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NOTE: Snap Hooks Shall be comprised of a hook shaped body with a normally closed keeper or similar
arrangement that may be opened to receive an object and when release automatically closes to retain the object. The
Self Locking type, required by CSA Z259.1-95 (R2004) shall have a self closing, self locking keeper that remains
closed and locked until intentionally unlocked and opened for connection or disconnection only by at least two
consecutive and deliberate manual actions .
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The HERCULES Mobile Anchoring System must only be used by an authorized user. Most regulations
require that the employer ensures that an authorised user is a Competent Worker/Person and the installation
and use of this equipment must be supervised by a competent person.
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Positioning on the roof.
The HERCULES Mobile Anchoring System must be placed parallel to the edge of
the roof at a minimum distance of 9 feet (2,75 meters) in such a way that the teeth on the yellow pivot arms
are on the same side as the users when in fall protection mode. Once the HERCULES Mobile Anchoring
System is in place, the wheels must be lifted with the use of the built-in jacks at each end of the machine.
Once the wheels are off the ground and the HERCULES Mobile Anchoring System rests on the roof, the
system is ready to use. The HERCULES Mobile Anchoring System must be placed vis-à-vis the workplace
and it must be moved as required to in such a way to avoid a pendulum effect in case of a fall. (
See figure 4
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