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UserInstructionManual

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Carabiners

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ThismanualisintendedtomeettheManufacturer'sInstructionsasrequiredbyANSIZ359andshouldbeusedaspartof

anemployeetrainingprogramasrequiredbyOSHA.

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WARNING

Thisproductispartofapersonalfallarrest,restraint,workpositioning,suspension,orrescuesystem.APersonalFall

ArrestSystem(PFAS)istypicallycomposedofananchorageandaFullBodyHarness(FBH),withaconnectingdevice,

i.e.,aShockAbsorbingLanyard (SAL), oraSelf‐RetractingDevice(SRD),attachedtothedorsalD‐ringofth

eFBH.

Theseinstructionsmustbeprovidedtotheuserofthisequipment.Theusermustreadan dunderstandthe

manufacturer'sinstructionsforeachcomponentorpartofthecompletesystem.Manufacture r's instructionsmustbe

followedforproperuse,care,andmaintenanceofthisproduct.Theseins

tructionsmustberetainedandbekept

availablefortheuser’sreferenceatalltimes.Alterationsormisuseofthisproduct,orfailuretofollowinstructions,

mayresultinseriousinjuryordeath.

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AFallProtectionPlanmustbeonfileandavailableforreviewbyallusers.Itisther

esponsibilityoftheuserandthe

purchaserofthis equipmenttoassurethatusersofthisequipmentareproperlytrainedinitsuse,maintenance,and

storage.Trainingmustberepeatedatregularintervals.Trainingmustnotsubjectthetraineetofallhazards.

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Consultadoctorifthereisreasontodoubt

yourfitnesstosafelyabsorbtheshockofafallevent.Ageandfitness

seriouslyaffectaworker’sabilitytowithstandfalls.Pregnantwomenorminorsmustnotusethisequipment.

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NOTE:FormoreinformationconsultANSIZ359.

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FallTech

1306SouthAlamedaStreet

Compton,CA90221,USA

1‐800‐719‐4619

1‐323‐752‐0066

www.fall

tech.com

2013

Summary of content (15 pages)

