Applicable Standards; System Requirements; Compatibility Of Connectors - DBI SALA Delta Vest Manual Del Usuario

IMPORTANT: When working with tools, materials, or in high
temperature environments, ensure that associated fall protection
equipment can withstand high temperatures, or provide protection for
those items.
IMPORTANT: Although PVC coated, cadmium, or zinc plated hardware
exhibit excellent corrosion resistance in chemical, acidic, alkaline, and
atmospheric conditions, frequent inspections may be required. Consult
with DBI-SALA if you question the use of this equipment in hazardous
environments.
H. TRAINING: This equipment must be installed and used by
persons trained in its correct application and use. See section
4.0.
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, CSA Z259.10, and applicable local, state
and federal (OSHA) requirements governing occupational safety for
more information about work positioning systems.
IMPORTANT: Harnesses with Kevlar webbing do not meet ANSI
Z359.1. Kevlar does not have equivalent abrasion resistance of
polyamides. Kevlar harnesses meet all other requirements of this
standard.
2.0

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

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 8.
Connectors must be compatible in size, shape, and strength. Self-
locking snap hooks and carabiners are required by ANSI Z359.1
and OSHA.
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