Ultra-safe UT-96516 Operator's manual

WARNING!
Thi product i part of a per onal fall
arre t y tem. The u er mu t read and
follow the manufacturer’ in truction
for each component of the y tem. The e
in truction mu t be provided to the u er
of thi product. The u er mu t read and
under tand the e in truction before
u ing thi product. Manufacturer’
in truction mu t be followed for proper
u e and maintenance of thi product.
Alteration or mi u e of thi product, or
failure to follow in truction may re ult
in eriou injury or death.
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MODEL:
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SIZE: ____________________
DA E: __________________ _
An horage: The anchorage to which this product is
attached must be capable of sustaining a static load
in the direction applied by the personal fall arrest
system of at least 3600 lbs. with certification of a
qualified person or 5000 lbs. without certification. When
more than one personal fall arrest system is attached to
the same structure, the strength requirements stated
above must be multiplied by the number of personal
arrest systems attached to the structure.
Plan your personal fall prote tion system.
Before installing and using this equipment,
consider all factors affecting your safety during
use of this equipment.
Warning: anufacturer's instructions supplied with
this product at time of shipment must be followed.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.
Contact manufacturer if instructions are needed.
• Warnings and instructions must be read and
understood before using equipment.
• Equipment must be used by trained personnel
only.
• Users must understand all OSHA regulations, ANSI
standards, and other relevant regulations and
standards pertaining to fall protection equipment.
Same, but 100% ie-Off.
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USER INS RUC ION MANUAL
DESCRIP ION: IN-LINE SHOCK ABSORBING LANYARD 3600 LB GATES
MODEL: UT-96516, UT-96516Y, UT-96516YSR, UTT-96516, UTT-96516Y, UTT-96516YSR,
UTT-96516YCT, UT-96516LY, UT-96516LYSR, UT-96516LYCA, UTT-96516LY, UT-96516LYCA,
UTT-96516LYSR, UTT-96516AA, UTT-96516YAA, UTT-96516YACA, UT-96516YSRD,
UT-96516LYSRDE, UTT-96516YSRD, UT-96516LYSRDE
MEE S OSHA & ANSI Z359.1 | APPROVED FOR LEADING EDGE
1-800-850-5914
PHOENIX, AZ USA WATCH VIDEO 6 ON ULTRASAFEUSA.COM
Sho k Absorbing Lanyard
Material: Polyester
Warning tags lo ated
in front and ba k of sho k
absorber or lo ated towards
hook, D-ring or eye end.
• Energy absorber resting force 900 lbs.
Plus 42 inch maximum extension.
• Rig lanyard to allow a maximum free fall distance
of not more than six feet or max impact of 1,800 lbs.
• Connectors and anchorage points must be
compatible and able to support 5,000 lbs.
• Do not allow lanyard to contact sharp or abrasive
surfaces, sparks or temperature above 180 degrees.
• Snap hooks with gate openings larger than
one inch (1") must not be connected to D-rings
on harnesses and belts.
• Remove from service if any damage is detected.
An horage onne tor
material: Nylon
Warning tags are
lo ated towards hook,
D-ring or eye end.
• Use energy absorbers or retractable lanyards
when hazard of free fall can occur.
• Connectors and anchorage points must be compatible
and able to support 5,000 lbs. Always work directly
under anchorage to avoid a swing fall injury.
• Anchorage and tie off points must be at a height
that will not allow a lower level to be struck should
a fall occur. Do not allow product to contact sharp
or abrasive surfaces, sparks or temperatures
above 180 degrees.
• Snap hooks with gate openings larger than
one inch (1”) must not be connected.
• Remove from service if any damage is detected
This product is part of a personal
fall arrest system; a fall arrest
system is required if there is any
risk that a worker may fall from an
elevated position. It is a
requirement that the fall arrest
system be used any time a working
height of six feet or more is
reached. Working height is defined
as the distance from the
walking/working surface to a grade
or lower level.
