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WARNING: Large throat opening snap hooks such as scaffold or rebar hooks should not be connected to
standard size D-rings or similar objects. The reason for this is if the hook or D-ring twists or rotates, then this may
result in a load on the gate of the connector. Large throat snap hooks are specifically designed for use on fixed
structure elements such as rebar or cross members. These are shaped in such a way that they cannot capture the
gate of the hook.
8) NEVER USE INAPPROPRIATE
CONNECTIONS
While using DEWALT snap hooks and carabiners, they
should not be connected as below:
a ) Two or more connectors should never be
attached to a single D-ring.
b ) Never attach a connector that could result in a
load on its gate.
c ) Connectors should not be connected in a false
engagement. It should be visually confirmed
that the connector is fully engaged to the anchor
point. Avoid conditions that allow for features
that protrude from the connectors to catch
on the anchor, giving a false sense of being
connected.
d ) Connectors should not be connected to each
other.
e ) Connectors should not be connected directly to
the webbing or to the rope lanyard or tie back,
unless specifically allowed by the manufacturer.
f ) Connectors should not be connected to any
object which does not allow the connector gate
to close or lock. Anchor shapes that allow roll out
to occur should never be used for connection. If
the anchor, to which the snap hook or carabiner
A.
D.
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B.
is attached, is under sized or irregular in shape,
then this may allow for the gate of the connector
to come in contact with the anchor, thereby
causing the connector to open up and possibly
disengage from the anchor. This is known as roll
out of the connector.
9) IMPORTANT RESTRICTIONS WHILE
MAKING CONNECTIONS
a ) A snap hook should not be connected into a loop
or thimble of a wire rope, or attached to it in any
way that may slack the wire rope.
b ) Do not make connections where the connector
locking mechanism can come into contact with
a structural member, or other such equipment,
as it may potentially unlock the connector and
release the connection.
c ) To connect to a single or a pair of soft loops on a
harness, a carabiner that can fully close and lock
should only be used. Snap hooks are not allowed
for such connections, unless specifically allowed
by manufacturer.
d ) A carabiner may be connected to a loop or ring
connector that is already occupied by a choker
style connector. Snap hooks are not allowed for
such connections.
E.
C.
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