FrontLine RGSS58 User Instructions

Thank you for purchasing a Frontline RGSS58 This manual must 4. Installation, set-up, and use of Lifeline system must be done be read and understood in its entirety, and used as part of an under the supervision of a Qualified Person. employee training program as required by OSHA or any applicable state agency. Installation and Use This and any other included instructions must be made available to 1. Eliminate all risk of lower end and termination. Either ensure the user of the equipment. The user must understand how to safely Vertical Lifeline Assembly(VLA) will prevent user from striking and effectively use the RGSS58, and all fall safety equipment next lower level and that there is always adequate fall clearance, used in combination with the RGSS58. or that VLA will not reach the leading edge of any fall hazard when used at its full length. NEVER tie knot in lifeline, except Applicable Safety Standards at extreme bottom of lifeline in order to prevent Fall Arrest from When used according to instruction specifications, this product 2. Eliminate or minimize all risk of swing fall. meets or exceeds ANSI Z359.1-2007 standards for fall protection. Applicable standards and regulations depend on the type of work 3. Attach snap hook with integrated Shock Pack to compatible being done, and also might include state-specific regulations. anchorage connector. Consult regulatory agencies for more information on personal fall 4. Attach snap hook with integrated Fall Arrest to applicable arrest systems and associated components. harness D-ring. Worker Classifications 5. To move along lifeline, compress and hold Fall Arrest handle. Qualified Person: A person with an accredited degree or ALWAYS adjust Fall Arrest to reduce slack in the system as certification, and with extensive experience or sufficient much as possible. When attached to a Fall Arrest and moving professional standing, who is considered proficient in planning and along work surface, ALWAYS do so by moving Fall Arrester reviewing the conformity of fall protection and rescue systems along rope, and NEVER by moving only the rope itself. For example, if moving from a roof edge to the roof peak, engage Competent Person: A highly trained and experienced person who is ASSIGNED BY THE EMPLOYER to be responsible for all handle of fall Arrester and move it up the Vertical Lifeline Assembly elements of a fall safety program, including, but not limited to, its (VLA) while walking to peak. DO NOT move up to roof peak by regulation, management, and application. A person who is moving VLA and keep Fall Arrest stationary; doing so can create proficient in identifying existing and predictable fall hazards, and free fall in excess of levels permitted by system. who has the authority to stop work in order to eliminate hazards. 6. To restrict Fall Arrest movement along lifeline, release Fall Authorized Person: A person who is assigned by their employer to Arrest handle. work around or be subject to potential or existing fall hazards 7. Fall Arrester RGSS58 comes with an anti-panic feature which automatically acts in case the user holds the fall arrester and It is the responsibility of a Qualified or Competent person to grasps it too tightly. However, care must be taken that never supervise the job site and ensure all applicable safety grab fall arrester in the event of fall. regulations are complied with. 8. NEVER work above the Fall Arrester unless free fall is limited to IMPORTANT BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE :- 6' or less. Prior to use, plan your system: WARNING: One connection per Vertical Lifeline Assembly(VLA). 1. Ensure all PFAS equipment is selected and deemed NEVER attempt to remove components from VLA. compatible by a Competent Person. 2. Eliminate or minimize all risk of swing fall. Do not alter & misuse the equipment. 3. Determine desired location for Lifeline; ensure location is free of Applicable to : RGSS58 Manufacturer : Certification Body : SATRA Technology Centre Kettering, Northants, UK (Notified Body 0321) Ongoing Assessment Body : SGS United Kingdom Ltd., Unit 202B, Worle Parkway, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 6WA, UNITED KINGDOM. (Notified Body 0120) USER INSTRUCTIONS Do not skip this instruction manual. Read the instruction manual carefully before using the equipment. If failed in doing so it may cause serious Injury or Death. Page 1 of 4 RGSS58 Loosen the Nut for Opening the Fall Arrester Flange Direction of Usege Press the safety clip of the Fall Arrester Direction of Usege Direction of Usege Rope Fall Arrester Follow these steps to install the Fall Arrester detaching.

