Lanyard Extension Cable User Manual
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1. or suitable harness Figure 8 PRODUCT INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE e Reference and complete the chart on the following pages for inspections e The user of this extension lanyard and the user s organization are responsible for inspection and maintenance e This device should be inspected prior to each use e This device must be removed from service immediately if there are one or more items that do not pass inspection e f this device was subject to a fall it must be removed from service immediately Once it has been checked by a competent person and deemed usable it may then be returned to service e This device needs to be checked by a competent person other than the user once per year or sooner if deemed necessary by the competent person e This chart should be completed at least once every year If all boxes are filled in make a separate chart CLEANING If necessary the Rigid Lifelines Fall Arrest Lanyard Extension Cable may be cleaned prior to use Use a solvent based oil such as WD 40 that does not contain chlorine or chemicals corrosive to steel or zinc Spraying with a light oil and wiping clean will ensure that the snaphook is free of debris and well lubricated 11 VISUAL INSPECTION CHART p3498 19 uayoug JON pue juasaJg SdU S B 14 JO 52017 0484 uoisoJ103 ON pue 9139095 TYS 10 Juag JON pue Juasa d sa2. Lifelines discretion the replacement or repair of the equipment at Rigid Lifelines factory or at a location approved by Rigid Lifelines THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE EQUIPMENT AND MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED Rigid Lifelines shall not be liable under any circumstances for any indirect special or consequential damages including but not limited to lost profits increased operating costs or loss of production This warranty shall not extend to damages including but not limited to lost profits increased operating costs or loss of production This warranty shall not extend to any components or accessories not manufactured by Rigid Lifelines example casters with the exception of the components systems or accessories involved with XSPlatforms and purchaser s remedy for such components and accessories shall be determined by the terms and conditions of any warranty provided by the manufacturer of such components and accessories SERVICE POLICY Obtain as much information as possible concerning the problem through personal observation by yourself or other authorized personnel familiar with the job and equipment include model serial and or part numbers voltages speeds and any other special identifying features Be prepared to discuss the situati
3. and drive components to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year commencing on the date of shipment to the first retail purchaser Purchaser Rigid Lifelines warrants all Rigid Lifelines fall protection soft goods devices connectors and accessories to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year commencing on the date of shipment to the first retail purchaser Purchaser Rigid Lifelines is dedicated to offering superior service and quality products to all of our customers If you would like to contact a customer service representative please call the following number 1 800 869 2080 We will be happy to assist you in any way that we can These warranties do not extend to equipment which has been subject to misuse use in excess of rated capacity negligent operation use beyond Rigid Lifelines published service factors improper installation or maintenance adverse environments and does not apply to any equipment which has been repaired or altered without Rigid Lifelines written authorization This warranty is void for any product that is designed to deform or absorb energy during a fall event and needs to be replaced after a fall event has occurred Written notice of any claimed defect must be given to Rigid Lifelines within thirty 30 days after such defect is discovered Rigid Lifelines obligation and Purchaser s sole remedy under this warranty is limited to at Rigid
4. Manual 103 0052 REV 06 14 I RaGID LIFELINES Installation and Usage Diagram for the Rigid Lifelines Fall Arrest Lanyard Extension Cable SA SSS gt NSSS Wee R AN NL 22 150 9001 REGISTERED RIGID LIFELINES TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE nne teet Gasen tied nas of na aa pn aid ernennen A MANUFACTURER a pn Dina Dan nn den el 4 COMPONENTS cocinar rar e Here 5 A IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS OF RIGID LIFELINES FALL ARREST LANYARD EXTENSION v op oup IDEE MEETS EINEN DIDI MI DIM EDDIE 6 DAG RA pem ccc en Bee Die He peter een 6 SPECIFICATIONS FOR CABLE A a RRERR EROR pea kn 7 MI SAGE NOTES POLE nnn 7 8 PRODUCT INSTALLATION eese ca 9 10 PRODUCT INSPECTION amp MAINTENANCE sssssse HH Hehe herren 11 EIDEM 11 VISUAL INSPECTION CHART certet rae ext hin xe t een nines 12 INSPECTION RECORDS ETE 13 WARRANTY Feen sane anne 16 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE USER INSTRUCTIONS RIGID LIFELINES FALL ARREST LANYARD EXTENSION CABLE This product must be used according to the instructions and warnings as described here Failure to do so could result in injury or death All users of this product must read and understand all of these instructions This product is only to be used as part of a Rigid Lifelines fall protection system It is ne
