MSA6301300A V-TEC Personal Fall Limiter Instruction Manual

MSA6301300A V-TEC Personal Fall Limiter

Table 1 – Acceptable anchor locations

• ZONE A: MAX USER WEIGHT 140 kg (310 lbs)
• ZONE B: MAX USER WEIGHT 100 kg (220 lbs)
• ZONA A: PESO MÁX. DEL USUARIO 140 kg (310 lbs)
• ZONA B: PESO MÁX. DEL USUARIO 100 kg (220 lbs)
• ZONE A : POIDS MAX. DE L’UTILISATEUR 140 kg (310 lb)
• ZONE B : POIDS MAX. DE L’UTILISATEUR 100 kg (220 lb)

For MSA V-TEC® Tie-Back PFL Anchor locations see V-TEC Tie-Back User instructions supplement.

Table 2 – System Requirement

EN Component/ ES Componente/ FR Composant| EN/ IRAM/ NBR| USA| Canada
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Anchorage connector standard

Norma del conector de anclaje

Norme du connecteur d’ancrage

| EN 795

and / or TS 16415

| ANSI Z359.18| CSA Z259.13

/ CSA Z259.15

Harness Standard Norma del arnés Norme du harnais| EN 361| ANSI Z359.11| CSA Z259.10

Connectors Standard

Norma de los conectores

Norme des connecteurs

| EN 362| ANSI Z359.12| CSA Z259.12

Structure Strength

Resistencia de la estructura

Résistance de la structure

| 12 kN| 3600 lbs

(16 kN)

certified 5000 lbs

(22.5 kN)

non- certified

| 22.5 kN

Table 3 – Pre-use checks and periodic examination

EN Pre-use checks| Completed prior to each use. Tag “unusable” and pass to a Competent person 3 if Pre-use checks are not passed.
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Labels| Ensure labels are legible
Examination date| Ensure date of next examination has not elapsed 4
Product life| Ensure product has not reached the end of its service life
Load indicator| Ensure load indicator has not been deployed ( Figure 1 )
General condition| Examine for signs of excessive damage, wear, corrosion or contamination. Check all webbing for signs of cuts, abrasion, fraying

/ broken strands, tears, burns, mould, discolouration or chemical attack. Check all cable for any signs of corrosion, damage or contamination. Ensure correct operation of connectors.

Reserve line indicator| Pull lifeline to the end and ensure that the reserve- line pin is still in place
Extraction / retraction| Inspect line extraction and retraction by pulling out the full length of line and letting it retract back into the housing in a controlled manner. The line operation must be smooth and unhesitant (maintain a light tension on the lifeline whilst it retracts). Repeat three times.
Lock-on| Pull sharply on the lifeline and ensure device locks. Repeat three times.

Table 5 – Materials

Component

• Case
• Drum – cable
• Drum – webbing
• Chassis, pawls, locking mechanism, swivel, main spring
• Lifeline – cable
• Lifeline – webbing
• Connectors

CASE WEBBING WEBBING and  CABLE

Product Marking

Production control phase

INSPEC Certification Services, 56 Leslie Hough Way, Greater Manchester, M6 6AJ, UK (Notified body number 0194)

Notified bodies

EN & ANSI: SATRA Technology Centre Ltd, Wyndham Way, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 8SD, UK. Number 0321.

CSA: CSA international, CSA Group, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M9W 1R3. Number 155307.
IRAM: Instituto Argentino de Normalización y Certificación, Perú 552/6, C1068AAB, Buenos Aires, República Argentina.

Certificate of Conformity

We certify that this item has been fully inspected and conforms to the full requirements and specifications of the standards indicated on the product. This product meets the requirements of the PPE regulation 2016/425 using harmonised standard EN 360: 2002.

The quality control arrangements adopted in respect of the item conforms to the conditions of EN ISO 9001:2015.

Table 6

For climbing applications where 100% tie-off is required.

