Peakcatcher PCL1000 Full Body Safety Harness Grommet Adjustment Instruction Manual

Energy absorbing lanyard
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

These instructions apply to the following model(s) manufactured after Sept 1st, 2023:
PCL1000 Single leg Energy Absorbing lanyard
PCL1010 Single leg Energy Absorbing lanyard
PCL2000 Twin leg Energy Absorbing lanyard

PCL1000 Full Body Safety Harness Grommet Adjustment

UNDER PENALTY OF LAW
This manual must be read and understood in its entirety, and used as part of a fall protection training program, as required by OSHA or any state/local regulatory agencies.
This manual is intended to meet industry standards required by ANSI Z359.0-2007 Fall Protection Code. The user must read and fully understand the limitations and proper use of the equipment, and be properly trained by the employer prior to use.
NOTE: This User Instruction Manual is not to be removed except by the equipment user. Current User Instruction Manuals must always be available to the user. Read and understand these instructions before using equipment. Do not discard these instructions.

WARNING
Misuse or failure to follow warnings instructions, and limitations one the use of this equipment may result in serious personal injury or death.
For further instructions about proper use, refer to supervisor or contact PEAK CATCHER Email : service@peakcatchers.com

Warning

• This User Instruction Manual is not to be removed except by the user of this equipment.
• Current User Instruction Manuals must always be available to the user.
• Read and understand these instructions before using equipment.
• Do not throw away these instructions.

Instructions For Use

• Do not wrap the PEAK CATCHER Shock Absorbing Lanyards around any structure and connect the lanyard back onto itself, unless the lanyard has been specifically designed to do so.

• Striking objects horizontally due to the pendulum effect of a swing fall may cause serious injury or death.

• Always attach an unused lanyard to a lanyard storage keeper when not in use. Never attach the unused leg of the lanyard to the harness at any other location.

• The regulations included herein are for reference only. They are not all-inclusive and not intended to replace a Competent Person’s judgement or knowledge of federal or state standards.

• The analysis of the workplace must anticipate where workers will be performing tasks, the routes they will take to reach their tasks, and the potential/existing exposure to fall hazards.

• Fall protection equipment must be chosen by a Competent Person. Selections must account for all potential hazardous workplace conditions.

• All fall protection equipment should be purchased in a new and unused condition.

• Select and install fall protection systems under the supervision of a Competent Person. Fall protection systems must be used in a compliant manner.

• Fall protection systems must be designed in compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations.

• Forces applied to anchors must be calculated by a Competent Person.

• Harnesses and connectors selected must be compliant with manufacturer’s instructions and must be of compatible size and configuration.

• A per-planned rescue procedure is required as part of a complete fall protection program. The rescue plan must be project specific. The rescue plan must either allow for employees to rescue themselves or provide an alternative means for their prompt  rescue. Store rescue equipment in an easily accessible and clearly marked area.

• A Competent Person must train Authorized Persons to correctly erect, disassemble, inspect, maintain, store, and use equipment.
  Training must include the correct use of personal fall arrest systems, the ability to recognize fall hazards, and how to reduce the dangers of fall hazards.

• NEVER use any fall protection equipment to hang, lift, support, or hoist tools or equipment unless that equipment is explicitly certified for such use.

• Equipment must be inspected by a Competent Person at least every six months.

• Equipment must be inspected for defects including (but not limited to): the absence of required labels or markings, improper form/fit/function, evidence of cracks, sharp edges, deformation, corrosion, excessive heating, alteration, excessive wear, fraying,  knotting, abrasion, and absence of parts. Equipment that fails inspection in any way must immediately be removed from use or repaired by an entity approved by PEAK CATCHER

• Physical harm may still occur even if fall safety equipment functions correctly.

• Sustained post-fall suspension may result in serious injury or death.

