HORIZONTAL LIFELINE SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL
3.2 SYSTEM INSTALLATION: Figure 1 shows typical horizontal lifeline system installations. When using an energy absorbing lanyard to connect to the system, the end anchorages must be located at a height which will limit the free fall to 6 ft. (1.8 m). When using a self retracting lifeline (SRL) to connect to the system, the end anchorages must be located above the user. The SRL, when fully retracted, must be above the harness attachment level. The horizontal lifeline system should be positioned at a level that will minimize free fall while allowing ease of use. The horizontal lifeline should be positioned near the work location to minimize swing fall hazards. The connecting subsystem length should be kept as short as possible to reduce the potential free fall and required clearance distance. Both anchorages must be installed at approximately the same elevation, so that the horizontal lifeline system is not sloped more than 15°.
FIGURE 1
TENSION INDICATOR
PUSH PIN
(TI01)
TENSIONER
CONNECTOR
STEP 1: Determine the locations of the end anchorages and evaluate their strengths in accordance with section 2.4. Determine the span length and evaluate the required clearance. STEP 2: Connect the termination end of lifeline to the suitable Anchorage point and press on the push pin on top of the housing and hold it down to pay out the required amount of lifeline by pulling out the line. Make sure the crank handle is not connected to any output during this operation. When the push pin is released, it will spring back up and the lifeline will lock in place. If the lifeline does not lock, do not use. The unit must be returned to an authorized dealer for service. STEP 3: Now connect the lifeline housing to a suitable anchorage point STEP 4: Connect the crank handle to the tensioner shaft and remove excess slack by rotating clockwise. The lifeline must be tensioned until a red washer is freely moving.
STEP 2 Connect the
Karabiner at the end of the lifeline to the anchor point
STEP 3
Handle
Indication of washer moving freely
Anchor Point
STEP 4 Connect the crank handle to the tensioner shaft
Tensioner
Handle
STEP 4 (A) Rotate the handle in clock wise direction to remove excess slag
Indication of washer moving freely
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