Werner H411002, H412002, H432002, M010001, H431002 User Manual
ENERGY ABSORBING LANY
FALL PROTECTION
PROTECCIÓN CONTRA CAÍDAS
USER INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL USUARIO
ENERGY ABSORBING LANYARDS
Complies with ANSI Z359, OSHA 1910
and 1926 regulations and requirements.
CUERDAS
ABSORBEDORAS
DE ENERGÍA
Cumplen con los requisitos y normas
ANSI Z359, OSHA 1910 y 1926.
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DeCoil
CUERDA ABSORBEDORA DE ENERGÍA
ARD
TM
DeCoil
ENERGY ABSORBING ELASTIC LANYARD
CUERDA ELÁSTICA ABSORBEDORA DE ENERGÍA
TM
SoftCoil
INTERNAL ENERGY ABSORBING LANYARD
CUERDA INTERNA ABSORBEDORA DE ENERGÍA
(This manual applies to all lanyards with model numbers starting C3 and C4)
Este manual aplica a todas las cuerdas con números de modelo que comienzan en C3 y C4)
Werner Co. Fall Protection 724-588-2000
93 Werner Rd. 888-523-3371 toll free/ llamada gratuita
Greenville, PA 16125 888-456-8458 fax
CAUTION!
If use of fall protection equipment is necessary then the work
environment is dangerous and potentially deadly. Werner Co. products
are designed to eliminate as much of the hazard only as possible but
can do that ONLY if they are used correctly. Use this equipment as it
was designed to be used, after appropriate training, under the direct
supervision of a competent person, according to the instructions
provided, and in accordance with OSHA and local safety regulations.
User MUST read and understand all cautions and instructions. Failure
to heed these guidelines could result in injury or even death. WORK
SAFE! WORK SMART!
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Contents
WARNINGS ...........................................................................................................4
I. BEFORE USING LANYARDS
a. Inspect .....................................................................................................................4
b. Compatibility ............................................................................................................6
c. Anchorage Strength .................................................................................................6
d. Clearances ................................................................................................................7
e. Rescue Plan..............................................................................................................7
f. Training .....................................................................................................................7
II. LANYARD DESCRIPTIONS
a. Fall Restraint or Positioning Lanyards ..................................................................7
b. Fall Arrest Lanyards ................................................................................................7
1. Werner Co. DeCoil Energy Absorbing Lanyard with DCELL Shock Pack ......8
2. Werner Co. DeCoil Stretch..................................................................................9
3. SoftCoil Internal Energy Absorbing Lanyard....................................................9
III.CONNECTIONS
a. Lanyard Use ...........................................................................................................10
b. Connecting to Harness .........................................................................................10
c. Connecting to an Anchorage ................................................................................10
d. Connecting a D-Ring Extender .............................................................................11
IV. USE WARNINGS, RESTRICTIONS AND CAUTIONS
a. Adequate anchorages ............................................................................................11
b. Fall Distance ..........................................................................................................11
c. Swing Fall ...............................................................................................................12
d. Capacity ..................................................................................................................12
e. Environmental Hazards ......................................................................................... 12
f. Components/Subsystems ..................................................................................... 13
g. Care and Storage ................................................................................................... 13
V. LABELS/IDENTIFICATION/INSPECTION RECORDS ................................... 13
VI. EQUIPMENT RECORDS ............................................................................... 17
VII. INSPECTION RECORD ................................................................................17
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Warning:
This product is just one part of a personal fall arrest, work positioning,
travel restraint, climbing or rescue system. It must be matched
correctly with other components to form a complete and functional
system. The user must understand the function of each of these
components and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use for
each. ANSI and OSHA standards require that training in the use of
these products be provided by a competent person. The user must be
provided these instructions, should read and follow them, and then
consult the competent person who will supervise his work if he has
any questions about any part of the instructions. The employer must
provide training in the proper use, inspection, and maintenance of all
components in the system, and these instructions can be used as part
of that training. The equipment should be used ONLY in accordance
with these instructions, local ordinances and codes, the applicable
OSHA and ANSI standards, and the employer’s safety plan.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT ANYTHING IN THESE
INSTRUCTIONS, THE EQUIPMENT, OR PROPER USE OF THE
EQUIPMENT, CONTACT WERNER CO. FOR MORE INFORMATION.
I. Before Using the Lanyard
Before using this equipment the user should take certain steps to
ensure that it is in good condition and safe for use. Some lanyards
are manufactured with an exclusive Werner WebAlert Inspectable
Webbing that is designed to make these inspections easier. The
WebAlert Webbing has a contrasting internal color that will make cuts
or abrasions more visible. Any appearance of the internal WebAlert
color indicates that product should receive further examination by
a competent person before continued use. If a competent person
determines that the affected webbing or component has lost strength
then that product should be immediately removed from service.
a. Inspect
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Examine all equipment thoroughly, daily before use, and periodically
by a competent person who is not the user. Verify the condition of
each component. If any damage, abnormalities or excessive wear
are found, the lanyard should be removed from service.
