Falltech SRL-LE Operator's manual

Contractor Leading Edge SRL-LE
User Instrucon Manual
CMSRD08 Rev A 022420 FallTech 1306 S. Alameda Street Compton, CA 90221, USA Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s Instrucons as required by the Canadian Standards Associaon
(CSA) Z259 and should be used as part of an employee training program.

Table of Contents
1.0 Warnings and Important Informaon ..................................................................................
2.0 Descripon ..........................................................................................................................
3.0 Applicaon ...........................................................................................................................
4.0 System Requirements ..........................................................................................................
5.0 Installaon and Use .............................................................................................................
6.0 Maintenance, Service and Storage ......................................................................................
7.0 Inspecon ............................................................................................................................
8.0 Labels ...................................................................................................................................
Appendix A .........................................................................................................................
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For purposes of this manual, the FallTech® Contractor Leading Edge SRL-LE in all iteraons may be referred to collecvely as the Contractor SRL-LE ,
the SRD Leading Edge (SRD-LE), the self-retracng device, the equipment, the device, the product, or the unit.
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1.0 Warnings and Important Informaon
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., an Energy Absorbing Lanyard (EAL), or a
Self-Retracng Device (SRD), 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.
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 even 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 CSA Z259 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 not be limited to cable or debris tripping hazards, equipment failures, personnel mistakes, 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
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2.0 Descripon
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4
5
6
Figure 1 - About FallTech® Contractor Leading Edge SRD
1Anchorage Connecng Carabiner
2SRD Unit Housing
3Handle
4Spring Bumper/Handle Assembly
5Energy Absorber
6Load-Indicang Swiveling Snaphook
The FallTech® Contractor Leading Edge SRL-LE is a self-retracng device for those working at height and whom may be subject to Leading Edge fall
hazards; see Figure 11 for typical extreme sharp edges.
The SRD discussed in this manual may be aached to an overhead anchorage, i.e., from directly over the user’s head, to as low as the level of the
user’s FBH dorsal D-ring. The SRD may also be aached to a non-overhead anchorage, i.e., level with the user’s FBH dorsal D-ring, down to
foot- level, to a maximum of 5’ below the user’s FBH dorsal D-ring.
Leading edge means the unprotected side and edge of a oor, roof, or formwork for a oor or other walking/working surface (such as deck) which
changes locaon as addional oor, roof, decking or formwork secons are placed, formed or constructed. The shape and texture of a leading edge
may vary, see Figure 11.
As shown in Figure 1 below, the SRD has an nylon housing with an integrated handle that contains a lifeline composed of 7/32” diameter galvanized
steel wire rope, wound onto a spring tensioned drum. The SRD’s lifeline is equipped with a cable stop/handle assembly with a spring bumper,
integrated tearaway Energy Absorber (EA), and a steel, load-indicang swivel snaphook. When the user is aached, the lifeline extends and retracts
with user movement, automacally maintaining a taut lifeline. If a fall occurs, a centrifugal pawl system engages, stopping the lifeline payout. The
tearaway EA deploys, gradually slowing and arresng the fall.
See Table 1A in Appendix A for product and materials specicaons.
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Figure 2 - Anchorage Locaons
3.0 Applicaon
3.1 Purpose: The FallTech Contractor Leading Edge SRL-LE is designed to be used as a component in a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS),
to provide a combinaon of worker mobility and fall protecon as required for inspecon work, general construcon, maintenance work,
oil producon, conned space work, etc. The SRL-LE is intended for fall protecon in Leading Edge applicaons where falls may occur over
edges.
3.2 Personal Fall Arrest System: A PFAS is an assembly of components and
subsystems used to arrest a person during a fall event. A PFAS typically
consists of an anchorage, a deceleraon device such as an Energy Absorbing
Lanyard (EAL), a Self-Retracng Device (SRD), or a Fall Arrestor Connecng
Subsystem (FACSS), and a properly ed Full Body Harness (FBH). Maximum
permissible free fall in a typical PFAS is 1.8 m (6 ). The SRD discussed in this
manual may be used in non-overhead anchorage situaons. Clearance
calculators provided in this manual oer methods for calculang MRFC for
non-overhead anchorage locaons when the SRD is set back from 0 m (0 )
to 1.2 m (4 ) and non-overhead anchorage locaons that are set back 1.5 m
(5 ) or greater, see Figure 2.
1Anchorage of SRD at Foot Level with 0 m (0 ) Setback from Leading Edge
2Anchorage of SRD at Foot Level with 1.5 m (5 ) Setback from Leading Edge
3Overhead Anchorage of SRD Above Dorsal D-Ring
4Anchorage of SRD Above Dorsal D-Ring with 1.5m (5 ) Setback from Leading
Edge
2.1 Canadian Standards Organizaon (CSA): The Contractor SRL-LE described in this manual, when used per the instrucon in this manual
meets or exceeds CSA Z259.2.2-2017. CSA requires that all SRDs be classied according to their respecve type, and are classied either
as; Class SRL, Class SRL-R, Class SRL-LE, or Class SRL-LE-R. The Contractor SRL-LE Self Retracng Device in this manual is Class SRL-LE.
