Fall Clearance; Tag Line; Making Connections; Anchorage Mounted Srl (Not Applicable To The Workman Twin Leg Pfl) - MSA Aptura LT30 Mode D'emploi

3.1.4

Fall Clearance

Always remove obstructions below the work area to ensure a clear fall path. The minimum recom-
mended clearance is the maximum arrest distance specified on the SRL's labeling plus an extra 39 in.
(1 m) and any additional free fall up to the limit stated in the specification section of this manual and
marked on the product label (see Fig. 3 Fall clearance).
When a Workman PFL, Short-Stop, or Sure-Lock is connected to the back D-ring of a harness, 2 ft of
free fall must be included in the clearance calculation and applied to the free fall limit to account for
SRL rotation during a fall arrest. See section 3.2.5 for a Twin Leg PFL.
3.1.5

Tag Line

Do not leave an SRL's line extended when it's not being used for fall protection. If the SRL is to high
to reach the retracted snaphook, then attach a sufficiently long tag line (light rope) to the snaphook.
Use the tag line to retrieve the snaphook for use and to control retraction after use.
3.2

Making Connections

Do not rely on feel or sound to verify proper snaphook engagement. Always check visually for proper
engagement. Ensure that gate and keeper are closed before use.
3.2.1

Anchorage Mounted SRL (not applicable to the Workman Twin Leg PFL)

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Connect the SRL's anchorage bracket to a suitable anchorage with the appropriate connecting
hardware.
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Connect the snaphook to the back D-ring (or CSA Class A connector) of an approved full body
harness.
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Be sure the snaphook's gate is completely closed and locked. Verify a rescue SRL is set to fall
arrest mode before connecting it to an anchorage (see instructions on rescue SRL).
Fig. 4 Fall arrest attachment D-ring (or class A connector)
3.2.2

User Mounted SRL

The anchorage bracket of SRLs 12 ft (3.7 m) or shorter, may be connected to the back D-ring (or CSA
Class A connector) of an approved full body harness. The nozzle of the Backpacker SRL may also be
connected to the back D-ring of an approved full body harness.
In these applications, the snaphook is connected to a suitable anchorage with the appropriate
connecting hardware. If the SRL remains attached to the harness when it's not being used, then secure
the snaphook end of the line to prevent it from becoming a trip hazard.
3.2.3

Backpacker Mount (Backpacker SRL only)

The Backpacker SRL may be connected to the back D-ring of a user's harness by utilizing the connec-
tion element on the nozzle. When using the connection element on the nozzle, the snaphook is
connected to a suitable anchorage and the Backpacker's nozzle is connected to a 2 3/16 in. (56 mm)
back D-ring of an approved full body harness.
Follow the procedure below to connect the Backpacker using its nozzle connection element:
(1) Insert the snaphook and nozzle of the Backpacker through the D-ring of the harness in the direc-
tion that will have the nozzle of the Backpacker pointing upward when the harness is on the user.
(2) Press the D-ring of the harness against the spring loaded arms of the nozzle until the D-ring
snaps into the groove under the arms of the nozzle.
(3) Put the harness on the user in accordance with the directions supplied with the harness.
WARNING
Self-Retracting Lanyard
Use
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