9
5.
When leapfrogging from one anchorage point to the next (such as traversing a
horizontal or vertical structure) do not connect to anchorage points that are further
apart than the lanyard length (as marked on the lanyard label). See Figure 13.
6.
Never connect more than one person to a “Y” type lanyard at a time.
7.
Do not allow any lanyard to pass under arms or legs during use.
Attaching a Tie-Back Lanyard:
See Figure 14. Place the tie-back lanyard over the
anchoring structure. Ensure the lanyard is not twisted.
Adjust the floating D-ring so it hangs below the anchoring
structure. Attach the lanyard end hook to the floating
D-ring.
Attaching a Shockwave 2 Tie-Back Lanyard
Shockwave 2 Tie-back lanyards (model no. 1244650 and
1244675) are the only Shockwave
models suitable for tie back
applications. Do not use regular
Shockwave 2 models for tie back
applications.
Tie back using the captive eye
carabiner only. Do not tie back using
the snap hook. The snap hook must
be connected to the user’s harness.
Anchorage size limit: The red
stitching must be outside of the
captive eye carabiner when the
lanyard is tight around the anchorage (under hand tension). See figure 15.
WARNING:
Tying back beyond the red stitching will limit the amount of
energy absorption in the event of a fall and could result in serious injury or
death
If the stitching is located outside of the carabiner, choose an anchorage of
smaller size (in accordance with the requirements in section 2.3) to prevent
tying back beyond the red stitching.
Ensure the lanyard is cinched tight around the anchorage during use.
ATTACHING A LANYARD WITH WIRE FORM PIPE HOOK:
The wire form
pipe hook is intended for use with pipes up to 3 inches (7.6 cm) in diameter.
The anchorage must be geometrically compatible in size and shape. See Figure 16 for examples of
proper and improper connections and intended load directions. Do not side load the pipe hook. Do
not allow the pipe hook to contact electrical sources. Squeeze the handle to open the hook. Place
hook around the anchorage and release handle. Only use a carabiner as the connecting element when
attaching a personal fall arrest system to a pipe hook. When connecting to an anchorage, ensure the
hook fully closes and closure hooks engage eye loops on hook body.
B. CONNECTING TO THE BODY SUPPORT:
Connect the energy absorbing lanyard or energy absorber
to the D-ring on the back between the shoulders (dorsal D-ring) on a full body harness. Connect so the
energy absorber portion of the lanyard is on the body support side. DBI-SALA does not recommend using
a body belt for fall arrest applications. If using a body belt, connect the energy absorbing lanyard or
energy absorber to the D-ring and position the belt so the D-ring is located on the back side of the body.
Figure 12 - Acceptable
Attachment
Figure 11 - Acceptable Designed Retainers
Figure 13 - Max Lanyard
Reach
Max ≤
Lanyard
Length
Figure 14 - Attaching Tie-Back
Do not allow gate to
contact anchorage
member
Proper Connection
Improper Connection
Figure 16 - Attaching Wire Form
Proper Connection
Improper
Connection
Improper
Connection
Load Direction
Load Direction
Load Direction
OK
NO
Figure 15 - Shockwave 2 Tie-Back
Red
Stitch
Red
Stitch
