Testing The System - Capital Safety DBI SALA EN341 Manual Del Usario

WARNING: No vertical free fall is permitted in rescue systems. See GIUM 6.2.1
IMPORTANT: See GIUM 6.4.
• DESCENT PATH AND LANDING AREA CLEARANCE: The access and landing
areas should be unobstructed. See GIUM 6.2.2, 6.2.3 and 6.3.
• TESTING THE SYSTEM: Capital Safety recommends performing an operational
test using a weight of approximately 100 kg. Raise test weight approximately
1 m and release the free end of the rope. Unit must lock and arrest the weight.
Raise and lower test weight approximately 1 m.
• SHARP EDGES: Avoid using this equipment where components will be in
contact with, or abrade against, unprotected sharp edges. If working near sharp
edges is unavoidable, cover the sharp edge with a heavy pad. See also GIUM
1.11.
• RESCUE: See GIUM 1.6.
5.0 INSTALLATION
• CONNECTING TO YOUR BODY SUPPORT: It is recommended that a
personnel support device be used. A full body harness should also be worn
for connection to an independent personal fall protection system. Connect the
body harness by the back (dorsal) D-ring to the personal fall protection system.
Ensure the D-ring is positioned to hold yourself upright.
WARNING: Do not connect personal fall protection equipment directly to the RPD
system. Fall protection systems must be connected to an independent anchor with
a minimum tensile strength of 11kN.
WARNING: See GIUM 1.8.
WARNING: Do not use a body belt with this equipment. Body belts do not support
your entire body, which may result in serious injury.
• CONNECTING RPD TO ANCHORAGE: The anchorage point for the RPD must
be capable of supporting 11kN minimum static load in the direction of the
operational pull. The anchor may be a tripod, building structure or other suitable
anchoring point. See Sections 2.0 and 4.0 for additional anchorage information.
Attach the RPD in the following manner:
• See Figure 4 A. Attachment can be made directly to the anchor point (D).
Connect the supplied connection hook (E) to the anchor point (D) and then to
the swivel eye (F) on top of the RPD housing.
• See Figure 4 B. Attachment can be made to the supplied connection sling (G)
which has been attached to the anchorage (D) via a straight loop, choker,
or basket loop. The hook (E) is connected to the swivel eye (F) and the
connection sling (G).
• See Figure 4C. Attachment can be made directly through the swivel eye (F)
using the connection sling (G). Use a choker or basket loop to connect the
sling to the RPD and anchorage.
• Rig the RPD system directly above the intended working area. See also
Section 4.
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