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SRL – SRD Instruction Manual

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SELF-RETRACTING LIFELINES - INSTRUCTION MANUAL

THESE INSTUCTIONS APPLY TO THE FOLLOWI NG MODEL(S):

C7000 C7001 C7002 C7003 C7004
C7005 C7020 C7021 C7100 C7
C7202 C8000 C8001

This manual must be read and understood in its entire ty and used as part of your fall protection training program
as required by OSHA 192 6 and State and local reg ulatory agencies. Th is instruction manual is int ended to meet
industry standa rds required by and ANSI Z359.2007 and should be used as part of an Employee Fall Safety
training program as required by OSH A. User must read and fully understand the limitations and proper use of the
equipment, and be properly trained by employer prior to use per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66, 29 CFR 1926.503, and
applicable loc al standards. NOTE: This User Instruction Manual is not to be removed except by the user of this

equipment. Current User Instruction Manuals must always be available to the user. Read and understand these
instructions before using equipment. Do not discard these instructions.

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Materials and Construction

Webbing Materials

x Constructed with high tenacity polyester; breaking strength >5000 lbs tensile strength

C

able Materials

x 7X19 Galvanized Steel (3/16” diameter)

C

onnector Materials

x Galvanized Steel

H

ousing Materials

x Aluminum
x High -Impact Resistant Polymer

Purpose

Malta Dynamics Self-Retracting Lifelines are devices used to safely expand the working area
where a harness with a six-foot lanyard is not adequate. A Self-Retracting Device (SRD) such as a
self-retracting lifeline, is designed to reduce the shock load to the body of a worker by limiting the
distance of a fall. The SRD allows complete freedom of movement. An SRD is one component of a
Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS). PFAS normally include a full body harness, anchorage
connector (such as a carabiner and an SRD.)

The Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL) may be used in a stationary or mobile manner. As a stationary
device, the SRL should be mounted to an approved, fixed anchorage connector overhead. The
SRL extends as the user moves away from the anchor point, and retracts as the user moves back
toward the anchorage point. An SRL used in a mobile manner should travel on a steel cable, rope
or fixed rail, travelling from one anchorage connector to another.

Self-Retracting Lifelines may include a swivel eye anchorage, self-locking swivel snap hook with
impact indicator, and 3/16” wire cable or webbing, carabiner and tag line.

Instructions for Use

x WARNING: Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment.
x Pe rsonal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) MUST limit the average arrest force to 900 lbs. (4kN) or

less.

x Employees shall be trained in accordance with the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66 in

the safe use of the system and its components before using a PFAS.

x Inspect all Personal Fall Arrest Syste m equipment for wear, damage, and other deterioration

prior to each use. Remove defective equipment from service immediately.

x Thoroughly evaluate and plan all elements of Fall Protection System(s) before using this

equipment. Make sure that your Personal Fall Arrest System is appropriate for your needs
and facility. Calculate fall clearance and swing fall clearance. The amount of clearance
required is dependent on the type of connecting subsystem, the anchorage location, and
other factors. When calculating distance, be sure to consider:

x Deceleration Distance
x Movement of harness attachment (D-ring)
x Free Fall Distance
x Height of the worker (how tall is the worker?)
x Elevation of Anchorage Connector

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Warranty

THE FOLLOWING IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Equipment offered by Malta Dynamics is warranted against factory defects
in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from date of installation or first use by the
original owner. LIMITED REMEDY: Upon notice in writing, Malta Dyn amics will repair or replace all
defective items at Malta Dynamics’s sole discretion. Malta D ynamics reserves the right to require
that the defective item be returned to its plant for inspection before determining the appropriate
course of action. Warranty does not cover equipment damage resulting from wear, abuse, damage
in transit, failure to maintain the product or other damage beyond the control of Malta Dynamics.
Malta Dynamics shall be the sole judge of product condition and warranty options. This warranty
applies only to original purchaser and is the only warranty applicable to this product. Please contact
Malta Dynamics customer service department at 800-494-1840 for assistance. LIMITATION OF
LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT WILL MALTA DYNAMICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, IN
ANY WAY RELATED TO THE PRODUCTS REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ASSERTED.

