INSTRUCTIONS FOR CREATING AN ATTACHMENT POINT ON THE TOOL USING ATTACHMENT WEBBING TOOL D-RING
ACTLC5 WITH SELF-MERGING RUBBER TAPE:
1- POSITION D-RING
a.
When installing the 'D' ring, make sure of its placement, so it
can pivot freely.
b.
Fix the attachment D-ring to the tool using self merging rubber
tape:
(I) Clean the surface to be used, cut a piece of the tape to the
desired length (generally 12 to 20 inch). The length
should be adjusted based on the size of the tool/handle. Do
not install on a conical tool. Fig.01
(ii) Remove and discard the clear plastic protective film. Both
sides of the tape "work". Fig.02
(iii) Make the 1st winding around the handle, holding the tape in
position and rolling it around the desired part (
attachment 'D' ring), until the tape is doubled over itself. This
initial winding, tape on tape, will help to secure the future
layers. Fig.03
(iv) Make sure to maintain constant tension as you are handling
it, and that each new layer of tape partially covers the bare
part and partially the tape itself. This overlapping will help
the tape to self-merge. The stretch should be 40%/50% of the remaining length of the
tape; this stretching ensures the application will hold. Fig.04
(v) The tape must be wound at minimum over the entire length of the attachment 'D' ring in
one direction and covered a second time over itself, in the other direction. The last
layer of tape must be wound completely over the previous layer without overlapping.
Maximum tension is not necessary on the last layer. Fig.05
The tape layers will start to self-merge immediately, with permanent adhesion within
24 hours. Repositioning is not recommended. Even though the silicone tape may be
used under wet or oily conditions, an application on a clean, dry surface is
recommended. The tape is not reusable, but additional tape layers can be added at
any point in time.
After application and curing time, always check the strength of the application by
testing it with a 4.40 lbs. load. Perform this test before every use.
USAGE COMPATIBILITY:
Always use with the attachment D-ring applied, a stretch lanyard for connecting tool,
which can absorb the energy when the tool falls (e.g.: ACTLC5, ACTLS22).
2- SELECT THE CONNECTION (TOOL LANYARD):
The lanyard connection must be selected based on the weight of the tool, the attachment
on the tool, (see § 1), and based on the length necessary for use.
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