CSA Test Parameters used in this manual are:
The Arrest Distance is the total vercal distance required to arrest a fall. The Arrest Distance includes the deceleraon distance and the
acvaon distance. The Average Arrest Force is the average of the forces applied to the body and the anchorage by the fall protecon
system. The Maximum Peak Arrest Force is the maximum amount of force that may be applied to the body and the anchorage by the fall
protecon system. In addion to the above tests conducted in ambient condions, the units must be retested for average and peak forces
under certain environmental condions, where the units are cooled, then tested, and saturated in water and tested again. Separate units
are used for each test. All test results are recorded.
This test data is then used to establish the basis for fall clearance guidelines published in the user instrucon manual.
• Arrest Distance (AD)
• Average Arrest Force (AAF)
• Maximum Peak Arrest Force (MPAF)
3.3 Horizontal Lifeline (HLL) and Rail Systems: The SRD may be aached to rigid and exible anchors provided that all HLL or rail system
applicaons, installaon, and uses are under the supervision of a qualied person.
3.4 Rescue: Ensure a wrien rescue plan, method and system is in place and readily available for rapid response. Rescues may require
specialized equipment or measures. Rescue operaons are beyond the scope of this manual. ‘
3.5 Applicaon Limits: The SRD discussed in this manual is designed for Leading Edge applicaons. However, take cauon to avoid very
sharp edges such as sheared metals, metals cut with an abrasive disk, or ame-cut metals. Also take cauon around very abrasive surfaces
and edges, such as concrete or stone, as these edges and surfaces may abrade the lifeline or the energy absorber during a fall event.
4.0 System Requirements
4.1 Capacity: The SRD is designed for use by a single user with a combined weight of user, tools, clothing, etc., of 59 kg (130 lbs) to no
more than 140 kg (310 lbs).
4.2 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 connectors are required by CSA.
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4.4 Making Connecons: Only use self-locking connectors 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, see Figure 3. Visually
ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked. Connectors are designed to be used only as specied in each product’s user’s
instrucons.
4.5 Personal Fall Arrest System: A PFAS is an assembly of components and subsystems used to arrest a person during a fall event. A PFAS
is typically composed of an anchorage and a FBH, with an energy absorbing connecng device, i.e., an EAL, an SRD, or a Fall Arrester
Connecng Subsystem (FACSS), connected to the dorsal D-ring of the FBH. PFAS components used in conjuncon with this SRD should
comply with CSA Z329 requirements.
4.6 Average Arrest Force and Arrest Distance: Table 1B provides test data on typical performance aributes of the three principal
parameters, Arrest Distance, Average Arrest Force, and Maximum Arrest Force, listed by model number and class. Tesng is conducted
under various environmental condions; at ambient temperature, plus hot, cold, and in wet condions. In manufacturer’s tests, typical
performance aributes of the SRD, connected at foot-level in a Leading Edge applicaon with ve feet of setback, or with zero setback,
are:
Longest Arrest Distance 2.6m (8.5 ) 3.7 (12.3 )
Largest Average Arrest Force 2.6kN (589 lbs)
Largest Maximum Arrest Force 8 kN (1,800 lbs)
1.5 m(5 ) Setback 0 m (0 ) Setback
The competent person may nd this data useful with planning anchorage locaon and calculang fall arrest loads and distances from the
walking/working level to the nearest obstrucon or lower level. See Secon 5.
NOTE: Arrest distance is one part of the Minimum Required Fall Clearance (MRFC). The MRFC is determined by consideraon of mulple
factors in fall protecon. Aachment below the level of the FBH D-ring will require addional fall clearance. MRFC is discussed in
detail in Secon 5.
4.7 PFAS Anchorage Strength: An anchorage selected for PFAS must have a strength able to sustain a stac load applied in the
direcon permied by the PFAS of at least:
a. Two mes the maximum arrest force permied when cercaon exists, or
b. 22.2 kN (5,000 lbs) in the absence of cercaon.
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 3 - Non-Compable Connecons
Select an anchorage locaon carefully. Consider structural strength, obstrucons in the fall path, and swing fall hazards. In certain
situaons, the qualied person can determine that a given structure is able to withstand the applied MAF of the PFAS with a safety factor
of at least two, as required by OSHA.
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5.0 Installaon and Use
5.1 Install the SRD: Examine the work area for possible hazards. Take cauon to avoid overhead hazards such as cranes, poles, overhead
power cables, and walking/working surface hazards such as power cables, welding leads, air and uid hoses, including obstrucon hazards
such as vercal columns and stacks of materials on the lower level. Eliminate hazards where possible.
Ensure the anchorage provides the Minimum Required Fall Clearance (MRFC) in the fall path below the walking/working surface to
prevent striking the lower level or an obstrucon during a fall event. Take acon to avoid swing falls, which occur when the anchorage is
not directly above the point where the fall occurs.
Fall clearance and swing falls are subject to variable condions. Anchor height, lateral movement, and setback distance all aect anchor
locaon with regard to fall clearance and swing fall.
The SRD may be aached to an overhead anchor, i.e. above the user’s FBH dorsal D-ring, or a non-overhead anchor, i.e., below the user’s
FBH dorsal D-ring. A non-overhead anchor may be as low as foot level, but no more than a maximum of 5’ below the user’s FBH
dorsal D-ring. Non-overhead anchor locaons result in greater contact between the lifeline and the edge and present greater abrasion
risk hazards.
Use of a foot-level anchorage should be as a last resort, when no other anchor opon exists.