5. anyard Extension Cables Steel x19 Strand Core 1 4 Diameter Minimum 5 000 LBS Breaking Strength DO NOT USE AS A CHOKE DO NOT USE AS A CHOKER Figure 2 WARNING Care must be taken to never use the Extension Cable as a choker in a tie back installation It is possible when installing an Extension Cable to loop the Extension Cable around a beam and then attach it back to itself by snapping the hook of the snap over the cable see Figure 2 It is also possible to loop the Extension Cable around an and insert the snap back through the O ring creating a choker effect see Figure 3 on page 9 Both of these arrangements are strictly forbidden USAGE NOTES 1 Rigid Lifelines fall protection systems meet and or exceed all OSHA 8 ANSI requirements 2 Read understand and follow instructions of all component manuals and warnings before use 3 Follow all current requirements of ANSI Z359 or CSA Z259 in Canada 4 The following requirements do not preempt any current OSHA Canadian or ANSI 2359 fall protection requirements Z 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 USAGE NOTES continued Always perform a hazard analysis before use that will identify impact hazards swing hazards or any other hazards that may exist Address and correct all hazards before use Inspect system before use Check for bent broken or missing components Never use system with th
6. e attachment point below the D ring of the harness Always have a written rescue plan that defines who will rescue and what equipment will be used Always use the buddy system when using fall protection the monitor or buddy does not need to be physically on the system just nearby supervising Never use the system alone without a monitor On systems with rolling bridges or rotating booms position attachment point directly overhead of worker s at all times Choose the shortest length self retracting lanyard SRL available that will allow the worker to perform his her job function This will reduce total fall distance and thereby limit any possible injury during a fall Short cable lengths will reduce the amount of cable cinching on the internal SRL pulley thereby reducing fall distance For example 50 feet of lanyard strap wrapped around a pulley will pay out more than 10 feet of strap wrapped around a pulley before the strapping becomes tight enough to resist the load Fabric lanyards also stretch under load The longer the lanyard the longer the stretch If connecting hardware must be added compatibility must be verified by a competent person and the connector must be certified to ANSI 2359 1 2007 or CSA Z259 in Canada with a minimum 3 600 LB gate strength Per OSHA amp ANSI or CSA Z259 in Canada designate a competent person who can fulfill obligations of the regulations Never deviate from the above unle
7. n Cable Part Numbers 8 0166 10 10 Long 8 0166 15 15 Long 8 0166 20 20 Long Proof Load Minimum 3 600 LBS gate strength Load Rating Minimum 5 000 LBS breaking strength Material e 1 4 in wire rope e 2 3 16 in O ring zinc plated carbon steel e ANSI rated snaphook double action locking snaphook zinc plated IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS OF RIGID LIFELINES FALL ARREST LANYARD EXTENSION CABLE Rigid Lifelines fall arrest track or suitable anchorage Rigid Lifelines rotating eye trolley P N FA524RI or suitable anchorage Snap hook end of Rigid Lifelines lanyard extension cable RIGID LIFELINES FALL ARREST LANYARD EXTENSION CABLE STANDARD P N s 8 0166 10 10 Long 8 0166 15 15 Long 8 0166 20 20 Long P O ring end of Rigid Lifelines lanyard extension cable Rigid Lifelines carabiner P N 8 0175 Rigid Lifelines self retracting lanyard SRL STANDARD P N s 8 4015 8 4020 8 4030 8 4031 8 4050 or 8 4051 or suitable SRL THIS IS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE USE FOR THIS LANYARD EXTENSION CABLE DO NOT DEVIATE FROM THIS ARRANGEMENT Snap hook end of SRL D Ring portion of Rigid Lifelines harness or suitable harness Rigid Lifelines harness STANDARD P N s 8 0161 Universal 8 0162 Universal XL 8 0163 Universal Deluxe Figure 1 Lanyard Extension Cable Components Diagram 6 SPECIFICATIONS FOR CABLE The following specifications apply to all Rigid Lifelines Fall Arrest L
