.
These instrucons must be provided to the worker using this equipment. The worker must read and understand the manufacturer’s instrucons for
each component or part of the complete system. Manufacturer’s instrucons must be followed for proper use, care, and maintenance of this
product. These instrucons must be retained and be kept available for the worker’s reference at all mes. Alteraons or misuse of this product, or
failure to follow instrucons, may result in serious injury or death.
A Fall Protecon Plan must be on le and available for review by all workers. It is the responsibility of the worker and the purchaser of this
equipment to assure that users of this equipment are properly trained in its use, maintenance, and storage. Training must be repeated at regular
intervals. Training must not subject the trainee to fall hazards.
Consult a doctor if there is reason to doubt your tness to safely absorb the shock of a fall event. Age and tness seriously aect a worker’s ability
to withstand falls. Pregnant women or minors must not use this equipment.
ANSI limits the weight of fall protecon equipment users to a maximum of 310 lbs. Products in this manual may have a rated capacity exceeding
ANSI capacity limits. Heavy users experience more risk of serious injury or death due to falls because of increased fall arrest forces placed on the
user’s body. In addion, the onset of suspension trauma aer a fall event may be accelerated for heavy users.
The user of the equipment discussed in this manual must read and understand the enre manual before beginning work.
NOTE: For more informaon consult the ANSI Z359 body of standards.
• Avoid moving machinery, thermal, electrical, and/or chemical hazards as contact may cause serious injury or death.
• Avoid swing falls.
• Follow the weight restricons and recommendaons in this manual.
• Remove from service any equipment subjected to fall arrest forces.
• Remove from service any equipment that fails inspecon.
• Do not alter or intenonally misuse this equipment.
• Consult FallTech when using this equipment in combinaon with components or subsystems other than those described in this manual.
• Do not connect rebar hooks, large carabiners, or large snap hooks to the FBH dorsal D-rings as this may cause a roll-out condion and/or
unintenonal disengagement.
• Avoid sharp and/or abrasive surfaces and edges.
• Use cauon when performing arc welding. Arc ash from arc welding operaons, including accidental arcs from electrical equipment, can
damage equipment and are potenally fatal.
• Examine the work area. Be aware of the surroundings and workplace hazards that may impact safety, security, and the funconing of fall arrest
systems and components.
• Hazards may include, but are not limited to, cable or debris tripping hazards, equipment failures, personnel mistakes, or moving equipment
such as carts, barrows, fork lis, cranes, or dollies. Do not allow materials, tools, or equipment in transit to contact any part of the fall arrest
system.
• Do not work under suspended loads.
WARNING
IMPORTANT

2.0 Applicaon
2.1 The FallTech 4-Person Temporary HLL provides horizontal mobility for workers exposed to fall hazards and is designed as an anchorage
subsystem for the aachment of up to four PFASs. The HLL is adjustable up to 100’ in length for a single span system and is
designed to be used as part of a complete PFAS. See Figure 1.
When properly tensioned, the lifeline will react to a fall event of up to four workers by combining the energy absorbing properes of the
lifeline energy absorber, the lifeline, and the worker’s personal energy absorber. During a fall event, the the stretch of the lifeline and the
expansion of the user’s PFAS will result in reduced forces to the anchor and to the user’s body.
2.2 Applicaon Limits: The FallTech 4-Person Temporary HLL is a dynamic anchorage subsystem that will vary in its performance depending
upon the length of the system, the number of workers aached and the type of PFAS being used. Care should be taken to understand the
capacity of the system, minimum required fall clearance, anchorage strength requirements, total allowable free fall, total allowable
fall clearance, and how the user’s PFAS will deploy during a fall event. Longer HLL spans will generate more lifeline deecon and sag
during a fall event and will result in greater clearance requirements. See Figure 2.
