DBI SALA 3000057 Instructions page 20

Label, I-Instruction Label (right side); J-Wire Rope; K-RFID Tag;
L-Tear Drop Thimble; M-Self-Locking Swivel Snap Hook; N-Hook
options.
IMPORTANT: See GIUM Sections 1.1 and 1.3 before using this
equipment.
IMPORTANT: Before using this equipment, record the product
identifi cation information from the ID label (1) into the Equipment
Identifi cation Sheet at the end of the GIUM.
2.0 REQUIREMENTS: Installation and use of this equipment is re-
stricted by the following limitations:
• CAPACITY: One person. At no time shall more than one person
connect to a single SRL for fall arrest applications. Retrieval appli-
cations can differ for each model. See Model Supplement for more
information.
• LOCKING SPEED: Situations which do not allow for an unob-
structed fall path should be avoided. Examples include: working in
confi ned or cramped spaces, on slowly shifting material (such as
sand or grain) or on a low pitched roof where a worker may slide
instead of fall. These situations may not allow the body to reach
suffi cient speed to cause the SRL to lock if a fall occurs. A clear
path is required to assure positive locking of the SRL.
• ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Use of this
equipment in areas with environmental hazards may require ad-
ditional precautions to reduce the possibility of injury to the user
or damage to the equipment. Hazards may include, but are not
limited to:
◊ Corrosion: Do not leave this equipment for long periods in envi-
ronments where corrosion of metal parts could occur as a result
of vapors from organic materials. Use caution when working
around sewage or fertilizer because of their high concentration
of ammonia, which is very corrosive. Use near seawater or other
corrosive environments may require more frequent inspections
or servicing to assure corrosion damage is not affecting the per-
formance of the product.
◊ Chemical: Solutions containing acids, alkali or other caustic
chemicals, particularly at elevated temperatures, may damage
DBI-SALA SRLs. When working with such chemicals, frequent in-
spection of the entire SRL must be completed. Chemical damage
to the lifeline is diffi cult to detect and it is recommended that the
lifeline be replaced periodically to ensure safety. The lifeline may
only be replaced by an authorized service center.
20