FallTech 5030 Controlled Descent Device with Carabiners
11/32" sheathed-core kernmantle rope lifeline resists moisture and abrasion for longer life. Lifeline assembly includes two sewn-end terminations with alloy steel carabiners for user connection.
Constant 2.6' per second single-user descent speed. Features lightweight aluminum housing and pivoting alloy steel anchorage eye.
Who Needs This Product
Tower crews, wind technicians, and industrial teams working at height carry a controlled descent device so a worker can evacuate from an elevated position without waiting for outside rescue. The automatic centrifugal brake holds a constant descent speed with no user braking input, which makes it dependable under stress, and the sewn terminations at both ends allow successive descents in shuttle fashion.
Features
11/32" sheathed-core kernmantle rope lifeline
11/32" sheathed-core kernmantle rope lifeline resists moisture and abrasion for longer life.
Lifeline assembly includes two sewn-end
Lifeline assembly includes two sewn-end terminations with alloy steel carabiners for user connection.
Constant 2.6' per second single-user
Constant 2.6' per second single-user descent speed.
Features lightweight aluminum housing and
Features lightweight aluminum housing and pivoting alloy steel anchorage eye.
Descent kit also includes alloy
Descent kit also includes alloy steel anchorage carabiner and storage bag.
Complies
Complies with ANSI Z359.4-2013.
Rescue equipment saves minutes, training saves lives. OSHA 1926.503 requires users to be trained on the equipment in your rescue plan. A descent device must be anchored to a rated point, and the device must be removed from service after any emergency descent.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.4-2013
Applicable requirement for this equipment: ANSI Z359.4-2013.
OSHA 1926.502(d)(20)
Employers must provide for prompt rescue of employees in the event of a fall or ensure employees can rescue themselves.
Typical Applications
How to Use
Follow the FallTech instruction manual. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Anchor the device. Connect the anchorage eye or carabiner to a rated anchor point above the descent path.
- Connect the user. Attach the descent line carabiner to the harness frontal or dorsal attachment per the manual.
- Descend. Step off under control; the centrifugal brake holds a constant 2.6 ft per second without user input.
- Shuttle if needed. With terminations at both rope ends, the next user connects to the opposite end for successive descents.
- Retire after use. Remove the device from service after an emergency descent and return it for factory inspection.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use and have a competent person perform a documented inspection at least annually.
- Rope: cuts, abrasion, glazing, and sheath damage over the full length.
- Housing: cracks, corrosion, and free rotation of the anchorage eye.
- Carabiners: gates lock fully; no deformation.
- Function: short test descent per the manual to verify braking.
Retirement triggers: any emergency descent, rope damage, or failed function test.
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Technical Specifications
| Type | Descent System |
|---|---|
| SKU | 5030X |
| Max Descent Height | 525' Single User |
| Max Descent Load | 440 lb Single User |
| Descent Speed | 2.6' per second Single User |
| Cumulative Descent Distance | 25,152' with 220 lb |
| Rope | 11/32" kernmantle polyamide blend |
| Connectors | Plated alloy steel; 5,000 lb min. static strength with 3,600 lb gate strength |
| Housing | Powder coated aluminum |
| Available Configurations | 5030 (60 ft), 5030100 (100 ft), 5030250 (250 ft) |
| Standards | ANSI Z359.4-2013 |
| Warranty | FallTech 2-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship |
Frequently Asked Questions
FallTech 5030 Submittals and Documentation
Declaration of Conformity (PDF)Manufacturer conformity certification for compliance files and submittal packages. Sell Sheet / Brochure (PDF)Specifications, dimensions, and feature summary.Complete Your Rescue Plan
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Building a Rescue Plan for Your Crew?
The right rescue equipment depends on your heights, structures, and crew training. Confirm your application with us and we will make sure every component matches before it ships.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