Limitations For Use

• PEAK CATCHER Shock Absorbing Lanyards marked “ANSI Z359.1” require space for up to 6feet ( 1.8m ) of free fall with a maximum capacity up to 310lbs (141 kg) including clothing, tools, etc.
• PEAK CATCHER Shock Absorbing Lanyards marked “ANSI Z359.13” and “6ft. Maximum Free Fall” are designed for up to 6-foot free fall applications with a maximum capacity up to 310 lb. (141 kg) including clothing, tools, etc.
• PEAK CATCHER Shock Absorbing Lanyards marked “ANSI Z359.13” and “12ft. Maximum Free Fall” are designed for up to 12-foot free fall applications with a capacity up to 310 lb. (141 kg) including clothing, tools, etc.
• PEAK CATCHER Shock Absorbing Lanyards must be used with a full body harness.
• PEAK CATCHER Shock Absorbing Lanyards are designed for a single user.
• Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the maximum allowable free fall distance for lanyards must not exceed 6 feet. Shock absorbing lanyards marked“ANSI Z359.13”and“12ft. Maximum Free Fall”are designed for up to 12-foot free fall applications with a capacity up to 310 lb. (141 kg) including clothing, tools, etc.
• Do not repair equipment on-site unless explicitly permitted by PEAK CATCHER
• Snap hooks, carbines, and other connectors must be selected and applied in a compatible fashion. All risk of disengagement must be eliminated. All snap hooks and carbines must be self-closing and must never be connected to each other.
• Age, fitness, and health conditions can seriously affect the worker in the event of a fall.
• Consult a doctor if there is any reason to doubt a user’s ability to set up the equipment or withstand and safely absorb fall arrest forces.
• Allowable range of individual worker weight limit (including all equipment) is 130~300lbs (59kg~136kg). unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Anchorage Requirements

All anchorages to which the Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards attach must meet the requirements of ANSI Z359.1-2007:
Anchorages to which personal fall arrest equipment is attached shall be capable of supporting at least 5,000 lb. (22.2 KN) per employee attached, or shall be designed, installed, and used as part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety  factor of at least two, under the supervision of a qualified person.
ANSI Z359.1-2007 states that anchorages in a personal fall arrest system must have strength capable of sustaining static loads applied in all directions permitted by the system of at least:
(a) Two times the maximum arrest force permitted on the system with certification, or
(b) 5,000 lb. (22.2 KN) in the absence of certification
When more than one personal fall arrest system is attached to the anchorage, the strength in (a) and (b) must be multiplied by the number of personal fall arrest systems attached to the anchorage.
Anchorages used in controlled descent and rescue systems must be capable of supporting loads of 3,100 ft-lb. (13.8 KN) for non-certified anchorages or a 5:1 safety factor for certified anchorages per ANSI Z359.4-2007.
Anchorages used in restraint systems must be capable of supporting loads of 1,000 ft-lb. (4.5 KN) for non-certified anchorages or two times the foreseeable force for certified anchorages per ANSI Z359.2-2007.
Anchorages used in work positioning systems must be capable of supporting loads of 3,000 ft-lb. (13.3 KN) for non-certified anchorages or two times the foreseeable force for certified anchorages per ANSI Z359.2-2007.
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 for the system.

Connection Compatibility Limitations
All PEAK CATCHER equipment must be coupled to compatible connectors. OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 prohibits snap hooks from being engaged to certain objects unless two requirements are met:

1. It must be a locking type snap hook.
2. It must be “designed for” making such a connection.
   a. “Designed for” means that the manufacturer of the snap hook specifically created the snap hook to be used to connect to the equipment in question.

The following conditions can result in roll out* when a non-locking snap hook is used. Avoid the following connections:

• Direct connection of a snap hook to horizontal lifeline.

• Two (or more) snap hooks connected to one D-ring.

• Two snap hooks connected to each other.

• A snap hook connected back on its integral lanyard.

• A snap hook connected to a webbing loop or webbing lanyard.

• Improper dimensions of the D-ring, rebar, or other connection point in relation to the snap hook dimensions that would allow the snap hook keeper to be depressed by a turning motion of the snap hook.

