MegaPod User Instruction Manual
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CONNECTOR COMPATIBILITY LIMITATIONS
Malta Dynamics’ equipment must be coupled only to compatible connectors that
are suitable to your application. Ensure all connections are compatible in size,
shape, and strength. Ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked. OSHA
29 CFR 1926.502 prohibits the use of snap hooks to engage objects unless the
following requirements are met:
• Snap hook must be a locking model.
• Snap hook must be explicitly designed for such a connection.
Use of a non-locking snap hook can result in rollout (a process by which a snap
hook or carabiner unintentionally disengages from another connector or the
object to which it is coupled (ANSI Z359.0-2007). Malta Dynamics connectors
(snap hooks and carabiners) are designed to be used only as specified in each
product’s user’s instructions.
Avoid the following types of connections:
• Two or more snap hooks or carabiners attached to one D-Ring.
• A snap hook connected to its integral lanyard.
• A snap hook connected to a horizontal lifeline.
• Connection in a manner that results in a load on the gate. NOTE:
Large
throat opening snap hooks should not be connected to standard size
D-Rings or similar objects, as such use will result in a load on the gate
if the hook or D-Ring twists or rotates. Large throat snap hooks are
designed for use on structural elements such as rebar or cross members
that are not shaped in such a way that they may capture the gate of the
hook.
• False engagement connections, where protruding features of the snap
hook or carabiner may catch on the anchor and seem fully engaged to
the anchor point. Always confirm engagement.
• Connection to snap hooks or carabiners.
• Direct connection to webbing lanyard, webbing loop, rope lanyard or
tie-back (unless the manufacturer’s instructions for both the lanyard
and connector specifically allow such a connection).
• Malta Dynamics’ Full Body Harnesses shall be used as part of a
personal fall arrest system that limits the maximum free-fall distance to
six feet (1.8 m). If used with appropriate connecting systems, the Full
Body Harnesses may be used with free falls exceeding six feet (1.8m)
• Full Body Harnesses shall only be used as part of a work positioning
system that limits the maximum free-fall distance to two feet (0.6 m).
• Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards marked
with, “ANSI Z359.13,” and “Six-Foot Free Fall” are designed for up to
six feet. Free-fall applications have a maximum capacity of 310 pounds.
(141 kg) including clothing, tools, etc.
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