User Instruction Manual Talon Self Retracting Lifelines

1 user Instruction ManualTalon Self Retracting LifelinesThis Manual is intended to meet theManufacturer s instructions as required byANSI and ANSI , and should beused as part of an employee training programas required by OSHA. Copyright 2003, DB Industries, 1 - Talon Self Retracting Lifeline - 8 ft. Series3 Figure 2 - Talon Self Retracting Lifeline - 16 ft. Series4 WARNING: This product is part of a personal fall arrest system. The user mustread and follow the manufacturer s instructions for each component of thesystem. These instructions must be provided to the user of this product. The usermust read and understand these instructions before using this s instructions must be followed for proper use and maintenance ofthis product. Alteration or misuse of this product, or failure to follow instructionsmay result in serious injury or : If you have questions about the use, care, or suitability of thisequipment for your application contact : Before using this equipment record the product identificationinformation from the ID label in the inspection and maintenance log in of this Talon 8 foot Series Self Retracting Lifeline: See Figure 1.

2 Includes quickconnect anchorage attachment handle and 8 foot nylon web lifeline or orderpicker anchorage attachment handle and 8 foot nylon web lifeline. Talon 16 foot Series Self Retracting Lifeline: See Figure 2. Includes swiveleye anchorage attachment and 16 foot nylon web PURPOSE: DBI/ sala self Retracting Lifelines (SRL s) are components of apersonal fall arrest system (PFAS). These SRL s may be used where workermobility and fall protection are PROTECTION: The SLR is used as part of a complete personal fallarrest system. Personal fall arrest systems typically include a full bodyharness, anchorage connector, and :A. PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM: Personal fall arrest systemcomponents used with the SRL must meet the system requirementsspecified in sections and ANCHORAGE STRUCTURE: The structure to which the SRL is attachedmust be selected according to the limitations and strength requirementsspecified in this Manual .

3 See section for more FALL CLEARANCE: There must be sufficient clearance below the userto arrest a fall before the user strikes the ground or other to section for more CAPACITY: The SRL is designed for use by persons with a combinedweight (clothing, tools) of no more than 310 lbs. No more than oneperson may be connected to the SRL at any LOCKING SPEED: Use of the SRL in confined spaces, on slowly shiftingmaterial (sand or grain), or on a low pitched roof may not allow sufficientlock-up speed to arrest a fall. A clear fall path is required to safely arresta OPERATION: Normal operation will allow the full length of thelifeline to extend and retract without hesitation or creating a slack linecondition as the worker moves at normal speeds. If a fall occurs, a speedsensing brake system will activate, stopping the fall and absorbing muchof the energy created. If a fall has been arrested, the SRL must beremoved from service and inspected.

4 See section Sudden or quickmovements should be avoided during normal work operation as thismay cause the SRL to ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Use of the SRL in hazardousenvironments may require additional precautions to reduce thepossibility of injury to the user or damage to the personal fall arrestsystem. Hazards may include, but are not limited to; heat, caustic orcorrosive chemicals, high voltage power lines, explosive or toxic gases,moving machinery, sharp TRAINING: The SRL is intended to be installed and used by personstrained in its application and to national standards, including ANSI and ANSI , andapplicable local, state, and federal (OSHA) requirements governing thisequipment for more information on this equipment and associated COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS: DBI/ sala equipment is designed foruse with DBI/ sala approved components and subsystems or replacements made with non-approved components orsubsystems may jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may effect thesafety and reliability of the complete system.

5 Personal fall arrest systemsmust meet applicable local, state, and federal (OSHA) requirements. A fullbody harness must be used with the Talon COMPATIBILITY OF CONNECTORS: Connectors are considered to becompatible with connecting elements when they have been designed towork together in such a way that their sizes and shapes do not cause theirgate mechanisms to inadvertently open regardless of how they becomeoriented. Contact DBI/ sala if you have any questions about (hooks, carabiners, and D-rings) must be capable of supportingat least 5,000 lbs. (22kN). Connectors must be compatible with theanchorage or other system components. Do not use equipment that is notcompatible. Non-compatible connectors may unintentionally disengage. SeeFigure 3. Connectors must be compatible in size, shape, and strength. Selflocking snap hooks and carabiners are required by ANSI and MAKING CONNECTIONS: Only use self-locking snap hooks and carabinerswith this equipment.