Performance tesng has shown that a fall event over a leading edge will alter SRD performance characteriscs and fall clearance
requirements. When anchored below the FBH back D-ring fall events will result in greater fall clearances. Reduced setback distances will
also increase clearance requirements. Non-overhead anchorage when the SRD is set back less than 1.5 m (5 ) will result in the greatest
MRFC and the least amount of worker mobility due to swing fall. Greater set back distances of 1.5 m (5 ) or more will reduce the overall
MRFC and allow for more lateral movement of the worker when aached to a non-overhead anchorage.
If job site geometry allows it, a setback distance of 1.5 m (5 ) is recommended to take full advantage of the SRD performance. In
addion, the Angle of Redirecon of the lifeline, i.e., the angle of the lifeline as it passes over the edge, must be at 90 degrees or more,
never less, see Secon 5.3.
Do not aach the SRD in a manner that places the edge higher than the SRD.
WARNING
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. All components or subsystems used with the SRD discussed in this manual must be in
compliance with CSA Z259.
Pre-Use Inspecon:
Before each use, inspect the SRL-LE; See Secon 7.1 for Pre-Use Inspecon instrucons.
Use cauon. Take acon to avoid sharp and/or abrasive surfaces and edges when possible.
5.1.2 CSA Z259.2.2-17: Deployment is equal to 0.7 mes free-fall distance, h, for a 140 kg (310 lb) worker, or 0.9 m (3.0 ), whichever is
greater.
Deployment Factor for a 140 kg mass 0.7
Maximum Deployment Distance (Overhead Anchorage) 0.9 m (3 )
Maximum Deployment Distance (1.8 m (6 ) Free Fall) 1.7 m (5.5 )
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A0.9 m
(3 )
Deceleraon Distance
Maximum allowable length of cable or web that
may payout from the SRD once deceleraon of the
user has begun and aer a fall event occurs. For
work in low clearance areas, see Table 1B for Typical
Performance
B0.5 m
(1.6 )
Dorsal D-Ring Shi and FBH Stretch
Combined amount of Dorsal D-ring up-shi and
harness webbing elongaon during enre fall event
C0.5 m
(1.6 )
Safety Factor
Added length to account for other factors such as an
improperly adjusted harness, actual worker height
or worker weight
D1.9 m
(1.9 )
Sub Total- Minimum Required Fall Clearance
for direct overhead use of SRD with No Swing Fall;
sum of A, B and C only
E____ m *Addional Fall Clearance Calculaon
due to Swing Fall (using Chart 1)
F ____ m Total Required Fall Clearance
Including sub-total D and Swing Fall E (from Chart 1)
1. Overhead Anchorage 2. Walking/Working Surface
3. Nearest Lower Level or Obstrucon
AAnchorage
B Self-Retracng Lifeline
CWalking/Working Surface
DSwing Fall Impact aer fall event
E Next Lower Level or Obstrucon
Figure 4 - MFRC Overhead Anchorage Figure 5 - Swing Fall Hazards: Overhead, Non-Leading Edge
5.2.1 SRL-LE in Overhead, Non-Leading Edge Anchorage Applicaon
The Leading Edge SRD may be used may be used as a standard SRD in an overhead condion, in which the SRD is installed anywhere in the
allowable aachment area, which ranges from directly above the user to level with the FBH D-ring, as shown in Figure 4. The overhead
condion MRFC has six metrics, labeled A – F, measured from the walking/working surface.
A = SRD Deceleraon Distance
B = D-Ring Shi and Harness Stretch
C = Safety Factor
D = Sub Total- Minimum Required Fall Clearance
E = *Addional Fall Clearance Calculaon Due To Swing Fall
F = Total Required Fall Clearance
The MRFC for an overhead anchorage, with no swing fall condion, is calculated as A+B+C=D. The user must be aware that if a swing fall
hazard exists, as shown in Figure 5, addional steps are required. Use Chart 1 on the following page to determine the amount of swing
fall, and place that value in E. Add the E value to the D value to determine the total MRFC.
5.2 Calculang SRL-LE MRFC
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0 0 0 0 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.7
0 0 0 0 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 0.9 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.4 4.0
0 0 0 0 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.4 3.7 4.3
0 0 0 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.9 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.7 3.0 3.4 3.7 4.3 4.9
0 0 0 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 3.0 3.4 3.7 4.3 4.9 5.2
0 0 0 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 3.0 3.4 4.0 4.3 4.9 5.2 5.8
0 0 0 0.3 0.6 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.8 2.1 2.4 3.0 3.4 4.0 4.3 4.9 5.5 5.8 6.4
0 0 0 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.8 2.1 2.4 3.0 3.7 4.0 4.9 5.2 5.8 6.1 6.7 7.3
0 0 0 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.8 2.1 2.7 3.4 3.7 4.3 4.9 5.5 6.1 6.7 7.3 7.6 8.2
0 0 0.3 0.9 1.2 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.7 4.3 4.9 5.5 6.1 6.4 7.0 7.6 8.2 8.8 9.4
Dorsal
D-Ring 0.6 1.2 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.7 4.3 4.9 5.5 6.1 6.7 7.3 8.0 8.5 9.1 9.8 10.4 11.0
15.2
13.7
12.2
10.7
9.1
7.6
6.1
4.6
3.0
1.5
0
0 0.6 1.2 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.7 4.3 4.9 5.5 6.1 6.7 7.3 8.0 8.5 9.1 9.8 10.4 11.0
Meters
Y-Axis: SRD Anchorage Height Above Dorsal D-Ring of FBH
X-Axis: Lateral Work Zone (m)
Using Chart 1 to Find Addional Fall Clearance: Overhead, Non-Leading Edge
0.6 m (2 ) increments along the X-Axis represent the
distance the user is working away from being directly
under the SRD
1.5 m (5 ) increments up the Y-Axis represent the SRD
Anchorage height above the user’s Dorsal D-Ring
To nd the addional Fall Clearance needed to compensate for potenal Swing Fall, note the starng locaon on
Chart 1 tled Dorsal D-Ring
Example:
If the user needs to work 5.5 m (18 ) away from directly under the SRD, the SRD needs to be anchored at least
10.7 m (35 ) above the user’s Dorsal D-Ring therefore, 1.2 m (4 ) of addional clearance should be added to the
Sub-Total calculaon in Figure 3.
