3M DBI-SALA Nano-Lok, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Considerations for Twin SRD 100% tie-off applications include the following:
• Never connect both SRD Lanyards to the same anchorage point (see Figure 14A).
• Connecting more than one connector into a single anchorage (ring or eye) can jeopardize compatibility of the
connection due to interaction between connectors and is not recommended.
• Connection of each SRD Lanyard to a separate anchorage point is acceptable (Figure 14B).
• Each connection location must independently support 10 kN (2248 lb.) or be an engineered system, as with a
Horizontal Lifeline.
• Never connect more than one person at a time to the Twin SRD system (Figure 14C).
• Do not allow the Lanyards to become tangled or twisted together as this may prevent them from retracting.
• Do not allow any lanyard to pass under arms or between legs during use.
4.7 AERIAL WORK PLATFORMS: Use of the SRD on aerial work platforms is permissible, provided the following criteria are
met:
1. SRDs generally will not restrain workers from falling out of aerial work platforms or elevated working surfaces. To
restrain users from falling out of aerial work platforms, Positioning Lanyards of sufficiently short lengths should be
used.
2. Aerial work platforms must have guardrails or gates at all accessible edges along their perimeter unless anchorages
for the SRDs are located overhead. The edges on the top rails of all guardrails and gates over which the user might
fall must have a minimum radius of 0.3 cm (1/8 in).
3. Anchorages of appropriate strength and compatibility must always be used for securing SRDs (see Section 2).
4. Swing fall hazards may exist, especially when working near corners or out away from anchorage points. Added fall
clearance is needed where the potential for swing fall exists (see Figure 3).
5. All sharp edges which the SRD lifeline may contact during a fall must be eliminated or covered with a protective
padding. All edges the SRD lifeline may contact in a fall must be smooth with an edge radius of 0.3 cm (1/8 in)
or greater. Potential pinch points between adjacent surfaces where the lifeline may catch during a fall must be
eliminated.
4.8 HORIZONTAL SYSTEMS: In applications where the SRD is used in conjunction with a horizontal system (i.e. Horizontal
Lifeline, Horizontal I-Beams Trolley), the SRD and horizontal system components must be compatible. Horizontal systems
must be designed and installed under the supervision of a qualified engineer. Consult the horizontal system equipment
manufacturer instructions for details.
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Fall Clearance values in Figure 4 are based on anchoring to a rigid, stationary anchor point and do not apply to
anchoring to a Horizontal Lifeline (HLL) system. Consult the HLL Instruction Manual and HLL Installer to determine
required Fall Clearances.
5.0 Inspection
5.1 RFID TAG: The Self-Retracting Device includes a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag (see Figure 15). The RFID
tag can be used with the handheld reading device and web based portal to simplify inspection and inventory control and
provide records for your fall protection equipment. For details, contact a 3M Customer Service representative (see back
cover). Follow the instructions provided with your handheld reader, or on the web portal, to transfer your data to your
web log.
5.2 INSPECTION FREQUENCY: The Self-Retracting Device must be inspected at the intervals defined in Section 2 .
Inspection procedures are described in the “Inspection & Maintenance Log” (Table 3) .
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Extreme working conditions (harsh environments, prolonged use, etc.) may require increasing the frequency of
inspections (see Table 2).
5.2 UNSAFE OR DEFECTIVE CONDITIONS: If inspection reveals an unsafe or defective condition, or if there is any doubt
about its condition for safe use, remove the SRD from service immediately. Clearly mark the device/system “DO NOT
USE” and then either destroy the device/system or contact 3M regarding repair or replacement. Do not attempt to repair
the device/system.
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Only 3M or parties authorized in writing may make repairs to this equipment.
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After equipment has been removed from service, it may not be returned to service until a Competent Person
confirms in writing that it is acceptable to do so.
5.3 PRODUCT LIFE: The functional life of 3M Self-Retracting Devices is determined by work conditions and maintenance. As
long as the product passes inspection criteria, it may remain in service.