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1. First check the impact load indicators. For lanyards with DCELL
Shock Packs, the clear plastic cover permits full view. Check the
area near the INSPECT!™ tag to see if the shock absorbing web
is intact. If there is any indication of impact loading the lanyard
should be removed from service and destroyed. On SoftCoil
Lanyards, check the load indicating stitch near the INSPECT!
tag at the end of the lanyard for signs of deployment. Remove
from service any lanyard which exhibits indications of impact
loading.
2. Check the webbing for cuts, abrasions, burns, welding spatter,
or discoloration that could be caused by chemical exposure.
The WebAlert feature of the webbing on some models is
intended to make these much easier to spot. If any abnormality
is noted, check further by bending the webbing to expose the
irregularity to determine severity.
3. For cable legs, examine the entire length for any breaks or kinks
and the swaged ttings for any cracks or irregularities.
4. Check all stitching for any broken threads.
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5. Check all hardware for cracks, bends, irregularities, corrosion,
or sharp edges. Check the snap hook gates for proper smooth
operation. The gates must close and lock and the primary gate
must not open unless the locking gate is depressed. Ensure the
mechanism is undamaged and functioning properly.
6. Check all plastic parts for damage or cracks. If any abnormalities
are found, the product should be removed from service.
7. Verify that all labels are in place and legible. Examples of
the labels can be found in section IV of these instructions.
If abnormalities are found in any of these areas then the
competent person should be consulted to determine if that item
is safe for continued use or if it should be removed from service.
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Warning:
No alteration or modication of any fall protection equipment
is permitted for any reason unless authorized in writing by Werner Co.
b. Compatibility.
Verify compatibility of all subsystems being used. Werner
products connected to Werner
products should be compatible, but
PROPER CONNECTIONS
connection to other products should
be veried for compatibility to ensure
there is no possibility of accidental
detachment from side-loading,
rollout, non-standard closures, etc.
INAPPROPRIATE CONNECTIONS
A. B.
NO! NO! NO! NO!
D. E. F.
C.
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NO!NO!NO!NO!
c. Anchorage Strength
Verify that Chosen Anchorages are Appropriate.
1. For fall arrest, anchors need to have strength of either 5000 lbs.
per attached user (22.2kN), or be certied by a qualied person to
have strength of not less than 3600 lbs. per attached user (16kN).
2. For fall restraint (where there is no possibility of accidental
detachment), anchors need to withstand a static load of 3000
lbs per attached user (13.3kN), or be certied by a qualied
person to be able to withstand two times the foreseeable force.
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3. For positioning systems, the anchorage strength must be a
minimum of 3000 lbs (13.3 kN), or be certied by a qualied
person to have strength of twice the foreseeable force.
4. For rescue systems, the anchorage should withstand a static
load of 3000 lbs (13.3kN) or be certied by a qualied person
for ve times the foreseeable load.
d. Clearance
Verify that adequate clearance exists below the work area, and
there are no objects or obstructions below the work area that the
user could contact in the case of a fall.
e. Rescue Plan
If a worker falls and is forced to remain suspended for any length of
time, physical damage to the body or even death can result. For this
reason Werner Co., OSHA, ANSI, CSA and most local regulations
require that a rescue plan and the means to implement the rescue
plan are in place before use of this equipment.
f. Training
OSHA, ANSI, and most local ordinances require that workers using
this product receive adequate training by a competent person
before use of this product. These instructions and their entire
contents should be a part of that training.
II. Lanyard Descriptions
Lanyards have a variety of attachment hardware types and types of
lanyard legs depending on their intended use. Use the lanyard type
that is appropriate for the work being done.
a. Fall Restraint or Positioning Lanyards
With no shock pack or other provision for energy absorption these
lanyards fall outside the dynamic performance requirements of
OSHA and ANSI standards for energy absorbing lanyards. Without
energy absorption, these lanyards are to be used only for
positioning/fall restraint either when there is no possibility of
a fall or to prevent workers from reaching a fall hazard.
1. Fixed lengths starting from 2 feet, depending on need.
2. Adjustable lengths starting from 2 feet, depending on need.
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b. Fall Arrest Lanyards
Fall arrest lanyards contain an energy absorbing element that will
absorb the energy of a fall reducing the fall’s impact on the user.
There are two energy absorber types. One consolidates the energy
absorber into one compact package, the Shock Pack. The other
type, the Werner SoftCoil™ lanyard with energy absorbing inner core
employs energy absorbing webbing the full length of the lanyard leg
inside tubular webbing. This entire lanyard stretches when there is
an impact so there is no separate Shock Pack. Both absorb energy
equally; the traditional shock pack has the advantage of enabling
use of different types of lanyard legs, while the SoftCoil™ type is
slightly more compact.