Figure 1 - About the 4-Person Temporary HLL
A
B
A Carabiner
B 4-Person HLL Rope
C O-Rings x4
DTensioner
E Energy Absorber
ADeployed In-Line Energy Absorber E Height of Worker
B Dynamic Lifeline Sag FSafety Factor
CDeployed EAL GTotal Required Fall Clearance
D D-ring Shi and Harness Stretch HTotal SRD Deceleraon Distance from User’s Manual*
* If SRD Deceleraon Distance is unknown in overhead applicaons, use 2 feet for ANSI Z359.14
Class A SRDs or use 4-1/2 feet for ANSI Z359.14 Class B SRDs.
Figure 2 - Clearance Requirements
A A
A A
G
GGG
B
B
B
BC
C
DD
EE
F
F
F
F
H
H
DD
A
CD
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2.3 System Capacity: The FallTech 4-Person Temporary HLL maximum capacity is four workers simultaneously, with each worker weighing no
more than 310 lbs. inclusive of clothing, tools, etc.
2.4 Anchorage Requirements: End anchors selected for use with this system must be a minimum of 5,000 lbs. (22.2 kN) for one and two
workers and 6,000 lbs. (26.7 kN) for three and four workers. If used in applicaons with leading edge hazards, anchorage locaons must
be selected so that the deected HLL shall not come in contact with a leading edge in the event of a fall.
2.5 Total Allowable Free Fall: OSHA limits free fall to 6’ or less. The HLL system described in this manual is designed to be used overhead and
free fall should be limited to 6’ unless otherwise specied by a specic anchorage soluon.
2.6 PFAS Selecon: Only FallTech PFASs may be used in conjuncon with this HLL system. The HLL may be used with FallTech energy
absorbing lanyards, FallTech self-retracng devices and FallTech fall arrestor connecng subsystems.
2.7 Clearance Requirements: The FallTech 4-Person Temporary HLL is designed to react to a fall event by elongang and deecng to absorb
energy. PFAS aached to the HLL will also elongate during a fall event. Failure to calculate the fall clearance required when using the
system could result in contact with a lower level or obstrucon during a fall event and could result in serious injury or death. See tables
and charts below for calculang minimum required fall clearance.
* 7’ Freefall Distance scenario is only allowed when the FallTech 4-Person Temporary HLL is aached to the FallTech SteelGrip® Stanchion.
Freefall should be limited to 6’ or less when used with any other anchorage connector.
Span Length (feet)
Freefall Distance (feet)
0123456 7 *
0 - 30 15.0’ 16.0’ 17.0’ 18.0’ 19.0’ 20.0’ 21.0’ 22.0’
31 - 40 16.0’ 17.0’ 18.0’ 19.0’ 20.0’ 21.0’ 22.0’ 23.0’
41 - 50 17.0’ 18.0’ 19.0’ 20.0’ 21.0’ 22.0’ 23.0’ 24.0’
51 - 60 17.5’ 18.5’ 19.5’20.5’ 21.5’ 22.5’ 23.5’ 24.5’
61 - 70 19.0’ 20.0’ 21.0’ 22.0’ 23.0’ 24.0’ 25.0’ 26.0’
71 - 80 20.0’ 21.0’ 22.0’ 23.0’ 24.0’25.0’ 26.0’ 27.0’
81 - 90 22.5’ 23.5’ 24.5’ 25.5’ 26.5’ 27.5’ 28.5’ 29.5’
91 - 100 23.5’ 24.5’ 25.5’ 26.5’ 27.5’ 28.5’ 29.5’ 30.5’
Temporary HLL with EAL Minimum Required Fall Clearance
310 lbs. Maximum User Capacity Max. One Worker
1Find Span Length in Table Below
2Find Freefall Distance in Table Below
3Required Fall Clearance at the intersecon of Span Length and Freefall Distance (see table below)
A. Overhead Anchorage B. Walking/Working Surface C. Nearest Lower Level or Obstrucon
* Work below HLL to avoid Swing Fall
2.7.1 Minimum Required Fall Clearance for One Worker w/EAL
