Reliance 68 Series User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
68XXXX Series Anchorage Slings
Phone : [phone]
Toll Free : 888-362-282-6281
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Complies with the current ANSI Z359.1-2007 and
all applicable OSHA regulations and requirements.
Reliance Industries
P.O. Box 2046
Deer Park, TX 77536

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Contents
DESCRIPTION 4
WEB ANCHOR APPLICATIONS AND SELECTION 4
A. USE LIMITATIONS ................................................................................4 - 6
1) CAPACITY ............................................................................................ 4
2) FREE FALL ........................................................................................... 4
3) FALL CLEARANCE .............................................................................. 5
4) SWING PENDULUM FALLS ............................................................... 5
5) CHEMICAL HAZARDS .......................................................................... 5
6) HEAT ..................................................................................................... 5
7) CORROSION ........................................................................................ 6
8) ELECTRICAL HAZARDS ...................................................................... 6
9) MOVING MACHINERY ......................................................................... 6
10) SHARP EDGES AND ABRASIVE SURFACES ................................... 6
11) WEAR AND DETERIORATION ........................................................... 6
12) IMPACT FORCES ............................................................................... 6
SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS 6
A. COMPATIBILITY OF SYSTEM PARTS ................................................6 - 7
1) COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS AND SUBSYSTEMS ................. 6
2) COMPATIBILITY OF CONNECTORS ................................................... 7
3) ANCHORAGES AND ANCHORAGE CONNECTORS .......................... 7
USING THE ANCHOR SLING 8
A. INSPECT PRIOR TO USE ........................................................................ 8
B. INSTALLING THE ANCHOR SLING ....................................................... 8
C. PLAN SCOPE OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED ANALYSIS) .................. 9
CARE OF THE ANCHOR SLING 10
INSPECTIONS 10 - 11
A. INSPECTION FREQUENCY .................................................................... 10
B. INSPECTION PROCEDURE ............................................................. 10 - 11
LABELING 11 - 12
INSPECTION RECORD 13

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User Instructions
Reliance Web Choker Anchorage Slings
User Instruction Web Choker Anchorage Slings
This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s Instructions as re-
quired by the current ANSI Z359.1(2007), and should used as part of an
employee training program as required by OSHA.
WARNING: This product is one part of a personal fall arrest, restraint,
work positioning, personnel riding, climbing, or rescue system. Without
the other necessary components in such sub-systems the anchor sling
itself serves no useful purpose. The user must follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for each component of the system. These instructions must be
provided to the user before using this product and retained for ready ref-
erence by the user. The user must read, understand (or have explained),
and heed all instructions, labels, markings and warnings supplied with this
product and with those products intended for use in association with it
before using this equipment. Manufacturer’s instructions must be followed
for proper use and maintenance of this equipment. National standards and
state, provincial and federal laws require the user to be trained before us-
ing this product. This manual can be used as part of a such a user safety-
training program that is appropriate for the user’s occupation.
READ AND HEED all labels and these user instructions. Safe use de-
pends on correct use, and failure to follow these instructions could result
in injury of even death. Applicable OSHA safety regulations require user
inspection before each use. Look for any abrasion, dents or cracks, and
remove from service if any damage is found. Also perform a thorough
inspection of the webbing for cut, broken or abraded yarns or any sew-
ing that has broken threads or has been damaged in any other way. A
formal inspection by a competent person who is not the user should occur
at regular intervals not exceeding six months, more often when in heavy
use. Any equipment which has been subjected to an impact load must be
immediately removed from service and cannot be re-used. Any alteration
of this equipment could compromise its effectiveness and is not permitted
by the manufacturer.
IMPORTANT: Alterations or misuse of this product or failure to follow
instructions may result in serious injury or death. If you have ques-
tions on the use, care, or suitability of this equipment for your application,
contact RELIANCE Industries, LLC for information.