A V-TEC TwinLink can be used to connect two V-TEC PFLs side-by-side on a full body harness* just below the rear D-Ring.
The V-TEC TwinLink shall only be used to connect a maximum of two V-TEC PFLs to the harness. Any other devices shall be connected directly to the harness D-ring.**
To install two V-TEC PFLs on to a full body harness using the V-TEC TwinLink:

1.  Lift the rear dorsal D-ring  on the harness and pull the webbing straps through the dorsal pad until there is enough space to feed the V-TEC TwinLink between the webbing straps and dorsal pad
2.  Unclip the plastic divider on the V-TEC TwinLink and rotate, then lift and twist the gate on the aluminium connector and push the gate inwards to open the connector.
3. Feed the aluminium connector  through the swivel eyelet on the first V-TEC PFL
4. Feed the aluminium connector  behind both webbing straps on the harness
5. Add the second V-TEC PFL on to the V-TEC TwinLink and allow the connector gate to snap shut. Then rotate the plastic divider and clip it in to position either side of the webbing straps.
6. Pull the harness straps back through the dorsal pad to eliminate slack in the webbing

Following installation the V-TEC TwinLink should be inspected by a second user.

1. Ensure the aluminium connector is passed through both harness webbing straps between two slots in the dorsal plate;
2. Ensure the V-TEC PFL swivel eyelets are located on either side of the aluminium connector, in separate cavities;
3. Ensure both harness straps are pulled tight and equally through the dorsal plate
   During climbing V-TEC PFLs shall be connected to different anchor points at different heights. This ensures that only one V-TEC PFL would arrest a fall and protects the User from excessive fall arrest forces. Whilst working only one V-TEC PFL shall be connect to an anchor point, the other may be left unconnected or attached to a designated harness parking point.

*V-TEC TwinLink shall only be used with harness types checked for compatibility by MSA plc. Details are available at www. MSA .com
** The V-TEC TwinLink (minus the clip) may be used to attatch directly to a full body harness D-ring.

General information

It is recommended that this V-TEC PFL is a personal issue item.
A declaration of conformity may be downloaded at MSAsafety.com/DoC

Warranty details
Full terms and conditions can be found at on this product’s page on MSAsafety.com by clicking on the Literature tab.

Date of first use: The date the unit is removed from the packaging.

Date of next examination: Mark the label 4 provided in accordance with Section 6. A permanent marker pen is suitable for this.

Intended use and product limitations
V-TEC PFLs are intended to be used as a connecting eleme

MSA V-TEC® PFL
User Instructions Date of first use: The date the unit is removed from the packaging.
Date of first use* dd / mm / yy
Date of next examination: Mark the label 4 provided in accordance
with Section 6. A permanent marker pen is suitable for this.

Intended use and product limitations
V-TEC PFLs are intended to be used as a connecting element between a full body harness and anchor point (see Table 2 for system requirements). A full body harness is the only acceptable body holding device to be used with a V-TEC PFL.
If supplied as part of a complete system, components shall not be substituted.

WARNING

• Users of V-TEC PFLs shall be medically fit and suitably trained. V-TEC PFLs shall not be used by pregnant women, minors or those under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•  Instructions shall be retained and provided to all Users of V-TEC PFLs in the language of the destination country, even when resold.
•  The V-TEC PFL is only to be used for its intended purpose and within its limitations. Further clarification can be obtained from MSA.
•  For use in accordance with acceptable locations (Table 1)
• Do not use over an edge or in a situation where a fall would result in contact with an edge.
• For single User only within the weight range 60 – 140 kg (130 – 310 lbs) (including tools). Suitable for use up to 181 kg (400 lbs) (including tools) under OSHA only.
• The V-TEC PFL must be protected from sharp edges, abrasive surfaces, fire, acids, caustic solutions, or temperatures outside the range -40 °C to 54 °C (-40 °F to 130 °F).
• The lifeline shall not come into contact with hot surfaces (such as hot pipes); become entangled with moving machinery; or contact with electrical hazards (such as power lines).
• Unsuitable for use on unstable surfaces, fine grain materials or particulate surfaces such as sand or coal.
•  Additional lanyard connectors shall not be connected, as this would serve to lengthen the lifeline and increase freefall.
• The V-TEC PFL shall not be altered or added to and repairs are not permitted.
• V-TEC PFLs that have arrested a fall or are unable to pass an inspection shall be tagged “unusable” and disposed of.
  Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.

