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2. SYSTEM LIMITATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Consider the following limitations/requirements prior to installing or using this
equipment:
• Capacity:
Malta Dynamics Tripod is designed for use by ONE person with a
combined weight (clothing, tools, etc.) of no more than 310 lbs. (140 kg) Make
sure all of the components in your system are rated to a capacity appropriate to
your application. Malta Dynamics Tripod is rated 5000lbs.
• Free Fall:
Personal fall arrest systems used with this equipment must be set up
to limit the free fall to 6 feet (1.8 M) per ANSI Z359.1. Restraint systems must
be set up so that no vertical free fall is possible. Work positioning systems must
be set up so that free fall is limited to 2 feet (.6 m) or less. Personnel riding
systems must be rigged so that no vertical free fall is possible. Climbing systems
must be rigged so that free fall is limited to 18 inch. (.46 cm) or less. Rescue
systems must be rigged so that no vertical free fall is possible. See subsystem
manufacturer’s instructions for more information. Below figure illustrates fall
clearance requirements. There must be sufficient clearance below the user
to allow the system to arrest a fall before the user strikes the ground or other
obstruction. Clearance required is dependent on the following factors:
• Elevation of Anchorage
• Connecting Subsystem Length
• Deceleration Distance
• Free Fall Distance
• Worker Height
Movement of Harness Attachment Element
• Swing Falls:
Swing falls occur when the anchorage point is not directly
above the point where a fall occurs. The force of striking an object in a
swing fall may cause serious injury or death. Minimize swing falls by
working as close to the anchorage point as possible. Do not permit a swing fall
if injury could occur. Swing falls will significantly increase the clearance required
when a self-retracting lifeline or other variable length connecting subsystem is
used.
• Environmental Hazards:
Use of this equipment in areas with environmental
hazards may require additional precautions to prevent injury to the user or
damage to the equipment. Hazards may include, but
are not limited to; heat, chemicals, corrosive environments, high voltage power
lines, gases, moving machinery, and sharp edges.
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F
E
C
B
A
A
B
C
D
E
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Connecting Subsystem (Energy
Absorbing Lanyard Shown)
Working Level
Lower Level or Obstruction
Free Fall -6ft. (1.8m) Max. (per ANSI Z3559.1)
Total Fall Distance Free Fall (D) + Deceleration (E)
Deceleration Distance