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DESCRIPTION
Unless otherwise noted all Reliance anchor slings are manufactured using
certied 7500 pound rated polyester webbing for superior inspectability
and chemical and acidic tolerance.
A. USE LIMITATIONS:
Consider the following application limitations before using this equip-
ment:
1) CAPACITY:
These anchorage slings are designed for use by persons with
a combined weight (clothing, tools, etc.) of no more than 310 lbs.
Persons with muscular, skeletal, or other physical disorders should
consult a physician before using. Pregnant women and minors must
never use this product. Increasing age and diminished physical
tness may reduce a person’s ability to withstand shock loads during
fall arrest or prolonged suspension. Consult a physician if there is
any question about a users physical ability to safely use this product
to as part of a Personal Fall Arrest System.
2) FREE FALL:
Personal fall arrest systems used with this equipment must be rigged
to limit the free fall to a minimum of six feet (ANSI Z359.1) Restraint
systems must be rigged so that no vertical free fall is possible. Work
positioning systems must be rigged so that free fall is limited to two
feet or less. Personnel riding systems must be rigged so that no
vertical free fall is possible. Climbing systems must be rigged so
Figure 1.
1 - Large D-Ring
2 - Small D-Ring
3 - Wear Strap
4 - Anchor Strap
5 - D-Ring
6 - Anchor Strap

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that free fall is limited to 18 inches or less. Rescue systems must
be rigged so that no vertical free fall is possible. See subsystem
manufacturer’s instructions for more information.
3) FALL CLEARANCE:
There must be sufcient clearance below the user to arrest a fall
before the user strikes the ground or other obstruction. The clearance
required is dependent on the following factors:
• Elevation of anchorage
• Connecting subsystem length*
• Deceleration distance
• Free fall distance
• Worker height
• Movement of harness attachment element
See subsystem manufacturer’s instructions for more information.
* User must include excess choker strap length when calculating
fall clearance distance requirements.
4) SWING PENDULUM FALLS:
Swing falls occur when the anchorage point is not directly above
the point where a fall occurs. The force of striking an object in a
swing fall may cause serious injury or death. Minimize swing falls by
working as close to the anchorage point as possible. Do not permit
a swing fall if injury could occur. Swing falls will signicantly increase
the clearance required when a self-retracting lifeline or other variable
length connecting subsystem is used.
5) CHEMICAL HAZARDS:
Acidic, alkaline, or other environments with harsh substances may
damage the webbing and hardware elements of this product. When
working in the presence of chemicals, more frequent inspection of
the harness is required.
6) HEAT:
Do not use in environments with temperatures greater than 185°F
(85°C). Protect this product when used near welding, metal cutting,
or other heat producing activities. Sparks may damage the webbing
and reduce its strength. For high temperature applications (up to
700° F.) consider use of Kevlar® webbing.
IMPORTANT: When working with tools, materials, or in high temperature
environments, ensure that associated fall protection equipment can
withstand high temperatures, or provide protection for those items.

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7) CORROSION:
Do not expose product to corrosive environments for prolonged
periods. Organic substances and salt water are particularly corrosive
to metal parts. When working in a corrosive environment more
frequent inspection, cleaning, and drying of the product is required.
See Care of the Anchor Sling and Inspection sections for cleaning
and inspection details
8) ELECTRICAL HAZARDS:
Use extreme caution when working near energized electrical sources.
Metal hardware on the sling and on other components connected
to it will conduct electric current. Maintain a safe working distance
[preferably at least 10 feet (3 m)] from electrical hazards.
9) MOVING MACHINERY:
When working near moving machinery parts (e.g. conveyors,
rotating shafts, presses, etc.), maintain a safe working distance from
machinery that could entangle clothing, the anchor sling, or other
components connected to it
10) SHARP EDGES AND ABRASIVE SURFACES:
Do not expose anchor sling to sharp edges or abrasive surfaces that
could cut, tear or abrade and weaken the bers. If working around
sharp edges and abrasive surfaces is unavoidable use heavy
padding or other protective barriers to prevent direct contact.
11) WEAR AND DETERIORATION:
Any anchor sling which shows signs of excessive wear, deterioration
or aging, must be removed from use and marked “UNUSABLE” until
destroyed. See detailed inspection procedures.
12) IMPACT FORCES:
Any anchor sling that has been subjected to the forces of arresting
a fall must be immediately removed from service and marked as
“UNUSABLE” until destroyed.
SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS
A. COMPATIBILITY OF SYSTEM PARTS
1) COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS AND SUBSYSTEMS:
RELIANCE products are designed to be used with RELIANCE
approved components and connecting subsystems. Use of this
product with products made by others that are not approved in writing
by RELIANCE may adversely affect the functional compatibility
between system parts and the safety and reliability of the complete
system. Connecting subsystems must be suitable for use in the