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1. Back 'D' ring is for fall arrest
2. Shoulder 'D' rings. (if present) are for retrieval use
only use locking snaps.
3. Side 'D' rings (if present) are for positioning only.
4. Front 'D' ring (if present) is for fall arrest
(foot first falls only, 2 foot max free fall), work
positioning, travel restraint or rescue
5. Hip attachment elements are for work positioning
or travel restraint
6. Visual load indicator
7. Park lanyard here
NOTE:See additional instructions on buckle adjustment for proper fit. aximum free-fall distance six feet or energy
absorber arresting force of 900 lbs per ANSI or maximum fall arrest force of 1800 lbs per OSHA. Avoid lower level contact.

A ACH ENERGY
ABSORBER
ONLY O DORSAL
D-RING
MAXIMUM A ACHMEN DIS ANCE
WI H HOOK WI HOU HOOK
ACCEP ABLE DESIGNED RE AINER
DO NO
A ACH ENERGY
ABSORBER
O ANCHOR
When using lanyards commonly referred to
as "100% tie-off”, "Y" type, "double" or "twin
leg" shock absorbing lanyards. This
supplement provides additional information
on the use of these types of lanyards that are
used with a personal fall arrest systems.
Practices that must be followed in order to
use a 100% tie-off lanyard safely.
1. The shock absorber pack portion of the
lanyard assembly UST be connected
to the back dorsal D-ring ONLY, by way
of a double locking lanyard snap hook
(other connectors provided, consult
ULTRA-SAFE, INC.) connect shock
absorber directly to the dorsal D-ring.
2. Do not connect shock absorber to the
anchorage point at any time.
3. Do not connect the unused leg of the
lanyard assembly to any portion of the
full body harness, unless a specifically
designed lanyard snap hook loop
retainer is provided for this purpose.
4. When connecting from one anchorage
point to the next (traversing a vertical or
horizontal structure) do not connect to
an anchorage point further apart than,
the length of the lanyard.
5. When using a 100% tie-off lanyard
assembly, do not allow any part of the
lanyard to pass under arms or legs.
6. Connection of both lanyard legs to
separate anchorage points is
acceptable, as long as anchorage
points are within the length of the
lanyard.
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ANCHORAGE: Select a rigid anchorage point that is capable of supporting the required loads. The
anchorage location must be carefully selected to reduce possible free fall and swing fall hazards and
to avoid striking an object during a fall. The anchorage should be generally level (horizontal) to prevent
the anchorage connector from sliding down an incline when in use, which could cause serious injury
to the user.
FREE FALL: aximum free-fall distance six feet or energy absorber arresting force of 900 lbs per ANSI
or maximum fall arrest force of 1800 lbs per OSHA.
CONNECTING TO ANCHORAGE OR ANCHORAGE
CONNECTOR: Always connect the energy
absorber end of the lanyard to the body support
(harness). Connect the lanyard end to the
anchorage or anchorage connector. Component
style energy absorbers should be connected to the' body support first, then coupled
to the rest of the system. Some anchorage connector devices may be supplied with
permanently attached energy absorber. Use of an additional energy absorber or
energy absorbing lanyard with these types of subsystems is not recommended.
FALL CLEARANCE: Should a fall occur, there
must be sufficient clearance in the fall area
to arrest the fall before striking the ground or other object. Energy absorbers can extend the fall
arrest distance by up to 42 inches (106.7 cm). The illustration to the right shows how to estimate
fall clearance distance when using an energy absorbing lanyard or energy absorber subsystem.
Other factors may influence the required clearance distances. For example, using an energy
absorbing lanyard or energy absorber with a rope grab (fall arrestor) may require additional
clearance due to stretch in the lifeline or sliding of the rope grab on the lifeline during fall arrest.
Some full body harness models incorporate a sliding (positional) D-ring in the back as the fall
arrest attachment, movement of this D-ring during fall arrest can increase the fall clearance
distance required. Use caution when assembling system components that could act to extend the
fall arrest distance (and therefore fall clearance required). Refer to manufacturer's instructions
for each part of the system for more information on fall clearance.