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x Connecting Subsystems length
x D-ring connector length
x Length of Full Body Harness stretch

x Swing falls occur when the anchorage point is not directly above the point where a fall occurs.

The force of striking an object in a swing fall may cause serious injury or death. Minimize
potential for swing falls by working as close to the anchorage point as possible. Do not permit a
swing fall if injury could occur. Swing falls significantly increase the amount of clearance
required.

S

ee Illustration 1.

x Use rs must have a rescue plan and the means to implement it. This plan must provide prompt

employee rescue or assure that employees have the ability to rescue themselves in the event
of a fall.

x Store this equipment in a cool, dry, and clean environment that is out of direct light when not in

use to prevent UV degradation.

x This equipment must be removed from service immediately if a fall is incurred.

Limitations for Use

x WARNING: Do not use this equipment if you are unable to tolerate the impact of a fall

arrest. Age and fitness can seriously affect your ability to withstand a fall. Consult with a
physician if in doubt. Minors, pregnant women, and anyone with a history of back and/or neck

problems must not use this equipment.

x WARNING: Use caution when employing this equipment around machines, electrical

hazards, chemical hazards and sharp edges or abrasive surfaces, as contact may cause
equipment failure, personal injury, or death.

x Use only with compatible components of subsystems. Substitutions or replacements made with

non-approved components or subsystems may jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may
affect the safety and reliability of the complete system.

x Self-Retracting Lifelines are designed for a single user with combined weight - including

clothing, tools, etc. - within weight capacity range 130 lbs. to 310 lbs.

x Use only with structures capable of supporting static loads required for Personal Fall Arrest

Systems (PFAS). Anchorages used for PFAS must be capable of sustaining static loads in the
direction permitted by the PFAS of at least: 3,600 lbs. with certification of a qualified person; or
5,000 lbs. without certification. When more than one PFAS is attached to an anchorage, the
strengths stated above must be met independently at and for each anchorage location.

x Do not expose this equipment to chemicals or harsh solutions that may have a harmful effect.
x User must not use or install equipment before receiving proper training from a Competent

Person, as defined by OSHA 29 CFR 1926. 32(f).

x Only Malta Dynamics shall make repairs or alterations to the equipment.

Illustration

1: Examples

of

Swing

Fall

Hazards

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Inspection Log

Date of Manufacture: Model Name/#:

Serial #: Date of First Use:

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x All synthetic material must be protected from slag, hot sparks, open flames, or other heat

sources. The use of heat resistant materials is recommended in these applications.

Connector Compatibility Limitations

Malta Dynamics equipment must be coupled only to compatible connectors that are suitable to
your application. Ensure all connections are compatible in size, shape and strength. Ensure all
connectors are fully closed and locked. OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 prohibits the use of snap
hooks to engage to objects unless the following requirements are met:

x Snap hook must be a locking type snap hook.

x Snap hook must be explicitly designed for such a connection. “Designed for” means that the

manufacturer of the snap hook specifically created the snap hook to be used to connect to
the equipment in question.

Use of a non-locking snap hook can result in rollout (a process by which a snap hook or
carabiner unintentionally disengages from another connector or object to which it is coupled.
ANSI Z359.0- 2007). Malta Dynamics connectors (snap hooks and carabiners) are designed to

be used only as specified in each product’s user’s instructions.

