SideWinder-LE Leading Edge Cable SRL, 30 ft and 50 ft
The Super Anchor SideWinder-LE is a leading edge rated cable self retracting lifeline built by Bexus for Super Anchor Safety, with a galvanized steel cable, an energy absorber, a swivel snaphook with load indicator, and an impact resistant ABS housing with a carry handle. A No. 5001-Z steel twist lock carabiner is included for the anchorage end, and each unit ships in a retail box.
Choose the 30 ft No. 2903B-LE30 or the 50 ft No. 2901B-LE50 with the Length selector above. The SideWinder-LE carries an ANSI Z359.14 Class 2 rating, the leading edge classification, which means it is built for tie-off points at or below the dorsal D-ring and for cable contact over an edge during a fall. Standard SideWinder models are not approved for leading edge fall hazards; this is the SRL-LE the manual requires for that work. Compliant with OSHA 1926.502.
Who Needs This Product
The SideWinder-LE is for deck installers, framers, and roofers who tie off at foot level, which is exactly the exposure standard SRLs are not built for. When the tie-off point sits between horizontal and overhead and a leading edge fall hazard is present, the SideWinder2/SideWinder3 manual requires an SRL-LE model: a free fall over an edge can sever a standard SRL cable, and the manual notes that most fall deaths occur from falls of less than 8 ft. The energy absorber guards the cable and the worker during an over-the-edge arrest, and the load indicator on the swivel snaphook shows at a glance whether the unit has arrested a fall. Specified uses are fall arrest and fall restraint for one worker at 310 lb including tools.
Features
ANSI Class 2 leading edge rating
Rated as an SRL-LE for leading edge fall hazards, the exposure class that standard Class A and Class B SideWinders are prohibited from.
Energy absorber equipped
An in-line energy absorber deploys during an over-the-edge arrest, guarding against cable severing per the manual leading edge warnings.
Swivel snaphook with load indicator
The B end snaphook swivels to fight cable twist and exposes a load indicator after any arrest, sending the unit straight to factory service.
ABS housing with handle
Impact resistant ABS casing with a molded carry handle shrugs off jobsite handling on deck and roof work.
Twist lock carabiner included
A No. 5001-Z steel twist lock carabiner ships in the retail box for the A end anchorage connection.
Two working lengths
The 30 ft 2903B-LE30 covers residential decks and roofs; the 50 ft 2901B-LE50 reaches across larger structures. Both weigh 18 lb.
Technical Specifications
| Models | 2903B-LE30 (30 ft); 2901B-LE50 (50 ft) |
|---|---|
| Manufacture | Built by Bexus for Super Anchor Safety |
| Rating | ANSI Z359.14 Class 2, leading edge (SRL-LE) |
| Lifeline Cable | Galvanized steel |
| Energy Absorber | In-line energy absorber, factory equipped |
| Connector, B End | Swivel snaphook with load indicator |
| Connector, A End | No. 5001-Z steel twist lock carabiner, included |
| Housing | Impact resistant ABS with carry handle |
| User Capacity | 1 person at 310 lb maximum including tools and equipment |
| Leading Edge Deployment | 54 inch maximum deployment length per the manual LE sample plan |
| Ground Clearance | 16 ft minimum per the manual leading edge length of fall sample plan |
| Anchorage Strength | 5,000 lb fall arrest; 3,000 lb fall restraint (non-engineered) |
| Unit Weight | 18 lb (30 ft); 18 lb (50 ft) |
| Compliance | ANSI Z359.14 Class 2; OSHA 1926.502 |
| Packaging | Retail box |
| UPC | 786158290332 (30 ft); 786158000917 (50 ft) |
Leading edge work still demands clearance planning. The manual leading edge sample plan shows a 60 inch D-ring height, a 54 inch maximum deployment length, and a 16 ft minimum ground clearance to the next lower level; a failure to calculate the length of fall can result in striking a lower level. Keep the service angle to less than 40 degrees to avoid swing falls, and never allow the cable to rest on cutting tools or grinders. Any unit subjected to a fall, or with a deployed load indicator, must be returned to the Super Anchor factory for service.
Compliance Standards
ANSI Z359.14 Class 2
Rated as a leading edge (SRL-LE) self retracting lifeline, the class ANSI Z359.14 requires when tie-off points are between horizontal and overhead with leading edge hazards present.
OSHA 1926.502
Meets fall arrest criteria with a 5,000 lb anchorage; fall restraint rigging per OSHA 1926.751 prevents the user from falling any distance.
