3M DBI SALA 8000107 Manual Del Usuario página 7

Material specifications of Confined Space HC Davit Assembly components in Figure 2.
Figure 2
Reference Component
A Davit arm
B Detent pin
C Rear davit pulley
D Davit arm pulley (2)
E Lower davit arm pulley
F U-bracket (2)
G Davit mast extension
H Winch bracket
1.0 PRODUCT APPLICATION
1.1 PURPOSE: The Confined Space HC Davit Assembly is used to raise or lower a worker to a work space and provides a fall
arrest or rescue anchorage point.
1.2 STANDARDS: This Confined Space HC Davit Assembly conforms to the national or regional standard(s) identified on the
front cover and Table 1 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 INSTALLATION & SUPERVISION: Installation of the Confined Space HC Davit Assembly must be supervised by a
Competent Person . A Qualified Person
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A Qualified Person must recommend the appropriate fasteners and proper Confined Space HC Davit Assembly placement.
Use of the davit and attached fall protection 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 may
be used as part of an employee training program 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 the davit and connected fall protection equipment, the employer must have a rescue plan
and means at hand to implement and communicate that plan to users. A trained on-site rescue team is recommended.
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 rescue proficiency.
1.6 INSPECTION FREQUENCY: The Confined Space HC Davit Assembly 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.
described in the "Inspection and Maintenance Log". Results of each Competent Person inspection should be recorded on
copies of the "Inspection and Maintenance Log".
2.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
2.1 COMPONENT COMPATIBILITY: 3M equipment is designed for use with other 3M approved components and subsystems
only. Substitutions or replacements made with non-approved components or subsystems may jeopardize compatibility of
equipment and may affect the safety and reliability of the complete system.
2.2 PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM: 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)
1 Competent Person:
One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazard-
ous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
2 Qualified Person:
An individual with a recognized degree or professional certificate, and extensive experience in Fall Protection. This individual must be capable
of design, analysis, evaluation, and specification of Fall Protection.
3 Inspection Frequency:
inspections.
Table 1 – Specifications
Materials
Aluminum 6061-T6
Zinc-plated steel
Black Acetal
Delrin
Delrin
Stainless steel
Aluminum 6061 and zinc-plated steel
Zinc-plated steel
must verify that the structural installation meets local and federal regulations.
2
Extreme working conditions (harsh environments, prolonged use, etc.) may require increasing the frequency of competent person
Maximum Arresting Force
6 kN (1,350 lb)
6 kN (1,350 lb)
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Inspection procedures are
3
Free Fall
Refer to the instruction(s) included with your
Lanyard or SRD for Free Fall limitations.