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void the following types of connections:

x Connection of two (or more) snap hooks or carabiners to one D-ring.
x Connection of a snap hook back to its integral lanyard.
x Direct connection of a snap hook to horizontal lifeline.

x Connection in a manner that results in a load on the gate. NOTE: Large throat opening snap

hooks should not be connected to standard size D-rings or similar objects, as such use will
result in a load on the gate if the hook or D-ring twists or rotates. Large throat snap hooks
are designed for use on structural elements such as rebar or cross members that are not
shaped in such a way that they may capture the gate of the hook.

x False engagement connections, where protruding features of the snap hook or carabiner

may catch on the anchor and seem to be fully engaged to the anchor point. Always confirm
engagement.

x Connection to snap hooks or carabiners.
x Direct connection to webbing lanyard, webbing loop, rope lanyard or tie-back (unless the

manufacturer’s instructions for both the lanyard and connector specifically allow such a
connection).

x Connection of a snap hook to a D-ring, rebar, or other connection point of improper

dimensions in relation to the snap hook dimensions or configurations that could cause t he
snap hook keeper to be depressed by a turning motion of the snap hook, or such that snap

hook or carabiner will not fully close and lock, or that roll-out could occur.

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llustration 2 depicts examples of inappropriate connections:

Illustration 2: Inappropriate Connections

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Capacity:-1-Person

Working-Load: -130-310-lbs.

CLASS B SRD

Average-Arresting-Force:-900-lbs.

Max-Arresting-Distance:-54-in.

Materials:- Impact-Resistant-Polymer-Housing,

Steel-Cable,-Steel-Hardware

MIN. 5000 lbs

22kN

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310lbs

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3/16” diameter
Galvanized Steel Cable
with Carabiner, Swivel Top
Steel Snap Hook & Tag Line

Capacity:-1-Person

Working-Load: -130-310-lbs.

CLASS B SRD

Average-Arresting-Force:-900-lbs.

Max-Arresting-Distance:-54-in.

Materials:- Impact-Resistant-Polymer-Housing,

Steel-Cable,-Steel-Hardware

MIN. 5000 lbs

22kN

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310lbs

Max

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C7202

C8000

C8001

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MIN. 5000 lbs

22kN

40omax

310lbs

Max

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proper

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Average -Arresting-Force:

Materials:- Impact - Resistant-Polymer-Housing,-

------------ Polyester-Webbing,-Steel-Hardware

SRL -Weight:-5-lbs.

Max -Arresting-Distance:-54-in.

Working -Load:-130-310-lbs.

Capacity:-1-person

Class - B -SRD

PART# C7202

900-lbs.

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11’ Polyester Webbing, Swivel Top with

Carabiner; Universal Rebar Hook on Bottom

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Connecting Component Limitations

x A Competent Person must ensure the compatibility of all connections and that of the

system.

x Do not use the system if any connector does not lock or if any other component in the

system does not operate properly.

x Allow sufficient safe clearance in the event of a Free Fall.
x System must be rigged to limit the total Free Fall Distance according to the type of system,

and in compliance with ANSI and OSHA directives.

x Do not use if any part of the system appears to be damaged.
x Do not use a body belt for fall arrest applications.

Performance

Each Self-Retracting Lifelines have an av erage arresting force of 900 lbs (4kN) when statically
tested in accordance with the requirements of the ANSI Z359.14:2014 standard.

Model/

Part # Description (Materials & Size)

Lifeline
Length

Max

Arrest

Distance

ANSI

Z359.14

Class

C7000

Impact R esistant Polymer Housing, Steel Cable, Steel Carabiner, Snout &Tagline

20 ft. 54 in. B
C7001 Impact R esistant Polymer Hou sing, Steel Cable, Steel Carabiner 30 ft. 54 in. B
C7002

Impact R esistant Polymer Hou sing, Steel Cable, St eel Carabiner

50 ft. 54 in. B
C7003 Impact Resistant Polymer Housing, Steel Cable, Steel Ca rabiner, Snout & Tagline 100 ft. 54 in. B
C7004

Impact R esistant Polymer Hou sing, Steel Cable, St eel Carabiner, Snout & Tagline