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User Instruction Manual Carabiners This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer's Instructions as required by ANSI Z359 and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by OSHA. WARNING This product is part of a personal fall arrest, restraint, work positioning, suspension, or rescue system. A Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) is typically composed of an anchorage and a Full Body Harness (FBH), with a connecting device, i.e.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. DESCRIPTION 2. APPLICATION 2.1 Purpose 2.2 Fall Arrest 2.3 Restraint 2.4 Work Positioning 2.5 Suspension 2.6 Rescue 2.7 Application Limits 3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Capacity 3.2 Compatibility of Components 3.3 Making Connections 3.4 Anchorage Strength 4. INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 4.1 Inspection 4.2 Plan for the Application 4.3 Clear Fall Distance 4.4 Swing Fall 4.5 Captive Pin Installation 4.6 Carabiner Instructions 4.7 Attaching the Carabiner to Anchorage 4.8 Attach a Subsystem 4.8.
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.3 Making Connections: Only use connectors that are suitable to each application. Ensure all connections are compatible in size, shape and strength. Visually ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked. FallTech carabiners are designed to be used only as specified in each product’s user’s instructions. Ensure the carabiner is not bent, cracked, broken or otherwise damaged. If inspection reveals a damaged carabiner, remove it from service immediately. Ensure the lock functions normally.
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.8.1 Polyester Rope Connections: Connectors attached to polyester rope lifelines must be attached with a 4‐tuck spliced formed eye termination utilizing a thimble. IMPORTANT: The use of tied knots for load bearing end terminations is not compatible with ANSI Z359. 5. SPECIFICATIONS See Table 1. 6. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Wipe with a soft cloth. Remove an excessive buildup of contaminants such as paint, grease, debris of any type that might impede the smooth operation of the hinge and lock mechanism.
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Manual de uso Mosquetones Este manual está destinado a cumplir con las instrucciones del fabricante, tal y como exige la norma ANSI Z359 y debe utilizarse como parte de un programa de capacitación de los empleados, según requiere la OSHA. ADVERTENCIA Este producto es parte de un sistema personal de detención de caídas, restricción, posicionamiento del trabajo, suspensión o rescate.
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ÍNDICE 1. DESCRIPCIÓN 2. APLICACIÓN 2.1 Finalidad 2.2 Detención de caídas 2.3 Restricción 2.4 Posicionamiento del trabajo 2.5 Suspensión 2.6 Rescate 2.7 Límites de la aplicación 3. REQUISITOS DEL SISTEMA 3.1 Capacidad 3.2 Compatibilidad de los componentes 3.3 Realización de conexiones 3.4 Resistencia del anclaje 4. INSTALACIÓN Y FUNCIONAMIENTO 4.1 Inspección 4.2 Plan para la aplicación 4.3 Distancia despejada de caída 4.4 Caída con balanceo 4.5 Instalación del pasador cautivo 4.
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han diseñado para trabajar juntos de tal manera que sus formas y tamaños no causen que sus mecanismos de compuerta se abran inadvertidamente. Póngase en contacto con FallTech si tiene alguna pregunta acerca de la compatibilidad. Los conectores (ganchos, mosquetones y anillos en "D") deben ser capaces de soportar por lo menos 5.000 libras (22 kN). Los conectores deben ser compatibles con el anclaje u otros componentes del sistema. No utilice equipos que no sean compatibles.
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4.6 Instrucciones para el uso del mosquetón: Gire el cierre por torsión hasta que se detenga. Empuje la compuerta hacia adentro, enganche el mosquetón en el anclaje seleccionado y libere la compuerta accionada con resorte. Asegúrese visualmente de que la compuerta se cierre y gira a la posición de bloqueo. Asegúrese de que la dirección de la carga esté alineada con el eje vertical del mosquetón. Véase la Figura 6. 4.
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APPENDIX A Table 1: SpecificaƟons for Carabiners Model # Minimum Material Tensile Strength Dimensions Height x Width Carabiner Gate Strength and FuncƟon 8447A Large Forged Aluminum Alloy: 5,000 lbs Min. with OpƟonal CapƟve Pin 9.3” x 5.2” (236mm x 132mm) Anodized Twist Lock Gate with 3,600 lbs. Min gate strength and 2” Gate Opening 8466A Medium Forged Aluminum Alloy: 5,000 lbs Min. with OpƟonal CapƟve Pin 4.8” x 3.3” (122mm x 84mm) Anodized Twist Lock Gate with 3,600 lbs Min gate strength and .
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Figure 1: About Carabiners A Nose B Locking Gate C Body D OpƟonal CapƟve Pin Nariz B Hebilla de bloqueo C Cuerpo D Pasador cauƟvo opcional DSCARA2.1 A TUSF1 FSCAR9.
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DUCON D E F G A B C D E Never aƩach in a manner where an element of the connector (gate or release lever) may become caught on the anchor thereby producing addiƟonal risk of false engagement. Never aƩach a spreader snap hook to two side/posiƟoning D-rings in a manner whereby the D-rings will engage the gates; the gates on a spreader must always be facing away from the D-rings during work posiƟoning. F G Nunca conecte dos componentes acƟvos (ganchos de cierre instantáneo o mosquetones) entre sí.
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Figure 4-B: Minimum Clear Fall Requirement: ANSI Type-A Self-RetracƟng Device A 2Ō B 1Ō C 5Ō D 1½ Ō E 9½ Ō AcƟvaƟon/DeceleraƟon Distance Maximum allowable length of cable or web that may payout from the SRD once deceleraƟon of the user has begun and aŌer a fall event occurs Harness Stretch and Dorsal D-Ring ShiŌ Combined amount of harness webbing elongaƟon and dorsal D-ring upshiŌ during enƟre fall event Height of Dorsal D-Ring Typical average height of the dorsal D-ring on a user’s full body
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Figure 4-D: Managing Stretch Minimum Clear Fall Requirement: VerƟcal Lifeline System *A Stretch B 3Ō C 4Ō D 1Ō E 5Ō F 1½ Ō *G Stretch of VerƟcal Lifeline Stretch = length of VLL from Anchorage Connector to Rope Grab posiƟon on VLL mulƟplied by 10% Length of Shock Absorbing Lanyard Original working length before a fall event occurs/before acƟvaƟon of energy absorber ElongaƟon/DeceleraƟon Distance Maximum allowable amount of elongaƟon that may payout from the energy absorber upon acƟvaƟon d
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AƩachment hole suitably sized allowing Carabiner body to pass through and rotate to proper posiƟon without binding or restricƟng the correct load direcƟon. Agujero de conexión de tamaño adecuado que permite al cuerpo del mosquetón pasar a través del mismo y girar a la posición correcta sin unir o restringir la correcta dirección de la carga.
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INSPECTION RECORD Modelo N° :____________________ Date of Manufacture InspecƟon Date Fecha de inspección Inspector Inspector Comments Observaciones Serial # N° de serie :____________________ Fecha de fabricación :____________________ Pass/Fail Pasó/No pasó CorrecƟve AcƟon Needed Accion correcƟva a realizer Approved By Aprobado por TUIR.