3.5 POSITIONING THE SYSTEM:
Figure 9 illustrates positioning and preparation of the Jib Boom for work. Position and
prepare the system as follows:
1. Position the Jib Boom:
Place the Adjustable Jib Boom near the work area on a surface with 1° or less of slope.
SLOPE INDICATORS:
The Counterweight Base is equipped with three Slope Indicators for veri
fi
cation of a level surface.
Optional Leveling Jacks may be installed in the Leveling Jack Mounts on the Counterweight Base for purposes of leveling the
Jib Boom on a surface that is not level. Extend the Leveling Jacks until they contact the ground. Crank the Leveling Jacks up or
down as needed until all Slope Indicators indicate less than 1° of slope.
2. Raise the Jib Boom:
Turn the Vertical Adjustment Hand Crank clockwise until the Jib Rail Assembly reaches the
desired height.
CAUTION:
Personnel shall not be attached to the Glide Rail while the system is raised into position.
3. Rotate the Jib Boom:
Remove the Rotation Lock Pin and rotate the Jib Boom to the desired work position with the
Rotation Handle. The Jib Boom can be locked at 11° rotation increments with the Rotation Lock Pin Mechanism or
allowed to rotate through a range de
fi
ned by two Rotation Limiters:
A. No
Rotation:
Rotate the Jib Boom to the desired position and then insert the Rotation Lock Pin through the
inside Pin Hole and aligned hole in the Rotation Plate to prevent the Jib Boom from rotating.
B. Rotation
Range:
Insert the Rotation Lock Pin through the outside Pin Hole and then install Rotation Limiters on
each side of the Lock Pin. Insert the Rotation Limiter mounting pegs through the desired holes in the Rotation
Plate to de
fi
ne the rotation range.
CAUTION:
The Jib Boom may be used without the Rotation Lock Pin inserted, allowing 360° rotation; but can cause increased
swing fall in multiple directions in the event of a fall.
4.0 USE
WARNING:
Consult your doctor if there is any reason to doubt your
fi
tness to safely absorb the shock from a fall arrest or suspension.
Age and
fi
tness seriously affect a worker’s ability to withstand falls. Pregnant women or minors must not use DBI-SALA equipment
unless in an emergency situation.
WARNING:
Never exceed the Capacity maximums speci
fi
ed in Table 1. Exceeding the stated capacity could collapse or tip the system,
resulting in serious injury or death.
4.1
BEFORE EACH USE:
Verify that your work area and Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) meet all criteria de
fi
ned in
Section 2 and a formal Rescue Plan is in place. Inspect the Jib Boom per the ‘
User
’ inspection points de
fi
ned on the
“
Inspection and Maintenance Log
” (Table 2). If inspection reveals an unsafe or defective condition, do not use the
Jib Boom. Remove the system from service and contact Capital Safety regarding replacement or repair.
SAFE WORK AREA:
Figure 3 illustrates the Safe Work Area for the Adjustable Jib Boom. The gray shading on the table designates
safe working distances where the angle of the Lifeline is less than or equal to 30° from vertical and the Horizontal Distance (H) from the
anchorage connection point is less than or equal to 6 ft (1.82 m). NEVER work at a Horizontal Distance (H) and Vertical Distance (V) that
results in a calculated Vertical Fall Distance (F) exceeding the gray shaded values on the table in Figure 3.
4.2
FALL ARREST CONNECTIONS:
Figure 10 illustrates application of the Jib Boom and its Fall Arrest Connections. The
Jib Boom must always be used with a Full Body Harness and Fall Arrest subsystem. The Glide Rail System is equipped
with a Four-Wheel Trolley that travels back-and-forth inside the Rail Halves. An SRL or Energy Absorbing Lanyard can
be connected the Four-Wheel Trolley. Connect the other end of the SRL or Energy Absorbing Lanyard to the back Dorsal
D-Ring on the Harness.
WARNING:
When transferring between SRL’s, always maintain 100% tie-off to ensure fall arrest protection in the event of a fall.
IMPORTANT:
No more than one person, meeting the Capacity requirements speci
fi
ed in Table 1, shall be attached to the Glide Four-
Wheel Trolley.
WARNING:
Inappropriate or incompatible connections between components of the Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) may result in
serious injury or death. See Section 2 for details regarding connector compatibility and safe connections.
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