Installation and Use

Intended Use

PFLs are intended to be used as a connecting element between a full body harness and anchor point. See Section Product Specification. A full body harness is the only acceptable body holding device to be used with a PFL. If supplied as part of a complete system, components shall not be substituted. The PFL can be used by installing the body of the PFL to the back d-ring or flipped 180 and mounted to an anchorage connector.

For ANSI users: Maximum arrest force is 1800 lb (8 kN), average arrest force is 1350 lb (6 kN), and maximum arrest distance is 3.5 ft (1.1 m).

WARNING!

PFLs are only to be used for their intended purpose and within their limitations. DO NOT intentionally misuse this product. DO NOT use fall protection equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed. DO NOT use fall protection equipment for towing, hoisting, or material handling.
PFLs shall not be altered or added to. No unauthorized repairs, modifications, alterations and/or additions are permitted.
RESCUE AND EVACUATION: the user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it. The plan must take into account the equipment and specific training necessary to affect prompt rescue under all foreseeable conditions. If the rescue must be performed in a confined space, the provisions of OSHA regulation 1910.146 and ANSI Z117.1 must be taken into account. It is recommended to provide means for user evacuation without assistance of others. This will usually reduce the time to get to a safe place and reduce or prevent the risk to rescuers.
DO NOT rely on feel or sound to verify proper snaphook or carabiner engagement. Ensure that gate and keeper are closed before use.
Additional lanyard connectors shall not be added, as this would serve to lengthen the lifeline and increase free fall.
DO NOT use the PFL in leading edge applications.
Unsuitable for use on unstable surfaces, fine grain materials or particulate surfaces such as sand or coal, as insufficient speed may prevent lock-on in the event of a fall (possible engulfment hazard).
PFLs shall not come into contact with hot surfaces (such as hot pipes), become entangled with moving machinery, or come into contact with electrical hazards (such as high voltage power lines).
PFLs shall be protected from fire, acids, caustic solutions, or temperatures outside the range -40°F to 130°F (-40°C to 54°C).

Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.

General Installation and Use

Connectors: Ensure 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 Section Product Specification.

Anchors: Ensure the PFL is attached to a compatible anchor –flexible anchors, such as anchor lines, horizontal lifelines, rails, or cantilever structures can affect the ability of the V-TEC PFL to lock-on in the case of a fall. For further clarification on compatibility specifications, refer to the user instructions of the flexible anchor product. Should compatibility information not be included in the flexible anchor user instructions, contact the flexible anchor manufacturer for clarification.

Retraction: In use, the PFL lifelines 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.

Twin Leg Connection (Web PFLs Only): The PFL twin-leg configuration is intended to give users 100% tie-off when moving around the work site. One of the legs must be attached to an appropriate anchorage connector while the user moves to the new location. At the new location, attach the second leg to an appropriate anchorage connector before disconnecting the original leg. Repeat this process until the final destination has been reached. Do NOT work with both legs connected to an anchorage connector.

WARNING!

Dual-connections shall only be made for the purposes of 100% tie-off transitions, if a dual connection is made for any other purpose, anchorages of different elevations must be utilized.

Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.

Tieback Connection (Web PFLs Only): The PFL Tieback configuration is intended to give users the ability to anchor directly to structural members that have been suitably identified by a qualified person. To use: wrap the leg of the PFL around the identified structural member and connect the FP5K snaphook to the leg to create a closed loop. Be sure the snaphook gate is completely closed, locked, and captures the leg of the PFL. Inspect anchorage to assure the tie-back loop on the leg of the PFL cannot be accidentally disengaged from the anchorage during use.

Storage: When not in use, store with the lifeline fully retracted as prolonged periods of full extraction may weaken the retraction spring. Guide the lifeline back to the unit for full retraction. Do NOT release lifeline from a distance as it will retract at high speed, potentially damaging internal parts. The connector may also strike objects in its path, causing damage to those objects and to the connector. See Section Cleaning and Storage for full cleaning and storage instructions.

