User Manual

• All snap hooks and carabiners on product must be able to self-close and lock. All hardware
must be free of cracks, sharp edges, deformation, corrosion, or any evidence of defect.
• To inspect webbing, bend a 6 - 8 inch portion of the webbing into an upside down ‘U’ shape.
Continue along all webbing and rope inspecting for tears, cuts, fraying, abrasion, discoloration,
burns, holes, mold, pulled or broken stitches, or other signs of wear and damage. WebAlert
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Inspectable Webbing helps make wear and damage more visible Sewn terminations should be
secure, complete, and not visibly damaged.
• Cable must be inspected for kinks, broken strands, corrosion, abrasion, or other signs of wear
and damage. Swaged terminations should be secure with the thimble tight, and not visibly
damaged.
CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
CLEANING
Cleaning maintenance may be performed by the user. Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards
may be wiped down with a mild detergent and clean water solution, and rinsed with a dampened clean cloth to
remove detergent. The hardware can also be wiped down to remove grease or dirt with a clean dry cloth.
MAINTENANCE
Do not use any Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards that requires maintenance. Cleaning
and maintenance may be performed by the user.
Snap hooks may require periodic lubrication. Do not apply oil, grease, or other contaminants on the webbing. Use
a dry lubricant that has proper resistance to temperature extremes, moisture, and corrosion. Do not over-lubricate.
STORAGE
Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards should be stored in a cool, dry place out of direct
sunlight when not in use. Do not store where damage from environmental factors such as heat, light, excessive
moisture, oil, chemicals and their vapors, or other degrading elements may be present.
Do not store damaged equipment or equipment in need of maintenance in the same area as product approved
for use. Equipment that has been stored for an extended period must be inspected as de ned in these User
Instructions prior to use.
WARNING!
Only Werner Co., or persons or entities authorized in writing by Werner Co., shall make repairs or
alterations to the equipment.
WARNING!
Store Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards in a cool, dry, clean environment, out of
direct sunlight to help avoid UV degradation, when not in use.
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FREE FALL
DISTANCE
USER
WEIGHT
1 Foot
(0.3m)
2 Foot
(0.6m)
3 Foot
(0.9m)
4 Foot
(1.2m)
5 FOOT
(1.5m)
6 Foot
(1.8m)
130 lbs (59 kg) 3 inches (76mm) 5 inches (127mm) 8 inches (203mm) 10 inches (254mm) 13 inches (330mm) 15 inches (381mm)
150 lbs (68 kg) 3 inches (76mm) 6 inches (152mm) 9 inches (229mm) 12 inches (305mm) 15 inches (381mm) 18 inches (457mm)
170 lbs (77 kg) 4 inches (102mm) 7 inches (178mm) 11 inches (279mm) 14 inches (356mm) 18 inches (457mm) 21 inches (533mm)
190 lbs (86 kg) 4 inches (102mm) 8 inches (203mm) 12 inches (305mm) 16 inches (406mm) 20 inches (508mm) 24 inches (610mm)
210 lbs (95 kg) 5 inches (127mm) 10 inches (254mm) 14 inches (356mm) 19 inches (483mm) 23 inches (584mm) 28 inches (711mm)
230 lbs (104 kg) 6 inches (152mm) 11 inches (279mm) 16 inches (406mm) 21 inches (533mm) 26 inches (660mm) 31 inches (787mm)
250 lbs (113 kg) 6 inches (152mm) 12 inches (305mm) 18 inches (457mm) 24 inches (610mm) 29 inches (737mm) 35 inches (889mm)
270 lbs (122 kg) 7 inches (178mm) 13 inches (330mm) 20 inches (508mm) 26 inches (660mm) 33 inches (838mm) 39 inches (991mm)
290 lbs (132 kg) 8 inches (203mm) 15 inches (381mm) 22 inches (559mm) 30 inches (762mm) 37 inches (940mm) 44 inches (1118mm)
310 lbs (141 kg) 9 inches (228mm) 17 inches (432mm) 25 inches (635mm) 33 inches (838mm) 41 inches (1041mm) 48 inches (1219mm)
All measurements are approximate. Reference chart provided is in accordance with ANSI Z359.6. When tested in accordance with the requirements of
the OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Appendix C Subpart M, 6FF Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards have a clearance of 42 inches or less.
PERFORMANCE
All Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards have a maximum arrest force of 1,800 lbs (8kN).
Reference chart indicates the deployment distance of 6 foot free fall Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy
Absorbing Lanyards according to the user weight and free fall distance. For additional design information please
contact Werner Co.