10 ft. 54 in. B
C7005 Impact Resistant Polymer Housing, Polyester Webbing, Steel Snap Hook & Swivel 11 ft. 54 in. B
C7020

Aluminum Housing, Polyester Webbing, Steel Snap Hook Twin SRL

6 ft. 54 in. B

C7021

Aluminum Housing, Polyester Webbing, Steel Universal Rebar HookTwin SRL

6 ft. 54 in. B

C7100

Impact R esistant Polymer Hou sing, Polyester Webbing, Steel Snap Hook, & Steel Carabiner

6 ft. 54 in. B

C7201

Impact Resistant Polymer Housing,PolyesterWebbing, Swivel Topwith

6WHHOCarabiner; 6WHHOSnap Hook on Bottom

11 ft. 54 in. B
C7202

Impact Resistant Polymer Housing,PolyesterWebbing, Swivel Topwith

6WHHOCarabiner; 6WHHO8QLYHUVDO5HEDU Hook on Bottom

11 ft. 54 in. B
C8000 Impact R esistant Polymer Hou sing, Steel Cable, St eel Carabiner, Steel Snap Hook & Tagline 20 ft. 54 in. B

C8001 Impact Resi stant Polym er Housing, Steel Ca ble, Steel C arabiner, Steel Sna p Hook & Tagline 30 ft. 54 in. B

A

pplicable Standards:

Refer to national standards, including ANSI Z359.1, and local, state and federal (OSHA 1910.66,
appendix C, 1926.500) requirements for more information on personal fall arrest systems and
associated components.

C

apacity:

Malta Dynamics Self-Retracting Lifelines are designed for use by an individual person with a
combined weight (worker, clothing, tools, etc.) of 130 lbs. minimum to no more than 310 lbs.
maximum. No more than one person may be connected at one time.

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Average -Arresting-Force:

Materials:- Impact - Resistant-Polymer-Housing,-

------------ Polyester-Webbing,-Steel-Hardware

SRL -Weight:-5-lbs.

Max -Arresting-Distance:-54-in.

Working -Load:-130-310-lbs.

Capacity:-1-person

Class - B -SRD

PART# C7201

™

MIN. 5000 lbs

22kN

40omax

310lbs

Max

follow

for

instructions

proper

SRL

attachment

GREEN

RED

54oC

-40

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C

130oF

-40

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F

SUITABLE FOR
HORIZONTAL
LIFELINE

900-lbs.

800-494-1840

Watertown Road, Waterford, OH 45786

11’ Polyester Webbing, Swivel Top with

Carabiner ; Snap Hook on Bottom

™

™

54oC

-40

o

C

130oF

-40

o

F

MIN. 5000 lbs

22kN

40omax

310lbs

Max

follow

for

instructions

proper

SRL

attachment

GREEN

RED

SUITABLE FOR
HORIZONTAL
LIFELINE

™

Average -Arresting-Force:

900-lbs.

Materials:- Impact -Resistant-Polymer-

-Housing, -Polyester-Web,-

--Steel-Hardware

SRL -Weight:-5-lbs.

Max -Arresting-Distance:-54-in.

Working -Load:-130-310-lbs.

Capacity:-1-person

Class -B -SRD

with Universal Rebar Hook

800-494-1840

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C7201

C7103

800-494-1840

405 Watertown Road
Waterford, OH 45786

Min. 5000lbs

310lbs

Max

54oC 130oF

6'

Twin

Self-Retracting

Lifeline

with- Universal- Re bar- Hook

Capacity: 1 person

Max Arrest Distance:

54"

Average -Arresting -Force: 900lbs.

SERIAL#
BATCH#
MFG

DATE:

CLASSBSRD

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22kN

GREEN

RED

Working- Load: 130-310lbs.

-40oC -40oF

PART#

C7021

Weight: -5.2 -lbs.

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for

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SRL

attachment

SUIT
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C7021