V-TEC VTOHW-012-RA-A 6 ft Twin Leg Personal Fall Limiter
The V-TEC line of PFLs - the performance you demand from MSA Incorporating user-inspired conveniences, the V-TEC series of personal fall limiters will provide your workforce the safety they need in a compact and lightweight design, getting the job done with the comfort and performance they demand.
This listing: V-TEC WEB PFL, 6', twin-leg, AL36CL aluminum small swivel snaphook, twin link aluminum triple action carabiner.
Who Needs This Product
The V-TEC line of PFLs - the performance you demand from MSA Incorporating user-inspired conveniences, the V-TEC series of personal fall limiters will provide your workforce the safety they need in a compact and lightweight design, getting the job done with the comfort and performance they demand.
Features
Optimized design utilizing lightweight materials
Optimized design utilizing lightweight materials to improve weight and comfort
Selection is made easier with defined
Selection is made easier with defined color coded housings - Green for Leading Edge, Gray for overhead use only
Additionally, labels use clear iconography
Additionally, labels use clear iconography to help deliver critical SRL information in a clear and easy to understand format
Clearance charts have been designed
Clearance charts have been designed to communicate fall clearance requirements in an intuitive format
Technical Specifications
| SKU | VTOHW-012-RA-A |
|---|---|
| Product | V-TEC WEB PFL, 6', twin-leg, AL36CL aluminum small swivel snaphook, twin link aluminum triple action carabiner |
| Hardware Material | Aluminum |
| Weight Capacity | 400 lb |
| ANSI SRL Class | Class 1 - Non-Leading Edge |
| Number of Legs | 2 |
| Length | 26.427 In (671.250 Mm) |
| Leading Edge | No |
| Color | Gray |
| RFID | Yes |
| Approvals / Standards | ANSI Z359.14-21; OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.140 & 1926.502 |
| Height | 2.232 In (56.700 Mm) |
| Housing Connection Hook Type | Twin-Link Connector |
| Housing End Connection | Snaphook |
| Housing End Connection Material | Aluminum |
| Housing Material | Polycarbonate |
| Item Height (in.) | 2.23 |
| Item Length (in.) | 26.43 |
Safety first. Inspect before every use and remove this equipment from service immediately after any fall arrest event or failed inspection.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.14-21
Certified to the applicable ANSI/ASSP Z359 standard for this equipment class; MSA's conformity documentation is linked in the documentation section.
OSHA 1926.502 and 1910.140
Meets OSHA personal fall protection requirements for construction and general industry when used within a compliant system.
Anchorage Strength
OSHA requires non-certified fall arrest anchorages to sustain 5,000 lbf per attached worker, or two times maximum arresting force when designed by a qualified person.
Typical Applications
Setup Overview
- Inspect housing, lifeline, connectors, and impact indicator before use.
- Connect the device per its labeling: overhead anchor or harness mount.
- Verify gates close and lock on every connector.
- Check retraction: smooth payout and return under light tension.
- Confirm fall clearance and swing fall limits per the MSA instructions.
Full use instructions are in the MSA documentation linked below.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use and have a competent person perform documented periodic inspections per the applicable ANSI standard and MSA instructions.
- Webbing and stitching: cuts, frays, burns, abrasion, UV fading, chemical damage.
- Hardware: cracks, corrosion, distortion; gates and buckles close and lock.
- Labels: present and legible.
- Function: retraction, braking, or adjustment operates smoothly as applicable.
- Impact indicators: any deployment means immediate removal from service.
Retirement triggers: any fall arrest event, failed inspection, deployed impact indicator, or illegible labels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
MSA VTOHW-012-RA-A Submittals and Documentation
V TEC Personal Fall Limiter Data Sheet (PDF)Official MSA document for this product family. V TEC Personal Fall Limiter Data Sheet (PDF)Official MSA document for this product family. FAQs V TEC Mini PFL ANSI Only (PDF)Official MSA document for this product family. ANSI V TEC PFL 3m Web (PDF)Official MSA document for this product family. ANSI V TEC PFL 18m (PDF)Official MSA document for this product family. VTOHW-012-RA-A SRL Inspection Form (PDF)Printable pass/fail checklist for documented inspections.Compatible and Related Products
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MSA Safety Product Warranty
Express Warranty: MSA warrants that the product furnished is free from mechanical defects or faulty workmanship for a period of one (1) year from first use or eighteen (18) months from the date of shipment, whichever occurs first, provided it is maintained and used in accordance with MSA's instructions and/or recommendations. Replacement parts and repairs are warranted for ninety (90) days from the date of repair of the product or sale of the replacement part, whichever occurs first. MSA shall be released from all obligations under this warranty in the event repairs or modifications are made by persons other than its own authorized service personnel or if the warranty claim results from misuse of the product. MSA makes no warranty concerning components or accessories not manufactured by MSA, but will pass on to the purchaser all warranties of manufacturers of such components. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express, implied, or statutory, and is strictly limited to the terms hereof. MSA specifically disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Exclusive Remedy: The purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the above warranty shall be the repair and/or replacement, at MSA's option, of any equipment or parts thereof that after examination by MSA are proven to be defective. Replacement equipment and/or parts will be provided at no cost to the purchaser, F.O.B. purchaser's named place of destination.
Product Registration: The owner (user) should register their product at www.MSAsafety.com/productRegistration. Registration information is used for warranty confirmation and may be used to communicate important product information to the user.
For warranty assistance, contact MSA Customer Service at 1-800-MSA-2222 (1-800-672-2222), or reach out to our team at Fall Protection Distributors, LLC and we will help you start the process.