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application (e.g. fall arrest or restraint). RELIANCE produces a line
of connecting subsystems for most applications. Contact RELIANCE
for further information. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions
supplied with the component or connecting subsystem to determine
suitability. For fall arrest applications using the anchor sling, the
maximum fall arrest force must not exceed 1,800 lbs. (8 kN). Contact
RELIANCE with any questions regarding compatibility of equipment
used with the Harness.
2) COMPATIBILITY OF CONNECTORS
Connectors, such as D-rings, snap hooks, and carabiners, must be
rated at 5,000 lbf. (22 kN) minimum breaking strength. RELIANCE
connectors meet this requirement. Connecting hardware must be
compatible in size, shape, and strength. Non-compatible connectors
may accidentally disengage (“rollout”) or false engage. Always verify
that the connecting snap hook or carabiner and the D-ring on the
anchorage connector is compatible. Use only self-closing, self-
locking snap hooks and carabiners with the anchor sling. Do not use
snap hooks to connect to web loops. Use a self-locking carabiner
to connect to a web loop. Ensure the carabiner cannot cross-gate
load (load against the gate rather than along the backbone of the
carabiner). Some lanyards are designed to choke onto a web loop
to provide a compatible connection. Connecting subsystems (self
retracting lifeline, lanyard, rope grab and lifeline, cable grab, etc.)
must be suitable for your application.
3) ANCHORAGES AND ANCHORAGE CONNECTORS
Anchorages for personal fall arrest systems must have a strength
capable of supporting a static load, applied in directions permitted by
the system, of at least: (a) 3,600 lbf. (16 kN) when certication exists,
or (b) 5,000 lbf. (22.2 kN) in the absence of certication. When more
than one personal fall arrest system is attached to an anchorage,
the anchorage strengths set forth in (a) and (b) must be multiplied by
the number of systems attached to the anchorage. This requirement
is consistent with OSHA requirements under 29 CFR 1910, Subpart
F, Section 1910.66, Appendix C. Anchorages for work positioning
or restraint must have strength capable of supporting a static load,
applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least 3,000
lbs., or twice the potential impact load as ascertained by a qualied
person, whichever is greater. See OSHA 1926.502. When more than
one work positioning system is attached to a rigid anchorage, the
strengths stated above must be multiplied by the number of work
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USING THE WEB CHOKER ANCHORAGE SLING
A. INSPECT PRIOR TO USE:
Before the use of this product, inspect it and all components of the PFAS:
1) Inspect the anchor strap to verify that it is in serviceable condition.
Examine every inch of the straps for severe wear, cuts, burns, frayed
edges, abrasion, or other damage. Examine stitching for any pulled,
loose, or torn stitches. See Inspection section for details. Do not use
if inspection reveals an unsafe condition. Always err on the side of
safety
B. INSTALLING THE ANCHOR SLING
1) Select a location on a suitable strength anchorage point that will
provide the highest degree of safety to the user.
2) The structure to which the anchorage connector is attached must
be free of corrosion, cracks, deformities, or other defects that may
weaken the structure. DO NOT attach an anchorage connector
to a vertical structure unless a means of restraining the
connector from sliding down the structure is present. If the
anchorage connector were to slide down the structure in a fall
arrest situation, serious injury or death to the user is
possible. The scaffold choker is designed to attach to round,
smooth structures, such as structural scaffold tubing.
3) Large Anchor Sling : Place the tie-off adapter over the anchorage
with the labels facing out. The D-rings must be hanging below the
anchorage as shown. With the tie-off adapter positioned on the
anchorage, pass the small D-ring through the large D-ring as shown
in Figure 2. Slide the large D-ring up to the anchorage, over the
webbing attached to the small D-ring. Pull the small D-ring down
to take up slack that was made by moving the large D-ring up. The
anchor strap should be tightly wrapped around the anchorage with
the small D-ring hanging free as shown in Figure 2. Multiple passes
of the anchor strap around the anchorage may be made to shorten
the length.
4) Scaffold Choker : With the scaffold choker positioned on the
anchorage, pass the small D-ring through the web loop. Slide the
web loop up to the anchorage, over the webbing attached to the
small D-ring. Pull the small D-ring down to take up slack that was
made by moving the web loop up. The anchor strap should be tightly
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C. PLAN SCOPE OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED (JOB
SAFETY TASK ANALYSIS):
Plan procedures to safely perform tasks when using any
components of a PFAS. Some considerations are listed below (see
APPLICATIONS, item B. USE LIMITATIONS section for additional
details);
1) Anchorage Selection- In addition to strength considerations, the
anchorage should be rigged to prevent a fall onto the structure when
considering 2) and 4) below.
2) Swing pendulum fall,
3) Rough surfaces or unprotected sharp edges that could cut or abrade
the equipment if unprotected.
4) Work-place geometry
(a) Fall distance- Limited to 6 ft. by OSHA and ANSI Z359.1
(b) Deceleration distance- Must not exceed 3.5 ft.
(c) Total fall distance. The sum of the free fall distance and
deceleration distance plus a 2 ft. safety margin.
5) Rescue and Evacuation
(a) The user and employer must have a rescue plan in place, training
in its use, and the means to implement it at hand. The employer must
have the ability to perform a rescue quickly and safely. Do not plan
Figure 2.

