Rigid Lifelines C7002 User Manual

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SELF-RETRACTING LIFELINES - INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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THESE INSTUCTIONS APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING MODEL(S):

C7000 C7001 C7002 C7003 C7004
C7005 C7020 C7021 C7100 C7201
C7202 C8000 C8001

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is manual must be read and understood in its entirety and used as part of your fall protection training program
as required by OSHA 1926 and State and local regulatory agencies. This instruction manual is intended to meet
industry standards required by and ANSI Z359.2007 and should be used as part of an Employee Fall Safety
training program as required by OSHA. 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 local 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

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Webbing Materials

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

C

able Materials

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

C

onnector Materials

• Galvanized Steel

H

ousing Materials

• Aluminum

• 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

• WARNING: Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment.

• Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) MUST limit the average arrest force to 900 lbs. (4kN) or

less.

• 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.

• Inspect all Personal Fall Arrest System equipment for wear, damage, and other deterioration
prior to each use. Remove defective equipment from service immediately.

• 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:

• Deceleration Distance

• Movement of harness attachment (D-ring)

• Free Fall Distance

• Height of the worker (how tall is the worker?)

• Elevation of Anchorage Connector

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• Connecting Subsystems length

Illustration

1: Examples

of

Swing

Fall

Hazards

• D-ring connector length

• Length of Full Body Harness stretch

• 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.

• Users 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.

• Store this equipment in a cool, dry, and clean environment that is out of direct light when not in
use to prevent UV degradation.

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

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ee Illustration 1.

Limitations for Use

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Do not expose this equipment to chemicals or harsh solutions that may have a harmful effect.

• User must not use or install equipment before receiving proper training from a Competent

Person, as defined by OSHA 29 CFR 1926.32(f).

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

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

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Materials:- Impact-Resistant-Polymer-Housing,

Steel-Cable,-Steel-Hardware

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Materials:- Impact-Resistant-Polymer-Housing,

Steel-Cable,-Steel-Hardware

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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:

• Snap hook must be a locking type snap h

• 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-lo

cking 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.

void the following types of connections:

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• Connection of two (or more) snap hooks or carabiners to one D-ring.

• Connection of a snap hook back to its integral lanyard.

• Direct connection of a snap hook to horizontal lifeline.

• 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.

• 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.

• Connection to snap hooks or carabiners.

• 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).

• 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 the
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:

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Illustration 2: Inappropriate Connections

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Connecting Component Limitations

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

system.

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

system does not operate properly.

• Allow sufficient safe clearance in the event of a Free Fall.

• 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.

• Do not use if any part of the system appears to be damaged.

• Do not use a body belt for fall arrest applications.

Performance

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

Max

Model/

Part # Description (Materials & Size)

C7000

C7001 Impac t Resist ant Pol ymer H ousing , Steel Cabl e, Steel Ca rabin er 30 ft. 54 in. B

C7002

C7003 Im pact Resi stant Polym er Housi ng, Steel Cabl e, Steel C arabin er, Sn out & Tagline 100 ft. 54 in. B

C7004

C7005 Im pact Resista nt Polym er Hous ing, Pol yester W ebbing, Steel S nap Hoo k & Swiv el 11 ft. 54 in. B

C7020

C7021

C7100

C7201

C7202

C8000 Impac t Resist ant Pol ymer H ousing , Steel Ca ble, Steel Car abiner , Steel Snap Ho ok & Tagl ine 20 ft. 54 in. B

C8001 Impact Res istant Polym er Housi ng, Steel Cabl e, Steel Carabi ner, St eel Sna p Hook & T agline 30 ft. 54 in. B

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pplicable Standards:

Impac t Resist ant Pol ymer Housing, Steel Cable, Steel Carabiner, Snout & Tagline

Impac t Resist ant Pol ymer H ousing , Steel Ca ble, Steel Car abiner

Impac t Resist ant Pol ymer H ousing , Steel Ca ble, Steel Car abiner , Snout & Tagline

Alumi num Hou sing, Polyester Webbing, Steel Snap Hook Twin SRL

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

Impac t Resist ant Pol ymer H ousing , Polyes ter W ebbing, Steel Sn ap Hook, & Steel Carabiner

Impact Resistant Polymer Housing, Polyester Webbing, Swivel Top with

Impact Resistant Polymer Housing, Polyester Webbing, Swivel Top with

Steel Carabiner; Steel Snap Hook on Bottom

Steel Carabiner; Steel Universal Rebar Hook on Bottom

Lifeline
Length

Arrest

Distance

20 ft. 54 in. B

50 ft. 54 in. B

10 ft. 54 in. B

6 ft. 54 in. B

6 ft. 54 in. B

6 ft. 54 in. B

11 ft. 54 in. B

11 ft. 54 in. B

Z359.14

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.

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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.

ANSI

Class

512