• Rollout: A process by which a snap hook or carabiner unintentionally disengages from another connector or object to which it is coupled. (ANSI Z359.0-2007)

Fall Clearance/Clear Fall Charts

Free Fall:
Maximum free fall distance allowed for use in a PFAS is six feet. For use in a Restraint or Rescue System, no free fall is permitted. For use in a Work Positioning System, maximum free-fall distance allowed is two feet. Do not work above the anchorage level to  avoid increased Free Fall Distance.

Fall Arrest Forces:
Full Body Harnesses which meet Z359.11-2014 and Z359.3 are intended to be used with other components of a Personal Fall Arrest System that limit maximum arrest forces to 1800 pounds (8 KN) or less. Deceleration distance should not be allowed to exceed 48 inches.
Swing Falls:
To minimize the possibility of a swing fall, work as directly under the anchorage connector as possible. Striking objects horizontally, due to the pendulum effect, may cause serious injury. Swing falls also increase the vertical fall distance of a worker, compared to  a fall directly below the anchorage connector. Swing falls may be reduced by using overhead anchorage connectors that move with the worker.

Fall Clearance:
Consider the following when calculating fall clearance. Required clearance is dependent on the following factors:

1. Elevation of Anchorage
2. Connecting Subsystem Length
3. Deceleration Distance
4. Free-Fall Distance
5. Worker Height
6. Settling of user’s body while in the harness
7. D-Ring / Connector Length
8. Movement of Harness Attachment Element
9. Length of Full Body Harness (FBH) Stretch
10. Working Level

If there is a risk of a fall or if the only anchorage point is below the attachment points on the harness, it is essential to use a lanyard provided with an energy absorb er. Before using a shock absorbing lanyard, ensure that there is sufficient fall clearance below the  user to prevent any collision with the structure or ground.

Calculating Total Fall Distances:
Total Fall Clearance below worker is calculated from Anchorage Connection. Free-Fall Distance + Working Level + Energy Absorb er + Deceleration Distance

• Worker Height + Connector Length + Safety Factor. Ensure that the total fall distance is  clear of  obstructions and equipment. Avoid potential contact with a lower level.

Operation

Before Each Use
Users of personal fall arrest systems must have a rescue plan in place if the users cannot rescue themselves or carry out the rescue.

• PEAK CATCHER Shock Absorbing Lanyards must be inspected prior to each use for wear, damage, and other deterioration.
• All snap hooks and carbines on product must be able to close and lock.
• All webbing and rope must be inspected for tears, cuts, fraying, abrasion, discoloration, or other signs of wear and damage. Sewn terminations must be secure, complete, and not visibly damaged. All rope splices must be secure.
• Cable must be inspected for kinks, broken strands, corrosion, abrasion, or other signs of wear and damage.
• Swaged terminations must be secure with the thimble tight and not visibly damaged.
• Load indicators must not be deployed.
• Damaged and other deteriorated or defective components must be immediately removed from service

Connecting Shock Absorbing Lanyards That Have a Shock-Pack
PEAK CATCHER Shock Absorbing Lanyards with a shock-pack must be connected in a specific location. The shock absorbing end of the lanyard must connect to the dorsal D-ring of the full body harness. The opposite end of the lanyard is to be connected to the anchorage connector.

Connecting Y-Lanyards
Y-Lanyards are designed for single person use only. The shock absorbing end of the lanyard must be connected to the dorsal D-ring of the full body harness. Attach one leg of the Y-Lanyard to the anchorage connector and the unused lanyard leg to an approved  lanyard storage keeper on the harness.

When using Y-Lanyards to move between fall protection systems, attach the unused leg of the lanyard to the new location before disconnecting the first lanyard leg. Connection of both lanyard legs to separate anchorage connectors while transitioning between  systems is acceptable.

Connecting Personal Shock Absorbers
Personal shock absorbers should be connected to the dorsal D-ring of the full body harness first, then connected to the rest of the fall arrest system.

Compatibility of components and subsystems
This equipment is designed for use with ANSI approved components and subsystems. Substitutions or replacements made with non-approved components or subsystems may be incompatible, and may jeopardize the safety and reliability of the complete system.

