DBI SALA Hot Work NANO-LOK SRL Series, Instruction Manual

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3.0 INSTALLATION
3.1 PLANNING: Plan your fall protection system before starting your work. Account for all factors that may affect your safety
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IMPORTANT:
In most applications, the Nano-Lok SRL can be connected to the anchorage or the harness Dorsal
location. Either orientation is allowed; except as noted in Section 4.7.
3.2 ANCHORAGE:
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3.3 HARNESS MOUNTING:
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• Single SRL Harness Interface:
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1. Loosen the Harness Webbing:
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2. Open the Harness Interface:
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3. Position the Harness Interface around the Web Straps:
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4. Attach the Nano-Lok SRL to the Harness Interface:
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WARNING:
The Red Band on the knob end of the Harness Interface Locking Pin will be exposed if the
Harness Interface is unlocked. To avoid accidental release of the connection, always make sure the Harness
Interface is locked before using the Harness and attached Nano-Lok SRL. Failure to do so could result in injury
or death.
NOTE:
It is also acceptable to connect the Nano-Lok SRL to the Harness Dorsal D-Ring with a Carabiner or
Snaphook.
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1. Loosen the Harness Webbing:
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2. Open the Harness Interface:
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5. Add the second Nano-Lok SRL on the Harness Interface:
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6. Close the Harness Interface:
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NOTE:
Older ExoFit harnesses may require a different Twin SRL Harness Interface. See Appendix A.