3M DBI SALA 2100185 Instrucciones De Uso página 8

1.0 PRODUCT APPLICATION
1.1 PURPOSE: Anchorage Connectors are designed to provide anchorage connection points for Fall Arrest, Fall Restraint, Work Positioning,
and or Rescue systems based on the allowed uses for each product. Each Anchorage Connector has detailed information about the allowed
uses, anchorage points, and anchorage requirements in Sections 3 through 7.
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Fall Protection Only: This Anchorage Connector is for connection of Fall Protection Equipment. Do not connect
Lifting Equipment to the Anchorage Connector.
1.2 STANDARDS: Your Anchorage Connector conforms to the national or regional standard(s) identified on the front cover of these
instructions. If this product is resold outside the original country of destination, the re-seller must provide these instructions in the
language of the country in which the product will be used.
1.3 SUPERVISION: Use of this equipment must be supervised by a Competent Person
1.4 TRAINING: This equipment must be installed and used by persons trained in its correct application. This manual is to be used as part of
an employee training program as required by ANSI and OSHA, and/or regional regulations. It is the responsibility of the users and installers
of this equipment to ensure they are familiar with these instructions, trained in the correct care and use of this equipment, and are aware
of the operating characteristics, application limitations, and consequences of improper use of this equipment.
1.5 RESCUE PLAN: When using this equipment and connecting subsystem(s), the employer must have a rescue plan and the means at hand
to implement and communicate that plan to users, authorized persons
Team members should be provided with the equipment and techniques to perform a successful rescue. Training should be provided on a
periodic basis to ensure rescuer proficiency.
1.6 INSPECTION FREQUENCY: The Anchorage Connector shall be inspected by the user before each use and, additionally, by a Competent
Person other than the user at intervals of no longer than one year.
Log". Results of each Competent Person inspection should be recorded on copies of the "Inspection and Maintenance Log".
1.7 AFTER A FALL: If the Anchorage Connector is subjected to the forces of arresting a fall, it must be removed from service immediately,
clearly marked "DO NOT USE", and then either destroyed or forwarded to 3M for replacement or repair.
2.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2.1 ANCHORAGE: Anchorage structure requirements vary with the system application and whether it is a certified anchorage
anchorage . The structure to which a fall arrest, restraint, positioning, or rescue system is attached must sustain static loads applied in the
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directions permitted as shown in the following table. Anchorage Strength requirements, along with system applications, are specified below,
unless noted or defined otherwise in Table 1:
Fall Protection System
Fall Arrest
Restraint/Travel Restraint
Work Positioning
Rescue
When more than one system is attached to an anchorage, the strengths stated above must be multiplied by the number of systems
attached to the anchorage. See ANSI Z359.2 for more information.
2.2 PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM: Figure 1 illustrates the application of this Anchorage Connector. Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS)
used with the system must meet applicable Fall Protection standards, codes, and requirements. The PFAS must incorporate a Full Body
Harness and limit Arresting Force to the following values:
PFAS with Shock Absorbing Lanyard
PFAS with Self Retracting Device (SRD)
2.3 FALL PATH AND SRD LOCKING SPEED: A clear path is required to assure positive locking of an SRD. Situations which do not allow
for an unobstructed fall path should be avoided. Working in confined or cramped spaces may not allow the body to reach sufficient speed
to cause the SRD to lock if a fall occurs. Working on slowly shifting material, such as sand or grain, may not allow enough speed buildup to
cause the SRD to lock.
Inspection procedures are described in the "Inspection and Maintenance
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Certified Anchorage
2 times maximum arresting force
2 times foreseeable force
2 times foreseeable force
5 times applied load
Maximum Arresting Force
1800 lbs (8 kN)
1800 lbs (8 kN)
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, and rescuers . A trained, on-site rescue team is recommended.
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Non-Certified Anchorage
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5,000 lbs (22.2 kN)
1,000 lbs (4.4 kN) per ANSI
5,000 lbs (22.2 kN) per OSHA
3,000 lbs (13.3 kN)
3,000 lbs (13.3 kN)
Refer to the instruction(s) included with your
Lanyard or SRD for Free Fall limitations.
or non-certified
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Defined by
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OSHA, ANSI
OSHA, ANSI
OSHA, ANSI
ANSI
Free Fall