A Capital Safety Company
Model Description Cable Requirements
5000338 Wire Rope Grab For use with 9.5 mm (3/8 in) diameter
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Figure 1 – Static Wire Rope Grab
7x19 Galvanized or Stainless Steel Cable
LAD-SAF™
STATIC WIRE ROPE GRAB
FOR 3/8 INCH WIRE CABLE
Model Number: 5000338
FORM NO: 5906265
REV: E
© Copyright 2012, DB Industries, Inc.
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WARNING: This product is part of a personal fall arrest system. The user must follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for each component of the system. These instructions must be provided to the user of this
equipment. The user must read and understand these instructions before using this equipment. Manufacturer’s
instructions must be followed for proper use and maintenance of this equipment. Alterations or misuse of this
product or failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT: If you have questions on the use, care, or suitability of this equipment for your application,
contact Capital Safety.
IMPORTANT: Before using this equipment, record the product identifi cation information from the ID label in the
Inspection and Maintenance Log at the back of this manual.
DESCRIPTION:
This Wire Rope Grab is intended to be used as part of a personal fall arrest system or restraint system. The wire
rope grab provides a portable lanyard connection point on a wire rope lifeline. Note: This wire rope grab is not
designed to follow the worker. If repositioning on your lifeline is required, you must manually reposition the
wire rope grab at the desired location.
Figure 2 – Static Wire Rope Grab Components
E
D
A
B
C
A - ID/Warning Label B - Wedge/Handle Assembly C - Attachment D-ring D - Detent Pin E - Lifeline
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1.0 APPLICATIONS
1.1 PURPOSE: The Lad-Saf™
Figure 3 – Applications
is intended to be used as
part of a personal fall arrest
system or restraint system
(Figure 3). The rope grab
B
provides a portable lanyard
connection point on a rope
lifeline.
FALL ARREST: A typical
fall arrest system includes a
rope grab, a lifeline, shockabsorbing lanyard, and full
body harness. The potential
for free fall must be limited
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2
A
3
3
2
1
B Restraint
1 Lifeline
2 Rope Grab
3 Positioning Lanyard
to 6 ft. (1.8 M).
RESTRAINT: Restraint
systems prevent the user
from reaching a fall hazard
(example: leading edge roof
work). A typical restraint
system includes a rope grab,
lifeline, positioning lanyard,
A Fall Arrest
1 Lifeline
2 Rope Grab
3 Shock Absorbing
Lanyard
and full body harness. No
vertical free fall is permitted.
1.2 STANDARDS: Refer to the following national standard on fall protection:
OSHA 1910.66, Appendix C.
1.3 TRAINING: This equipment is intended to be used by persons trained in its correct application and use. It is the
responsibility of the user to assure they are familiar with these instructions and are trained in the correct care and use
of this equipment. Users must also be aware of the operating characteristics, application limits, and the consequences of
improper use.
CAUTION: Training must be conducted without exposing the user to a fall hazard. Training should be repeated on a periodic basis.
1.4 INSPECTION FREQUENCY:
the procedures defi ned in Table 2
The Wire Rope Grab shall be inspected by the user before each use
“Inspection Checklist” and, additionally, by a competent person1 other
by following
than the user at intervals of no more than one year2. Results of each Competent Person inspection should be
recorded
in the “Inspection and Maintenance Log” in the back of this manual.
2.0 LIMITATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Always consider the following limitations and requirements when installing or using this equipment.
2.1 CAPACITY: The Lad-Saf™ Wire Rope Grab is designed for use by one person with a combined weight
(person, clothing, tools, etc.) up to 310 lbs (141 kg).
Lad-Saf™ Wire Rope Grab for Fall Arrest applications.
2.2 CABLE TYPE: The Lad-Saf™ Wire Rope Grab must be used with 3/8 in (9.5 mm) diameter 7x19 galvanized
or stainless steel cable.
2.3 LANYARD LENGTH: The length of the lanyard used with the Lad-Saf™ Wire Rope Grab must be limited to
3 ft (0.9 m) or less.
2.4 FREE FALL: Personal fall arrest systems used with this equipment must be rigged to limit the free fall to
6 ft. (1.8 m). See the subsystem manufacturer’s instructions for more information.
1 Competent Person: One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary,
hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
2 Inspection Frequency: Extreme working conditions (harsh environments, prolonged use, etc.) may require increasing the frequency of competent person
inspections.
3 Capacity: Most Capital Safety rope grabs are factory tested to a maximum capacity of 310 lbs (141 kg).
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At no time shall more than one person connect to the
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