removed from use, or repaired by an entity approved by the Ø Workplace conditions, including, but not limited to, flame, manufacturer. corrosive chemicals, electrical shock, sharp objects, machinery, abrasive substances, weather conditions, and Ø No on-site repair of equipment unless explicitly permitted by the uneven surfaces, must be assessed by a Competent Person manufacturer. before fall protection equipment is selected. Ø Equipment subjected to forces of fall arrest must immediately Ø The analysis of the workplace must anticipate where workers be removed from use. Snap hooks, carabiners, and other will be performing their duties, the routes they will take to reach connectors must be selected and applied in a compatible their work, and the potential and existing fall hazards they may fashion. All risk of disengagement must be eliminated. All snap be exposed to. Fall protection equipment must be chosen by a hooks and carabiners must be self-locking and self-closing, and Competent Person. Selections must account for all potential must never be connected to each other. hazardous workplace conditions. All fall protection equipment should be purchased new and in an unused condition. Ø Age, fitness, and health conditions can seriously affect the worker should a fall occur. Consult a doctor if there is any Ø Fall protection systems must be selected and installed under reason to doubt a user's ability to withstand and safely absorb the supervision of a Competent Person, and used in a fall arrest forces or perform set-up of equipment. compliant manner. Ø Pregnant women and minors must not use this equipment. Ø Fall protection systems must be designed in a manner Physical harm may still occur even if fall safety equipment compliant with all federal, state, and safety regulations. functions correctly. Sustained post-fall suspension may result in serious injury or death. Use trauma relief straps to reduce the Ø Forces applied to anchors must be calculated by a Competent effects of suspension trauma. Allowable individual worker Person. weight limit (including all equipment), unless explicitly stated otherwise, is 40-100 kgs.. Ø Harnesses and connectors selected must be compliant with manufacturer's instructions, and must be of compatible size MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, AND STORAGE and configuration. Ø Ø A pre-planned rescue procedure in the case of a fall is required. The rescue plan must be project specific. The rescue plan must Repairs to RGSS58 can only be made by an entity authorized by the allow for employees to rescue themselves, or provide an manufacturer. A RGSS58 fails inspection in any way, immediately alternative means for their prompt rescue. Ø Cleaning after use is important for maintaining the safety and Ø Store rescue equipment in an easily accessible and clearly longevity of RGSS58. marked area. Ø Remove all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants from RGSS58 Ø Training of Authorized Persons to correctly erect, disassemble, before and after each use. If RGSS58 cannot be cleaned with inspect, maintain, store, and use equipment must be provided plain water, use mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. by a Competent Person. NEVER clean RGSS58 with corrosive substances. Ø Training must include the ability to recognize fall hazards, Ø When not in use, store equipment where it will not be affected by minimize the likelihood of fall hazards, and the correct use of heat, light, excessive moisture, chemicals, or other degrading personal fall arrest systems. elements. Ø NEVER use fall protection equipment of any kind to hang, lift, LIMITATIONS support, or hoist tools or equipment, unless explicitly certified for such use. Fall Clearance: There must be sufficient clearance below the anchorage connector to arrest a fall before the user strikes the Ø Maintenance of equipment must be done according to ground or an obstruction. When calculating fall clearance, account manufacturer's instructions. Equipment instructions must be for a MINIMUM 3' safety factor, deceleration distance, user height, retained for reference. length of lanyard/SRL, and all other applicable factors. Ø Prior to EACH use, all equipment in a fall protection system Swing Falls: Prior to installation or use, make considerations for must be inspected for any potential or existing deficiencies that eliminating or minimizing all swing fall hazards. Swing fall occurs may result in its failure or reduced functionality. IMMEDIATELY when the anchor is not directly above the location where a fall remove equipment from service if any deficiencies are found. occurs. Always work close or in line with anchor point as possible. Swing falls significantly increase the likelihood of serious injury or Ø Equipment must be inspected by a Competent Person at least death in the event of a fall. every six months. These inspections must be documented in equipment instruction manual and on equipment inspection Compatibility: When making connections with RGSS58, grid label. eliminate all possibility of roll-out. Roll out occurs when interference Ø Equipment must be inspected for defects, including, but not limited to, the absence of required labels or closing and self-locking and withstand minimum load of 3600 lbs. markings, improper form/fit/function, evidence of cracks, sharp edges, deformation, corrosion, excessive heating, alteration, Vertical Lifeline Assembly (VLA): Specific Applications excessive wear, fraying, knotting, abrasion, and absence of parts. Page 2 of 4 Direction of Usege Close the flange and Tighten the screw nut Direction of Usege Now, Connect The System with your Harness using a carabiner and the System is ready for use Now Install the Rope Into The Fall Arrester Direction of Usege remove it from service, and contact manufacturer to inquire about its return or repair. between a hook and the attachment point causes the hook gate to unintentionally open and release. All connector gates must be self

