Anchorage Location; Fall Clearance Distance; Swing Fall; General Installation Requirements - Falltech 83662D Instrucciones

NOTE: Approved fall protection may be required during installation of all extender units
discussed in this manual.
DO NOT use any extender discussed in this manual until the system has been
completely installed, inspected, and approved for use by a Competent Person.
4.1 Anchorage Location: Select a suitable anchorage point that will support the
strength requirement and minimize free fall and swing hazards. See Section 3 of this
manual for anchorage strength requirements.
DO NOT work above the anchorage point.
DO NOT allow free fall to exceed six feet.
4.2 Fall Clearance Distance: Take action to reduce the danger of falls. Ensure sufficient
clearance in the fall area to arrest the fall before contact with the ground or other
obstructions. The actual clearance required is dependent upon the type of connecting
subsystem used (SAL, SRD). See Figure 3.
NOTE: Use of an extender will increase the users potential fall distance. The user must
be sure the increased total length of a lanyard is accounted for in calculating fall
clearance distances. Be aware that when using an SRD, the line constituent is always a
taut line. Therefore, there is no free fall component in the Fall Clearance Distance.
4.3 Swing Fall: Swing falls occur when the anchorage point is not directly above the
point where a fall occurs. The total fall distance may be greatly increased during a swing
fall. The force of striking an object in a swing fall may cause serious injury. Minimize
swing falls by installing anchors at least six feet from exposed edges and by working as
directly below the anchorage point as possible. Consult the equipment manufacturer's
user instructions. See Figure 4.
NOTE: Use of an extender will increase the user's free fall distance. The user must be
sure the increased length of a lanyard is accounted for in determining swing fall
hazards.
4.4 General Installation Requirements: The Type A, B, and C D‐Ring Extenders are
designed to enable easier connection to the FBH, or for attaching an SAL or SRD to an
anchorage structure. See paragraph 3.5.1.
NOTE: The requirement for approved fall protection during installation of this extender
applies to all extender models covered in this manual.
4.5 Use the Type A, B, and C D‐Ring Extenders as Extensions:
Type A: Attach the snap hook on the D‐Ring extender to the dorsal D‐Ring of the FBH
only. Ensure the snap hook closes and locks completely. At the work location, attach the
extender to the appropriate connecting device, either an SAL or SRD by connecting the
attachment end connector to the D‐Ring at the end of the extender. Consult the SAL or
SRD manufacturer's instructions for proper use. See Figure 5.
Type B: To attach to the FBH, pass the web loop through the dorsal D‐Ring on the FBH,
then pass the D‐Ring on the extender through the web loop. Choke the extender down
on the dorsal D‐Ring. Attach an appropriate connecting device, either an SAL or SRD by
connecting the attachment end connector to the D‐Ring at the end of the extender.
Consult the SAL or SRD manufacturer's instructions for proper use. See Figure 6‐A and 6‐B.
Type C: Attach the snap hook on the D‐Ring extender to the dorsal D‐Ring of the FBH
only. Ensure the snap hook closes and locks completely. The twin D‐Rings at the other
end of the extender provide multiple connector attachment options. The user may
connect a deceleration device to one D‐Ring, leaving the other D‐Ring free for
attachment of another deceleration device during transitions, to maintain 100% tie‐off.
Consult the SAL or SRD manufacturer's instructions for proper use. See Figure 7.