3M DBI SALA LAD-SAF X3, User Instructions

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Figure 1 illustrates the 3M™ DBI-SALA
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Lad-Saf™ Ladder Safety System. The Lad-Saf Ladder Safety System is designed
to protect a worker in the event of a fall while climbing a fixed ladder or similar climbing structure. The Lad-Saf System is
comprised of the Top Bracket, a wire cable, the Cable Sleeve, the Cable Guide, the System Tag, and the Bottom Bracket. The
Top Bracket (A) is secured at the top of the ladder and anchors the Cable (B) in coordination with the Bottom Bracket (F), which
is secured at the bottom of the ladder. The Cable Sleeve (C) moves up and down the Cable with the user and attaches to the
frontal D-Ring of the user’s harness. The Cable Guide (D) ensures that the Cable remains in place. The System Tag (E) displays
important safety information and should be placed at a point on or near the system. The System Tag is visible as Label “E” in
Figure 10.
Figure 2 illustrates components of the Lad-Saf X3 Cable Sleeve. The Cable Sleeve is comprised of the Upper Roller, the Rotating
Side Plate, the Handle, the Sleeve Body, the Locking Lever, the Lower Roller, the Carabiner, and the Locking Cam. The Upper
Roller (A) secures the Cable Sleeve to the Cable in coordination with the Lower Roller (F). The Rotating Side Plate (B) and
Handle (C) open to allow placement of the Cable Sleeve on the Cable. The Sleeve Body (D) makes up the main structure of the
Cable Sleeve. The Locking Lever (E) locks the Cable Sleeve and prevents unintentional opening of the device. The Locking Cam
(H) holds the Cable Sleeve in place when locked. The Carabiner (G) attaches to the front D-Ring of the user’s harness.
See Table 1 for Component Specifications of the Lad-Saf X3 Vertical Cable Safety Sleeve and System.
Table 1 – Specifications
System Specifications:
System Installation:
Installation Instructions System Type System Description
5908282 Vertical
Lad-Saf Flexible Cable Safety
System
5903435 Vertical
Lad-Saf Flexible Cable Safety
System with Swivel D-Ring
Lad-Saf Cable Sleeve:
Item Number Activation Force
Max Deployment
Length
Minimum Breaking
Strength Weight
6160054 450 lbf (2.0 kN) 4.0 in. (102 mm) 3,600 lbf (16 kN)
2.1 lb.
(1.0 kg)
Capacity: Each user must have a combined weight (clothing, tools, etc.) of 88 lb. to 310 lb. (40 kg to 140
kg). The Lad-Saf System may have up to four simultaneous users, but each Lad-Saf X3 Vertical
Cable Safety Sleeve may have only one user attached. For additional users, additional Cable
Sleeves must be used.
Anchorage
Requirements:
Number of Users Anchorage Strength Number of Users Anchorage Strength
1 2,700 lbf (12 kN) 3 3,940 lbf (17.5 kN)
2 3,320 lbf (14.8 kN) 4 4,560 lbf (20.3 kN)
Service Temperature: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Standards: The Lad-Saf X3 Vertical Cable Safety Sleeve and System have been tested in accordance with the
standards identified on the front cover of these User Instructions.
Cable Specifications: The Lad-Saf X3 Cable Sleeve may only be used with a 3/8 in. (9.5 mm) diameter solid core cable.
Use with any other cable is prohibited and could result in serious injury or death.
Item Number Description Material
Minimum
Breaking Strength Weight
6104XXX /
CE 6134XXX
3/8 in. (9.5 mm),
1 x 7
Galvanized Steel
15,400 lbf
(68.4 kN)
0.27 lb. / ft.
(0.41 kg / m)
6105XXX /
CE 6135XXX
3/8 in. (9.5 mm),
1 x 7
Stainless Steel
18,000 lbf
(80 kN)
0.27 lb. / ft.
(0.41 kg / m)
6106XXX /
CE 6136XXX
3/8 in. (9.5 mm),
7 x 19
Galvanized Steel
14,400 lbf
(64 kN)
0.27 lb. / ft.
(0.41 kg / m)
6107XXX /
CE 6137XXX
3/8 in. (9.5 mm),
7 x 19
Stainless Steel
12,000 lbf
(53.3 kN)
0.27 lb. / ft.
(0.41 kg / m)