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2
3
B
C
A
Figure 3 - 4-Person Temporary HLL with EAL
Minimum Fall Clearance (One Worker)

Span Length (feet)
Freefall Distance (feet)
0 1 2 34567 *
0 - 30 16.0’ 17.0’ 18.0’ 19.0’ 20.0’ 21.0’ 22.0’ 23.0’
31 - 40 17.5’ 18.5’ 19.5’ 20.5’ 21.5’ 22.5’ 23.5’ 24.5’
41 - 50 19.0’20.0’ 21.0’ 22.0’ 23.0’ 24.0’ 25.0’ 26.0’
51 - 60 20.5’21.5’ 22.5’23.5’ 24.5’ 25.5’ 26.5’ 27.5’
61 - 70 22.0’23.0’ 24.0’ 25.0’ 26.0’ 27.0’ 28.0’ 29.0’
71 - 80 24.0’25.0’ 26.0’ 27.0’ 28.0’29.0’ 30.0’ 31.0’
81 - 90 25.0’26.0’ 27.0’ 28.0’ 29.0’ 30.0’ 31.0’ 32.0’
91 - 100 27.0’28.0’ 29.0’ 30.0’ 31.0’ 32.0’ 33.0’ 34.0’
Temporary HLL with EAL Minimum Required Fall Clearance
310 lbs. Maximum User Capacity Each Max. Two Workers
1Find Span Length in Table Below
2Find Freefall Distance in Table Below
3Required Fall Clearance at the intersecon of Span Length and Freefall Distance (see table below)
A. Overhead Anchorage B. Walking/Working Surface C. Nearest Lower Level or Obstrucon
* Work below HLL to avoid Swing Fall
2.7.2 Minimum Required Fall Clearance for Two Workers w/EAL
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2
3
B
C
A
Figure 4 - 4-Person Temporary HLL with EALs
Minimum Fall Clearance (Two Workers)
* 7’ Freefall Distance scenario is only allowed when the FallTech 4-Person Temporary HLL is aached to the FallTech SteelGrip® Stanchion.
Freefall should be limited to 6’ or less when used with any other anchorage connector.

Span Length (feet)
Freefall Distance (feet)
0 1 2 34567 *
0 - 30 19.5’ 20.5’ 21.5’ 22.5’ 23.5’ 24.5’ 25.5’ 26.5’
31 - 40 20.5’ 21.5’ 22.5’ 23.5’ 24.5’ 25.5’ 26.5’ 27.5’
41 - 50 22.0’23.0’ 24.0’ 25.0’ 26.0’ 27.0’ 28.0’ 29.0’
51 - 60 23.5’24.5’ 25.5’26.5’ 27.5’ 28.5’ 29.5’ 30.5’
61 - 70 25.5’26.5’ 27.5’ 28.5’ 29.5’ 30.5’ 31.5’ 32.5’
71 - 80 28.0’29.0’ 30.0’ 31.0’ 32.0’33.0’ 34.0’ 35.0’
81 - 90 31.0’32.0’ 33.0’ 34.0’ 35.0’ 36.0’ 37.0’ 38.0’
91 - 100 34.0’35.0’ 36.0’ 37.0’ 38.0’ 39.0’ 40.0’ 41.0’
Temporary HLL with EAL Minimum Required Fall Clearance
310 lbs. Maximum User Capacity Each Max. Four Workers
1Find Span Length in Table Below
2Find Freefall Distance in Table Below
3Required Fall Clearance at the intersecon of Span Length and Freefall Distance (see table below)
A. Overhead Anchorage B. Walking/Working Surface C. Nearest Lower Level or Obstrucon
* Work below HLL to avoid Swing Fall
2.7.3 Minimum Required Fall Clearance for Three or Four Workers w/EAL
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2
3
B
C
A
Figure 5 - 4-Person Temporary HLL with EALs
Minimum Fall Clearance (Three or Four Workers)
* 7’ Freefall Distance scenario is only allowed when the FallTech 4-Person Temporary HLL is aached to the FallTech SteelGrip® Stanchion.
Freefall should be limited to 6’ or less when used with any other anchorage connector.
When a worker falls while connected to the horizontal lifeline, the system will deect. If two or more workers are connected to
the same horizontal lifeline, and one worker falls, the other workers may be pulled o the walking-working surface. The poten-
al for the other workers falling increases as the lifeline length increases. The use of independent HLL systems for each person or
shorter span lengths is recommended to minimize the potenal of the other workers falling.
