FallTech 7489 - Hinged Trailing Fall Arrester - Alloy Steel with Anti-Panic

The FallTech 7489 Hinged Trailing Fall Arrester is designed for use on vertical lifelines and features an alloy-steel body with a hinged opening for easy installation at any point along the line. The device includes an anti-panic function that prevents accidental disengagement during a fall event. It is built for smooth trailing movement while climbing and locks automatically when subjected to sudden force.

Key features:

• Hinged design allows quick installation at any point on a compatible lifeline
• Alloy-steel construction for durability and long service life
• Anti-panic function helps prevent accidental disengagement under fall load
• Designed for smooth trailing movement and automatic locking during sudden force

• SKU: 7489
• Product type: Hinged Trailing Fall Arrester
• Material: Alloy steel
• Functional features: Hinged body design, automatic locking, anti-panic function
• Application: Vertical lifeline use
• Static Strength: 3,600 lb Min.
• ANSI User Capacity: 130 to 310 lb Max. 
• OSHA User Capacity: 130 to 310 lb Max. 

Q: Can the 7489 be attached to a lifeline without removing the rope end?
A: Yes, the hinged design allows the device to be opened and installed at any point along a compatible vertical lifeline.

Q: How does the anti-panic feature help in a fall event?
A: The anti-panic function prevents the user from gripping the device in a way that would interfere with proper locking during a fall.

Q: Is the 7489 designed for smooth movement while climbing?
A: Yes, the device is engineered to trail smoothly along the lifeline during ascent and descent, locking only when sudden force is applied.

Q: What type of lifeline can this arrester be used on?
A: It is designed for use on compatible vertical lifelines, as specified by the manufacturer’s system requirements.