Example:
If the only suitable overhead Anchorage for the SRD is 15.2 m (50 ) above the user’s Dorsal D-Ring, the maximum
allowable work zone is 6.1 m (20 ) away from directly overhead therefore, 0.6 m (4 ) of addional fall clearance
should be added to the Sub-Total calculaon in Figure 3.
Key to Work Zone Areas: Allowable Use Area Cauonary Use Area Not Allowed Use Area
Chart 1: Addional Fall Clearance Due to Swing Fall (meters): Overhead, Non-Leading Edge Condion
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5.2.2 1.5 m (5 ) Setback From Leading Edge and 1.5 m (5 ) Below the Dorsal D-Ring Anchorage
With the anchor set back and below the D-ring, as shown in Figure 6, there are seven variables to consider when calculang the MRFC.
These seven are labeled A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. H is the MRFC.
These variables are:
A = Free Fall Distance due to Below D-ring Anchorage
B = SRL-LE Deceleraon Distance (Typical Overhead Distance)
C = Addional Deceleraon Distance (Due to Below D-Ring Anchorage)
D = Dorsal D-Ring Shi and FBH Stretch
E = Safety Factor
F = Sub Total-Minimum Required Fall Clearance
G = Addional Fall Clearance Calculaon for Swing Fall – 4’ Maximum
H = Minimum Required Fall Clearance
Use Figure 6 as a worksheet. The MRFC for this anchorage geometry is calculated as A+B+C+D+E=F. F is the Sub Total-MRFC. This total
does NOT account for swing fall. If a swing fall condion exists, use Chart 2 to determine “G”, the addional fall clearance needed. G+F=H
is the total fall clearance required.
5’ Minimum Setback from Leading Edge and 5’ Below Dorsal D-Ring Anchorage
A2.6 m
(8.5 ) SRD Deceleraon Distance (Worst Case Value, See Table 1B for Exact Model)
B0.5 m
(1.6 )
Dorsal D-Ring Shi and FBH Stretch
Combined amount of Dorsal D-ring up-shi and harness webbing elongaon during a
fall event
C1.5 m
(5 )
Dorsal D-Ring Height
Height of the Dorsal D-Ring from the walking surface
D0.5 m
(1.6 )
Safety Factor - Added length to account for other factors such as an improperly
adjusted harness, actual worker height or worker weight
E5.1 m
(16.7 )
Sub Total- Minimum Required Fall Clearance for Below D-ring Anchorage of SRD with
No Swing Fall (sum of A thru D only)
F*Addional Fall Clearance Calculaon - due to Swing Fall (using Chart 2)
HTotal Required Fall Clearance
Including sub-total E and Swing Fall F (from Chart 2)
Figure 6 - Calculang Minimum Required Fall Clearance SRL-LE
* If a potenal Swing Fall Hazard condion is also present, addional Fall Clearance is needed in the
above calculaon; see Chart 2 on the following page for calculang this addional required distance.
022420CMSRD08 Rev A 10

Figure 7 - Swing Fall Hazard: Leading Edge Condion with 5’ Setback
AWalking/Working Surface
BFoot Level Anchorage with 1.5 m (5 )
Setback from Leading Edge
CExpanded Lateral Work Zone with
Leading Edge Condion
Swing Fall with 1.5 m (5 ) Setback: A swing fall condion is created when the user travels laterally from directly in front of or below the
anchorage, as shown in Figure 7. For each foot of work zone expansion, the risk of severe injury or death from a swing fall increases.
This increased risk requires addional MRFC distance, up to a maximum of 1.2 m (4 ) of added clearance.
If the user exceeds maximum lateral travel, the swing force of a fall event would cause the lifeline to swing and abrade on the edge, with
increased risk of damage to or otherwise compromising the lifeline, resulng in serious injury or death to the user. Limit potenal swing
fall abrasion risk by liming lateral travel.
See Chart 2 for instrucons on how to determine a safe lateral travel distance.
