Making Connections - DBI SALA Delta Vest Manual Del Usuario

2.3 MAKING CONNECTIONS: Use only self-locking snap hooks and
carabiners with this equipment. Use only 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 specifi ed in each product's user's instructions. See
Figure 9 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.
Figure 8 - Unintentional Disengagement (Rollout)
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.
Small ring or
other non-
compatibly
shaped element
1.FORCE IS APPLIED TO
THE SNAP HOOK.
NOTE: Large throat 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, unless the snap hook complies
with ANSI Z359.1-2007 and is equipped with a 3,600 lb gate. Check
the marking on your snap hook to verify that it is appropriate for your
application.
C. In a false engagement, where features that protrude from the
snap hook or carabiner catch on the anchor, and without visual
confi rmation seems to be fully engaged to the anchor point.
2. THE GATE PRESSES
AGAINST THE
CONNECTING RING
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3. THE GATE OPENS
ALLOWING THE
SNAP HOOK TO
SLIP OFF