USER INSTRUCTIONS
LYNX TRIPOD
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TRAINING
It is the responsibility of the purchaser of the Lynx Tripod to assure that Lynx Tripod users are made familiar with
these user instructions and trained by a competent person. If the Lynx Tripod is to be used for confi ned space
applications, the user must also be trained in accordance with the requirements of OSHA regulation 29 CFR
1910.146 and ANSI Z117.1. Training must be conducted without undue exposure of the trainee to hazards.
The effectiveness of training should be periodically assessed (at least annually) and the need for more training
or retraining determined. MSA offers training programs. Contact MSA for training information.
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DESCRIPTION OF LYNX TRIPOD
The Lynx Tripod is an anchorage connector intended for both personnel- and material-moving applications. The
fi gure shows a typical arrangement of the Lynx Tripod and compatible accessories used in assembling a fall ar-
rest system. The intended purpose of each element of the Lynx Tripod is given in sections 4.1 through 4.4.
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