022420CMSRD08 Rev A 11

0 0 0 0 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.7
0 0 0 0 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 0.9 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.4 4.0
0 0 0 0 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.4 3.7 4.3
0 0 0 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 0.9 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.7 3.0 3.4 3.7 4.3 4.9
0 0 0 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 3.0 3.4 3.7 4.3 4.9 5.2
0 0 0 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 3.0 3.4 3.7 4.3 4.6 5.2 5.8
0 0 0 0.3 0.6 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 2.1 2.4 3.0 3.4 4.0 4.3 4.9 5.2 5.8 6.4
0 0 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 2.1 2.4 3.0 3.4 4.0 4.6 4.9 5.5 6.1 6.7 7.3
0 0 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 2.1 2.4 3.0 3.7 4.0 4.6 5.2 5.8 6.4 7.0 7.6 8.2
0 0 0.3 0.6 1.2 1.5 2.1 2.7 3.0 3.7 4.3 4.9 5.5 6.4 6.7 7.3 7.9 8.5 9.1
Dorsal
D-Ring 0 0.3 0.9 1.2 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.7 4.3 4.9 5.4 6.1 6.4 7.0 7.6 8.2 8.8 9.4
0 0 0.3 0.9 1.2 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.7 4.3 4.9 5.4 6.1 6.4 7.0 7.6 8.2 8.8 9.4
15.2
13.7
12.2
10.7
9.1
7.6
6.1
4.6
3.0
1.5
0
-1.5
0 0.6 1.2 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.7 4.3 4.9 5.5 6.1 6.7 7.3 8.0 8.5 9.1 9.8 10.4 11.0
Meters
Y-Axis: SRD Anchorage Height Above Dorsal D-Ring of FBH
X-Axis: Lateral Work Zone (m)
Using Chart 2 to Find Addional Fall Clearance: Leading Edge Condions
0.6 m (2 ) increments along the X-Axis represent the
distance the user is working away from the SRD
anchorage
1.5 m (5 ) increments up the Y-Axis represent the SRD
Anchorage height above or below the user’s Dorsal
D-Ring
At no me shall the expanded Work Zone exceed 4.9 m (16 ), (2.4 m (8 ) on each side of center)
To nd the addional Fall Clearance needed to compensate for potenal Swing Fall, note the starng locaon on
Chart 2 tled Dorsal D-Ring
Example:
The starng point shown is where the SRD is anchored at Foot Level (1.5 m (5 ) below the Dorsal D-Ring) and has
1.5m (5 ) of setback distance from the Leading Edge. From here, the user may expand the lateral work zone up to
2.4 m (8 ) along the X-Axis and sll remain inside the allowable and cauonary areas. The expanded work zone
indicates that 1.2 m (4 ) of addional fall clearance should be added to the Sub-Total calculaon in Figure 6.
Should the user need to expand the work zone to 3.7 m (12 ), the SRD must be anchored 4.6 m (15 ) above the
Dorsal D-Ring to remain in the allowed and cauonary areas. This change also indicates 1.2 m (4 ) of addional fall
clearance to be added to Figure 6.
If the user cannot anchor the SRD above the Dorsal D-Ring but sll must expand the work zone, the SRD will need to
be anchored with more than 1.5 m (5 ) of setback distance from the leading edge.
Key to Work Zone Areas: Allowable Use Area Cauonary Use Area Not Allowed Use Area
Chart 2: Addional Fall Clearance Due to Swing Fall (meters) with Leading Edge Condions
for 1.5 m (5 ) Setback from Leading Edge with Foot Level Anchorage
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Figure 8 - Calculang Minimum Required Fall Clearance SRL-LE
* If a potenal Swing Fall Hazard condion is also present, addional Fall Clearance is needed in the
above calculaon; see Chart 3 on the previous page for calculang this addional required distance.
5.2.3 0’ Setback From Leading Edge and 5’ Below the Dorsal D-Ring Anchorage
With the anchor installed at zero set back and below the D-ring, as shown in Figure 8, there are eight metrics to consider when calculang
the MRFC. These eight metrics are labeled A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H. These metrics are:
A = Free Fall Distance due to Below D-ring Anchorage
B = SRL-LE Deceleraon Distance
C = Addional Deceleraon Distance - Note the added deceleraon distance for 0’ setback.
D = Dorsal D-Ring Shi and FBH Stretch
E = Safety Factor
F = Sub Total- Minimum Required Fall Clearance
G = Addional Fall Clearance Calculaon for Swing Fall – 4’ maximum
H = Total Required Fall Clearance
Use Figure 8 as a worksheet. The MRFC for this anchorage geometry is calculated as A+B+C+D+E= F. F is the Sub Total-MRFC. This total
does NOT account for swing fall. If a swing fall condion exists, use Chart 3 to determine “G”, the addional fall clearance needed. G+F=H
is the total fall clearance required.
0’ Minimum Setback from Leading Edge and 5’ below Dorsal D-Ring Anchorage
A3.8 m
(12.5 )
SRD Deceleraon Distance (Worst Case Value, See Table 1B for Exact Model)
B0.5 m
(1.6 )
Dorsal D-Ring Shi and FBH Stretch
Combined amount of Dorsal D-ring up-shi and harness webbing elongaon during a
fall event
C1.5 m
(5 )
Dorsal D-Ring Height
Height of the Dorsal D-Ring from the walking surface
D0.5 m
(1.6 )
Safety Factor - Added length to account for other factors such as an improperly
adjusted harness, actual worker height or worker weight
E6.3 m
(20.7 )
Sub Total- Minimum Required Fall Clearance for Below D-ring Anchorage of SRD with
No Swing Fall (sum of A thru D only)
F*Addional Fall Clearance Calculaon - due to Swing Fall (using Chart 3)
HTotal Required Fall Clearance
Including sub-total E and Swing Fall F (from Chart 3)
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Figure 9 - Swing Fall Hazard: Leading Edge Condion with 0’ Setback
AWalking/Working Surface
BFoot Level Anchorage with 0’ Setback
from Leading Edge
CExpanded Lateral Work Zone with
Leading Edge Condion
Swing Fall with 0’ Setback: A swing fall condion with 0’ setback in Figure 9. For each foot of work zone expansion, the risk of severe
injury or death from a swing fall increases. This increased risk requires addional MRFC distance, up to a maximum of 4’ of added
clearance. See Chart 3 for instrucons on how to determine a safe lateral travel distance. A swing fall, combined with the user at the
maximum allowable lateral travel, will cause the lifeline to abrade along and across the edge. This may cause severe lifeline or energy
absorber damage over a rough, sharp, or abrasive edge. Limit lateral travel to avoid swing falls.
