valve. The
EcoAnchors
should now be filled to capacity. Any air trapped in the
bladder can be exhausted through the vent.
6. Check the
EcoAnchors
for leaks and ensure that they are positioned correctly on the
anchor surface. Install the Checkline 4-User THLL (temporary horizontal lifeline) Kit
by attaching the swivel end of the horizontal lifeline to the anchor ring on top of one
of the EcoAnchors using the carabiner provided in the kit. Then attach the tensioner
end of the horizontal lifeline to the anchor ring on top of the second EcoAnchor with
the carabiner provided in the kit.
Adjust the tensioner as directed in Section 3.1
of your Checkline THLL Instruction Manual.
7. Ensure your Full Body Harness is properly donned and adjusted and that your
connecting device is securely attached to your back D-ring. Ensure your connecting
device is securely attached to the
Checkline Temporary HLL System.
8. Proceed cautiously with your work. Do not run, jump or over-reach. The
EcoAnchors
and the
Checkline HLL
are elastic and will flex and bounce if you pull
against it when you reach the working limit of your connecting device.
Move with
care and deliberation at all times while working at heights. Failure to do so
may result in a fall.
9. 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.
10. If you are tied-off at the foot-level, or in a manner that will allow more than six feet of
free fall, ensure that your connecting device is rated for extended free falls (free falls
greater than six feet).
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 system, 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.
NOTE: Do not attempt to use any fluid or substance other than common tap water to fill
the bladder of your EcoAnchor. Do not attempt to use antifreeze or any other additive.
Warning: Once your EcoAnchor(s) have been placed on the working surface and
filled, do not attempt to lift, move or hoist the EcoAnchor while it is filled with
water – severe damage may result.
To empty and remove the
EcoAnchor
and
Checkline
HLL Kit from the working
location, remove the HLL from the
EcoAnchors
and stow in the storage bag provided
with the kit. Open the drain-valves (see Fig. 3.3) and allow the water to drain from the
bladders. Once they are nearly empty, lift up the bladders from the corners opposite the
drain valves to help the remaining water drain out. Fold the bladders twice (so that they
are 1/3 their normal width) and roll them up into tight bundles. Stow the bladders in the
storage bags and keep in a cool dry location.
3.6: Installation and Use – EcoAnchor with PSR 2-User THLL Kit
A pair of
EcoAnchors
may be used as anchorages for the
FallTech 2-User PSR
Temporary Horizontal Lifeline
as well. In this configuration, a pair of
EcoAnchors
(model
# 7433) can be used in conjunction with the 770003 30’ PSR HLL or the 770006 60’
PSR HLL. The 770001 100’ PSR HLL shall not be used with the
EcoAnchor
.
The Falltech PSR 2-User Temporary Horizontal Lifeline comes with its own
instruction manual. The user(s) and installer(s) of this system must read and
adhere to both the PSR and the EcoAnchor instruction manuals in order to safely
install and use system. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
1.
Select the appropriate location to set up your
FallTech EcoAnchors and PSR
Horizontal Lifelinet.
The location must be capable of supporting 947 lbs at each
anchor point, must be clean and dry and free of debris, protrusions, cracks, sharp
edges or other conditions that could damage the neoprene bladders or the horizontal
lifeline. This location must also be set back a minimum of 10’ from the closest fall