Factory Service Program
Units subjected to a fall or failing inspection return to Super Anchor Safety for authorized service; field repair is prohibited.
Serialized Inspection Labels
PID labels on both sides of the housing record serial number, first service date, and semi-annual competent person inspections.
Typical Applications
Setup and Function Testing
Leading edge length of fall planning, hazard warnings, and inspection tables are in the 03-2020 SideWinder2/SideWinder3 manual linked below. The basics:
- Select an anchorage capable of 5,000 lb for fall arrest or 3,000 lb for fall restraint, or 2 times the engineered fall protection load.
- Attach the housing A end to the anchorage with the included No. 5001-Z twist lock carabiner.
- Connect the B end swivel snaphook to the dorsal D-ring of a full body harness, or a side D-ring for fall restraint only.
- Calculate the leading edge length of fall: the manual sample plan totals a 54 inch deployment, harness stretch, and D-ring height against a 16 ft minimum ground clearance.
- Perform the locking test: pull the cable quickly away from the housing; the brake must lock, then release tension to unlock. Then confirm full, controlled retraction.
- Keep the service angle to less than 40 degrees to avoid swing falls, and keep the cable clear of cutting tools, grinders, and abrasive surfaces.
Inspection and Retirement
Inspect before each use, with documented semi-annual competent person inspections. Remove the SRL from service when any of the following apply:
- The unit was subjected to a fall or the snaphook load indicator is deployed.
- The cable has cuts, kinks, abrasions, gouges, or broken strands, or a swage or thimble is damaged.
- The energy absorber shows deployment, tearing, or damaged stitching.
- The unit fails the locking test or does not fully retract.
- The housing or handle is cracked or broken, or PID labels are missing or not readable.
- The semi-annual competent person inspection is overdue or the service life has passed 5 years.
Tag units removed from service to prevent further use and return them to the factory for authorized service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Super Anchor SideWinder-LE Submittals and Documentation
SideWinder2/SideWinder3 Instruction/Specification Manual 03-2020 (PDF)User specifications, leading edge length of fall planning, hazard warnings, service life tables, and inspection points. Super Anchor Warranty and Compliance Statement (PDF)Manufacturer warranty terms and compliance statement for Super Anchor Safety products. LE Series SRL Manual (PDF)Full instruction manual for leading edge SRLs.Compatible and Related Products
- Super Anchor 2904-B SideWinder3 SRL. The Class A 20 ft SideWinder for overhead tie-off with tight clearances.
- Super Anchor 2904-K SideWinder Cable SRL. The Class B SideWinder for standard overhead and wood edge work.
- SideWinder Cable SRL. This SRL bundled with a harness, anchor, fasteners, and cargo bag.
- SideWinder Cable SRL. The 50 ft SideWinder-LE in the same jobsite-ready kit.
Tying Off at Foot Level?
Leading edge exposures are where SRL selection matters most, and our team plans these systems every week. Orders usually ship in 1 business day, and transit time is based on the delivery location.
Call 863-703-4522 to talk to a fall protection specialist.
Super Anchor Safety Manufacturer Warranty
Super Anchor Safety (SAS) warrants to the purchaser that all products are free from defect in material and workmanship at the time of shipment. This warranty is limited to product replacement for a period of one (1) year from the date of installation or use by the owner, provided that this period shall not exceed two (2) years from the date of shipment. This warranty only covers defects in material and workmanship. It does not cover conditions resulting from normal wear, neglect, abuse, or accident. This product warranty does not cover oxidation of zinc, dacromet, or powder coatings used on permanent and temporary anchors that results from connector abrasion unless the coating can be shown to be defective at the time of purchase. This warranty is non-transferable. Any unused defective product will be replaced at no charge by returning the product to Super Anchor Safety or to the distributor the product was purchased from.
Permanent Anchor Warranty
Super Anchor Safety warrants to the purchaser that all anchors sold as a permanent fixture with Hot Dip Galvanizing, Stainless Steel, and Thermo-Plastic finishes are fully warranted against failure due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of initial installation. SAS does not warranty the installation or flashing system used to waterproof the anchors. The SAS factory warranty is void if the product has been modified or has not been used in accordance with SAS specifications and instructions for that product. Anchors that have been removed from service due to re-roofing or remodel of the structure they were originally attached to must be inspected by an SAS factory representative or a competent person before being reinstalled.
See the Super Anchor Warranty and Compliance Statement (PDF) for the full manufacturer document.