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to rely on others for rescue, prolonged suspension can cause bodily
injury or death.
CARE OF THE ANCHOR SLING
A. Clean with luke-warm water and a mild laundry detergent solution.
Do not use bleach or bleach solutions. Dry hardware with a clean,
dry cloth, and hang to air dry. Do not force wash or dry with heat in
laundry machines. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit. A buildup
of dirt, solvents, paint, etc. may prevent the harness from working
properly, and in severe cases degrade the webbing to a point where
it weakens and should be removed from service. More information
on cleaning is available from RELIANCE. If you have questions
concerning the condition of your anchor sling, or have any doubt
about putting it into service contact RELIANCE.
B. Store anchor slings in a cool, dry, clean environment out of direct
sunlight. Avoid areas where heat, oil, chemicals or their vapors may
exist. Thoroughly inspect the slings after extended storage. Good
safety practice requires separate storage of unusable product from
usable product.
INSPECTIONS
A. INSPECTION FREQUENCY
1) The anchor sling must be inspected by the user prior to each use.
2) A competent person other than the user must inspect the anchor
sling thoroughly at least annually. Extreme working conditions
(harsh environments that might degrade the webbing or corrode
the hardware, prolonged use, etc.) may require increasing the
frequency of inspections. Record the results of each formal
inspection in the inspection and maintenance log as described below.
B. INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1) Inspect all webbing (straps) and stitching for cuts, fraying, pulled or
broken threads, abrasion, excessive wear, altered or missing straps,
burns, and heat and chemical degradation. Broken stitches on the
sling may be an indication that the harness has been impact loaded
and must be removed from service.