Personal Fall Arrest: RGSS58 may be used to support a result in serious injury or death. Maximum 1 attachment per MAXIMUM 1 Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS) for use in Fall connection point. Arrest applications. Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted by the system of at least 15kN. Personal Fall Arrest: RGSS58 may be used in Personal Fall Arrest applications to support a MAXIMUM 1 Personal Fall Arrest System Restraint: RGSS58 may be used in Restraint applications. (PFAS). Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions Restraint systems prevent workers from reaching the leading edge permitted by the system of at least 5,000 lbs. of a fall hazard. Always account for fully deployed length of lanyard/SRL. Structure must withstand loads applied in the Restraint: VLA may be used in Restraint applications. Restraint directions permitted by the system of at least 15kN. No free fall is systems prevent workers from reaching the leading edge of a fall permitted. hazard. Always account for fully deployed length of lanyard/ VLA. Structure must withstand loads applied in the directions permitted. For all applications: worker weight capacity range (including Restraint system may only be used on surfaces with slopes up to all clothing, tools, and equipment) is 310 lbs. 4/12 (vertical horizontal). Applicable D-rings: NEVER for simultaneous use in Fall Arrest and Restraint For all applications: worker weight capacity range (including all Swing Falls: Prior to installation or use, make considerations for clothing, tools, and equipment) is 130-310 lbs. eliminating or minimizing all swing fall hazards. Swing falls occur VLA: Inspection when the anchor is not directly above the location where a fall occurs. Always work as close to in line with the anchor point as KEEP INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE. possible. Swing falls significantly increase the likelihood of serious injury or death in the event of a fall. Record date of first use Compatibility: When making connections with RGSS58, Prior to each use, inspect the VLA for deficiencies, including, but not eliminate all possibility of roll-out. Roll-out occurs when interference limited to, corrosion, deformation, pits, burrs, rough surfaces, sharp between a hook and the attachment point causes the hook gate to edges, cracking, rust, paint buildup, excessive heating, alteration, unintentionally open and release. All connections must be selected broken stitching, fraying, bird caging, and missing or illegible labels. and deemed compatible with RGSS58 by a Competent Person. IMMEDIATELY remove VLA from service if defects or damage are found, or if exposed to forces of fall arrest. Ensure that applicable work area is free of all damages, including, but not limited to debris, rot, rust, decay, cracking, and hazardous materials. Ensure that selected work area will support the application–specific minimum loads set forth in this instruction manual. Work area must be stable. At least every 6 months, a competent person other than the user must inspect VLAs. Competent Person inspection MUST be recorded in instruction manual and on equipment inspection grid label. The Competent Person must sign their initials in the box corresponding to the month and year the inspection took place. During inspection, consider all application INSPECTION Ø KEEP INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE. Record Date of First Use Ø Prior to EACH use, inspect RGSS58 for deficiencies, including, but not limited to, corrosion, deformation, pits, burrs, rough surfaces, sharp edges, cracking, rust, paint buildup, excessive heating, alteration, broken stitching, fraying, bird- caging, and missing or illegible labels. IMMEDIATELY remove RGSS58 from service if defects or damage are found, or if exposed to forces of fall arrest. Ø Ensure that applicable work area is free of all damage, including, but not limited to, debris, rot, rust, decay, cracking, and hazardous materials. Ensure that selected work area will support the application-specific minimum loads set forth in this instruction manual. Work area MUST be stable. Ø At least every 6 months, a Competent Person other than the user must inspect RGSS58. Competent Person inspections MUST be recorded in inspection log in instruction manual and on equipment inspection grid label. The Competent Person must sign their initials in the box corresponding to the month and year the inspection took place. Ø During inspection, consider all applications and hazards RGSS58 have been subjected to. PRODUCT SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS WARNING: Use of equipment in unintended applications may result in serious injury or death. Maximum 1 attachment per connection point Page 3 of 4 Markings The Fall Arrester is marked with : (i) Identification of the manufacturer (ii) Type or product code & Ref. No (iii) Batch No / Year of Manufacture (iv) Read the manufacturer's instruction before use. (v) Minimum Breaking Strength UP Ø16mm (5/8" dia) Polyester/PP ANSI Z359.1-07 RGSS58

INSPECTION LOG User must inspect prior to EACH use. Competent Person other than user must complete formal inspection at least every 6 months. Competent Person to inspect and fill the initial in the below inspections log. Date of First Use: __________________. Product lifetime is 10 years from Date of First Use, or, if not recorded, from Date of Manufacture, as long as it passes pre-use and Competent Person inspections. DISCLAIMER- This information on the product is based upon technical data that Frontline obtained under laboratory conditions and believes to be reliable. Frontline does not guarantee results and take no liability or obligation in connection with this information. As conditions of end use are beyond our control it is the user's responsibility to determine the hazard levels and the use of proper personal protective equipment. Persons having technical expertise should undertake evaluation under their own specific end-use conditions, at their own discretion and risk. Please ensure that this information is only used to check that the product selected is suitable for the intended use. Any product that is damaged, torn worn or punctured should be discontinued from usage immediately. Page 4 of 4 EQUIPMENT RECORD Product : Model & type/Identification Trade Name Identification number Manufacturer Address Tel, fax, email into use Year of manufacture Purchase Date Date first put into use Other relevant information (e.g. document number) PERIODIC EXAMINATION AND REPAIR HISTORY Date Reason for entry Defects noted, repairs Periodic examination (periodic examination carried out and other Name and signature of competent person next due date or repair) relevant information