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User Instruction Manual 

Vertical Lifelines 

This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s 

Instructions as required by ANSI Z359.1  

CSA Z259.2.1 and should be used as part of an employee 

training program as required by OSHA. 

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 read and understand these 

instructions before using this equipment. 

Manufacturer’s instructions must be followed for proper use 

and maintenance of this equipment. Alterations or misuse of 

this equipment, or failure to follow instructions, may result in 

serious injury or death. 

WARNING: 

Record the product identification information 

from the ID label in the inspection and maintenance log in 

Section 10 of this manual. 

DESCRIPTIONS 

Advanced Safety Solutions

 Inc. Vertical Lifelines are available 

in various styles and configurations. 

Following are descriptions of typical lifelines and lifeline 

subsystems. Your model may not be described exactly as 

configured. 

Vertical Lifeline Assemblies: 

50-2: 

5/8 inch polyester/polypropylene rope, snap hook at

 

each end, 50 feet long

Advanced Safety Solutions Inc. / Avella, PA / 844-657-1750 

Summary of Contents for Lifeline 100-2

Page 1: ...facturer s instructions must be followed for proper use and maintenance of this equipment Alterations or misuse of this equipment or failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death WARNING Record the product identification information from the ID label in the inspection and maintenance log in Section 10 of this manual DESCRIPTIONS Advanced Safety Solutions Inc Vertical Lifelin...

Page 2: ... in horizontal lifeline systems Applications include Inspection work construction demolition maintenance oil production confined space rescue window washing A FALL ARREST The lifeline or lifeline subsystem is used as part of a complete fall arrest system which typically includes a lifeline rope grab lanyard and full body harness Maximum permissible free fall is 6 ft 1 8 m B RESTRAINT The lifeline ...

Page 3: ... 141 kg No more than one person may be connected to a single lifeline B FREE FALL Personal fall arrest systems used with these lifelines must be rigged to limit the free fall to 6 ft 1 8 M according to ANSI Z359 1 Restraint systems must be rigged such that there is no possible vertical free fall C FALL CLEARANCE Ensure that adequate clearance exists in your fall path to prevent striking an object ...

Page 4: ...rrect application and use APPLICABLE STANDARDS Refer to national Standards including ANSI Z359 0 1 2 3 and 4 family of standards on fall protection ANSI Z359 15 ANSI A10 32 CSA Z259 2 1 and applicable local state and federal OSHA requirements governing occupational safety for more information about work positioning systems SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS Advanced Safety Solutions I...

Page 5: ...ionally disengage Connectors must be compatible in size shape and strength Self locking snap hooks and carabiners are required by ANSI Z359 1 and OSHA MAKING CONNECTIONS Only use self locking snap hooks and carabiners with this equipment Only use connectors that are suitable to each application Ensure all connections are compatible in size shape and strength Do not use equipment that is not compat...

Page 6: ...r will not close and lock or that roll out could occur G In a manner that does not allow the connector to align properly while under load ANCHORAGE STRENGTH The anchorage strength required is dependent upon the application A FALL ARREST In accordance with ANSI Z359 1 anchorages selected for fall arrest systems shall have a strength capable of sustaining static loads applied in the directions permi...

Page 7: ...ent should be modified by the number of systems attached to the anchorage OPERATION AND USE WARNING Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment Consult Advanced Safety Solutions Inc when using this equipment in combination with components or subsystems other than those described in this manual Some subsystem and component combinations may interfere with the operation of this equipment Use ...

Page 8: ...h that no vertical free fall is possible C FALL ARREST FORCES The personal fall arrest system must limit fall arrest forces to 1 800 lbs 8 kN And deceleration distance must not exceed 42 in 1 m Do not use a body belt for fall arrest applications D SWING FALLS 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 fa...

Page 9: ...conditions Lifeline Elongation Lifeline Material 25F t 50F t 75F t 100 Ft 150 Ft 200 Ft 250 Ft 300 Ft 5 8 Polye ster Polypropy lene 2 5 Ft 5Ft 7 5 Ft 10Ft 15Ft 20Ft 25Ft 30Ft F SHARP EDGES Avoid working where your lifeline lifeline subsystem or other system components will be in contact with or abrade against unprotected sharp edges Do not loop a lifeline around small diameter structural members I...

Page 10: ...ok only on the anchorage end a thimbled eye will be spliced on the non anchorage end to prevent the fall arrester from inadvertently traveling off the end of the lifeline Attach the self closing self locking snap hook or carabiner to the anchorage Attach a minimum five pound counter weight to the non anchorage end to maintain a taut line Let the non anchorage end hang freely If the rope passes ove...

Page 11: ...or more IMPORTANT If the user splices or forms end terminations proper procedures must be followed to ensure compatibility in size shape and strength Advanced Safety Solutions Inc is not responsible for subsystems not manufactured by Advanced Safety Solutions Inc B CONNECTING ROPE GRAB TO LIFELINE Follow the rope grab manufacturer s instructions for connecting the rope grab to the lifeline ...

Page 12: ...N Before Each Use inspect according to steps listed in section 5 2 This Equipment must be inspected according to steps listed in section 5 2 by a competent person other than the user at least annually Record the results of each inspection in the inspection and maintenance log in Section 10 NOTE Cal OSHA requires personal fall arrest systems be inspected prior to each use for wear damage and defect...

Page 13: ...e splices must be tight with five full tucks and thimbles must be held firmly by the splice Check for chemical or heat damage indicated by brown discolored or brittle areas Check for ultraviolet damage indicated by discoloration and splinters and slivers along the rope surface All of the above factors are known to reduce rope strength Damaged or questionable rope should be replaced Step 3 Inspect ...

Page 14: ...must be in writing Do not disassemble this equipment Store the lifeline in a cool dry clean environment out of direct sunlight Avoid areas where chemical vapors may be present Thoroughly inspect the lifeline after extended storage SPECIFICATIONS LIFELINE SPECIFICATIONS The Tensile strength of Advanced Safety Solutions Inc 5 8 diameter polyester polypropylene blend 3 strand rope is 7000 lbs The mel...

Page 15: ...Advanced Safety Solutions Inc Avella PA 844 657 1750 LABELING All Labeling must be present and fully legible ...

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