Making Connections - DBI SALA 8562894 Manual De Instrucciones Para El Usuario

2.3 MAKING CONNECTIONS: Only self-locking snap hooks and/or carabiners shall be used with this
equipment. Ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked and compatible.
Capital Safety connectors (snap hooks and carabiners) are designed to be used only as specified in each
product's user instructions. See Figure 2B for inappropriate connections. Capital Safety snap hooks and
carabiners should not be connected:
A. To a D-ring which another connector is already attached.
B. In a manner that would result in a load on the gate.
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
D-ring, and without visual confirmation seems to be fully engaged to the anchor point.
D. To each other.
E. Directly to webbing or rope lanyard for tie-back (unless specifically provided by the manufacturer).
F. To any object which is shaped or dimensioned such that the snap hook or carabiner will not close and
lock, or where roll-out could occur.
G. In a manner that does not allow the connector to align properly while under load.
OTHER RESTRICTIONS:
• Do not make connections where the hook locking mechanism can come into contact with a structural
member or other equipment and potentially release the hook.
• Do not connect a snap hook into a loop or thimble of a wire rope or attach in any way to a slack wire
rope.
• The snap hook must be free to align with the applied load as intended (regardless of the size or shape of
the mating connector).
• A carabinier may be used to connect to a single or pair of soft loops on a body support such as a body
belt or full body harness, provided the carabiner can fully close and lock. This type of connection is not
allowed for snap hooks.
• A carabiner may be connected to a loop or ring connector that is already occupied by a choker style
connector. This type of connection is not allowed for snap hooks.
2.4 STRUCTURE LOAD: The structure supporting this Counterweight Base/Rack must be rigid, flat pitch, and
capable of supporting 5,000 lbs. (22.2 kN) in the direction of or at least two times the applied loads in the
tables in Figure 5, plus the weight of the entire counterweight system with counterweights.
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