FallTech 8125 Single-Anchor Vertical Lifeline, 25 ft (ANSI or CSA)
The FallTech 8125 is a 25 ft single-anchor vertical lifeline built from low-stretch 5/8 in three-strand polyester rope with an integral steel thimble and snap hook on the anchoring end. Combined with a compatible rope grab, it forms a complete vertical fall-arrest connecting subsystem for climbing and descending workers.
The trailing end is back-spliced and finished with a splice-protecting heat-shrink sleeve to guard against abrasion. Choose your certification at checkout: ANSI Z359.15 for US jobsites or CSA Z259.2.5-2017 for Canada. Use with a compatible FallTech rope grab, a certified full-body harness, and a rated overhead anchorage.
Who Needs This Product
This product is a single-anchor vertical lifeline (VLL), the rope component of a vertical fall-arrest system. Workers climbing or descending attach a rope grab to the lifeline and connect it to their harness so a fall is arrested along the rope. Roofers, tower and ladder workers, and maintenance crews use the 25 ft length to match the work height. You still need a compatible rope grab, a certified full-body harness, and a rated anchorage.
Features
Low-stretch 5/8 in rope
Premium 3-strand twisted polyester rope limits stretch and resists abrasion and UV.
Steel thimble and snap hook
The anchoring end has an integral steel thimble and snap hook for a rated overhead anchor.
Back-spliced trailing end
A protected back-splice suits replacement with hinged rope grabs and keeps the tail clean.
Rope-grab compatible
Pairs with a compatible FallTech fall arrester (rope grab) to complete the system.
25 ft working length
Sized to match common climb and work heights.
ANSI and CSA certified
Select ANSI Z359.15 or CSA Z259.2.5-2017.
Use with a compatible rope grab and confirm clearance. A vertical lifeline is one part of a fall-arrest system; it must be used with a compatible rope grab, a certified harness, and a rated overhead anchor. Keep the lifeline as taut as practical, and run the Fall Protection Calculator below to confirm clearance before you climb.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.15
American National Standard for single-anchor vertical lifelines and rope grabs (model 8125).
CSA Z259.2.5-2017
Canadian standard for vertical lifelines and fall arresters (model C8125).
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502
Federal construction fall protection requirements.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.140
General industry personal fall protection requirements.
Typical Applications
How to Use the Vertical Lifeline
Follow the FallTech instruction manual. The sequence below is an overview only.
- Inspect. Check the rope for cuts, fraying, and UV or chemical damage, and check the thimble, snap hook, and back-splice before each use.
- Anchor overhead. Connect the snap-hook end to a rated overhead anchor above the climb or work path.
- Install the rope grab. Attach a compatible fall arrester (rope grab) to the lifeline in the correct orientation.
- Connect to the harness. Connect the rope grab to the dorsal D-ring of a certified full-body harness.
- Verify. Keep the lifeline as taut as practical, confirm fall clearance below, and run the calculator below.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use, with a documented competent-person inspection at least every 6 months. Pull the lifeline from service for any of the conditions below.
- Rope: cuts, fraying, pulled or broken fibers, glazing, or chemical damage.
- UV and abrasion: excessive fading, stiffness, or surface wear.
- Thimble and splice: distortion, slippage, or damaged heat-shrink sleeve.
- Snap hook: deformation, corrosion, or a gate that fails to close and lock.
Retire the lifeline immediately after any fall-arrest event, or if any inspection point fails. Destroy retired equipment so it cannot return to service.
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Technical Specifications
| SKU | 8125 (ANSI) or C8125 (CSA) |
|---|---|
| Type | 25 ft single-anchor vertical lifeline |
| Rope | 5/8 in low-stretch 3-strand polyester |
| Anchoring end | Integral steel thimble and snap hook |
| Trailing end | Back-spliced with heat-shrink sleeve |
| Use with | Compatible rope grab (fall arrester), harness, and rated anchor |
| Capacity | Up to 310 lb combined weight |
| Standards | ANSI Z359.15; CSA Z259.2.5-2017; OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140 |
| Warranty | FallTech 2-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship |
Frequently Asked Questions
FallTech 8125 Vertical Lifeline Submittals and Documentation
8125 ANSI Instruction Manual (PDF)Use, capacity, and inspection (ANSI Z359.15). 8125 CSA Instruction Manual (PDF)Bilingual EN/FR use and inspection (CSA Z259.2.5). 8125 ANSI Declaration of Conformity (PDF)Certification to ANSI Z359.15. 8125 CSA Declaration of Conformity (PDF)Certification to CSA Z259.2.5-2017. 8125 Spec Sheet (PDF)One-page specifications and compliance summary. 8125 Canada Catalogue Supplement (PDF)FallTech Canadian product line reference.Related CSA Certified Products
- CSA and Canada Certified fall protection. Browse the full CSA-certified selection.
- FallTech fall protection equipment. See the complete FallTech line.
Specifying Vertical Lifelines for Your Crew?
The right gear has to match the work height, the standard you work to, and the fall clearance below. Confirm your application and anchorage with us and we will walk through the kit list so the right equipment ships together.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
