21
work
location
should
never
exceed
an
angle
of
15
degrees
in
any
direction
in
relation
to
your
anchorage
location.
3.
Inspect
this
Cable
Anchor
Extender,
and
all
components
of
your
Personal
Fall
Arrest
System
in
accordance
with
Section
8
of
this
manual.
Be
sure
to
consult,
and
adhere
to
the
instructional
materials,
labels
and
warnings
accompanying
the
other
components
of
your
PFAS
as
well.
4.
Check
the
installation
of
the
anchorage
connector
to
which
you
intend
to
attach
this
Cable
Anchor
Extender.
Ensure
that
it
has
been
inspected
and
installed
according
to
the
manufacturer’s
instructions
and
that
it
is
firmly
attached
to
the
anchorage.
5.
Attach
the
snap
hook
at
the
end
of
this
Cable
Anchor
Extender
to
the
attachment
connector
on
your
anchorage
connector.
Ensure
that
the
gate
closes
and
locks
automatically,
and
that
the
connection
is
compatible.
6.
Ensure
your
Full
Body
Harness
is
properly
donned
and
adjusted
and
that
your
connecting
device
is
securely
attached
to
your
back
D
‐
ring.
Tie
‐
off
to
the
Cable
Anchor
Extender
with
your
connecting
device.
7.
Proceed
cautiously
with
your
work.
Do
not
run,
jump
or
over
‐
reach.
While
moving,
the
Ratcheting/Sliding
Beam
Anchor
should
glide
on
the
beam,
allowing
you
greater
mobility.
If
it
does
not
glide
smoothly,
then
check
to
ensure
the
D
‐
ring
on
the
Beam
Anchor
is
centered
on
the
beam.
Also
check
for
jagged
edges,
fasteners,
paint
build
‐
up
welding
spatter
or
other
obstructions.
Any
type
of
obstruction
or
any
sudden
movement
may
cause
the
Beam
Anchor
to
seize
‐
up
on
the
beam,
causing
you
to
lose
your
footing.
Move
with
care
and
deliberation
at
all
times
while
working
at
heights.
8.
Do
not
allow
your
connecting
device
to
pass
under
your
arm
or
between
your
legs
–
severe
injury
or
death
may
result.
Also
avoid
sharp
edges
which
may
damage
your
connecting
device
in
the
event
of
a
fall.
9.
The
FallTech
Cable
Anchor
Extender
should
never
be
used
for
foot
‐
level
tie
‐
off,
nor
should
it
ever
be
rigged
for
more
than
six
feet
of
free
fall:
NO
EXCEPTIONS.
Such
a
connection
will
create
Swing
Fall
and
will
increase
Free
Fall
Distance
and
may
lead
to
serious
injury
or
death.
Once
the
above
steps
have
been
taken,
the
user
will
have
access
to
their
work
area
while
walking
and
moving
at
normal
speeds.
It
is
important
not
to
make
sudden
or
dramatic
movements!
When
using
this
device,
care
must
be
taken
to
be
aware
of
the
work
environment
and
any
hazards,
obstructions
or
obstacles
that
may
exist.
Be
careful
of
any
and
all
fall
hazards
and
also
be
aware
of
slipping
and
tripping
hazards
as
well.
Section
4:
Product
Selection
Product
selection
is
as
important
as
the
proper
use
of
the
product
itself.
Poor
judgment
in
product
selection
can
have
catastrophic
results
–
therefore
be
sure
to
consult
a
competent
person
to
ensure
that
the
product
that
is
issued
is
appropriate
for
the
application
and
the
specific
location
for
which
it
is
intended.
ANSI
Z359.1
‐
2007,
Section
7
describes
in
detail
the
steps
that
should
be
taken
with
regard
to
the
selection
of
fall
arrest
equipment.
FallTech
strongly
encourages
the
use
of
this
guide
by
those
who
employ
users
of
fall
arrest
products.
The
ANSI
standard
recommends
the
following
steps
be
taken:
A
workplace
assessment
by
a
competent
person
taking
into
account
the
presence
of
sources
of
extreme
heat,
chemicals,
electrical
hazards,
