3M Lad-Saf X3 Instrucciones De Uso página 11

3.0 INSTALLATION
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For more information on Lad-Saf System installation procedures, refer to the product Installation Instructions. See
IFU 5908282 or IFU 5903435 for more information.
3.1 PLANNING: Plan your use of the Lad-Saf Ladder Safety System before starting work. Account for all factors that may
affect your safety before, during, and after a fall. Consider all requirements, limitations, and specifications defined in
Section 2 and Table 1.
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Ensure the system is rated for the required number of users.
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There are hazards associated with connecting and disconnecting from the system. Use secondary fall arrest
protection. Ensure adequate anchor points, landing platforms, or other means are available at connection and
disconnection points to allow safe transitions to and from the system.
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A minimum fall clearance of 7.0 ft. (2.0 m) is required between the user's feet and surface below. The user may not
be protected against hitting the ground or landing during the first 7.0 ft. (2.0 m) of ascent or last 7.0 ft. (2.0 m) of
descent. Use proper climbing procedures (e.g. maintain three points of contact with hands and feet) when ascending
or descending any portion of the ladder unprotected by the Lad-Saf
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Use proper safety procedures when climbing. Do not carry tools or equipment by hand. Keep your hands free for
climbing. Secure carried items to avoid dropping them on climbers below. Climb within your ability. Long climbs may
require several rest stops during ascent or descent to avoid exhaustion. Use proper work positioning equipment for
rest breaks. Do not climb in high winds or severe weather.
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Ensure only one user is climbing between cable guides.
3.2 CONNECTING THE CABLE SLEEVE TO THE CARRIER CABLE: The Lad-Saf X3 Vertical Cable Safety Sleeve must be
connected to a 3M Lad-Saf Ladder Safety System to be used. See Figure 7 for reference. To connect the Lad-Saf X3 Cable
Sleeve to the carrier cable of the Lad-Saf System:
1. Position the sleeve so that the the "up" arrow on the sleeve (I) is pointing to the ascending direction.
2. Rotate the locking lever (E) to the unlocked position. Figure 3 shows locked (A) and unlocked (B) locking lever
positions. The locking lever is on both sides of the detachable cable sleeve for both right and left hand operation.
3. Pull back on the rotating side plate (B) to its furthest position. Once the rotating side plate is in its furthest
rotated position, the locking lever (E) may be released. The locking cam (H) will be fully extended.
4. Rotate the handle (C) to its full upright position. This will allow the locking cam to drop out of the way in order
to install the sleeve on the cable.
Hold the sleeve upright and insert the cable (J) through the slot on the side of the sleeve with a lifting
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motion upwards. Position the cable in the sleeve recess. Release the handle (C), rotating side plate (B) and locking
lever (E) to lock the sleeve on the cable. Ensure the locking lever (E) is in the locked position before use.
3.3 CONNECTING THE CABLE SLEEVE TO THE HARNESS: Connection between the Cable Sleeve and the Full Body
Harness may be done before or after the Cable Sleeve has been installed onto the Lad-Saf System. A secondary Fall
Protection system is recommended when connecting to or disconnecting from the Lad-Saf System. Handling the sleeve
during ascent or descent exposes the user to fall hazards. The Lad-Saf System must have a maximum angle of 15° from
vertical at all times during use.
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Do not use other connecting devices or combine devices (e.g. Lanyard) with the connector supplied with Cable
Sleeve. Always use the carabiner connector supplied with the Cable Sleeve during use. Do not substitute with other
connectors.
• ASCENDING: To ascend the structure climb up while maintaining three points of contact at all times (with hands and
feet). The Lad-Saf X3 Detachable Cable Sleeve will follow the climber. The carrier cable is snapped out of the cable
guides as they are encountered. Do not handle or remove the sleeve from the carrier cable when passing the
cable guides or if the sleeve locks.
• DESCENDING: To descend the structure, climb down smoothly while maintaining three points of contact at all times
(with hands and feet). Allow the Lad-Saf X3 Detachable Cable Sleeve to "lead" the climber down. Climbing down out of
position (e.g., leaning back excessively or climbing erratically) may cause the sleeve to lock onto the carrier cable. If the
sleeve locks, climb upward slightly to allow the sleeve to unlock and then continue to descend the structure. Reconnect
the carrier cable into the cable guides after passing each cable guide. Do not handle or remove the sleeve from the
carrier cable when passing the cable guides or if the sleeve locks.
DISCONNECT: When climbing is completed, disconnect the Cable Sleeve from the system. See Figure 2 for
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component references.
1. Remove the sleeve from the cable by rotating the Locking Lever (E).
2. Pull back on the Side Plate (B) and pivot the Handle (C) to its full upright position.
3. the sleeve can now be removed from the cable and be properly stored.
4.0 USE
4.1 BEFORE EACH USE: Verify that your work area and Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) meet all criteria defined in
Section 2 and that a formal Rescue Plan is in place. Inspect the Lad-Saf System per the 'User' inspection points defined
on the "Inspection and Maintenance Log" (Table 2). If inspection reveals an unsafe or defective condition, do not use the
system. Remove the system from service immediately and clearly mark "DO NOT USE". The Lad-Saf Vertical Cable Safety
Sleeve and System must then be destroyed or sent to 3M for replacement.
4.2 SYSTEM CONNECTIONS: The Lad-Saf System must be used with a Full Body Harness. The Full Body Harness to ANSI
2359.11, CSA Z259.10, EN 361, or other applicable national, regional, or local standard. For proper fitting of your Full
Body Harness, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. To connect to your Full Body Harness, connect the Carabiner of
system.
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