Making Connections; Important - Protecta VIPER LT Manuel D'instruction

2.8 COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS: Capital Safety equipment is designed for use with Capital Safety
approved components and subsystems only. Substitutions or replacements made with non-approved
components or subsystems may jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may effect the safety and
reliability of the complete system.
2.9 COMPATIBILITY OF CONNECTORS: 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 Capital
Safety if you have any questions about compatibility.
Connectors (hooks, carabiners, and D-rings) must be capable of supporting at least 22.2 kN (5,000 lbs.).
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. Self- locking snap hooks and carabiners are required.
Figure 5 – Unintentional Disengagement
If the connecting element to which a snap hook (shown) 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. This force may
cause the gate (of either a self-locking or a non-locking snap hook) to open,
allowing the snap hook or carabiner to disengage from the connecting point.
Small ring or other
non-compatibly
shaped element
Force is applied to the The Gate presses against
Snap Hook. the Connecting Ring.
2.10 MAKING CONNECTIONS: Use only connectors that are suitable to each application. Ensure all connections
are compatible in size, shape and hook strength. Do not use equipment that is not compatible. Ensure all
connectors are fully closed and locked.
Capital Safety connectors (snap hooks and carabiners) are designed to be used only as specifi ed in each
product's user's instructions. See Figure 6 for inappropriate connections. Capital Safety snap hooks and
carabiners should not be connected:
A. To a D-ring to which another connector is attached.
B. In a manner that would result in a load on the gate.
CAUTION: Large throat snap hooks should not be connected to standard size D-rings or similar
objects which will result in a load on the gate if the hook or D-ring twists or rotates.
C. In a false engagement, where features that protrude from the snap hook or carabiner catch on the
anchor, and without visual confirmation seems to be fully engaged to the anchor point.
D. To each other.
E. Directly to webbing or rope lanyard or tie-back (unless the manufacturer's instructions for both the
lanyard and connector specifically allows such a connection).
F. To any object which is shaped or dimensioned such that the snap hook or carabiner will not close and
lock, or that roll-out could occur.
G. In a manner that does not allow the connector to align properly while under load.
2.11 ANCHORAGE STRENGTH: Anchorages selected for use with the Rope and Rope Grab must have a strength
capable of sustaining the static load requirements of the intended fall/restraint application.
It is imperative that the anchorage selected to be used with the Rope and Rope Grab is capable of
withstanding at least twice the loads that will be generated in the event of a fall. A structural engineer
should verify this is the case before the anchorage is used. If in doubt, please consult a structural engineer.
The attachment strength should be at least 12 kN and conform to EN795 class A or B.
NOTE: When more than one Fall Restraint system is attached to an anchorage, the strength specifi ed
above shall be multiplied by the number of systems attached to the anchorage.
WARNING: If the Rope or Rope Grab has been subjected to impact forces it must be removed from
service and destroyed.
IMPORTANT: Extreme working conditions (harsh environments, prolonged use, etc.) may require
increasing the frequency of inspections.
A.
The Gate opens allowing
the Snap Hook to slip off.
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Figure 6 – Inappropriate Connections
B. C.
E. F.
D.
G.