3M M DBI-SALA FlexiguardTM Manuel Utilisateur page 14

1.0 PRODUCT APPLICATION
1.1 PURPOSE: Jib Booms are designed to provide anchorage connection points for a Fall Protection system.
1.2 STANDARDS: Your Jib Boom conforms to the national or regional standard(s) identified on the front cover of these
instructions. If this product is resold outside the original country of destination, the re-seller must provide these
instructions in the language of the country in which the product will be used.
1.3 SUPERVISION: Installation of this equipment must be supervised by a Qualified Person
supervised by a Competent Person
1.4 TRAINING: This equipment must be installed and used by persons trained in its correct application. This manual is to be
used as part of an employee training program as required by national, regional, or local standards. It is the responsibility
of the users and installers of this equipment to ensure they are familiar with these instructions, trained in the correct care
and use of this equipment, and are aware of the operating characteristics, application limitations, and consequences of
improper use of this equipment.
1.5 RESCUE PLAN: When using this equipment and connecting subsystem(s), the employer must have a rescue plan and
the means at hand to implement and communicate that plan to users, authorized persons
site rescue team is recommended. Team members should be provided with the equipment and techniques to perform a
successful rescue. Training should be provided on a periodic basis to ensure rescuer proficiency.
1.6 AFTER A FALL: If this equipment is subjected to fall arrest or impact forces, remove it from service immediately. Clearly
tag it "DO NOT USE". See Section 5 for more information.
2.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2.1 ANCHORAGE: Anchorage requirements vary with the fall protection application. Structure on which the Flexiguard
Anchorage System is placed or mounted must meet the Anchorage specifications defined in Table 1.
2.2 FALL ARREST SYSTEM: Fall Arrest systems used with the Jib Boom must meet applicable Fall Protection standards,
codes, and requirements. Refer to the instructions included with your connecting subsystem for additional fall
requirements. The Fall Arrest system must incorporate a Full Body Harness and limit Arresting Force to the values
specified in Table 1.
2.3 FALL PATH AND SRD LOCKING SPEED: A clear path is required to assure positive locking of an SRD. Situations
which do not allow for an unobstructed fall path should be avoided. Working in confined or cramped spaces may not allow
the body to reach sufficient speed to cause the SRD to lock if a fall occurs. Working on slowly shifting material, such as
sand or grain, may not allow enough speed buildup to cause the SRD to lock.
2.4 HAZARDS: Use of this equipment in areas with environmental hazards may require additional precautions to prevent
injury to the user or damage to the equipment. Hazards may include, but are not limited to: heat, chemicals, corrosive
environments, high voltage power lines, explosive or toxic gases, moving machinery, sharp edges, or overhead materials
that may fall and contact the user or Personal Fall Arrest System.
2.5 FALL CLEARANCE: There must be sufficient clearance below the user to arrest a fall before the user strikes the ground
or other obstruction. Fall Clearance is dependent on the following factors:
• Deceleration Distance
• Free Fall Distance
See the instruction manual of your connecting subsystem for specifics regarding Fall Clearance calculation.
2.6 SWING FALLS: Swing Falls occur when the anchorage point is not directly above the point where a fall occurs (see Figure
3). The force of striking an object in a swing fall may cause serious injury or death. Minimize swing falls by working as
directly below the anchorage point as possible. Do not permit a swing fall if injury could occur. Swing falls will significantly
increase the clearance required when a Self-Retracting Device or other variable length connecting subsystem is used.
2.7 SHARP EDGES: Avoid working where Lifeline or Lanyard components of the Fall Arrest system can contact or abrade
against unprotected sharp edges or abrasive surfaces (see Figure 4). Where contact with a sharp edge or abrasive surface
is unavoidable, cover the edge with protective material (A).
2.8 COMPONENT COMPATIBILITY: 3M equipment is designed for use with 3M-approved components and subsystems
only. Substitutions or replacements made with non-approved components or subsystems may jeopardize compatibility of
equipment and may affect the safety and reliability of the complete system.
2.9 CONNECTOR COMPATIBILITY: Connectors are considered to be compatible with connecting elements when they
have been designed to work together in such a way that their sizes and shapes do not cause their gate mechanisms to
inadvertently open regardless of how they become oriented. Contact 3M if you have any questions about compatibility.
Connectors must comply with EN 362. Connectors must be compatible with the anchorage or other system components.
Do not use equipment that is not compatible. Non-compatible connectors may unintentionally disengage (see Figure 5).
Connectors must be compatible in size, shape, and strength. If the connecting element to which a snap hook or carabiner
attaches is undersized or irregular in shape, a situation could occur where the connecting element applies a force to the
gate of the snap hook or carabiner (A). This force may cause the gate to open (B), allowing the snap hook or carabiner to
disengage from the connecting point (C).
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• Worker Height
• Movement of Harness Attachment Element
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. Use of this equipment must be
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• Elevation of Anchorage Connector
• Connecting Subsystem Length