MSA V-TEC SRL - 3 Intended Use and Product Limitations; 4 Installation and Use; 2.1 Date of First Use; 2.2 Date of Next Examination

2.1 Date of First Use
The date the unit is removed from the packaging.
Date of first use* dd / mm / yy
2.2 Date of Next Examination
Use a permanent marker to mark the label shown in 8 Product Markings and Labels, number 15 provided in
accordance with 6 Pre-use Checks and Periodic Examination.
3 Intended Use and Product Limitations
V-TEC SRLs are intended to be used as a connecting element between a full body harness and anchor point
(see Table 1 System Requirement ). A full body harness is the only acceptable body holding device to be
used with a V-TEC SRL. If supplied as part of a complete system, components shall not be substituted.
4 Installation and Use
A written rescue plan and the means to implement it shall be in place to deal with emergencies that may arise
during use.
This V-TEC SRL shall be connected to an anchor point. The connector shall be connected to a designated fall
arrest attachment of a full body harness.
Ensure both V-TEC SRL 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 1 System Requirement
Ensure the V-TEC SRL is attached to a compatible anchor – flexible anchors, such as anchor lines or
cantilever structures can affect the ability of the V-TEC SRL to lock-on in the case of a fall. For further
clarification, contact MSA.
In use, the V-TEC SRL 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, the retraction dampener will prevent excessive speed and protect
internal parts from damage. The connector may still strike objects in its path, causing damage to those
objects and to the connector.
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3 Intended Use and Product Limitations