022420CMSRD08 Rev A 14

0 0 0 0 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.7
0 0 0 0 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 0.9 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.4 4.0
0 0 0 0 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.4 3.7 4.3
0 0 0 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.9 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.7 3.0 3.4 3.7 4.3 4.6
0 0 0 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 3.0 3.4 3.7 4.3 4.6 5.2
0 0 0 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 3.0 3.4 4.0 4.3 4.9 5.2 5.8
0 0 0 0.3 0.6 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.8 2.1 2.4 3.0 3.4 4.0 4.3 4.9 5.5 5.8 6.4
0 0 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.8 2.1 2.4 3.0 3.7 4.0 4.6 5.2 5.8 6.1 6.7 7.3
0 0 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.8 2.1 2.7 3.4 3.7 4.3 4.9 5.5 6.1 6.7 7.3 7.6 8.2
0 0 0.3 0.9 1.2 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.7 4.3 4.9 5.5 6.1 6.4 7.0 7.6 8.2 8.8 9.4
Dorsal
D-Ring 0.6 1.2 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.7 4.3 4.9 5.5 6.1 6.7 7.3 8.0 8.5 9.1 9.8 10.4 11.0
0 0.6 1.2 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.7 4.3 4.9 5.5 6.1 6.7 7.3 8.0 8.5 9.1 9.8 10.4 11.0
15.2
13.7
12.2
10.7
9.1
7.6
6.1
4.6
3.0
1.5
0
-1.5
0 0.6 1.2 1.8 2.4 3.0 3.7 4.3 4.9 5.5 6.1 6.7 7.3 8.0 8.5 9.1 9.8 10.4 11.0
Meters
Y-Axis: SRD Anchorage Height Above Dorsal D-Ring of FBH
X-Axis: Lateral Work Zone (m)
Using Chart 3 to Find Addional Fall Clearance: Leading Edge Condions
0.6 m (2 ) increments along the X-Axis represent the
distance the user is working away from the SRD
anchorage
1.5 m (5 ) increments up the Y-Axis represent the SRD
Anchorage height above or below the user’s Dorsal
D-Ring
At no me shall the expanded Work Zone exceed 2.4 m (8 ), (1.2 m (4 ) on each side of center)
To nd the addional Fall Clearance needed to compensate for potenal Swing Fall, note the starng locaon on
Chart 2 tled Dorsal D-Ring
Example:
The starng point shown is where the SRD is anchored at Foot Level (1.5 m (5 ) below the Dorsal D-Ring) and has
0 m (0 ) of setback distance from the Leading Edge. From here, the user may expand the lateral work zone up to
1.2 m (4 ) along the X-Axis and sll remain inside the allowable and cauonary areas. The expanded work zone
indicates that 1.2 m (4 ) of addional fall clearance should be added to the Sub-Total calculaon in Figure 8.
Should the user need to expand the work zone to 3.7 m (12 ), the SRD must be anchored 4.6 m (15 ) above the
Dorsal D-Ring to remain in the allowed and cauonary areas. This change also indicates 1.2 m (4 ) of addional fall
clearance to be added to Figure 8.
If the user cannot anchor the SRD above the Dorsal D-Ring but sll must expand the work zone, the SRD will need to
be anchored with more than 0 m (0 ) of setback distance from the leading edge.
Key to Work Zone Areas: Allowable Use Area Cauonary Use Area Not Allowed Use Area
Chart 3: Addional Fall Clearance Due to Swing Fall (meters) with Leading Edge Condions
for 0 m (0 ) Setback from Leading Edge with Foot Level Anchorage
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Figure 10 - Leading Edge Angle of Lifeline Redirect
AStructural Steel I-Beams and Purlins
BSteel Deck and Metal Roong
CPoured Concrete and Concrete Block
Figure 11 - Typical Extreme Sharp Edges
Examples not intended to depict the full extent of all hazardous sharp
edges found on jobsites for the user to idenfy and avoid.
5.3 Angle of Redirecon: The angle of redirecon is the angle of the lifeline over an edge during a fall event. Install the SRD so that the
angle of the two parts of the lifeline are at least 90°, or more, but never less, as shown in Figure 10. The lifeline must never rise up to
the edge as it may bend the lifeline in too small a radius and/or severely abrade, or otherwise compromise, the lifeline.
Do not work with the leading edge above the anchorage.
5.4 Edge Condions: Leading Edge condions vary, and may be composed of steel, I-beams with purlins, steel deck, metal roong, or
poured concrete or cinder block as shown in Figure 11.
022420CMSRD08 Rev A 16

ADo Not subject cable lifeline to Leading or
Sharp Edge during normal use
BDo Not anchor SRD on opposite side of exisng
hole or oor opening from work locaon
1. Anchorage 2. Leading Edge 3. Walking/Working Surface
Figure 12 - Incorrect Use of Leading Edge SRD
Figure 13 - Inspecng SRD Load-Indicang Leg-End Connector
5.5 Incorrect Use: Addional factors to avoid, shown in Figure 12:
Do not allow the lifeline to drape over and edge during normal work as this may abrade, damage, or otherwise compromise the lifeline.
