System Requirements - DBI SALA 2101000 Manual Del Utilizador

1.2 LIMITATIONS: The following application limitations must be recognized and considered before using this
product:
A. CAPACITY: The Concrete Detent Anchor is designed for use by persons with a combined weight
(clothing, tools, etc.) of no more than 310 lbs (140.61 kg). No more than one personal protective
system may be connected at one time.
NOTe: For emergency rescues it may be acceptable to connect more than one system if the
anchorage will support the anticipated loads.
B. FREE FALL: Per ANSI Z359.1, personal fall arrest systems used with this equipment must be rigged
to limit the free fall to 6 feet (1.83 m). See the personal fall arrest system manufacturer's instructions
for more information. Restraint systems must be rigged so that no vertical free fall is possible. Work
positioning systems must be rigged so that free fall is limited to 2 feet (0.61 m) or less. Personnel riding
systems must be rigged so that no vertical free fall is possible. Rescue systems must be rigged so that
no vertical free fall is possible.
C. FALL CLEARANCE: There must be sufficient clearance below the user to arrest a fall before the user
strikes the ground or other obstruction. The clearance required is dependent on the following factors:
• Deceleration Distance
• Free Fall Distance
• Worker Height
See the personal fall arrest system manufacturer's instructions for more information.
D. SWING FALLS: Swing falls occur when the anchorage point is not
directly above the point where a fall occurs. See Figure 3. The force
of striking an object in a swing fall may cause serious injury or death.
Minimize swing falls by working as close to the anchorage point
as possible. Do not permit a swing fall if injury could occur. Swing
falls will significantly increase the clearance required when a self
retracting lifeline or other variable length connecting subsystem is
used.
E. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Use of this equipment in areas with
environmental hazards may require additional precautions to prevent
injury to the user or damage to the equipment. Hazards may include,
but are not limited to: heat, chemicals, corrosive environments, high
voltage power lines, gases, moving machinery, and sharp edges.
Contact DBI-SALA if you have questions about using this equipment
where environmental hazards exist.
F. 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) fall protection standards, ANSI A10.32, and local, state, and federal (OSHA)
requirements governing occupational safety for additional information regarding personal fall arrest systems
and associated components.

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. Connectors
(hooks, carabiners, and D-rings) must be capable of supporting at least 5,000 lbs. (22 kN). Connectors must
be compatible with the anchorage or other system components. See Section 3.8 for additional information
on anchorage connections. Do not use equipment that is not compatible. Non-compatible connectors may
unintentionally disengage (see Figure 4). Connectors must be compatible in size, shape, and strength. Self-
locking snap hooks and carabiners are required by ANSI Z359.1 and OSHA.
• Movement of Harness Attachment Element
• Elevation of D-Ring Anchorage Connector
• Connecting Subsystem Length
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Figure 3 - Swing Falls
Swing Fall
Hazard