WARNING

Temporary HLL with SRD Minimum Required Fall Clearance Below Walking/Working Surface
310 lbs. Maximum User Capacity Each Max. Four Workers
AFinal Vercal HLL Sag (see chart on the following page)
BTotal SRD Deceleraon Distance from User Instrucon Manual*
C1  D-ring Shi and Harness Stretch
D3  Safety Factor
ESub Total - Minimum Required Fall Clearance Below Walking/Working Surface
for direct overhead use of SRD (sum of A, B, C and D only)
F1  * Addional Fall Clearance Calculaon
due to the use of stanchions
GTotal Minimum Required Fall Clearance When Using Stanchions - (Sum of E and F)
1. Overhead Anchorage 2. Walking/Working Surface 3. Nearest Lower Level or Obstrucon
* If SRD Deceleraon Distance is unknown, use 2 feet for ANSI Z359.14 Class A SRDs or use
4-1/2 feet for ANSI Z359.14 Class B SRDs.
** Work directly below the HLL to avoid Swing Fall
Figure 6 - Overhead 4-Person Temporary HLL with SRDs
Minimum Fall Clearance (Maximum Four Workers)
E
2
3
1
A
B
C
D
2.7.4 Minimum Required Fall Clearance for up to Four Workers w/SRDs
When aaching up to four Self-Retracng Devices (SRD) to the FallTech 4-Person Temporary HLL system mounted overhead as shown in
Figure 5, it is permissible to calculate the required clearance below the working surface by including the typical SRD deceleraon
distances detailed in the SRD user’s instrucon manual. Calculang total clearance requirements using typical performance aributes for
the SRD will generally result in reduced clearance requirements. Calculang clearance when using SRD’s will require the user idenfy the
distance between the walking-working surface and the next level or nearest obstrucon. Clearance shall be calculated by adding
the total deecon of the HLL during a fall event to the total deceleraon distance of the SRD being used, see Figure 6. This combinaon
of lifeline deecon and deceleraon distance, when added to the stretch of the user’s full body harness, and a safety factor, shall be the
minimum required clearance. Failure to calculate clearance requirements could result in serious injury or death during a fall event.
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Final Vertical HLL Sag for Fall Clearance Calculation When Using SRD(s)
One Worker Two Workers Three or Four Workers
0 - 30 3.5’ 7.0’ 11.0’
31 - 40 4.5’ 8.5’ 12.0’
41 - 50 5.5’ 10.0’ 13.5’
51 - 60 7.0’ 12.0’ 15.0’
61 - 70 8.0’ 13.5’ 17.0’
71 - 80 9.5’ 15.0’ 20.0’
81 - 90 11.0’ 17.0’ 22.5’
91 - 100 12.0’ 18.5’ 25.5’
Span Length (feet)
Required Clearance When Connected to HLL Using
ANSI Z359.14 Class A SRDs Below Walking/Working Surface
One Worker Two Workers Four Workers
Span Length (feet)
0 - 30 9.5’ 14.0’ 17.0’
31 - 40 10.5’ 14.5’ 18.0’
41 - 50 11.5’ 16.0’ 19.5’
51 - 60 13.0’18.0’ 21.0’
61 - 70 14.0’ 19.5’ 23.0’
71 - 80 15.5’ 21.0’ 24.0’
81 - 90 17.0’ 23.0’ 28.5’
91 - 100 18.0’ 24.5’ 31.5’
For worst case clearance calculaons the user of the FallTech 4-Person HLL systems may opt to use the ANSI Z359.14 maximum
deceleraon distances when determining clearance requirements. ANSI Z359.14 allows up to 24” of deceleraon for Class A SRDs and up
to 54” of deceleraon for Class B SRDs. The charts below demonstrate clearance requirements below the working surface when using
the FallTech 4-Man Temporary HLL and aaching either Class A or Class B SRDs to the HLL. Overhead anchorage only.
