Manyard II Stretchable Shock Absorbing Lanyard
The Manyard II is the lanyard that stays out from underfoot: the shock absorbing inner core doubles as an elastic that contracts the lanyard when unloaded, so it rides short and stretches to working length only when the worker moves away. The outer jacket adds abrasion durability and serves as a backup strap.
Certified to ANSI Z359.13 and compliant with OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140, rated for a 310 lb worker with 5,000 lb steel hardware.
Who Needs This Product
Like every energy absorbing lanyard, it trades clearance for economy: generous overhead anchors are its home field, and the TurboLite+ PFL takes over when heights get tight.
Features
Stretchable Design
Contracts when slack so it does not drag, snag, or trip, and extends smoothly to full working length under way.
Jacketed Construction
The outer jacket takes the abrasion, acts as a wear indicator, and provides backup strength around the absorbing core.
Energy Absorber
The absorber core expands under load, limiting average arrest force to 900 lb and capping deceleration at 3.5 ft per ANSI Z359.13.
Warning Flag
A visual indicator shows if the lanyard has been loaded in a fall, flagging it for immediate retirement.
Locking Hooks
Double-action locking hooks at both ends cannot open accidentally against a D-ring or anchor.
Steel Hardware
Hooks rated to 5,000 lb tensile keep the connections stronger than the standard requires.
Technical Specifications
| SKU | 216M-Z7 family |
|---|---|
| Product | Manyard II Stretchable Shock Absorbing Lanyard |
| Stocked lengths | 4 ft and 6 ft |
| Working length | Stretches to stocked length, contracts roughly a third when slack |
| Webbing | Polyester with shock absorbing inner core |
| Hooks | Locking snap hooks both ends |
| Color | Green with warning flag |
| Capacity | 310 lb including all clothing, tools, and equipment |
| Hardware | Steel, 5,000 lb tensile rated |
| Standards | ANSI Z359.13; OSHA 1926.502; OSHA 1910.140 |
| Warranty | Miller Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in workmanship and materials |
Sizes and Ordering Information
| Length | SKU | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| 4 ft | 216M-Z7/4FTGN | 612230165482 |
| 6 ft | 216M-Z7/6FTGN | 612230152420 |
Both stocked lengths are selectable from the options above.
Mind the clearance. A 6 ft energy absorbing lanyard needs roughly 17 to 18 ft of clearance below the anchor after free fall, deceleration, harness stretch, and safety margin. Run your numbers with our fall protection calculator before the first connection.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.13
Certified as an energy absorbing lanyard, limiting average arrest forces to 900 lb with a maximum 3.5 ft deceleration distance.
OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140
Meets OSHA connecting device requirements for personal fall arrest systems.
310 lb Capacity
Rated for a 310 lb worker including clothing and tools; hardware rated to 5,000 lb tensile.
ANSI Z359.2
Kept in service through pre-use checks and documented competent person inspections at least annually.
Typical Applications
Setup Overview
- Inspect the lanyard, absorber, and both hooks before use.
- Connect the absorber end snap hook to the harness dorsal D-ring and verify the gate locks.
- Connect the anchor end to an anchorage or anchorage connector rated for fall arrest.
- Verify the anchor is at or above the dorsal D-ring wherever possible to limit free fall.
- Confirm total fall clearance below the work level before starting work.
Full use instructions ship with the lanyard.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect the lanyard before each use, and have a competent person inspect it at least annually per ANSI Z359.2.
- Webbing and jacket: cuts, frays, burns, chemical damage, UV fading, or broken stitching.
- Energy absorber: no deployment, tearing, elongation, or exposed core; warning flag not showing.
- Hooks: gates close and lock; no cracks, corrosion, or distortion.
- Labels: present and legible, including capacity and standards.
Retirement triggers: any fall arrest event, any deployed absorber or warning flag, or any failed inspection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Miller 216M-Z7 Lanyard Submittals and Documentation
216M-Z7 Specification Sheet (PDF)Technical data, materials, and SKU-level UPC information. Miller Fall Protection Catalog (PDF)The full Miller line: body wear, connecting devices, anchors, and rescue. 216M-Z7 Lanyard Inspection Form (PDF)Printable pass/fail checklist for documented lanyard inspections.Compatible and Related Products
- Miller T4500 Titan II Non-Stretch Harness. The harness at the other end of the lanyard.
- Miller TurboLite+ PFL, Carabiner and Snap Hook. The PFL alternative that arrests in inches.
- Miller 8183 Cross-Arm Strap. The anchor strap the snap hook clips to.
Matching Lanyards to Your Anchors?
Hook style, length, and clearance decide the right lanyard. Confirm your setup with us and we will make sure the right equipment ships together, based on the delivery location.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
Miller Limited Lifetime Warranty
Miller Fall Protection products are covered by the Miller Limited Lifetime Warranty. In the manufacturer's words: "We sincerely believe that our fall protection equipment is the best in the world. Our products endure rigorous tests to ensure that the fall protection equipment you trust is manufactured to the highest standards. Miller fall protection products are tested to withstand normal wear and tear, but are not indestructible and can be damaged by misuse."
In the unlikely event that you should discover defects in either workmanship or materials, under the Limited Lifetime Warranty, Miller will repair or replace the product at the manufacturer's expense. If a replacement is necessary and your product is no longer available, a comparable product will be substituted. The Limited Lifetime Warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear or abusive treatment of the product.
Miller is a brand of Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP). Should a product issue surface, contact Fall Protection Distributors, LLC and we will coordinate the warranty claim with the manufacturer.
