User Manual
V1.0 2019 Copyright Safewaze Page 9
Installation and Use
Before Each Use
Users of personal fall arrest systems must have a rescue plan in place, if the user cannot rescue
themselves, as well as the means to carry out the rescue.
The user must read and understand these User Instructions, as well as the User Instructions for every
component/subsystem of the personal fall arrest system.
WARNING: If utilizing an intermediate post with a Rope HLL, the user should pay special
attention when inspecting the rope lifeline. Use of the intermediate stanchions with a
Rope HLL system could enhance wear of the lifeline component. Addtional inspection of
the rope lifeline is required at intermediate post attachments.
The Safewaze Stanchion is available with 2 dierent clamp sizes from 4” minimum to either 18” or 24”
maximum. The stanchion secures to the top ange of an I-Beam. The stanchion will t a maximum
ange thickness of 2-1/4”. Installation of two stanchions in line on an I-Beam provides an attacment /
anchorage point for Safewaze Horizontal Lieline Systems. Some Safewaze Horizontal Lifeline
systems allow for intermediate stanchions to be installed along the Horizontal Lifeline span to
provide stability and possible reduction of required fall clearances. In the event an intermediate post
is required, an intermediate post pass through assembly (Part # 019-8039) is available, which does
not require a user to disconnect from the system to pass by the intermediate stanchion.
All components of the stanchion must be inspected prior to installation and before each use. During
pre-use inspection, all mounting bolts, and the wing-nut should be re-tightened to ensure proper
installation of the stanchion. Additionally the stanchion must be inspected by a Competent Person on
an annual basis. Recording of inspections can be completed on the inspection grid of the stanchion’s
label. Inspections can also be recorded in the Inspection Log on Page 17 of this manual.
Safewaze horizontal lifeline stanchions are designed to be installed on horizontal steel beams that
are straight with no bends. When installaed, the stanchion provides a 42” connection height from the
top surface of the beam.
When installing the Safewaze stanchions with Safewaze Horizontal Lifelines, the user must pay close
attention to the instructions provided with each particular Horizontal Lifeline System. Each Safewaze
Horizontal Lifeline system has unique characteristics in regards to the maximum number of users,
required fall clearances, and dynamic sag. Each Safewaze HLL system must be installed per the
manufacturer’s instruction manual provided with the system.
If multiple user’s are connected to the HLL system simultaneously (See specifc HLL instructions for
maximum number of user’s allowed), the user’s must be aware that in the event of a fall by one
worker, the other individuals connected to the system could also be pulled o of the working surface
as the lifeline delects. It is recommended that each person has an independent HLL system, or that
shorter span lengths are used to minimize the potential for other worker’s falling.
Specic information such as fall clearances, maximum span length, maximum number of users, and
other technical data is included in the individual HLL system instruction manuals. The maximum
Horizontal Lifeline span length for use with the Safewaze Stanchions is 60 ft. The span length can be
increased with the use of intermediate stanchions to create multiple spans.