2.8 Rescue: The FallTech 4-Person Temporary HLL is part of a complete PFAS. It is not intended as a rescue device. Use of this system presents
a wide variety of potenal rescue scenarios. Users of this system should understand their work environment and develop a rescue plan
accordingly. It is recommended that a trained on-site rescue team be present during use of the system.
3.0 System Requirements
3.1 Anchorage Strength: End anchors selected for use with this system must have a minimum rang of 5,000 lbs. (22.2 kN) for one- and two-
worker applicaons and 6,000 lbs (26.7 kN) for three- and four-worker applicaons.
3.2 Structure: The mounng points for the anchorage must be capable of supporng no less than 5,000 lbs. (22.2 kN) for one- and two-
worker applicaons and 6,000 lbs (26.7 kN) for three- and four-worker applicaons, see Figure 8.
3.2 Compability of Connectors: Connectors are considered to be compable with connecng elements when they have been designed to
work together in such a way that their sizes and shapes do not cause their gate mechanisms to inadvertently open regardless of how
they become oriented. Contact FallTech if you have any quesons about compability. Connectors must be compable
with the anchorage or other system components. Do not use equipment that is not compable. Non-compable connectors
may unintenonally disengage. Connectors must be compable in size, shape, and strength. Self-closing, self-locking snap hooks
and carabiners are specied by OSHA and ANSI Z359.12.
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Required Clearance When Connected to HLL Using
ANSI Z359.14 Class B SRDs Below Walking/Working Surface
One Worker Two Workers Four Workers
Span Length (feet)
0 - 30 12.0’ 14.0’ 19.5’
31 - 40 13.0’ 14.5’ 20.5’
41 - 50 14.0’ 19.5’ 22.0’
51 - 60 15.5’20.5’ 23.5’
61 - 70 16.5’ 22.0’ 25.5’
71 - 80 18.0’ 23.5’ 28.5’
81 - 90 19.5’ 25.5’ 31.0’
91 - 100 20.5’ 27.0’ 34.0’

4.0 Installaon and Use
4.1 Plan the Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS): Inspect the HLL subsystem before each use in accordance with the procedures detailed in
Secon 6. Examine the work area and take acon to address hazards. Falls are a serious hazard when working at height. Training and
equipment are the tools of fall hazard management. There are several closely related facets of fall hazard management with a PFAS;
• Anchor Point Selecon
• Anchorage Connector
• Deceleraon Device
• Maximum Arrest Force
• Deceleraon Distance
• Minimum Required Fall Clearance (MRFC)
• Body Wear
• Rescue
4.2 Anchor Point Selecon: Select a suitable anchor point. Consider the area where the work is being performed. In an overhead anchorage
condion, the area below the anchorage is the work zone. Lateral movement away from the anchorage is hazardous. As distance from
the anchor increases, the work zone expands, and so does the hazard. Work zone expansion is measured in feet and has a direct inuence
on user safety. Always work as close to the anchor as possible.
If used in applicaons with leading edge hazards, anchorage locaons must be selected so that the deected HLL shall not come in
contact with a leading edge in the event of a fall. For below D-ring anchor point installaons for use with this HLL system, contact
FallTech at [e-mail].
4.3 Anchorage Connector: Anchorage Connectors used as part of a PFAS should be designed for use with specied anchor points and
compable with the PFAS components and connectors to be used in the assembly of a complete PFAS. Care should be taken to ensure
proper assembly, installaon and maintenance of all Anchorage Connectors to be used when planning a PFAS. Failure to inspect,
assemble, install and/or maintain Anchorage Connectors could result in injury or death.
4.4 Connectors/Deceleraon Devices: Connectors and Deceleraon Devices such as Shock Absorbing Lanyards, Self-Retracng
Devices/Lifelines, and Fall Arrestor Connector Subsystems (Vercal Lifeline/Rope Grab Combinaons) are designed to connect the user’s
body wear to the Anchorage Connector and/or Anchor Point of a Personal Fall Arrest System.
