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Contents
Rope Grab Subsystem
US
Contents
1 Safety Regulations .................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Correct Use ....................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Usage Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Usage Limitations .............................................................................................................................. 4
1.3.1 Physical Limitations ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.3.2 Hazards ............................................................................................................................................. 4
1.4 Liability Information ........................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Safety and Precautionary Measures to be Adopted .......................................................................... 5
1.6 Warranty ............................................................................................................................................ 5
2 Description ................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Specifications of Components ........................................................................................................... 6
2.1.1 Shock Absorbing Lanyard ................................................................................................................. 6
2.1.2 Rope Grab Lifeline (Vertical Lifeline) ................................................................................................. 6
2.1.3 Rope Grab Device ............................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Markings and Labels ......................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 System Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 10
2.3.1 Compatibility of Components and Subsystems ............................................................................... 10
2.3.2 Making Proper Connections ............................................................................................................ 10
2.3.3 Anchorages and Anchorage Connectors ........................................................................................ 10
2.3.4 Compatible Rope Grab and Vertical Lifeline Connections .............................................................. 10
3 Use ............................................................................................................................................ 11
3.1 Planning the Use of Systems .......................................................................................................... 11
3.1.1 Rescue and Evacuation .................................................................................................................. 11
3.1.2 Pendulum (Swing) Falls .................................................................................................................. 11
3.2 Rope Grab Inspection Before Each Use ......................................................................................... 11
3.3 Making Connections ........................................................................................................................ 11
3.3.1 Anchorage Connection .................................................................................................................... 11
3.3.2 Usage .............................................................................................................................................. 11
3.3.3 Installing and Using ......................................................................................................................... 12
3.4 General Usage and Precautions ..................................................................................................... 13
3.5 Free Fall Distance, Total Fall Distance, and System Elongation .................................................... 14
4 Cleaning, Maintenance and Storage ...................................................................................... 16
4.1 Cleaning Instructions ....................................................................................................................... 16
4.2 Maintenance and Service ................................................................................................................ 16
4.3 Storage ............................................................................................................................................ 16
5 Inspection ................................................................................................................................. 17
5.1 Inspection Frequency ...................................................................................................................... 17
5.2 Procedure for Inspection ................................................................................................................. 17
5.3 Corrective Action ............................................................................................................................. 17
5.4 Inspection Log ................................................................................................................................. 18
5.4.1 Inspection Diagram ......................................................................................................................... 18
