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User Instruction Manual 5000335 Rope Grab
This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer's Instructions as required by ANSI Z359.1, and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by OSHA Figure 1 - 5000335
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WARNING: This product is part of a personal fall arrest or restraint 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 understand these instructions before using this equipment. Manufacturer's instructions must be followed for proper use and maintenance of thisproduct. Alterations or misuse of this product, or failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death.

Figure 2 - Applications IMPORTANT: If you have any questions on the use, care, application, or suitability for use of this safety equipment, contact DBI/SALA. IMPORTANT: Before using this equipment, record the product identification information found on the ID label of your ropegrab in the inspection and maintenance log in section 9.0 of this manual. 1.0 1.1 APPLICATION PURPOSE: DBI/SALA rope grab fall arresters are intended to be used as part of a personal fall arrest or restraint system. Applications for this type of product include inspection work, construction and demolition, maintenance, oil production, window washing, and other activities where there exists the needfor fall arrest or restraint. See Figure 2. The following definitions describe these applications: A. FALL ARREST: The rope grab is used as part of a complete fall arrest system. Such systems generally include a lifeline, rope grab, lanyard, and full body harness (body support). Applications include: protection of a worker on scaffolding, powered platforms, or riding a boatswain's chair. Maximumpermissible free fall is six feet. B. RESTRAINT: The rope grab is used in combination with a lifeline, lanyard or connector, and body support to restrain the user from reaching a hazard (sloped or leading edge roof work). No vertical free fall possible.
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The following application limitations must be considered before using this product: A.CAPACITY: This equipment is designed for use by persons with a combined weight (person, clothing, tools, etc.) of no more than 310 lbs. NOTE: No more than one person may be attached to a single lifeline. B. FREE FALL: Restraint systems must be rigged such that there is no possible vertical free fall. Personal fall arrest systems must be rigged in such a way to limit the free fall to six feet (ANSIZ359.1). See associated connecting subsystem manufacturer's instructions for further information. C. FALL CLEARANCE: Make certain that enough clearance exists in your fall path to prevent striking an object. The amount of clearance required is dependent upon the type of connecting subsystem used (lanyard, lifeline), the anchorage location, and the amount of stretch in the lifeline. See section 3.2 formore information on determining fall clearance. D. CORROSION: Do not leave this equipment for long periods in environments where corrosion of metal parts could take place as a result of vapors from organic materials. Sewage and fertilizer plants, for example, have high concentrations of ammonia. Use near seawater or other corrosive environments may require more frequent inspections or servicingto ensure corrosion damage is not affecting the performance of the product. E. CHEMICAL HAZARDS: Solutions containing acids, alkali, or other caustic chemicals, especially at elevated temperatures, may cause damage to this equipment. When working with such chemicals, frequent inspection of this equipment must be performed. Consult DBI/SALA if doubt exists concerning using this equipment around...