gate
closes
and
rotates
into
the
locked
position.
Ensure
the
load
direction
is
aligned
with
the
carabiner’s
vertical
axis.
See
Figure
6.
4.7
Attaching
the
Carabiner
to
Anchorage:
Attach
the
carabiner
to
the
anchorage
in
a
correct
manner,
consistent
with
ANSI
Z359.
Comply
with
ANSI
requirements
and
OSHA
regulations,
specified
elsewhere
in
this
manual.
The
carabiner
is
designed
as
a
first
connector
in
a
user’s
PFAS
and
must
be
attached
to
solid
structures
able
to
support
5,000
lbs.
Only
one
worker
may
be
attached
to
any
one
carabiner.
DO
NOT
attach
the
carabiner
in
a
manner
that
will
load
the
gate,
or
expose
the
carabiner
to
excessive
wear
or
damage.
See
Figure
7
‐
A,
and
7
‐
B.
4.8
Attach
a
Subsystem:
Following
are
recommended
methods
of
attaching
subsystem
elements
and
components
to
FallTech
supplied
connectors.
See
Figure
8.
•
When
using
an
energy
absorbing
lanyard,
connect
the
energy
absorber
“pack”
end
to
the
harness.
•
When
using
a
self
‐
retracting
lifeline,
ensure
the
device
is
properly
positioned
to
ensure
retraction
is
not
hindered.
•
When
connecting,
ensure
connections
are
fully
closed
and
locked.
•
Ensure
all
connections
are
compatible
in
size,
shape,
and
strength.
DO
NOT
use
a
knot
to
connect
a
lifeline
to
the
connector.
DO
NOT
pass
a
lanyard
or
lifeline
through
a
connector
and
hook
it
back
into
the
lanyard
or
lifeline.
Always
protect
a
lifeline
or
lanyard
from
abrading
against
sharp
or
abrasive
surfaces.
Connectors
attached
to
vertical
synthetic
rope
lifelines
must
be
attached
using
a
spliced
eye
termination
and
thimble.
4.8.1
Polyester
Rope
Connections
:
Connectors
attached
to
polyester
rope
lifelines
must
be
attached
with
a
4
‐
tuck
spliced
formed
eye
termination
utilizing
a
thimble.
IMPORTANT:
The
use
of
tied
knots
for
load
bearing
end
terminations
is
not
compatible
with
ANSI
Z359.
5.
SPECIFICATIONS
See
Table
1.
6.
MAINTENANCE
AND
STORAGE
Wipe
with
a
soft
cloth.
Remove
an
excessive
buildup
of
contaminants
such
as
paint,
grease,
debris
of
any
type
that
might
impede
the
smooth
operation
of
the
hinge
and
lock
mechanism.
When
not
in
service,
store
in
a
clean,
dry
area.
Do
not
store
other
equipment
on
top
of
the
carabiner,
do
not
store
in
a
manner
that
may
result
in
damage
from
deformation
forces
or
heat,
corrosion,
chemical
or
electric
arcing.
7.
INSPECTION
Inspect
carabiners
before
each
use,
and
also
perform
an
inspection
by
a
Competent
Person
every
six
months.
7.1
Inspection
Procedure:
Follow
these
steps.
1.
Inspect
for
missing
or
altered
parts.
2.
Inspect
the
entire
Carabiner
for
any
cracks,
nicks
or
breaks
in
the
metal.
3.
Inspect
every
inch
of
the
Carabiner.
Clean
if
necessary
before
inspection
in
order
to
detect
small,
hairline
cracks.
4.
Inspect
the
Carabiner
for
deformation.
Look
for
bent
or
dented
parts.
Open
the
gate
and
inspect
the
nose
of
the
Carabiner
for
signs
of
wear,
distortion
or
breaks.
5.
Inspect
the
Carabiner
surface
for
signs
of
corrosion.
On
steel
Carabiners,
red
dust
is
evidence
of
corrosion
of
the
basis
metal.
Corrosion
of
aluminum
Carabiners
is
evident
by
pitting
or
scale.
6.
Inspect
markings.
Markings
should
be
present
and
fully
legible.
See
Section
8.
7.
Inspect
the
Carabiner
function
to
ensure
the
lock
rotates
and
opens
easily,
closes
and
locks
completely.
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