3.3 Compability of Components: Equipment is designed for use with approved components and subsystems only. Substuons or
replacements made with non-ANSI Z359 compliant components or subsystems may jeopardize compability of equipment and may aect
the safety and reliability of the complete system. Ensure compability between the connectors if non-FallTech components are used for
fall protecon, see Figure 7.
3.4 Connectors: Only use self-locking snap hooks, rebar hooks, and carabiners with this equipment. Only use connectors that are suitable to
each applicaon. Ensure all connecons are compable in size, shape and strength. Do not use equipment that is not compable. Visually
ensure all connectors close and lock completely. Connectors (snap hooks, rebar hooks, and carabiners) are designed for use only
as specied in this manual.
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ANever connect two acve components (snap hooks or carabiners) to each other.
BNever connect two acve components (snap hooks or carabiners) to a single D-ring at the same me.
CNever connect in a way that would produce a condion of loading on the gate.
DNever aach to a object in a manner whereby the gate (of the snap hook or carabiner) would be
prevented from fully closing and locking. Always guard against false connecons by visually inspecng for closure and lock.
ENever aach explicitly to a constuent subcomponent (webbing, cable or rope) unless specically provided for by the manufacturer’s instrucons for both
subcomponents (snap hook or carabiner and webbing, cable or rope).
FNever aach in a manner where an element of the connector (gate or release lever) may become caught on the anchor thereby producing addional risk of
false engagement.
GNever aach a spreader snap hook to two side/posioning D-rings in a manner whereby the D-rings will engage the gates; the gates on a spreader must
always be facing away from the D-rings during work posioning.
Figure 7 - Incorrect Connecons

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Step 1: Determine the locaon of the end anchorages and, in accordance with Secon 3.2, evaluate their strength. Determine the span
length of the system and determine the minimum required clearance for safe use in accordance with Secon 2.7.
Step 2: Install the end anchorage connectors. The FallTech 4-Person Temporary HLL system comes with 2 pass-through anchor straps for
wrapping around columns. If using pass through anchor straps, ensure strap is wrapped at least twice around the end anchorage, see
Figure 9. This will help prevent sliding of the anchor straps during use. If using alternave anchorage connectors, please ensure the
connectors are compliant and conform to the requirements of Secon 3.2. Not all anchorage connectors are designed for use with
horizontal lifeline systems. In all cases, refer to the user’s instrucon manual for the end anchorage connectors to be used.
Step 3: Secure the HLL system to the anchorage connectors with the provided end aachment carabiners.
4.5 Product Assembly and Installaon: System installaon requires end anchor points that are a minimum of 6,000 lbs. (26.7 kN) in both
vercal and horizontal direcons for three and four workers and 5,000 lbs. (22.2 kN) for one and two workers, see Figure 8. The
lifeline shall be installed to limit free fall to 6’ or less*. When using SRDs the lifeline must be posioned overhead. The horizontal lifeline
should be posioned in a manner to minimize free fall while allowing ease of use. Movement away from the lifeline should be limited
to reduce the potenal for swing fall. Lifeline end anchors should be installed at approximately the same elevaon so that the lifeline
itself is not sloped more than 5 degrees.
Figure 8 - Anchorage Strength Requirements
5,000lbs (22.2kN) Minimum
for one and two workers
6,000lbs (26.7kN) Minimum
for three and four workers
Or
5,000lbs (22.2kN) Minimum
for one and two workers
6,000lbs (26.7kN) Minimum
for three and four workers
Or
5,000lbs (22.2kN) Minimum
for one and two workers
6,000lbs (26.7kN) Minimum
for three and four workers
Or
5,000lbs (22.2kN) Minimum
for one and two workers
6,000lbs (26.7kN) Minimum
for three and four workers
Or
Figure 9 - Pass-Through Anchor Strap Installaon

4.6 Releasing Lifeline Tension: Upon compleon of work, to move to a new work locaon or to disconnect from the end anchorage
connectors lifeline tension should be released. To release lifeline tension:
Step 1: Li the locking lever and posion the pointed bar or wrench between the tensioner body and locking lever.
