Making Connections - Capital Safety DBI SALA 8562894 Manuel D'instructions

2.3 MAKING CONNECTIONS: Only self-locking snap hooks and/or carabiners shall be used with this
equipment. Ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked and compatible.
Capital Safety connectors (snap hooks and carabiners) are designed to be used only as specifi ed in each
product's user instructions. See Figure 3 for inappropriate connections. Capital Safety snap hooks and
carabiners should not be connected:
A. To a D-ring which another connector is already attached.
B. In a manner that would result in a load on the gate.
NOTE: 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, unless the snap hook complies with ANSI
Z359.1-2007 and is equipped with a 3,600 lb gate. Check the marking on your snap hook to verify that it is
appropriate for your application.
C. In a false engagement,
where features that
protrude from the
snap hook or carabiner
catch on the D-ring,
and without visual
confirmation seems to
be fully engaged to the
anchor point.
D. To each other.
E. Directly to webbing
or rope lanyard for
tie-back (unless
specifically provided by
the manufacturer).
F. To any object which is
shaped or dimensioned
such that the snap
hook or carabiner will
not close and lock, or where roll-out could occur.
OTHER RESTRICTIONS:
• Do not make connections where the hook locking mechanism can come into contact with a structural
member or other equipment and potentially release the hook.
• Do not connect a snap hook into a loop or thimble of a wire rope or attach in any way to a slack wire
rope.
• The snap hook must be free to align with the applied load as intended (regardless of the size or shape of
the mating connector).
• A carabinier may be used to connect to a single or pair of soft loops on a body support such as a body
belt or full body harness, provided the carabiner can fully close and lock. This type of connection is not
allowed for snap hooks.
• A carabiner may be connected to a loop or ring connector that is already occupied by a choker style
connector. This type of connection is not allowed for snap hooks.
2.4 STRUCTURE LOAD: The structure supporting this Counterweight Base/Rack must be rigid, fl at pitch, and
capable of supporting 5,000 lbs. (22.2 kN) in the direction of or at least two times the applied loads in the
tables in Figure 5, plus the weight of the entire counterweight system with counterweights.
Figure 3 - Inappropriate Connections
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