User Manual

1. The complete fall arrest system must be planned (including all components, calculating fall clearance, and swing fall)
before using.
2. Users must have a rescue plan, and the means at hand to implement it, that provides for the prompt rescue of the user
in the event of a fall, or assures that the user is able to rescue themselves.
3. Store the Roo ng Safety System in a cool, dry, clean environment, out of direct sunlight, when not in use.
4. After a fall occurs on the system, immediately remove from service until a “competent person” can make the
determination for reuse or disposal.
USE LIMITATIONS
1. CAPACITY AND FREE FALL: Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards are designed for users with a
capacity (including clothing, tools, etc.) up to 310 lb (141 kg) total working weight, for 6 foot free fall applications.
2. CAPACITY AND FREE FALL: Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards designed for users with a
capacity (including clothing, tools, etc.) up to 400 lb (181 kg) total working weight, for 6 foot free fall applications. It can
also be used for users with a capacity (including clothing, tools, etc.) of 310 lb (141 kg) total working weight, for up to 12
foot free fall applications.
3. FALL CLEARANCE: Ensure that enough clearance exists in your fall path to prevent striking an object. The amount of
clearance required is dependent upon the type of connecting subsystem used (energy absorbing lanyard, self retracting
lifeline), the anchorage location, and the amount of stretch in the harness.
4. MATERIALS: All Personal Energy Absorbers are made from polyester or nylon energy absorbing material.
5. CORROSION: Do not leave Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards in environments where
corrosion of metal parts could take place as a result of vapors from organic materials. Use near seawater or other
corrosive environments may require more frequent inspections to ensure corrosion damage is not affecting the
performance of the product.
6. CHEMICAL HAZARDS: Solutions containing acids, alkali, or other caustic chemicals, especially at elevated
temperatures, may cause damage to Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards. When working with
such chemicals, frequent inspection of this equipment must be performed. Contact Werner Co. with any questions
concerning the use of Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards around chemical hazards.
7. EXTREME TEMPERATURE: 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). Protection should be provided for Personal Energy
Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards when used near welding, metal cutting or similar activities. Contact Werner
Co. with any questions concerning high temperature environments.
8. ELECTRICAL HAZARDS: Use extreme caution when working near high voltage power lines due to the possibility
of electric current  owing through the Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards or connecting
components.
9. HEALTH: Minors, pregnant women and anyone with a history of either back or neck problems should not use this
equipment.
10. TRAINING: Do not use Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards without proper training from a
“competent person” as de ned by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140(b) and 1926.32(f).
11. REPAIRS: Only Werner Co., or persons or entities authorized in writing by Werner Co., may make repairs or alterations
to the equipment.
ANCHORAGE REQUIREMENTS
ANCHORAGES
All anchorages to which Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards attach must meet the requirements of
OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926. OSHA states:
Anchorages must be capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) for each employee attached; or designed,
installed, and used, under the supervision of a quali ed person, as part of a complete personal fall protection system
that maintains a safety factor of at least two.
ANSI Z359.2-2017 states that anchorages selected for fall arrest systems must have a strength capable of sustaining static
loads applied in all permitted directions by the system:
(a) no less than 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) for non certi ed anchorages; or
(b) at least two times the maximum arresting force for certi ed anchorages;
When more than one fall arrest system is attached to an anchorage, the strengths set forth in (a) and (b) above shall be
multiplied by the number of systems attached to the anchorage.
Anchorages should be located as vertically as possible above the user’s head and be positioned as not to exceed the
maximum allowable free fall of 6 feet (1.8 m) for the system.
WARNING!
Not all fall protection components are rated for the same user weight capacity. Only use components rated for the
same weight capacity.