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USER INSTRUCTIONS
LYNX TRIPOD
4.3.2
HAZARDS:
•
Acidic, alkaline, or other environments with harsh substances may damage the hardware elements of this
Lynx Tripod. If working in a chemically aggressive environment, consult MSA to determine acceptable system
components for your specifi c conditions.
•
Do not use Lynx Tripod in environments with temperatures greater than 185° F (85° C).
•
Do not expose Lynx Tripod to corrosive environments for prolonged periods.
•
Use extreme caution when working near energized electrical sources. Maintain a safe working distance
{preferably at least 10 feet (3 m)} from electrical hazards.
•
When working near moving machinery parts (e.g. conveyors, rotating shafts, presses, etc.), make sure
that there are no loose elements in any part of the system.
4.3.3
MAXIMUM ANCHORAGE SLOPE:
The surface (anchorage) where a Lynx Tripod is installed should be inclined by no more than 6 in (152 mm)
over a distance of 10 ft (3 m). Any incline greater than this amount (2.8
o
) could allow the Lynx Tripod to slide
or tip over.
4.3.4
WEAR AND DETERIORATION:
Any Lynx Tripod which shows signs of excessive wear, deterioration or malfunction must be removed from use
and marked “UNUSABLE” until repaired. See sections 11 and 12 for detailed inspection procedures.
4.3.5 IMPACT
FORCES:
Any Lynx Tripod which has been subjected to the forces of arresting a fall must be immediately removed from
service and marked as “UNUSABLE” until submitted to, and released from, the Formal Inspection procedures
described in section 12.
5.0
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The Lynx Tripod is the anchorage connector component of multi-component systems. A suitable surface, such
as
level ground or an approved platform, is the anchorage to which the Lynx Tripod is connected. Without
the other necessary components of a system, the anchorage connector serves no useful purpose. There are
several different types of systems for use at heights and in confi ned spaces.
Lynx Tripod with Lynx
Rescuer Self-Retract-
ing Lanyard (SRL).
Lynx Tripod with Fallbloc
Fall Arrest/Emergency
Descent System.
Twin Lynx Tripod with
u n d e r - s l u n g b e a m ,
BEAMGLIDE Trolley and
Dyna-Lock Self-Retract-
ing Lanyard
Lynx Tripod with
Dyna-Lock Self-
Retracting Lan-