8. on in detail All authorized labor charges will be based on straight time Hourly rates estimated man hours and not to exceed total dollar amount required for corrections are to be agreed upon before authorization is given There will be no allowances for overtime except in dire emergencies and then only with prior approval A verbal agreement may be reached immediately on both the method of correction and the approximate cost A warranty authorization number will be assigned for the specific incident A confirming written authorization will be forwarded to the distributor The distributor must send an itemized invoice showing our release number or invoice number and warranty authorization number after authorized corrections have been made A credit memo will be issued by accounting after the invoice has been received and approved Warranty charges ARE NOT to be deducted from outstanding open account invoices under any circumstances Any field corrections made prior to an authorization by Rigid Lifelines will not be accepted as a warranty charge or the responsibility of Rigid Lifelines Any modification to the equipment made without the prior approval of the seller will void all warranties A verbal authorization for modification may be obtained in which event a warranty authorization number will be assigned for the specific modification A confirming written authorization will be forwarded to the distributor 16
9. quii JO Pay9e uag JON pue 0 19067 uayoJg 10 juag JON YooH deus sjeu 20329051 12 INSPECTION RECORDS The following inspection log can be used for all necessary product inspections Equipment must be inspected prior to use by each user and if issues are found the product must be removed from service recertified if applicable or destroyed if it does not pass the inspection A competent person other than the user must inspect the equipment yearly Use a fall protection inspection checklist prior to each use to monitor the condition of each piece of equipment Product Description Date in Inspection Employee Date Name 14 15 Rigid Lifelines Toll Free 800 869 2080 604 Hemlock Road Local 610 286 7200 R GID Morgantown PA 19543 Fax 610 286 0085 L FELINES RigidLifelines com TEN YEAR EQUIPMENT WARRANTY Rigid Lifelines warrants the engineered track equipment wearable end truck wheels and Anchor wheels and teeth to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten 10 years commencing on the date of installation TWO YEAR EQUIPMENT WARRANTY Rigid Lifelines warrants XSPlatforms Fall Protection components to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two 2 years commencing from the date of installation ONE YEAR EQUIPMENT WARRANTY Rigid Lifelines warrants the motorized products
10. ss you have written permission and authorization from Rigid Lifelines PRODUCT INSTALLATION This fall arrest self retracting lanyard SRL extension cable is one component of a complete Rigid Lifelines system The purpose of this extension is to attach the Rigid Lifelines SRL at a lower point The snap hook of this extension cable should always go upward see Figure 3 and the O ring should always be hanging downward see Figure 4 Figure 4 O Ring Figure 3 Snaphook The extension snap hook should always attach to the Rigid Lifelines rotating eye trolley or other suitable anchorage This extension should go ABOVE the SRL see Figure 5 When using this extension cable the carabiner attaches the O ring to the top of the SRL see Figure 6 Rigid Lifelines Rotating Eye Trolley Figure 6 P N FA524RI Rigid Lifelines Carabiner 8 0175 Snaphook End Figure 5 PRODUCT INSTALLATION continued The SRL should always be orientated as shown the retracted portion of the cable strap goes upward see Figure 7 Figure 7 Rigid Lifelines Self Retracting Lanyard SRL The SRL snap hook always attaches to the D ring of the harness see Figure 8 This lanyard extension cable should not be longer than needed SRL instructions must be followed This product will lower the attachment elevation of the SRL therefore adjust fall clearances as required Snaphook End of SRL D Ring Portion of Rigid Lifelines Harness
11. ver intended to be used for lifting materials or for any other uses except as specifically outlined here in the instructions see diagrams Adequate training must always be required and enforced for the proper use and care of this product The employer must provide adequate training Eliminate any workplace or safety hazards prior to use Always remember to use proper common sense when using any Rigid Lifelines product Improper use of this product is not permitted Read and heed all manuals and all labels with this Rigid Lifelines lanyard extension as well as with all system components shown see diagrams Inspection and maintenance must always be followed for this and all fall arrest components of the entire fall arrest system see diagram If this or any fall arrest component is damaged or does not pass inspection it must be removed from service immediately IMPORTANT Alterations or misuse of this product or failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death If you have questions on the use care or suitability of this equipment for your application contact Rigid Lifelines at 800 869 2080 for more information MANUFACTURER Rigid Lifelines Toll Free 800 869 2080 604 Hemlock Road Fax 610 286 0085 Morgantown PA 19543 www rigidlifelines com sales rigidlifelines com COMPONENTS IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS OF RIGID LIFELINES FALL ARREST LANYARD EXTENSION CABLE Model Type Rigid Lifelines Lanyard Extensio
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