General Information; Installation And Use - MSA V-EDGE CNB/P/11.060 Manuel D'utilisation

1 General information

Users of V-EDGE PFLs shall be medically t and suitably trained. V-EDGE PFLs shall not be used by pregnant
women, minors or those under the in uence of alcohol or drugs.
Instructions shall be retained and provided to all Users of V-EDGE PFLs in the language of the destination country, even
when resold. Failure to follow these instructions may adversely affect the functionality of the product, resulting in serious
injury or death.
It is recommended that V-EDGE PFLs are a personal issue item.
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Warranty details
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2 Intended use and product limitations
V-EDGE PFLs are intended to be used as a connecting element between a full body harness and anchor point (see Table 1 for
system requirements). A full body harness is the only acceptable body holding device to be used with V-EDGE PFLs. If supplied
as part of a complete system, components shall not be substituted. The V-EDGE PFL is only to be used for its intended purpose
and within its limitations. Further clari cation can be obtained from MSA. The V-EDGE PFL is suitable for vertical or horizontal
use in accordance with acceptable locations (Table 4 or 5 (non-edge and edge)).
• For single User only, within the weight range 60 – 140 kg (130 – 310 lbs), including tools.
The V-EDGE PFL shall be protected from re, acids, caustic solutions or temperatures outside the range -40°C to
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54°C (-40°F to 130°F)
• The lifeline shall not come into contact with hot surfaces (such as hot pipes), become entangled with moving
machinery, or contact with electrical hazards (such as power lines)
• Unsuitable for use on unstable surfaces, ne grain materials or particulate surfaces such as sand or coal, as
insuf cient speed may prevent lock-on in the event of a fall
• Additional lanyard connectors shall not be added, as this would serve to lengthen the lifeline and increase freefall.

3 Installation and use

A written rescue plan and the means to implement it shall be in place to deal with emergencies that may arise during
use.
The V-EDGE PFL shall be attached only using the harness connector bracket to the harness webbing (see Fitting
instructions). Do not attach additional connectors between the bracket and harness, attempt to bypass the
connecting bracket or connect directly to the V-EDGE PFL mechanism.
Ensure both V-EDGE PFL connectors are compatible with the attachments to which they are connected (to prevent roll-out),
and are fully closed and locked before use. See Table 1 for system requirements.
Ensure the V-EDGE PFL is attached to compatible anchors – exible anchors, such as anchor lines or cantilever
structures can affect the ability of the V-EDGE PFL to lock on in the event of a fall. For further clari cation, contact
MSA.
In use, the V-EDGE PFL lifeline will extract and retract without hesitation. Do not allow the lifeline to pass through legs
GB or under arms, or wrap around structures. If the lifeline does not retract in use, fully extract the lifeline and slowly allow
it to retract. If the lifeline continues to hesitate in retraction, contact MSA.
The V-EDGE PFL twin-leg con guration is intended to give users 100% tie-off when moving around the work site.
One of the legs must be attached to an appropriate anchorage connector while the user moves to the new location. At
the new location, attach the second leg to an appropriate anchorage connector before disconnecting the original leg.
Repeat this process until the nal destination has been reached
4 Leading edge use
Leading Edge Use: The V-EDGE PFL has been tested for horizontal (Leading Edge) use over a Type A edge using the
methods in CNB/P/11.060. The Type A edge de nition is a steel edge with a radius of r = 0.5 mm (0.020") and without
burrs. Due to this test, the equipment may be used over similar edges.
Leading Edge con gurations shall only be used after all other hierarchy of controls, including restraint systems and
overhead anchorages, have been exhausted.
Prior to use, leading edges must be evaluated by a quali ed person. Avoid working where the lifeline will continuously
or repeatedly abrade against sharp, hard, or abrasive edges. If the risk assessment indicates that an edge could
damage the lifeline then eliminate such contact or protect the edges using a pad or other means before the start of
work.
Horizontal use or anchoring at the feet of the User should be limited wherever possible to avoid the potential for swing
fall and the possibility of the User striking a structure, potentially causing serious injury. To reduce the risk of a swing
fall, it is preferable to anchor directly above the User.
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