V-TEC Arc-Flash Use:The V-TEC Arc-Flash PFL is made with an aramid webbing that can withstand the flames of an arc-flash event and meet the requirements of ASTM-F887. Users should understand all requirements dictated by OSHA and ASTM for safe use in an arc-flash environment. Aramid webbing is more susceptible to UV degradation. The V-TEC Arc-Flash PFL must be stored out of the sun. Check the webbing for any discoloration before use of the product. Discoloration could be an indication of degradation and a reduction in strength.

Follow the instructions for V-TEC PFL general installation and use, and ensure that all clothing and equipment is suitable for an arc-flash environment.

Intended Use: The V-TEC Arc-Flash PFL is intended to be used as a connecting element between a full body harness and anchor point. See Section Product Specification for system requirements. V-TEC Arc-Flash PFLs shall not be used in Leading Edge or MEWP applications.

Intended Use

PFLs are intended to be used as a connecting element between a full body harness and anchor point to protect users from falls from height. See Section Product Specification. A full body harness is the only acceptable body holding device to be used with a PFL. If supplied as part of a complete system, components shall not be substituted.

WARNING!

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PFLs are only to be used for their intended purpose and within their limitations. DO NOT intentionally misuse this product. DO NOT use fall protection equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed. DO NOT use fall protection equipment for towing, hoisting, or material handling.

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PFLs shall not be altered or added to. No unauthorized repairs, modifications, alterations and/or additions are permitted.

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RESCUE AND EVACUATION: the user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it. The plan must take into account the equipment and specific training necessary to affect prompt rescue under all foreseeable conditions. It is recommended to provide means for user evacuation without assistance of others. This will usually reduce the time to get to a safe place and reduce or prevent the risk to rescuers.

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DO NOT rely on feel or sound to verify proper snaphook or carabiner engagement. Ensure that gate and keeper are closed before use.

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Additional lanyard connectors shall not be added, as this would serve to lengthen the lifeline and increase free fall.

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DO NOT use the PFL in leading edge applications.

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Unsuitable for use on unstable surfaces, fine grain materials or particulate surfaces such as sand or coal, as insufficient speed may prevent lock-on in the event of a fall (possible engulfment hazard).

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PFLs shall not come into contact with hot surfaces (such as hot pipes), become entangled with moving machinery, or come into contact with electrical hazards (such as high voltage power lines).

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PFLs shall be protected from fire, acids, caustic solutions, or temperatures outside the range -40°F to 130°F (-40°C to 54°C).

Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.

General Installation and Use

Mobile Elevated Work Platform / Aerial Lift / Bucket Truck Installation and Use

Compliant with DIN 19427:2017-04, V-TEC mini 6 ft (1.8 m) PFL standard configurations (tieback configurations NOT permitted) are approved for use in mobile elevated work platforms, aerial lifts, and bucket trucks provided the hazards described below are considered. In addition, the user is advised to perform an evaluation by a competent person for other fall-related hazards unique to this application.

TÜV Austria GmbH (Notified Body No. 0408) performed the testing.

Hazards

WARNING!

Attach to an anchor point at least 13.77 in (35 cm) below the handrail. Use of an anchor point <13.77 in (35 cm) below the handrail may result in failure of the equipment or unsafe operation of the work platform.

Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.

Avoid exposing the lifeline to working over an exposed sharp edge. Sharp edges may cut the line. However, the rounded bars of a guard rail are acceptable for the line to pass over.
A fall out of the platform can result in a swing-fall hazard, with the potential for the worker to strike the boom of the aerial lift device or other objects in the path of the fall.
To reduce the risk of a fall out of the platform, always select the shortest connection between the attachment point in the work platform and the D-ring of the full body harness.
The total length of the equipment, measured from the D-ring of the full body harness to the attachment point of the work platform, must not exceed 6 ft (1.8 m).
Ensure the connector can move freely at the attachment point in the work platform and is not subject to twisting or edges in the case of a fall.