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2) Inspect all metallic hardware (i.e. D-rings, adjuster/buckles, tongue
buckles and grommets) for deformation, fractures, cracks, corrosion,
deep pitting, burrs, sharp edges, cuts, deep nicks, missing or loose
parts, improper function, and evidence of excessive heat, chemical,
or electrical exposures. Ensure buckles work & mate freely.
3) All labels should be present and fully legible. See below gures of
labels below. Record the inspection on the label area by punching
a hole or marking. The back page of this booklet contains an
independent inspection log that should be maintained in conjunction
with the inspection label on the harness to ensure that 1) the
inspections have been performed on a regularly scheduled basis and
2) the inspection log will not become lost or misplaced. RELIANCE
will be happy to provide additional forms or suggest other methods
of electronically documenting this process.
4) Inspect all plastic parts (i.e. back D-ring locator, chest strap guide,
strap collars, label) for cut, broken, excessively worn, missing and
loose parts. (Labels are to be additionally checked in accordance
with Step 3 above).
5) Verify each component or subsystem of the complete PFAS
are inspected according with the associated manufacturer’s
instructions.
6) If inspection reveals a defective condition or improper maintenance
remove unit from service immediately and destroy or label it as
“UNUSABLE” until formal inspection by competent person. Defects,
damage, excessive wear and/or aging are generally not repairable.
Only RELIANCE or parties with written authorization from RELIANCE
may make repairs to the harness.
LABELING
The illustration on the following page is representative of the actual labels
that appear on Reliance Anchor Slings. .
The Anchor Strap Specications Label contains information that is spe-
cic to the particular anchor sling. It will identify the RELIANCE part num-
ber, the size of the sling, the material of which it is constructed, the date
the sling was manufactured, and the sling’s unique serial number. All this
information is necessary for the user to know in order to assure safe use
of the anchor sling. As an assistance to record keeping the serial number,
the UPC identier code for RELIANCE Industries LLC, and the part num-
ber are all represented both in text and in UPC 128 barcode format. The

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barcodes are intended to facilitate the issuance, inspection and logging
procedures for those users equipped to utilize bar codes.
All the information on the Anchor Strap Specications Label is important
for the safe use of this product, so the user should ensure that the label
has not been removed and that the descriptions it contains match the task
and environment in which the product is intended to be used.
On the back side of the Anchor Strap Specications Label is the’ inspec-
tion log, which can be marked with an indelible marker or punched on the
occasion of inspections. This label will be veried by a Competent Person
at least annually, more often in the case of heavy use.
Anchor Strap Specications Label
(Sewn on to the anchor strap)
These Instructions Apply to the Following Part Numbers :
687000 Scaffold Anchor Sling
680003 = 3 ft. working length
680004 = 4 ft. working length
680005 = 5 ft. working length
680006 = 6 ft. working length
680007 = 7 ft. working length
680008 = 8 ft. working length
680009 = 9 ft. working length
680010 = 10 ft. working length
68XXXX where the last 2 digits indicate working length in feet.

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SPECIFICATIONS
PART NUMBER
EQUIPMENT RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE
MANUFACTURED
PURCHASE DATE
ASSIGNED TO
INSPECTION RECORD
DATE INSPECTOR PASS/FAIL
68XXXX SERIES WEB
CHOKER ANCHORAGE
SLINGS
Certied to meet the current
ANSI Z359.1(2007) and OSHA
regulations for the anchorage
device component of a complete
personal fall arrest system.
Harness webbing certied minimum
7500 lb. breaking strength, all
hardware certied to 5000 lb.
breaking strength, 100 percent
proof tested to 3600 lbs.
Individually bar coded serial
number and date of manufacture
are on product label.
Made in Texas, USA
NOTES:

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NOTES

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NOTES

Copyright 2010 Reliance Fall Protection T353003 Rev D
Reliance Industries
P.O. Box 2046
Deer Park, TX 77536
Phone : [phone]
Toll Free : 888-362-282-6281
Fax : [phone]
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