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Step 5. Inspect the intermediate brackets for wear or damage. Check brackets to make certain they
are securely attached. Make certain all installed Sayflink sleeves pass freely through the intermediate
brackets when moving along the system during normal use.
Step 6. Inspect system labels. The labels must be present and fully legible. See section 9.0. Replace
labels if missing or illegible.
IMPORTANT: If this equipment is subjected to the forces of a fall arrest, it must be removed from service and
destroyed, or returned to DBI/SALA for inspection or repair.
6.5
If inspection reveals an unsafe or defective condition, remove unit from service and destroy, or contact DBI/SALA
for possible repair.
6.6
USER EQUIPMENT: Inspect harnesses and energy absorbing lanyards or SRL’s used with the HLL system
according to manufacturer’s instructions.
7.0
MAINTENANCE, SERVICE, STORAGE
7.1
MAINTENANCE: The Sayfline components require no scheduled maintenance, other than repair or replacement of
items found defective during inspection. See section 6.0.
7.2
CLEANING: If components become heavily soiled with grease, paint, or other substances, clean with appropriate
cleaning solutions.
Remove dirt from the cable using a fiber brush. Do not use a wire brush and do not apply any solvents or
lubricants without prior approval from DBI/SALA.
Clean all other Sayfline components using a nonabrasive cloth and hot water/mild detergent mix. Dry with a clean
cloth. Do not use solvents to clean any Sayfline Component. Do not use caustic chemicals that could damage
system components.
7.3
USER EQUIPMENT: Maintain, service, and store system components according to manufacturer’s instructions
for each component.
8.0
SPECIFICATIONS
8.1
MATERIALS:
Zorbit Energy Absorber: Stainless steel
Wire Rope: 3/8 inch diameter, 7x19 galvanized steel
Bolts: Grade 5 or Grade 8 zinc plated steel
Nuts: Zinc plated steel
Intermediate Brackets: 11 ga. hot rolled steel, zinc plated
Sayflink Sleeve Assembly: alloy steel
Shackles: Galvanized steel, 5,000 lbs. minimum tensile strength
Thimbles: Galvanized steel
Turnbuckle: Galvanized steel, 5,000 lbs. minimum tensile strength
Cable Clips: Galvanized steel
8.2
ENERGY ABSORBER PERFORMANCE:
Peak Dynamic Pullout Load: 2,500 lbs.
Average Dynamic Pullout Load: 2,000 lbs.
Maximum Pullout: 48.5 inches
Minimum Tensile Strength: 5,000 lbs.
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