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Materials and Construction
Webbing Materials
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Constructed with high tenacity polyester; breaking strength >5000 lbs tensile strength
Cable Materials
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7X19 Galvanized Steel (3/16” diameter)
Connector Materials
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Galvanized Steel
Housing Materials
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Aluminum
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High-Impact Resistant Polymer
Purpose
Malta Dynamics Self-Retracting Lifelines are devices used to safely expand the working area
where a harness with a six-foot lanyard is not adequate. A Self-Retracting Device (SRD) such as a
self-retracting lifeline, is designed to reduce the shock load to the body of a worker by limiting the
distance of a fall. The SRD allows complete freedom of movement. An SRD is one component of a
Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS). PFAS normally include a full body harness, anchorage
connector (such as a carabiner and an SRD.)
The Self-Retracting Lifeline (SRL) may be used in a stationary or mobile manner. As a stationary
device, the SRL should be mounted to an approved, fixed anchorage connector overhead. The
SRL extends as the user moves away from the anchor point, and retracts as the user moves back
toward the anchorage point. An SRL used in a mobile manner should travel on a steel cable, rope
or fixed rail, travelling from one anchorage connector to another.
Self-Retracting Lifelines may include a swivel eye anchorage, self-locking swivel snap hook with
impact indicator, and 3/16” wire cable or webbing, carabiner and tag line.
Instructions for Use
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WARNING:
Do not alter or intentionally misuse this equipment.
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Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) MUST limit the average arrest force to 900 lbs. (4kN) or
less.
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Employees shall be trained in accordance with the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66 in
the safe use of the system and its components before using a PFAS.
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Inspect all Personal Fall Arrest System equipment for wear, damage, and other deterioration
prior to each use. Remove defective equipment from service immediately.
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Thoroughly evaluate and plan all elements of Fall Protection System(s) before using this
equipment. Make sure that your Personal Fall Arrest System is appropriate for your needs
and facility. Calculate fall clearance and swing fall clearance. The amount of clearance
required is dependent on the type of connecting subsystem, the anchorage location, and
other factors. When calculating distance, be sure to consider:
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Deceleration Distance
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Movement of harness attachment (D-ring)
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Free Fall Distance
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Height of the worker (how tall is the worker?)
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Elevation of Anchorage Connector
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Warranty
THE FOLLOWING IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Equipment offered by Malta Dynamics is warranted against factory defects
in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from date of installation or first use by the
original owner. LIMITED REMEDY: Upon notice in writing, Malta Dynamics will repair or replace all
defective items at Malta Dynamics’s sole discretion. Malta Dynamics reserves the right to require
that the defective item be returned to its plant for inspection before determining the appropriate
course of action. Warranty does not cover equipment damage resulting from wear, abuse, damage
in transit, failure to maintain the product or other damage beyond the control of Malta Dynamics.
Malta Dynamics shall be the sole judge of product condition and warranty options. This warranty
applies only to original purchaser and is the only warranty applicable to this product. Please contact
Malta Dynamics customer service department at 800-494-1840 for assistance. LIMITATION OF
LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT WILL MALTA DYNAMICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, IN
ANY WAY RELATED TO THE PRODUCTS REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ASSERTED.
