Description; Application - Falltech C8150 Manuel De L'utilisateur

2.0

Description

The FallTech® Single Anchor Vertical Lifelines (VLL) are typically composed of a rope of various materials and lengths. When a VLL is
combined with connectors, an Energy Absorbing Lanyard (EAL), a Fall Arrester (Rope Grab), and a counterweight, it becomes a Fall
Arrester Connector Subsystem (FACSS). See Figure 1.
A FACSS, combined with an anchorage and a Full Body Harness (FBH), form a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS). A PFAS is an assembly of
components and subsystems used to arrest a person during a fall event. See Figure 2.
Figure 1 - FACSS Subsystem
Fall Arrester
2.1 Vertical Lifelines (VLL): VLLs are the vertical rope lifeline portion of a fall arrest or restraint system. All FallTech VLLs are 5/8" diameter
synthetic rope. VLL anchorage snap hooks are pre-installed with plated steel thimbles.
2.2 Fall Arrester and Fall Arrester Lanyard Sets: Fall Arresters are steel mechanisms designed to allow worker mobility along the lifeline
as the worker moves about. A spring-loaded internal cam locks onto the VLL during a fall event, arresting the fall. Fall Arrester Lanyard
Sets are composed of a Fall Arrester attached to a EAL, which is permanently attached to a snap hook, configured to connect to a FBH. See
Table 1 in Appendix A.
3.0

Application

3.1 Purpose: The systems and equipment discussed in this manual are intended for use as part of a PFAS or restraint system.
3.2 Personal Fall Arrest System: A VLL, combined with a fall arrester (rope grab), and a EAL, forms a Fall Arrester Connector Subsystem
(FACSS). The FACSS, combined with an anchorage and an FBH, forms a PFAS, used to arrest the user during a fall event. Maximum
permissible free fall is 1.8 m (6 ft). A PFAS is an assembly of components and subsystems used to arrest a person in a free fall. A PFAS is
typically composed of an anchorage and an FBH, with a connecting device, i.e., a FACSS attached to the dorsal D-ring of the FBH. PFAS
components used with this equipment must meet applicable CSA Z259 requirements.
3.3 Rescue, Positioning, Riding or Climbing: The VLL is not suited for rescue, positioning, riding or climbing applications.
3.4 Application Limits: Take action to avoid sharp edges, abrasive surfaces, and thermal, electrical and chemical hazards.
DO NOT: Use the system system described in this manual if the user is working on an unstable surface, such as sand.
CMVLL01 Rev A
SAL
VLL
Counterweight
Figure 2 - FACSS Assembly
A
B
D
C
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A - Lifeline to Anchorage Connector
B - Fall Arrester
C - Vertical Lifeline
D - 3 ft. Shock Absorbing Lanyard
E - Snap Hook
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