DBI SALA LAD-SAF Instructions D'utilisation page 7

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A minimum fall clearance of 7 ft. (2 m) is required between the user's feet and surface below. The user may not be
protected against hitting the ground or landing during the first 7 ft. (2 m) of ascent or last 7 ft. (2 m) of descent. Use
proper climbing procedures (e.g., maintain 3 points of contact with hands and feet) when ascending or descending
any portion of the ladder unprotected by the Lad-Saf
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Use proper safety procedures when climbing. Do not carry tools or equipment by hand. Keep your hands free for
climbing. Secure carried items to avoid dropping them on climbers below. Climb within your ability. Long climbs may
require several rest stops during ascent or descent to avoid exhaustion. Use proper work positioning equipment for
rest breaks. DO NOT climb in high winds or severe weather.
3.3 CONNECT THE DETACHABLE CABLE SLEEVE TO THE CARRIER CABLE: See Figure 2 for identification of
components referenced in the following steps:
Step 1. Position the sleeve so that the the "up" arrow on the sleeve (I) is pointing to the ascending direction.
(See Figure 6)
Step 2. Rotate the locking lever (G) to the unlocked position. Figure 3 shows locked (1) and unlocked (2) locking
lever positions. The locking lever is on both sides of the detachable cable sleeve for both right and left hand
operation. (See Figure 7)
Step 3. Pull back on the rotating side plate (C) to its furthest position. Once the rotating side plate is in its furthest
rotated position, the locking lever (G) may be released. The cam (L) will be fully extended. (See Figure 8)
Step 4. Rotate the handle (D) to its full upright position. This will allow the cam (L) to drop out of the way in order to
install the sleeve on the cable. (See Figure 9)
Step 5. Hold the sleeve upright and insert the cable (A) through the slot on the side of the sleeve with a lifting motion
upwards. Position the cable in the sleeve recess. Release the handle (D), rotating side plate (C) and locking
lever (G) to lock the sleeve on the cable. Ensure the locking lever (G) is in the locked position before
use. (See Figure 10)
3.4 CONNECT THE LAD-SAF
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Connect the carabiner or snap hook on the sleeve (Figure 2, J or N) to the full body harness frontal
D-Ring (Figure 1, G) designated for ladder climbing. The D-Ring is located above the user's center
of gravity and centrally located near the sternum.
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Always use the carabiner or snap hook connector supplied with the sleeve. Do not substitute with
other connectors.
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Do not use other connecting devices or combine devices such as a lanyard, chain, link, clevis, etc.
with the connector supplied with the sleeve.
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Connection between the sleeve and full body harness may be done before or after the sleeve has
been installed onto the carrier cable.
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When connecting, ensure the carabiner or snap hook gate is fully closed and locked.
Use secondary fall protection (e.g. lanyard) while connecting or disconnecting the sleeve to or from
the carrier cable. Make certain to complete connection of the sleeve to the cable before removing the
secondary fall protection.
DO NOT USE the Lad-Saf
work positioning equipment where necessary.
Handling the sleeve during ascent or descent exposes the worker to fall hazards.
ASCENDING: To ascend the ladder climb up while maintaining three points of contact at all times (with hands and feet).
The Lad-Saf X2 Detachable Cable Sleeve will follow the climber. The carrier cable is snapped out of the cable guides (Figure
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1, D) as they are encountered. Do not handle or remove the sleeve from the carrier cable when passing the cable
guides or if the sleeve locks.
DESCENDING: To descend the ladder, climb down smoothly while maintaining three points of contact at all times (with
hands and feet). Allow the Lad-Saf
(e.g., leaning back excessively or climbing erratically) may cause the sleeve to lock onto the carrier cable. If the sleeve
locks, climb upward slightly to allow the sleeve to unlock and then continue to descend the ladder. Reconnect the carrier
cable into the cable guides after passing each cable guide. Do not handle or remove the sleeve from the carrier cable
when passing the cable guides or if the sleeve locks.
When climbing is completed (see Figure 2):
Step 1. Remove the sleeve from the cable by rotating the locking lever (G).
Step 2. Pull back on the side plate (C) and pivot the handle (D) to its full upright position.
Step 3. The sleeve can now be removed from cable and properly stored.
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Identify hazards to avoid climber injury.
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Hazardous environments or conditions include, but are not limited to; power lines, heat or flame,
explosive gases, physical obstructions, and climbers ability and health.
IN THE EVENT OF A FALL, The Lad-Saf
The user (employer) must have a rescue plan in place and the ability to implement the plan in the
event of a fall.
X2 DETACHABLE CABLE SLEEVE TO THE HARNESS:
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X2 Detachable Cable Sleeve as work positioning equipment. Use proper
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X2 Detachable Cable Sleeve to "lead" the climber down. Climbing down out of position
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X2 Detachable Cable Sleeve must be removed from service.
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system.
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