Requirements for Use

The V-TEC mini 6 ft (1.8 m) PFL must be attached to a certified anchor point within the platform of the lift.
User weight capacity, including clothing and tools, is 310 lbs (140 kg).
User must ensure a minimum clearance below the platform of 8.5 ft (2.6 m). Clearance is calculated for a rigid anchor, if a non-rigid anchor is being used then a qualified person should evaluate for additional clearance considerations.
The lifeline termination/hook must be connected to the user

Intended Use

WARNING!

PFLs are only to be used for their intended purpose and within their limitations. DO NOT intentionally misuse this product. DO NOT use fall protection equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed. DO NOT use fall protection equipment for towing, hoisting, or material handling.
PFLs shall not be altered or added to. No unauthorized repairs, modifications, alterations and/or additions are permitted.
RESCUE AND EVACUATION: the user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it. The plan must take into account the equipment and specific training necessary to affect prompt rescue under all foreseeable conditions. It is recommended to provide means for user evacuation without assistance of others. This will usually reduce the time to get to a safe place and reduce or prevent the risk to rescuers.
DO NOT rely on feel or sound to verify proper snaphook or carabiner engagement. Ensure that gate and keeper are closed before use.
Additional lanyard connectors shall not be added, as this would serve to lengthen the lifeline and increase free fall.
DO NOT use the PFL in leading edge applications.
Unsuitable for use on unstable surfaces, fine grain materials or particulate surfaces such as sand or coal, as insufficient speed may prevent lock-on in the event of a fall (possible engulfment hazard).
PFLs shall not come into contact with hot surfaces (such as hot pipes), become entangled with moving machinery, or come into contact with electrical hazards (such as high voltage power lines).
PFLs shall be protected from fire, acids, caustic solutions, or temperatures outside the range -40°F to 130°F (-40°C to 54°C).

Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.

General Installation and Use

Twin Leg Connection: The PFL twin-leg configuration is intended to give users 100% tie-off when moving around the work site. One of the legs must be attached to an appropriate anchorage connector while the user moves to the new location. At the new location, attach the second leg to an appropriate anchorage connector before disconnecting the original leg. Repeat this process until the final destination has been reached. Do NOT work with both legs connected to an anchorage connector.

WARNING!

Dual-connections shall only be made for the purposes of 100% tie-off transitions, if a dual connection is made for any other purpose, anchorages of different elevations must be utilized.

Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.

Follow the instructions for V-TEC PFL general installation and use, and ensure that all clothing and equipment is suitable for an arc-flash environment.

Intended Use

WARNING!

PFLs are only to be used for their intended purpose and within their limitations. DO NOT intentionally misuse this product. DO NOT use fall protection equipment for purposes other than those for which it was designed. DO NOT use fall protection equipment for towing, hoisting, or material handling.
PFLs shall not be altered or added to. No unauthorized repairs, modifications, alterations and/or additions are permitted.
RESCUE AND EVACUATION: the user must have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it. The plan must take into account the equipment and specific training necessary to affect prompt rescue under all foreseeable conditions. It is recommended to provide means for user evacuation without assistance of others. This will usually reduce the time to get to a safe place and reduce or prevent the risk to rescuers.
DO NOT rely on feel or sound to verify proper snaphook or carabiner engagement. Ensure that gate and keeper are closed before use.
Additional lanyard connectors shall not be added, as this would serve to lengthen the lifeline and increase free fall.
DO NOT use the PFL in leading edge applications.
Unsuitable for use on unstable surfaces, fine grain materials or particulate surfaces such as sand or coal, as insufficient speed may prevent lock-on in the event of a fall (possible engulfment hazard).
PFLs shall not come into contact with hot surfaces (such as hot pipes), become entangled with moving machinery, or come into contact with electrical hazards (such as high voltage power lines).
PFLs shall be protected from fire, acids, caustic solutions, or temperatures outside the range -40°F to 130°F (-40°C to 54°C).

Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious personal injury or death.

General Installation and Use

WARNING!

Dual-connections shall only be made for the purposes of 100% tie-off transitions, if a dual connection is made for any other purpose, anchorages of different elevations must be utilized.

Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.