Falltech 5430a1 Operator's manual

Retractable Tool Lanyard

User Instrucon Manual

Please 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.

PLEASE READ - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS AND LIMITATIONS

1.0 Descripon - The FallTech For Tools™ Retractable Tool Lanyards are used to connect to the tool or FallTech® Tool Aachments.

2.0 Applicaon - The FallTech For Tools™ Retractable Tool Lanyards are designed to be used as a component in a dropped object prevenon program. The tool

tethering system is an assembly of components and subsystems to arrest a tool from an accidental drop. The system typically consists of tool aachment, a tool

tether, and a tool anchor. See product labels for maximum load capacity and maximum tether length.

3.0 System Requirements - The FallTech For Tools™ Retractable Tool Lanyards is designed for use by a single tool with a combined weight no greater than 5 lbs (2.3

kg), or based on the rang of the Retractable Tool Lanyard. DO NOT exceed the capacity of the lowest rated component in the system.

3.1 Compability of Components: Equipment is designed for use with approved components and subsystems only. Substuons or replacements made

with non-approved components or subsystems may jeopardize compability of equipment and may aect the safety and reliability of the complete system.

3.2 Making Connecons: Only use 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. Visually ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked.

4.0 Installaon

4.1 Pre-Use Inspecon: Inspect the Retractable Tool Lanyards thoroughly for missing or damaged parts before aaching it to the tool. Inspect the cord, looped

ends for cuts, fraying, and signs of damage to the materials from excessive wear or abrasion. Inspect the carabiner for excessive wear, cracks, or deformies. If

any of these condions exist, remove from service.

4.2 Installaon Procedure: Ensure the Retractable Tool Lanyard is clean and free of oil, grease, or debris, which could prevent adequate aachment onto the

tool or tool aachment. The Retractable Tool Lanyard connecon should be placed away from the funconal parts of the tool and the connecon point should

face away from the center of gravity if connect directly to the tool. See the gures below for the installaon steps by type of aachment.

4.2.1 Tool Installaon Procedure: Locate a secure locaon on the tool, an open hole, see Figure 1 or a tool with a FallTech® Tool Tether, Figure 2. When

using the twist lock carabiner, ensure it is fully locked closed. DO NOT aach tools over 5 lbs (2.3 kg) to a Wrist Anchor or to your full body harness.

4.2.2 Using the FallTech For Tools™ Retractable Tool Lanyard: With the tool aached, extend the retractable tool tether to the desired length. Upon

compleon, push the buon on the tool tether to retract the tool back into the housing, Figure 3.

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This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s Instrucons as required by the American Naonal Standards Instute (ANSI), Internaonal Safety Equipment

Associaon (ISEA) and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by the Occupaonal Safety and Health Administraon (OSHA).

Figure 1 Figure 2

• Never use the FallTech For Tools™ components for personal fall arrest, restraint, or work posioning.

• Inspect the FallTech For Tools™ components before each use in accordance with the requirements in Secon 6 below.

• Never modify or alter the FallTech For Tools™ components. This includes extending the length or tying knots in the tool tethers.

• Never tether any tool or equipment to yourself that weighs more than 5 lbs (2.3 kg).

• Never use this products to tether a knife, sharp blade, or other sharp tool.

• Immediately inspect the FallTech For Tools™ components for damage if the tool has experienced a drop.

• Do not use this product on tools or equipment that exceed the rated capacity of the lowest rated component in the FallTech For Tools™ system.

• Do not use this product if it will interfere with any personal fall protecon equipment or the operaon of the connected tools or equipment.

• Avoid using around moving machinery, thermal, electrical, and/or chemical hazards as contact may cause serious injury or death.

• Ensure there is adequate tool drop clearance. The tool fall/swing path must not endanger you or any other workers.

• All procedures shown in these instrucons are for FallTech For Tools™ products only.

• Report all incidents of dropped tools to your supervisor or safety coordinator.

• Do not use this product in temperatures below -31 degrees F (-35 degrees C) or above 113 degrees F (45 degrees C)

5.0 Maintenance, Service, and Storage

5.1 Maintenance: No scheduled maintenance is required, other than the replacement of items that fail inspecon.

5.2 Service: There are no specic service requirements for this system component.

5.3 Storage: Store in a clean, dry, chemical-free environment out of direct sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure to extreme heat condions.

6.0 Inspecon - Inspect the FallTech For Tools™ Retractable Tool Lanyard per the inspecon procedure in Secon 4.1. If any abnormalies are found, remove from

service.

Figure 3

Push to release