Installation and use

A written rescue plan and the means to implement it shall be in place to deal promptly with emergencies that may arise during use.
This V-TEC PFL can be attached in either direction, with the V-TEC PFL top connector attached to either the full body harness or anchor point. Attach one end of the V-TEC PFL to a suitable anchor or anchor connector, attach the other end to the designated fall arrest attachment of a full body harness.
Ensure both V-TEC PFL connectors are compatible with the attachments to which they are connected (to prevent roll-out), and are fully closed and locked before use. See Table 2 for system requirements.

Ensure the V-TEC PFL is attached to a compatible anchor – flexible anchors, such as anchor lines or cantilever structures can affect the ability of the V-TEC PFL to lock-on in the case of a fall. For further clarification, contact MSA .

In use, the V-TEC PFL lifeline will extract and retract without hesitation. Do not allow the lifeline to pass through legs or under arms, or wrap around structure. If the lifeline does not retract in use, fully extract the lifeline and slowly allow it to retract. If the lifeline continues to hesitate in retraction, contact MSA .
When not in use, store with the lifeline fully retracted as prolonged periods of full extraction may weaken the retraction spring. If the lifeline is released it will retract at high speed potentially damaging internal parts, causing kinks in the lifeline and/or deploying the load indicator.

When using two V-TEC PFLs in combination with V-TEC TwinLink Table 1 – Acceptable anchor locations – shall be observed. In particular horizontal use shall be limited in accordance with Table 1 to reduce the potential for a swing fall and the possibility of striking an edge.

Fall clearance

Ensure sufficient clearance exists to prevent striking an obstacle or leading edge (eg crossbeams and girders) during a fall, insufficient clearance, obstructions and leading edges can prevent the function of the V-TEC PFL.
To reduce the risk of a swing fall, where striking objects can cause serious injury, it is preferable to anchor directly above the User.

Consult Table 1 for acceptable anchor locations in relation to the User and for minimum clearance requirements. Zone A: Max User Weight (including tools) 140 kg (310 lbs). Zone B: Max User Weight (including tools) 100 kg (220 lbs). For User Weight (including tools) between 140 kg & 180 kg (310 lbs & 400 lbs), anchorage must be directly overhead only, at a minimum height of 400 mm (15”) above the User. Fall clearance is calculated as the vertical distance between the working platform and the first obstacle below (such as the next platform or ground).

If the V-TEC PFL is attached to an anchor that may deflect or deploy in a fall, such as a deadweight anchor or anchor line, the additional deployment of that device shall be added to the minimum clearances specified in Table 1.
To reduce the potential for injury in a fall, the fall distance should be minimised.

Cleaning maintenance and storage

If required, the V-TEC PFL exterior and lifeline may be cleaned using a damp cloth and warm water (max 40 °C), and allowed to dry naturally before use. Excessive build-up of dirt, paint etc. can compromise both retraction and strength of the lifeline.
Store or transport the V-TEC PFL in a cool, dry, clean environment, away from dust, oil and direct sunlight. During transportation, the device shall be protected to prevent damage or contamination. Examine the V-TEC PFL after long periods of storage prior to returning it to service.

Pre-use checks and periodic examination (Table 3)

The safety of the User relies upon the continued efficiency and durability of the equipment therefore pre-use checks shall be completed before each use. Periodic examinations shall be completed by a person, other than the User, competent in the examination of V-TEC PFLs, in accordance with these instructions.
The interval will be dictated by the usage (Table 4), local regulations or environmental conditions and will be at least annually. Record shall be kept of the results of the examination. An example periodic examination log can be downloaded from this product’s page on MSAsafety.com by clicking on the Literature tab.
Table 4 Periodic examination interval**

Maximum product life:
The textile elements of V-TEC PFLs have been evaluated to have a service life of up to 10 years, all other elements have no fixed service life. Continued use is dependent upon passing pre-use checks and periodic examinations. Service life may be reduced by frequency and conditions of use or local regulations.
If an issue is identified, the V-TEC PFL has been subject to a fall or any doubt exists as to the suitability of the V-TEC PFL it shall be tagged “unusable” and withdrawn from service. Prior to return to service the manufacturer or Technician shall confirm, in writing, that the V-TEC PFL has passed examination.

*Date of first use shall be administratively provable. Where the date of first use is unknown, then the next previous administratively provable date shall be used, e.g. date of purchase or date of manufacture.
**Competent person: a person, other than the User, competent in the examination of PPE in accordance with MSA instructions.

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