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2.1 Purpose
Arrest Application
2.1.2 Anchorage Connector
for Fall Arrest
Application
Strength
3.7 Definitions
1. DESCRIPTION
The FallTech® D-Ring Extender consists of a length of polyester webbing with one or two
D-rings on the anchorage end, and a snap hook or a web loop at the attachment end.
See Table 1 in Appendix A (all figure and table references hereafter are to Appendix A. A
list of acronyms used in fall protection and fall arrest is provided in Appendix A.
Type A D-Ring Extender is a length of polyester webbing equipped with a single D-
ring on the anchorage end, and a self-closing self-locking snap hook on the
attachment end. Webbing is in four lengths: 14", 16", 18" and 24".
Type B D-Ring Extender is an 18" length of poly webbing equipped with a single D-
ring on the anchorage end and a web loop at the attachment end.
Type C D-Ring Extender is an 18" length of poly webbing equipped with a double D-
ring on the anchorage end and a self-closing self-locking snap hook on the
attachment end.
For purposes of this manual, the D-Ring Extender may be referred to as the extender,
the equipment, or the unit.
2. APPLICATION
2.1 Purpose: D-Ring Extenders are designed to facilitate connecting to the dorsal D-Ring
of the Full Body Harness (FBH). When used in conjunction with an FBH, the D-Ring
Extender may be used as part of a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) only if it is used in
combination with other suitable fall arrest components. See Figure 1.
Do not attach a Shock Absorbing Lanyard (SAL) or other connector to the dorsal D-Ring
of a Full Body Harness (FBH) when using a D-Ring extender. Two active connectors on
a single D-ring is not in compliance with ANSI requirements or OSHA regulations.
Type A and B extenders are designed to allow access to the dorsal D-Ring of the FBH
without removing the harness. By extending the D-ring, users can connect to an
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6.
APPENDIX A
WARNING
Extenders as Extensions
6.1 Storage
Table 1
Acronyms Used In Fall Protection
and Fall Arrest
Figures 1 - 6
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