KStrong FC409151, User Instruction Manual

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Gases
WARNING
This equipment is not designed to be used in high temperature environments. It is important to protect this equipment
when using near activities like welding or metal cutting. Hot sparks may cause damage to this equipment or burn it.
Contact KStrong for details on use of this equipment in high temperature environments.
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Fall Arrest: As per OSHA 1926.500 and 1910.66: anchorages that are used for attachment of Personal Fall
Arrest Systems (PFAS) shall be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms. They
should be capable of withstanding a minimum load of 5000 lbs. (23 kN) per user attached, or should be designed,
installed and used as part of a complete PFAS which maintains a safety factor of at least two. Rating of the
anchorage should always be done under the supervision of a qualified person.
Ÿ High Voltage Power Lines
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Extreme Temperatures
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Moving Machinery and Vehicles
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
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Sharp Edges
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Chemicals
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Corrosive Environments
Please contact KStrong with any questions regarding the use of this equipment in the presence of any environmental hazard.
ANCHORAGE STRENGTH
The application type determines the anchorage strength requirement. As per ANSI Z359.1 the necessary anchorage
strength for the following applications is listed below:
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Work Positioning: the structure to which the work positioning system is attached must be able to sustain a static
load of min. 3000 lbs. (13.3 kN), applied in the directions permitted by the work positioning system. Or, it should be
able to sustain two times the potential impact load, whichever is greater; see 1926.502. However, if more than
one work positioning system is attached to an anchorage, then the strength mentioned above must be multiplied
by the number of WPS attached to the anchorage.
Ÿ Restraint: The strength requirement of anchorages which are selected for restraint and travel restraint systems
is min. of 1000 lbs. (4.5 kN) static load applied in the directions permitted by the system. If more than one restraint
and travel restraint system is attached to anchorage, then the 1000 lbs. shall be multiplied by the number of
systems attached to the anchorage to determine the minimum strength requirement.
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Rescue: The minimum strength of the anchorage selected for rescue should be such that it is capable of
sustaining a static load minimum of 3000 lbs. (13.3 kN) applied in the direction permitted by the system. To the
determine the strength requirement of the anchorage if more than one rescue system is attached, then multiply
3000 lbs. (13.3 kN) by the number of the systems attached to the anchorage.
It is important to consider the below mentioned limitations before using or installing this equipment
Ÿ The capacity of KStrong Connectors and
Hooks is up to 420 lbs. (140 kg) hence, the
combined weight (clothes, tools, shoes, etc.) of
a person using these harnesses should not be
more than 420 lbs. It is important to ensure that
all the components in the system are rated to a
capacity which is appropriate to the application.
Only one personal protective system should be
connected to a connector at any point in time,
except in case of an emergency.
GENERAL LIMITATIONS OF FALL ARREST SYSTEM AND REQUIREMENTS
D
F
E
C
B
A
C Lower Level or Obstruction
F Total Fall Distance Free Fall (D)
+ Deceleration (E)
B Working Level
E Deceleration Distance
A Connecting Subsystem (Energy
Absorbing Lanyard Shown)
D Free Fall - 6 ft. (1.8 m) Max.
(per ANSI Z359.11)