Swing Fall
Hazard
Energy
Absorbing
Lanyard
Energy
Absorbing
Lanyard
Connecting
Subsystem
Anchorage
Connector
Anchorage
Connector
Anchorage
Connector
CHES LOOPS AND Y-LANYARDS
Anchor
Point
Nearest
Obstruction
(Lower Level)
NO E:
Allow a minimum of
17’ from anchor
point to lower level.
Clearance to Obstruction
1 1/2ft (.5m) in Allowed

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General -
1. Che k for wear deterioration.
Before each use, carefully inspect your
complete Ultra-Safe system for signs of wear
or deterioration, or evidence of impact loading.
Visually inspect for loose threads, pulled rivets,
burns, cuts, distortions, abrasions, or other
evidence of chemical or physical deterioration
that may have weakened the material or
assembly.
2. Inspe t hardware for malfun tions and ra ks.
Check all snap hooks, buckles and D-Rings.
3. Destroy and repla e all worn
or damaged equipment.
Immediately destroy and replace any component
which does not pass inspection.
Spe ifi -
1. Stit hing and webbing.
Check stitching for broken, burned, cut or pulled
stitches. Broken strands of webbing appear as
tufts on the webbing surface. To visually check for
damage caused by corrosives, heat, chemicals
and other conditions, hold the connecting device
with your hands six to eight inches apart. Bend
the webbing in an inverted "U" to cause surface
tension and expose problem areas. Inspect entire
length. For deceleration units, check the stitching
for broken, burned, cut or pulled stitches, and the
breakaway jacket for cuts, tears, broken stitches,
stretch length or other evidence of impact load.
For aircraft-cable lanyards, check the full length
for breaks, burns or cuts in the vinyl covering and
the aircraft cable.
2. Che k for broken strands.
Inspect rope lanyards for broken strands by
twisting the rope slightly to undo the braiding.
Inspect the entire lanyard in this manner.
Lanyards with broken strands must be discarded.
3. Inspe t all snap hooks, D-Rings and
other metal parts.
Hardware must be checked for sharp edges and
cracks. Rollers should not be distorted in shape
and should roll freely. Check all parts, especially
corners and attachments points, for wear and
cracks.
4. Destroy and repla e all worn or damaged
Ultra-Safe equipment.
If evidence of excessive wear, deterioration or
mechanical malfunction is observed, replace the
equipment immediately. Never work with worn or
damaged Ultra-Safe equipment. Using damaged
or worn equipment an ause injury or death.
5. The inspe tor is the most important part
of any inspe tion pro edure.
Check all equipment thoroughly and follow all
safety procedures and guidelines. Do not take
any shortcuts', they could result in injury or death.
NOTE: Twisted rope, such as the nylon filament
and polyplus rope used in Ultra-Safe lanyards,
is subject to a condition known as "hockling",
which is similar to the twisting we often see
in a telephone handset cord. This can be
caused by a repetitive twisting movement
such as normal hand rotation in hooking
and unhooking, a lanyard dangling freely,
or by using the lanyard to suspend equipment.
Preventive measures in lude:
1) Never using a lanyard for towing or hoisting,
2) Inspection and smoothing out after each use,
3) Storing neatly. Some hockling is normal,
and in itself is not cause to discard
the lanyard.
Inspe tion Pro edures
Serial Number:
Model Number:
Date Pur hased:
Inspe tion Date Inspe tion Items Noted Corre tive A tion Maintenan e Performed
Date of First Use:
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE LOG
IMPORTANT NOTE: OSHA specifies that all employers covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act are responsible for inspection and
maintenance of all tools and equipment used by employees, whether owned by the employees or by the company. All Ultra-Safe equipment
should be inspected before each use, and immediately removed from service if equipment does not pass inspection.
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EXAMPLE OF TAGS
SERIAL NO.
L248591
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