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3.0 Installation
3.1 PLANNING: Plan your fall protection system before starting your work. Account for all factors that may affect your safety
before, during, and after a fall. Consider all requirements and limitations defined in this manual.
3.2 ANCHORAGE: Figure 9 illustrates typical SRL anchorage connections. The anchorage (A) should be directly overhead to
minimize Free Fall and Swing Fall hazards (see Section 2). Select a rigid anchorage point capable of sustaining the static
loads defined in Section 2.2. The Swivel Eye on the SRL is equipped with a Carabiner (B). Attach the Carabner directly to
the anchorage structure (rebar, angle iron, etc.), a Tie-Off Adaptor (C), or Anchorage Connection Point (D).
3.3 HARNESS CONNECTION: A Full Body Harness is required for Fall Arrest applications. Connect the Snap Hook (A) on
the SRL Lifeline to the Back Dorsal D-Ring (B) on the Full Body Harness. (see Figure 10). For situations such as ladder
climbing, it may be useful to connect to the front Sternal D-Ring. Consult the harness manufacturer's instructions for
details regarding use of the harness connection points.
4.0 OPERATION
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First time or infrequent users of Smart Lock Self-Retracting Devices (SRDs) should review the "Safety Information" at
the beginning of this manual prior to use of the SRD.
4.1 BEFORE EACH USE: Before each use of this fall protection equipment carefully inspect it to assure it is in good working
condition. Check for worn or damaged parts. Ensure all bolts are present and secure. Check that the lifeline is retracting
properly by pulling out the line and allowing it to slowly retract. If there is any hesitation in retraction the unit should be
marked as "UNUSABLE" and returned to an authorized service center for service. Inspect the lifeline for cuts, frays, burns,
crushing and corrosion. Check locking action by pulling sharply on the line. See Section 5 for inspection details. Do not use if
inspection reveals an unsafe condition.
4.2 AFTER A FALL: Any equipment which has been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall or exhibits damage consistent
with the effect of fall arrest forces as described in Section 5, must be removed from service immediately, marked as
"UNUSABLE", and inspected and serviced as instructed in Sections 5 and 6.
4.3 BODY SUPPORT: A full body harness must be worn when using 3M SRLs. For general fall protection use, connect to
the back Dorsal D-Ring. For situations such as ladder climbing, it may be useful to connect to the front Sternal D-Ring.
Consult the harness manufacturer's instructions for details regarding use of the harness connection points.
4.4 MAKING CONNECTIONS: When using a hook to make a connection, ensure roll-out cannot occur (see Figure 5). Do not
use hooks or connectors that will not completely close over the attachment object. Do not use non-locking snap hooks.
The mounting surface should meet the anchorage strength requirements stated in section 2.2. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions supplied with each system component.
4.5 OPERATION: Inspect the SRL as described in section 5.0. Connect the SRL to a suitable anchorage or anchorage
connector as previously described. Connect the Self-Locking Snap Hook on the end of the lifeline to the Dorsal D-Ring on
the Full Body Harness (see Figure 10). Ensure connections are compatible in size, shape, and strength. Ensure hook is
fully closed and locked. Once attached, the worker is free to move about within the recommended working area at normal
speeds. A tag line may be required to extend or retract the lifeline during connection and disconnection operations. A tag
line can be used to prevent uncontrolled retraction of the lifeline into the SRL. Depending on the work site environment
and conditions, it may be necessary to restrain the free end of the tag line to prevent interference and entanglement with
equipment or machinery.
5.0 Inspection
5.1 RFID TAG: The Self-Retracting Device includes a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag (see Figure 11). The RFID
tag can be used with the handheld reading device and web based portal to simplify inspection and inventory control and
provide records for your fall protection equipment. For details, contact a 3M Customer Service representative (see back
cover). Follow the instructions provided with your handheld reader, or on the web portal, to transfer your data to your
web log.
5.2 INSPECTION FREQUENCY: The Smart Lock Self-Retracting Device must be inspected at the intervals defined in "Section
2.2 - Inspection Frequency". Inspection procedures are described in the "Inspection & Maintenance Log" (Table 3).
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Extreme working conditions (harsh environments, prolonged use, etc.) may require increasing the frequency of
inspections.
5.2 UNSAFE OR DEFECTIVE CONDITIONS: If inspection reveals an unsafe defective condition, remove the
Self-Retracting Device from service immediately, mark as "UNUSABLE", and send to an authorized service center for
repair.
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Only 3M or parties authorized in writing may make repairs to this equipment.
5.3 PRODUCT LIFE: The functional life of 3M Self-Retracting Devices is determined by work conditions and maintenance. As
long as the product passes inspection criteria, it may remain in service.
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