All Werner shock absorbing lanyards are designed for a maximum
free fall distance of 6 feet unless otherwise indicated on the product
labels. Every Werner lanyard can be had with a variety of different
connectors, according to the intended use. The different lanyard
types are:
1. Werner DeCoil Energy Absorbing Lanyard with DCELL Shock
Pack
i. Single leg
Available with a variety of hook options. The hook, carabiner,
or loop on the shock pack end is always attached to the
harness’ dorsal (back) D-ring.
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ii. Dual leg
Dual leg lanyards permit movement with 100 percent tie-off.
Available with a variety of hook options. Again always connect
to the dorsal (back) D-ring with the hook, carabiner, or loop at
the shock pack end of the lanyard.
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iii. Web
WebAlert inspectable webbing with red internal bers or
elastic webbing
i. Standard length. 6 feet or 3 feet.
ii. Adjustable length with adjuster buckle added enabling
reduction in total lanyard length in situations of reduced
clearances.
iv. Cable
Cable is resistant to welding spatter, and vinyl coating
provides abrasion resistance and facilitates inspection of
damaged areas. Check for damage, kinks or broken strands.
2. Werner DeCoil Stretch
An elastic lanyard is a convenient 4 foot length at rest, keeping
the dangling legs from becoming a trip hazard, then stretching
to the normal 6 foot length for movement.
3. SoftCoil Internal Energy Absorbing Lanyard
Energy absorbing lanyards with no shock
pack. The Werner SoftCoil™ lanyards include
an INSPECT!™ impact indicator stitch. If this
stitch has been deployed the product should be
removed from Service. None of the “SoftCoil™”
lanyards are appropriate for tie-back use. Instead
use the appropriate DeCoil Tie-Back lanyard.
i. Single leg with a variety of hook options. The standard sized
hook, carabiner, or loop on the label end is always attached
to the harness’ dorsal (back) D-ring.
ii. Dual leg lanyards permit movement with 100 percent tie-
off. Available with a variety of hook options. Again always
connect to the dorsal (back) D-ring with the standard sized
hook, carabiner, or loop at the label end of the lanyard.
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III. Connections
a. Lanyard Use
Connect the shock pack end of the lanyard (or the label end of
the no-shock-pack SoftCoil lanyards) ONLY to the harness’ back
D-ring, NEVER to any other connection.
b. Connecting to Harness
1. Connect the lanyard to the rear D-ring for general fall arrest.
The shock pack end of a DeCoil lanyard, or the end of a
SoftCoil lanyard with labels should be attached to the harness
rear D-ring. With twin leg lanyards, the center hook should be
attached to the harness.
2. To connect a lanyard with a web loop, pass the web loop through
the harness rear D-ring. Insert the other end of the lanyard
through the web loop. Pull the lanyard all the way through the
web loop to tighten on the harness D-ring in a chocking fashion.
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c. Connecting to an Anchorage
1. Connect the opposite end of the lanyard to an anchor or anchor
connector ensuring the connection is made with compatible
components.
2. For twin leg lanyards, connect one of the free ends to an anchor
or anchor connector. With one leg still attached, the user can
move to a new location to attach the second lanyard leg to a
different anchor and then disconnect the rst leg.
3. When not in use the lanyard leg should be
“parked” on the wearer’s chest lanyard keeper,
never to a permanently xed component on
the harness (hip D-ring, chest D-ring, etc.).
4. For Tie-Back lanyards with a oating D-ring,
do not wrap around sharp edges or where an
edge could contact the gate of the carabiner or
snap hook. The end of the lanyard opposite the
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harness connection may be wrapped around
a connection point capable of supporting the
necessary anchor load of 5000 lbs. or twice
the maximum expected load as certied by
a qualied person. Tie-back should only be
done with lanyards specically designed for
this purpose. Do not attempt this connection
with standard lanyards. The connecting hook
must be attached to the oating D-ring and not
directly to the lanyard webbing or cable.
d. Connecting a D-Ring Extension
The D-Ring Extension is simply a separate
webbing extension with a snap hook or loop on
one end and a D-ring or O-ring on the other
and is connected between the harness back
D-ring and the lanyard being used as shown.
IV. Use Warnings, Restrictions and Cautions
a. Adequate Anchorages
OSHA requires anchor strengths of 5000 lbs or twice the maximum
expected load if the anchorage has been certied by a qualied
person. Use of any anchorage that is of inadequate strength could
result in injury or death.
b. Fall Distance
Contact with a lower level can occur even when this equipment is in
perfect operating condition if there is any object in the path of a fall
or if the height of the anchorage being used is inadequate. The fall
distance can vary according to the connecting subsystem used. The
following diagrams indicate typical clearance calculations for shock
absorbing lanyards and self-retracting lifelines. While these are
typical situations, the authorized/competent person on site should
make these determinations for each work situation depending on
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