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Copyright © 2002, MSA
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USER INSTRUCTIONS
LYNX TRIPOD
The workplace assessment must identify all paths of intended user movement and all hazards along such paths.
The user must identify the required range of mobility in each hazard zone and note the location and distance to all
obstructions in potential fall paths. Lateral obstructions which could be contacted in a pendular fall arrest must
be noted. An assembly connecting a harness to the anchorage must be selected which will satisfactorily limit
total fall distance and allow for dynamic elongation and activation distance of the assembly. If the Lynx Tripod
is to be used for confi ned space entry operations, the workplace assessment must comply with the requirements
of OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.146 and ANSI Z117.1.
6.1.1.
LEG BASE CLEARANCE (INSIDE AND OUTSIDE)
Clearance between the position of the Lynx Tripod feet when erected and in working position and the access
through which the worker will be lowered shall be such that none of the Lynx Tripod legs will be positioned above
the access or be allowed to fall into the opening. Clearance between the working position of each of the Lynx
Tripod feet and the outside of the anchorage shall be a minimum of 3 ft (0.9 m) and shall allow unrestricted
movement of support personnel above during erection, use and compaction.
! CAUTION
Keep work area free from obstructions, trip hazards and spills which could impair
the safe operation of the Fall-Rescue Work System.
6.1.2 EXTERIOR
CLEARANCE
AND INTERIOR HEADROOM:
There must be suffi cient exterior clearance above
the anchorage to fully erect the Lynx Tripod. This
clearance, for each model, is given in section 1.1.
upon the system components (optional accessories)
that may be attached to the mounting pins of the Lynx
Tripod head. Refer to the User Instructions supplied
with each system component to determine the effect
on overhead clearance due to such installation.
