FallTech 8368 -Trailing Rope Adjuster w/ 3' ViewPack® Energy Absorbing Lanyard

This device combines a self-tracking rope grab/adjuster with a 3-foot energy absorbing lanyard that rides along a 5/8″ synthetic rope lifeline, allowing users to ascend or descend with minimal effort. It features important safety components including a ViewPack cover with inspection window and plated alloy steel connectors. It is designed to lock on the rope lifeline upon a fall event and meets OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.66 regulations for fall-protection equipment.

Key features:

• Trailing mobility design follows ascending and descending user with minimal effort
• ViewPack® energy absorber cover with inspection window for visual inspection
• Designed for use with 5/8″ diameter synthetic rope lifelines
• Includes alloy steel rope adjuster and snap hook for harness connection

• SKU: 8368
• Rope adjuster/grab: for 5/8″ synthetic rope; plated alloy steel; minimum static strength 5,000 lb
• Connector (snap hook): plated alloy steel; minimum static strength 5,000 lb with gate strength 3,600 lb
• Webbing: polyester; minimum static strength 5,000 lb
• Energy absorber: polyester tear-away
• Maximum arrest distance: 48″
• Average arrest force: 900 lb
• Maximum arrest force: 1,800 lb
• OSHA user capacity: 130 to 310 lb max

Q: What advantages does the self-tracking rope adjuster offer when working vertically?
A: It allows the user’s connection point to move smoothly with the rope lifeline during ascent and descent, reducing the need to reposition manually and maintaining safer mobility.

Q: How does the ViewPack® inspection window benefit field use?
A: It allows quick, visible inspection of the energy absorber pack without disassembly, enabling faster pre-use checks and safer deployment.

Q: Why is this unit designed for 5/8″ diameter synthetic rope lifelines?
A: The rope adjuster is sized and rated specifically to engage and lock on correctly with a 5/8″ synthetic rope, ensuring compatibility and safe performance.

Q: What should be included in the pre-use inspection of this device?
A: Verify the rope adjuster and snap hook show no deformation or damage, check that the ViewPack absorber has not been activated, ensure the lifeline rope is the correct size and in good condition, and ensure the unit locks as expected when tested.