Making Connections - DBI SALA 2101000 Manual Del Utilizador

If the connecting element to which a snap hook (shown) or carabiner attaches is undersized or irregular in
shape, a situation could occur where the connecting element applies a force to the gate of the snap hook or
carabiner. This force may cause the gate (of either a self-locking or a non-locking snap hook) to open, allowing
the snap hook or carabiner to disengage from the connecting point.
1. Force is applied to the snap hook.
2.3 MAKING CONNECTIONS: Use only self-locking snap hooks and carabiners with this equipment. Only use
connectors that are suitable to each application. Ensure all connections are compatible in size, shape and
strength. Do not use equipment that is not compatible. Ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked.
DBI-SALA connectors (snap hooks and carabiners) are designed to be used only as specified in each
product's user's instructions. See Figure 5 for inappropriate connections. DBI-SALA snap hooks and
carabiners should not be connected:
A. To a D-ring to which another
connector is attached.
B. In a manner that would result in a
load on the gate.
NOTe: Large throat opening snap hooks should
not be connected to standard size D-rings or
similar objects which will result in a load on
the gate if the hook or D-ring twists or rotates.
Large throat snap hooks are designed for use on
fixed structural elements such as rebar or cross
members that are not shaped in a way that can
capture the gate of the hook.
C. In a false engagement, where
features that protrude from the
snap hook or carabiner catch on
the anchor and without visual
confirmation seems to be fully
engaged to the anchor point.
D. To each other.
E. Directly to webbing or rope lanyard or tie-back (unless the manufacturer's instructions for both the
lanyard and connector specifically allow such a connection).
F. To any object which is shaped or dimensioned such that the snap hook or carabiner will not close and
lock, or that roll-out could occur.
Figure 4 - Unintentional Disengagement (Rollout)
Small ring or
other non-
compatibly
shaped element
2. The gate presses against the
connecting ring
3. The gate opens allowing the snap
hook to slip off
Figure 5 - Inappropriate Connections
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