Compatibility of connectors
Connectors are considered to be compatible with connecting elements when they have been designed to work together in such a way that their sizes and shapes do not cause their gate mechanisms to inadvertently open regardless of how they become oriented.  Contact PEAK CATCHER if you have any questions about compatibility.
Connectors (hooks, carabiners, and D-rings) must be capable of supporting at least 5000lbs (22 KN).
Connectors must be compatible with the anchorage or other system components. Do not use equipment that is not compatible. Non-compatible connectors may unintentionally disengage.

Performance
Each PEAK CATCHER Energy Absorbing Lanyard has been tested in accordance with the requirements of the ANSI Z359.13-2013 standard.

Maximum Arrest Force and Maximum Elongation deployment distance of personal energy absorbers when dynamically tested in accordance with ANSI Z359.13-2013 are as follows:

Training
Employers are responsible for providing training to any employee who may be exposed to fall hazards. Training will enable an employee to recognize and reduce fall hazards. Training must be conducted by a Competent or Qualified Person. Trainer and trainees  must not be exposed to fall hazards during the training course.

Inspection
Frequency
PEAK CATCHER Shock absorbing lanyards must be inspected prior to each use and annually by an “Competent Person” other than the user.

To Inspect components
All components of the PEAK CATCHER Shock Absorbing Lanyards must be inspected.
All snap hooks and carabiners on product must be able to self-close and lock.
All hardware must be free of corrosion, chemical attack, alteration, excessive heating, wear cracks, sharp edges, deformation, corrosion, or any evidence of defect.

To Inspect Webbing
Bend a portion of the webbing 15-20 cm into an upside-down ‘U’ shape. Continue along all webbing inspecting for tears, cuts, fraying, abrasion, discoloration, burns, holes, mold, pulled or broken stitches, or other signs of wear and damage.
Adjust all keepers, buckles, padding, and D-ring to inspect webbing hidden by these components.
Sewn terminations must be secure, complete, and not visibly damaged.
Check all buckles for damage, distortion, cracks, breaks, and rough or sharp edges. Inspect for any unusual wear, frayed or cut fibers, or broken stitching of the buckle attachments. Make sure buckles properly engage.
Double-check the buckle locking mechanism by tugging on both halves of the buckle to make sure it is firmly connected and will not disengage.
All markings must be legible and attached to the product.
All hardware must be free of cracks, sharp edges, deformation, corrosion, or any evidence of defect.

If inspection reveals any defective condition, damage, or inadequate maintenance, remove from service immediately.
Any equipment that has been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall must be removed from service immediately.
Note: Only manufacturer, or entities authorized in writing by the manufacturer, may make repairs

Cleaning, Maintenance, and Storage

Cleaning
PEAK CATCHER Shock Absorbing Lanyards can be wiped down with a mild detergent and missed with a clean cloth to remove detergent. The hardware can also be wiped down with a clean, dry cloth to remove grease or dirt.

Maintenance
Any PEAK CATCHER Shock Absorbing Lanyards requiring maintenance must be tagged “unusable” and removed from service.

Storage

• When not in use, PEAK CATCHER Shock Absorbing Lanyards should be stored in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
• Do not store in areas 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 must be cleaned and dried prior to storage.
• Equipment that has been stored for an extended period must be inspected as described in these User Instructions prior to use.

Labeling

All labeling must be legible and attached to the shock absorbing lanyard.

Notes
If equipment fails inspection IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE.
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 initial. Date of first use: ____.
Product lifetime is 5 years as long as it passes pre-use and Competent Person inspections. REMOVE FROM SERVICE 5 years after date of first use, or, if not recorded, from date of manufacture. This inspection log must be specific to one Internal Shock Lanyard.  Separate inspection logs must be used for each Internal Shock Lanyard. All inspection records must be made visible and available to all users at all times.

Inspection Record

Supplier:____Date Purchased__/_/__User name:____Date First use___//____

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Documents / Resources

| Peakcatcher PCL1000 Full Body Safety Harness Grommet Adjustment [pdf] Instruction Manual
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