Do not aach the anchor on one side of an opening and work on the other side, as this creates mulple possible leading edges and
potenal swing fall hazards.
5.6 Operaon of the SRD: Before each use, inspect the SRD, see Secon 7 for inspecon instrucons.
5.6.1 Locking Mechanism: The SRD ulizes an acceleraon based locking mechanism. The locking funcon requires a certain payout rate
during a fall event to funcon correctly. Certain situaons, conned or cramped spaces, shiing foong such as sand, gravel, grain, or a
sloped surface may not allow the lifeline to reach sucient speed to acvate the lock mechanism. A clear path is required to assure
posive locking of the SRD. Ensure the lock is funconing properly. Pull the lifeline out a short distance and give it a sharp tug. The lifeline
must lock. If it fails to lock, remove it from service immediately. Ensure the work zone remains within stated parameters. Beware of
Leading Edge hazards.
DO NOT aach an addional shock absorbing lanyard or similar device between the SRD housing and the anchorage.
5.6.2 Fall Arrest Impact Indicator: The primary fall arrest impact indicator is the load-indicang leg-end connector. The connector will
display a red band if it has been subjected to fall arrest, or equal, forces, as shown in Figure 13, Image B. The auxiliary Energy Absorber
(EA) installed immediately above the leg end carabiner is the secondary indicator. If the EA shows any sign of damage, torn or ripped
cover, frayed thread, burns or trauma of any kind, remove the unit from service.
B
A
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DANGER! DO NOT USE
IF RED INDICATOR APPEARS
SAFE TO USE
REMOVE
FROM
SERVICE

AGreen Indicator - Regular Safe Operang
Condion of Cable Lifeline Length
BRed Indicator - Reserve Line Unprotected;
Remove SRD from Service
Figure 14 - Inspecng SRD Line Indicators
5.6.3 Lifeline Operaonal Limit and Reserve Indicators: The SRD is equipped with two lifeline length indicators as shown in Figure 13; a
green marker to indicate the end of the lifeline’s working length, and a red marker, to indicate the reserve cable in the housing has been
breached. When the SRD lifeline is extended to its operaonal limit, the lifeline will stop paying out. A green marker will be visible, as
shown in Figure 14. The green marker, and a small poron of the lifeline past it, may become visible due to manufacturing variables
during normal use, but the user will know when the operaonal end is reached. Do not aempt to pull out more lifeline. Extracng
addional lifeline will compromise SRD funconality, and may result in serious injury or death.
If addional lifeline is accidentally pulled from the SRD without a fall event, remove the SRD from service and contact FallTech for opons.
A red band is further up the lifeline. The red band, also shown in Figure 14, indicates the reserve poron of the lifeline has been breached.
The SRD is no longer safe to use. Remove the SRD from service immediately, tag it as “UNUSABLE”.
5.6.4 Inspect the Cable: The SRD lifeline is steel cable, and subject to certain hazards. Inspect the lifeline before each use for the
condions as described in Secon 7.
5.7 Using the SRD: Do not use the SRD if inspecon shows damage or any malfuncon. Don the FBH in accordance with the FBH
manufacturer’s instrucons. Follow the instrucons contained in this manual and on the labels. Failure to follow instrucons may result
in serious injury or death. Connect the leg end carabiner to the dorsal D-ring on the FBH. Ensure the carabiner closes and locks. Aach the
housing carabiner to the chosen anchorage and ensure the carabiner closes and locks. Ensure all connecons are compable.
Normal operaon will allow the working length of the lifeline to extend and retract as the worker moves about. A certain amount of
tension must remain on the cable at all mes to ensure proper operaon of the internal brake. Do not allow the lifeline to become slack.
If the lifeline becomes slack, remove the SRD from service for inspecon. See Secon 7.
Avoid sudden or quick movements during the normal work operaon, as this may cause the SRD brake to engage and possibly cause loss
of balance, injury, or death.
If a fall occurs, the brake will engage and lock the lifeline. The EA will deploy to arrest the fall and limit arrest forces on the user.
• DO NOT extend the lifeline past the operaonal limit.
• DO NOT allow one SRD lifeline to become tangled or twisted with another SRD lifeline during use.
• DO NOT allow any lifeline to pass under arms or between legs during use.
• DO NOT clamp, knot, or prevent the lifeline from retracng or being taut.
• DO NOT lengthen the SRD by connecng a lifeline or similar component.
• DO NOT allow the lifeline to remain outside the housing when not in use.
• DO NOT allow the lifeline to freewheel back into the housing. Use a tag line to maintain tension and rewind the
lifeline during periods of inacvity. Use the tag line to retrieve the leg end connector for the next use.
• DO NOT leave the tag line connected to the leg end connector when using the SRD for fall protecon.
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5.8 Aer A Fall: A fall event over an edge may require special rescue equipment and measures. Ensure a wrien rescue plan, method and
system is in place and readily available to all users for rapid response. Ensure all users are trained in rescue procedures. If a fall event
occurs, remove it from service, and store it separately. Remove from service any unit that has been subjected to fall arrest forces or that
exhibits damage consistent with such forces.
