Product Use
lPFLs are only to be used for their intended purpose and within their limitations. DO NOT intentionally misuse this
product. DO NOT use fall protection equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed. DO NOT use
fall protection equipment for towing, hoisting, or material handling.
lPFLs shall not be altered or added to. No unauthorized repairs, modifications, alterations and/or additions are
permitted.
lRESCUE AND EVACUATION: the user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it. The plan
must take into account the equipment and specific training necessary to affect prompt rescue under all foreseeable
conditions. If the rescue must be performed in a confined space, the provisions of OSHA regulation 1910.146 and
ANSIZ117.1 must be taken into account. It is recommended to provide means for user evacuation without assistance
of others. This will usually reduce the time to get to a safe place and reduce or prevent the risk to rescuers.
lDO NOT rely on feel or sound to verify proper connector engagement. Ensure the connector is closed before use.
lAdditional lanyard connectors shall not be added, as this would serve to lengthen the lifeline and increase free fall.
lUnsuitable for use on unstable surfaces, fine grain materials or particulate surfaces such as sand or coal, as
insufficient speed may prevent lock-on in the event of a fall (possible engulfment hazard).
lDO NOT use where line may be exposed to abrasive edges. For leading edge guidance, see Section 5.3 Leading
Edge Installation and Use.
lPFLs shall not come into contact with hot surfaces (such as hot pipes), become entangled with moving machinery, or
come into contact with electrical hazards (such as high voltage power lines).
lPFLs shall be protected from fire, acids, caustic solutions, or temperatures outside the range -40°F to 130°F (-40°C to
54°C).
lDO NOT leave the PFL installed in environments which could cause damage or deterioration to the product. Refer to
the care details in Section 7 Cleaning and Storage and inspection details in Section 8 Pre-Use Checks and Periodic
Examinations.
lInstructions shall be retained and provided to all users of PFLs in the language of the destination country, even when
resold.
lDO NOT exceed the maximum fall arrest forces as specified by governing standards or subsystem components.
Leading Edge-Specific Product Use (V-SHOCK EDGE Products)
lOnly use V-SHOCK EDGE PFLs for leading edge applications.Do NOT use V-SHOCK PFLs for leading edge
applications.
lLeading edge configurations shall only be used after all other hierarchy of controls, including restraint systems and
overhead anchorages, have been exhausted.
lLeading edge configurations shall only be used in accordance with local regulations.
lLeading edge configurations shall be used in accordance with the instructions, warnings and limitations in these User
Instructions.
lIn leading edge applications with 0 ft (0 m) setback, ensure that setup does not allow snaphook to contact leading
edge in the event of a fall.
US V-SHOCK® & V-SHOCK® EDGE
Personal Fall Limiter (PFL) 8
2 Safety Regulations US