Step 2: Pry upward with the pointed bar or wrench to disengage the lock lever and release the HLL tension, see Figure 12A.
Step 3: Loosen the tensioning nut with the pointed bar or wrench by turning the tensioning nut counter clockwise unl loose, see Figure
12B.
Step 4: If necessary, the rope can be pulled through the tensioner by hand while holding the locking lever in the disengaged
posion, see Figure 12C.
Step 4: Close the locking lever into the down posion so that it is engaged; Figure 10A. Remove the slack from the line by pulling the
preinstalled rope through the tensioner by hand, see Figure 10B . Insert a pointed bar through the tensioning nut or use a wrench to
ghten by turning the nut clockwise unl the tensioner slips or can no longer rotate, see Figure 11. Do not alter the tensioner to achieve
greater tension. Final line tension will be approximately 200 - 300 lbf.
Step 5: Once properly tensioned, connect a PFAS system only to the connecon O-rings that have been preinstalled on the lifeline.
A
B
Figure 10 - Removing Slack Figure 11 - Tensioning
A
B
C
Figure 12 - Releasing Lifeline Tension
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6.0 Inspecon
6.1 Pre-Use Inspecon: Prior to each use the HLL system should be inspected by the user for damage, wear and to ensure the lifeline is
properly tensioned. Please review the inspecon checklist for inspecon requirements.
6.2 Inspecon Frequency: Other than pre-use inspecon, the FallTech 4-Person Temporary HLL should be inspected by a competent person at
least once a year.
6.3 Inspecon Checklist: A general inspecon should be done at the intervals specied in this manual. Inspect as follows:
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Step 1: Inspect labels. Ensure legibility of content. If labels are missing or illegible, remove the system from service.
Step 2: Inspect all metal components for cracks, corrosion, deformies, missing parts or noceable defects. Metal components include
O-rings, carabiners, thimble eyes, rope tensioner, D-rings, ferrules etc.
Step 3: Inspect rope for wear, paying special aenon to the areas of rope most likely in contact with the tensioner teeth. Rope should
not present frayed strands, cuts, abrasions, burn marks, and discoloraon indicang UV damage.* Thimble eyes should be rmly in place
and there should be no build-up of foreign maer such as paint, dirt, rust, concrete or cement etc.
*Minor fuzziness of rope of rope is acceptable so long as the inner white core of the rope is not openly exposed.
6.4 Inspecon Results: Inspecon results should be recorded by a competent person at least once a year.
5.0 Maintenance, Service and Storage
Maintenance: Clean the horizontal lifeline with water and mild detergent. Do not allow excessive build-up of dirt, paint or other agents that
may cause damage or hardening of the rope bers. Do not treat the lifeline with heat to dry or clean the lifeline. Hardening of
the ropes bers from external elements may result in a loss of strength or alter the properes of the rope in a manner that
could cause the HLL to fail to operate or perform properly.
Service: There are no specic service requirements for this system component.
Storage: The system should be stored in its carry bag and kept out of direct sunlight. Store in a clean, dry and chemical free environment.

6.5 Inspecon Document: Record inspecon results on the inspecon record provided below, or similar document.
Inspecon Record
Model #:_________________________ Serial #:_________________________ Date of Manufacture:_________________________
INSPECTION
DATE INSPECTOR COMMENTS PASS/FAIL CORRECTIVE ACTION NEEDED APPROVED BY
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7.0 Labels
The labels must be present and legible.
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Appendix A
Model #
Minimum
Tensile Strength
and Material
Maximum
User
Capacity
Standards and
Regulaons Kit Contents
772030
772060
722100
6,000 lbs. Minimum
Tensile Strength
Rope:
5/8” Diameter
Double Braid Polyester
9,000 lbs. Min
Energy Absorber:
Polyester Webbing
Tensioner:
Forged Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Alloy Steel
Carabiner:
Zinc Plated
Forged Alloy Steel
Maximum Four
Workers
at up to
310 lbs. Each,
including clothes,
tools, etc.
OSHA
1926.502
Specifications for the FallTech 4-Person Temporary HLL
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