6 Only use connectors that are suitable to eachapplication. Ensure all connections are compatible in size, shape andstrength. Do not use equipment that is not compatible. Ensure all connectorsare fully closed and connectors (snap hooks and carabiners) are designed to be usedonly as specified in each product s user s instructions . See Figure 4 forinappropriate connections. DBI/ sala snap hooks and carabiners should notbe a D-ring to which another connector is a manner that would result in a load on the : Large throat opening snap hooks should not be connected to standardsize D-rings or similar objects which will result in a load on the gate if the hookor D-ring twists or rotates. Large throat snap hooks are designed for use on fixedstructural elements such as rebar or cross members that are not shaped in away that can capture the gate of the a false engagement, where features that protrude from the snap hookor carabiner catch on the anchor and without visual confirmation seemsto be fully engaged to the anchor each 3 - Unintentional Disengagement (Roll-out)If the connecting element that a snap hook (shown) or carabiner attaches to isundersized or irregular in shape, a situation could occur where the connectingelement applies a force to the gate of the snap hook or carabiner.

7 This force maycause the gate (of either a self-locking or a non-locking snap hook) to open,allowing the snap hook or carabiner to disengage from the connecting Force is applied tothe snap The gate presses againstthe connecting The gate opensallowing the snaphook to slip ring or othernon-compatiblyshaped to webbing or rope lanyard or tie-back (unless themanufacturer s instructions for both the lanyard and connectorspecifically allow such a connection). any object which is shaped or dimensioned such that the snap hookor carabiner will not close and lock, or that roll-out could ANCHORAGE STRUCTURE: The anchorage to which the SRL is attachedmust be capable of sustaining static loads in the directions applied by thepersonal fall arrest system of at least 3,600 lbs. with certification of aqualified person, or 5,000 lbs. without certification. See ANSI forcertification requirements. When more than one personal fall arrest system isattached to the same structure, the strength requirements stated above mustbe multiplied by the number of personal fall arrest systems attached to thestructure.

8 From OSHA and : Anchorages used for attachment of apersonal fall arrest system shall be independent of any anchorage beingused to support or suspend platforms, and must support at least 5,000 user attached, or be designed, installed, and used as part of acomplete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of atleast two, and is supervised by a qualified USING THE SRL WITH A HORIZONTAL SYSTEM: The SRL and horizontalsystem components must be compatible. Horizontal systems must bedesigned and installed under the supervision of a qualified 4 - Inappropriate AND USEWARNING: Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment. Consult DBI/ sala when using this equipment in combination with components or subsystems otherthan those described in this Manual . Some subsystem and componentcombinations may interfere with the operation of this equipment. Use cautionwhen using this equipment around moving machinery, electrical hazards,chemical hazards, and sharp edges.

9 WARNING: Consult your doctor if there is reason to doubt your fitness to safelyabsorb the shock from a fall arrest. Age and fitness can seriously affect yourability to withstand a fall. Pregnant women and minors must not use BEFORE EACH USE: Inspect the SRL according to section PLAN your personal fall arrest system before installing and using thisequipment. Consider all factors affecting your safety during use of ANCHORAGE: Select a rigidanchorage point capable ofsupporting at least 5,000 section Select ananchorage location that willavoid free fall and swing fallhazards. To prevent anincreased free fall distance donot work above FREE FALL: Your personal fallarrest system must be riggedsuch that the SRL is aboveyour harness attachmentelement (dorsal D-ring) whenin use. Avoid working whereyour lifeline may cross ortangle with that of anotherworker. Do not allow thelifeline to pass under yourarms or between your clamp, knot, orotherwise prevent the lifelinefrom Retracting .

10 Do not allowslack in your lifeline. Do notlengthen the SRL byconnecting a lanyard or 5 - Swing FallsNOTE: The 6 ft. minimum assumes the falloccurs from a standing position and the SRLis located overhead. If the worker is kneelingor crouching near an edge when a falloccurs, and additional 3 ft. clearance isneeded. If the worker is not directly belowthe SRL, additional clearance is SWING FALLS: Swing falls occur when the anchorage point is notdirectly above the point where a fall occurs. The force of striking anobject in a swing fall may cause serious injury. In a swing fall, the totalvertical fall distance will be greater than if the user had fallen directlybelow the anchorage point, thus increasing the total free fall distanceand the area required to safely arrest the user . The SRL will activateregardless of its orientation relative to the user . The recommended workzone represents the typical acceptable work area for most your specific application to determine what the appropriate workzone should be.