User Manual

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
These User Instructions are not to be removed except by the user of this equipment. Current User Instructions
must always be available to the user.
USE INSTRUCTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
IMPORTANT
Before use, the user must read and understand these User Instructions. Keep these User Instructions for
reference.
PURPOSE
Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards are designed to be used as part of a complete
personal fall arrest system, to help limit the fall arrest forces in the event of a fall.
USE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Failure to follow all instructions and limitations on the use of Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy
Absorbing Lanyards may result in serious personal injury or death.
2. Before using a personal fall arrest system, employees must be trained in accordance with the requirements of
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.30 and 1926.503 in the safe use of the system and its components.
3. Personal fall arrest systems, including the Full Body Harness, must be inspected prior to each use for wear,
damage, and other deterioration. Defective components must be immediately removed from service in
accordance with the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140 and 1926.502.
WARNING!
1. Failure to follow all instructions and limitations on the use of the Werner Co. Roo ng Safety System
may result in serious personal injury or death.
2. Minors, pregnant women and anyone with a history of either back or neck problems should not use
this equipment.
3. Do not use or install equipment without proper training from a “competent person” as de ned by
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.32(f).
4. Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards are designed for a single user.
5. Not all fall protection components are rated for the same user weight capacity. Only use
components rated for the same weight capacity.
6. Energy Absorbing Lanyards must not be wrapped around structural members and connected back
onto themselves unless the lanyard has been speci cally designed to do so.
7. Caution must be taken when using Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards
near moving machinery, electrical hazards, sharp edges, or abrasive surfaces. Contact with these
elements may cause equipment failure, personal injury, or death.
8. Do not expose Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards to chemicals or harsh
solutions which may have a harmful effect.
9. Personal fall arrest systems, including Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing
Lanyards, must be inspected prior to each use for wear, damage and other deterioration. Defective
components must be immediately removed from service in accordance with the requirements of
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140 and 1926.502.
10. Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards are designed to be used in temperatures
ranging from -40°F to +130°F (-40°C to +54°C).
11. Striking objects horizontally due to the pendulum effect of a swing fall may cause serious injury or
death.
12. Only lanyards designed for tie-back are approved for tie-back directly onto the webbing.
13. Never attach the unused leg of the lanyard back to the harness at any location other than the
lanyard parking attachment.
14. Do not use if inspection reveals any defect, wear, damage, deterioration, inadequate maintenance, or
unsafe condition. Do not use any equipment that has been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall
or if any part of the load indicator warning is showing.
15. Only Werner Co., or persons or entities authorized in writing by Werner Co., may make repairs or
alterations to the equipment.
16. Alterations or misuse may result in serious personal injury or death.
CAUTION!
If an energy absorbing lanyard is used in conjunction with a cross-arm strap anchorage connector,
other anchorage extension, horizontal lifeline, or extended D-ring, the additional length of the anchorage
connector, extended D-ring, or sag from the lifeline must be taken into consideration during the
clearance calculation process.