Warnings And Limitations - Honeywell Miller SkyORB Manual De Instrucciones Para El Usuario

2.2 Warnings and Limitations

System Compatibility
The SkyORB Anchor is designed for use with Honeywell-approved
components. Substitution or replacement with non-approved compo-
nent combinations, sub-systems, or both, may affect or interfere with
the safe function of each other and endanger the compatibility within
the system. This incompatibility may affect the reliability and safety
of the total system.
Honeywell Safety Products requires the use of a Honeywell brand
full-body harness and approved self-retracting lifeline/fall limiter with
this device. All instructions and warnings provided with the body
wear and connecting device must be read and understood before
using the equipment.
All connectors, including snap hooks and carabiners, attached to
this system must be compliant with OSHA 1926.502M.
Limits of Use
The SkyORB Anchor is designed to be used as a single anchorage
point for a personal fall arrest system. Use only for fall protection.
Do not use for suspension or work positioning applications. Do not
use for material loading/unloading.
This system is tested to meet a static strength of at least 1,800 lbs
(8kN) in the direction of possible loading. The attached fall arrest
connecting device must limit the maximum fall arrest force to 900
lbs (4kN) or less when attached to this system. All self-retracting
lifelines (SRLs) marked with a 900 lb (4kN) maximum arrest force
when tested to OSHA 1926.502M can be used with this system.
Honeywell recommends the use of the Miller Falcon Self-Retracting
Lifeline MP20 Series and the Miller MightyLite Self-Retracting Life-
line RL20 Series. When there is a potential for the lifeline to come
in contact with sharp edges, Honeywell recommends the use of the
Miller MightyLite Leading Edge Self-Retracting Lifeline RL20-LE
Series.
Connect the personal fall arrest system to the U-bolt on the
boom only using a locking snap hook, locking carabiner or other
Honeywell-approved connector or connecting device. Do not use
a rebar (pelican) hook to connect to the SkyORB Anchor. Do not
connect a personal fall arrest system to the U-bolt located on the
telescoping mast.
This device must be used with a truck or counterweights in place.
When a truck is used as counterweight, it must be impossible to be
removed while the system is in use.
Capacity
This system is rated for one person only. Maximum capacity is 310
lbs (140.6kg), combined tool, clothing and body weight.
Fall Clearance
The SkyORB system is designed to be used for platforms ranging
from 6 ft. (1.8m) to 14 ft. (4.3m) off the ground. Ensure that
adequate clearance exists in the potential fall path to avoid striking
a lower level or other object. The potential for a swing fall must
be minimized. Refer to 6.0 Fall Clearance and Acceptable Work
Zones and to the instructions provided with the connecting device
being used for guidelines on calculating required fall clearance
Us e r I nst r uct i o n s - E ng l i sh
Free Fall
Personal fall arrest systems must be rigged to limit a free fall to the
shortest possible distance [6ft (1.8m) maximum].
The U-bolt connection point on the SkyORB boom is located 20 ft
(6m) above the ground so that the anchor point can be positioned
Fall Arrest Forces
The SkyORB system is uniquely engineered with dual built-in inline
shock absorbers to minimize fall arrest forces imposed on the
worker and the system. The maximum fall arrest force of the self-
retracting lifeline being used should also be consulted.
Anchorage Requirements
weight to secure the system in place, eliminating the need for heavy
and bulky counterweights. Another means of counterweight may
be used with this device so long as it meets the strength and weight
requirements. Do not use this device if the truck (or other means
of ample counterweight) is not applied to secure the system. See
4.1 Truck/Counterweight Requirements for additional information,
warnings and limitations with regard to securing the SkyORB
system.
OSHA requires that the anchorage/structure that this system is
attached to must be capable of supporting 5,000 lbs. (22.2 kN)
per user attached; or be designed, installed and used, under the
arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two.
Environmental Hazards
Use of this equipment in areas where environmental hazards exist
may require additional precautions to limit the possibility of injury to
the user or damage to the equipment. Hazards may include, but are
not limited to, extreme temperatures, caustic chemicals, corrosive
environments, high voltage power lines, explosive or toxic gases,
moving machinery, and sharp edges. Do not expose the equipment
to any hazard which it is not designed to withstand. Consult the
manufacturer in cases of doubt.
Application Restrictions
Anchoring to an attendant vehicle may not be permitted within
certain jurisdictions. Ensure that the use of this equipment does not
violate any regulations within your area.
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