Training; System Limitations And Requirements; Hll Span And System Capacity; Free Fall - MSA Stanchion Mode D'emploi

Safety Regulations
1.4

Training

This equipment is intended to be used by persons who are trained in its correct application and use by a
Qualified Person. It is the user's responsibility to know the contents of this manual and to get training before
using the equipment. Make sure that you have had sufficient training and fully know how to use the equip-
ment safely. For information about MSA training programs, call MSA Customer Service at 1-800-MSA-2222
or visit www.MSAsafety.com.
1.5

System Limitations and Requirements

WARNING!
A body belt is not approved for use with the HLL system. If a fall occurs when a body belt is in use, it
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may cause unintentional release and possible suffocation because of incorrect body support. A full body
harness is the only acceptable body-support device that may be used in a fall arrest system.
Do not leave this product installed in environments which could cause damage or deterioration to the
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product. Refer to instructions for care and inspection details. Do not leave unattended loads on this
product.
Chemical hazards, heat and corrosion may damage this product. More frequent inspections are required
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in these environments.
Avoid using this product adjacent to moving machinery, electrical hazards or abrasive surfaces or in the
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presence of excessive heat, open flame or molten metal.
Do not use this product near energized equipment of where contact with high voltage power lines may
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occur. Metal components may provide a path for electrical current to flow, resulting in an electrical shock
or electrocution.
Make sure that connectors are compatible in size, shape, and strength. Connectors that are not compat-
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ible can accidentally disengage.
Do not use touch or hearing to make sure that the snap hook or carabiner has engaged correctly. Look
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to make sure that the gate and keeper are closed before use.
Do NOT connect snap hooks and carabiners together.
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Failure to obey these warnings can result in serious injury or death.

1.5.1 HLL Span and System Capacity

US
To be used with MSA Sure-Line and Dyna-Line Horizontal Lifelines as a system with the following restric-
tions:
• Dyna-Line 60 ft (18.3 m) max span; 2 workers
• Sure-Line 40 ft (12.2 m) max span; 2 workers or 60 ft (18.3 m) max span; 1 worker
The max weight for a user is 310 lb. (141 kg) including tools and clothing.

1.5.2 Free Fall

According to OSHA requirements, personal fall arrest subsystems used with the HLL system must limit free
fall to 6 ft (1.8 m) when an energy absorbing lanyard is used. Obey the limits of government regulatory and
manufacturers' requirements for maximum possible free fall for all personal fall arrest subsystems attached
to the HLL system.
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