Applicable Standards; System Requirements - Netzerotools Evolution Counterweight System Guide De L'utilisateur

If you want to use the system on any other type of roofing surface, contact DBI-SALA for further
recommendations.
D. ROOF LOAD: The roof must be able to support a static load of 720 lbs.
E. ROOF CONDITIONS: The Evolution Counterweight Anchor System must not be used in adverse
weather conditions. The roof surface must be free of frost, snow, standing water, grease or oil, or any
other type of lubricating or friction reducing materials.
F . PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM: PFASs used with this roof anchor must meet applicable OSHA,
state, federal and ANSI requirements. PFASs incorporating a full body harness must be capable of
arresting a worker's fall with a maximum arresting force of no greater than 1,800 lbs. (8 kN) and limit
the free fall distance to 6 ft. (1.8 m) or less. The deceleration distance for a PFAS must be 42 inches
(1.1 m) or less [47 inches (1.2 m) in Canada]. Reference ANSI Z359.1, OSHA and CSA Z259.11
requirements. The system must be rigged in a way that limits free fall to 6 ft. or less. Contact DBI‑SALA
if you have questions or concerns regarding free fall limits.
G. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Use of this equipment in areas where environmental hazards exist may
require additional precautions be taken to reduce the possibility of injury to the user or damage to the
equipment. Hazards may include, but are not limited to: high heat, extreme cold, caustic chemicals,
corrosive environments, high voltage power lines, explosive or toxic gases, moving machinery, or
sharp edges. Contact DBI‑SALA if you have questions about using this equipment where environmental
hazards exist.
H. TRAINING: This equipment must be installed and used by persons who have been properly trained in
its correct application and use. Installation and use of this equipment must be supervised by a qualified
person, as defined by OSHA fall protection standards.
1.3 APPLICABLE STANDARDS:Refer to national Standards including ANSI Z359 (.0, .1, .2, .3, and .4) family
of standards on fall protection, ANSI A10.32, and applicable local, state and federal (OSHA) requirements
governing occupational safety for more information about work positioning systems. Refer to CSA Z259.13
in Canada for more information on personal fall arrest systems and associated components.
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2.1 COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS: DBI-SALA equipment is designed for use with DBI-SALA 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.
2.2 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
DBI‑SALA if you have any questions about compatibility.
Connectors (hooks, carabiners, and D‑rings) must be capable of supporting at least 5,000 lbs. (22.2 kN).
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 2. Connectors must
be compatible in size, shape, and strength. Self locking snap hooks and carabiners are required by ANSI
Z359.1 and OSHA and CSA Z259.12 in Canada.
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