6.0 Maintenance, Service and Storage
6.1 Maintenance: Ensure the SRD is kept free of excess paint, grease, dirt, or other contaminants as this may cause to cable or retracng
mechanism to malfuncon. Ensure no debris enters the housing through the cable access port. Clean the exterior of the unit as required
with a detergent/water soluon. Avoid water other corrosion causing elements to enter the housing. Aer cleaning, pull the lifeline
all the way out, allow the unit to air dry, then retract the lifeline into the unit. Do not allow the lifeline to freewheel back into the
housing. Clean labels as required.
DO NOT use heat to dry.
DO NOT aempt to disassemble the SRD.
6.2 Service: If service is required for any reason; inspecon failure, impact loaded, any type of malfuncon, tag the unit as “UNUSABLE”,
store separately, and remove from service. The SRD is not user repairable. Only the manufacturer, or a repair facility authorized in wring,
may make repairs to the SRD.
6.3 Storage: Hang the SRD in a cool, dry, clean environment out of direct sunlight. Posion the SRD so excess water can drain out. Avoid
exposure to chemical or causc vapors. Thoroughly inspect the SRD aer any period of extended storage.
7.0 Inspecon
7.1 Pre-Use User Inspecon: Perform an inspecon before each use in accordance with the recommendaons in Table 1 below.
Inspecon Pass Fail
The cable lifeline should extract and retract completely and without faltering and should remain taut under tension without sagging.
Extract the cable lifeline several inches and apply a rm pull to conrm the SRD locks. The locking should be certain and without
skidding. Repeat this lockup at addional places along the lifeline length to conrm the SRD is operang correctly.
Examine the load indicator on the swiveling carabiner to be certain that it has not been loaded, impacted or acvated. (see Figure 13
if needed)
Inspect the enre length of the constuent line up to the Green Maximum Working Length Visual Indicator shown in Figure 14.
Review the cable lifeline closely for broken strand wires, welding spaer burns, welding slag, bird caging, kinks and bent strands. Also
examine for rust, dirt, paint, grease or oil. Check for damage caused by chemical corrupon or excessive heat as evident with
discoloraon. See Figure 15 for examples. If any of these condions exist, remove the SRD from service.
If during your line inspecon dened above, you extract the line past the Green Indicator and ulmately expose a secondary Red
Indicator on the line, you must remove the SRD from service immediately. This Secondary Red Visual Indicator signals the SRD unit’s
Reserve Line has been deployed or the SRD has experienced a fall event and is no longer in working order.
Check for any missing or loose screws or nuts and any deformed or damaged components.
Examine the external housing for cracks, breaks or warping.
Check the external Connector Eye and the Anchorage Carabiner for damage and deformaon. The
Anchorage Carabiner Gate should open and snap shut easily and smoothly.
Examine the overall SRD unit for any indicaons of deterioraon or damage.
All labels must be intact and totally legible (see Secon 8).
Table 1 - Guidelines for Cable SRD Inspecon
Extract all of the cable and check the enre working length for damage caused by
chemical corrosion or excessive heat as evident by discoloraon (A), bird caging (B),
broken wire strands (C), kinks and bent strands (D), see Figure 15. The cable should
retract completely without faltering and should remain taut under tension without
sagging.
Figure 15: Inspecon of Cable
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Inspecon Requirements for Self-Retracng Devices
Type of Use Applicaon Examples Example Condions
of Use
Worker
Inspecon
Frequency
Competent
Person
Inspecon
Frequency
Product
Revalidaon
Frequency
Infrequent to
Light Use
Rescue and conned
space, factory
maintenance
Good storage
condions, indoor or
infrequent
outdoor use, room
temperature, clean
environments
Before each
use Annually
At least every 5
years but not more
than intervals re-
quired by the
manufacturer
Moderate to
Heavy Use
Transportaon,
residenal
construcon, ulies,
warehouse
Fair storage
condions, indoor
and extended
outdoor use, all
temperatures, clean
or dusty
environments
Before each
use
Semi-annually to
annually
At least every 2
years, but not more
than intervals
required by the
manufacturer
Severe to
Connuous
Use
Commercial
construcon, oil and
gas, mining, foundry
Harsh storage
condions, prolonged
or connuous
outdoor use, all
temperatures, dirty
environments
Before each
use
Quarterly to
semi-annually
At least annually,
but not longer than
intervals required
by the
manufacturer
7.2 Inspecon Frequency: CSA Z259.2.2 requires an inspecon by a competent person at least once a year by a person other than the
user of the system.
7.3 Inspecon Checklist: Use the Inspecon Guidelines in Secon 7.1 as a checklist to inspect the SRD.
7.4 Inspecon Results: If an inspecon reveals defects in or damage to the equipment, inadequate maintenance or acvated fall force
indicators, remove the equipment from service.
Notes:
1. Failure of a worker to perform “Pre-Use Inspecon” inspecon or failure of an inspecon shall iniate the requirement for inspecon
by a competent person.
2. Failure of a competent person to perform inspecons as specied in this table, or failure of an inspecon by the competent person
shall iniate product revalidaon or disposal.
3. Determinaon of the type of use category shall be determined by the competent person.
4. A SRD that is considered non-repairable, or designed for disassembly such that internal inspecon is not possible without rendering
it unservicable, is not subject to revalidaon inspecon. These SRDs shall have service life and other inspecon requirements as
provided by the manufacturer’s instrucons.
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