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compATIbILITy
STANDARDS:
Refer to national standards
i(ncluding ANSI Z359.1), local, state, and
federal requirements for more information
on personal fall arrest systems and
associated components.
ROPE GRABS:
only Capital Safety 5/8”
Rope Grabs should be used with Protecta
5/8" Rope Vertical Lifelines.
BODY SUPPORT:
Capital Safety strongly
recommends the exclusive use of Protecta
or DBI-SALA Full Body Harnesses with all
of their fall protection systems. A body
belt is not authorized for use with the
Vertical Lifeline. If a fall occurs when using
a body belt, it may cause unintentional
release and possible suffocation due to
improper body support. Substitutions
fo equipment or components must not
be made without the written consent of
Capital Safety
CONNECTOR COMPATIBILITY:
Connectors are considered to be
compatible with connecting elements
when they have been designed to
work together in such a way that their
sizes and shapes do not cause their
gate mechanisms to inadvertently
open regardless of how they become
oriented. If the connecting element
that a snap hook or carabiner attaches
to is undersized or irregular in shape,
a situation could occur where the
connecting element applies a force to the
gate of the snap hook or carabiner. This
force may cause the gate (of either a self-
locking or a non-locking snap hook) to
open, allowing the snap hook or carabiner
to disengage from the connecting point.
Contact Capital Safety if you have any
questions about compatibility.
Connectors (hooks, carabiners, and
D-rings) must be capable of supporting
at least 5,000 lbs. (22.2 kN). Connectors
must be compatible with the anchorage
or other system components. Do not
use equipment that is not compatible.
Non-compatible connectors may
unintentionally disengage (see Figure 3).
Connectors must be compatible in size,
shape, and strength. Self-locking snap
hooks and carabiners are required by
ANSI Z359.1 and oSHA.
MAKING CONNECTIONS:
Use only self-
locking snap hooks and carabiners with
this equipment. Use only connectors that
are suitable to each application. Ensure all
connections are compatible in size, shape,
and strength. Do not use equipment that
is not compatible. Ensure all connectors
are fully closed and locked. Capital Safety
connectors (snap hooks and carabiners)
are designed to be used only as specified
in each product’s user instructions.
Figure 4 illustrates inappropriate
connections. Capital Safety snap hooks
and carabiners should not be connected:
Figure 3 - Unintentional Disengagement
If the connecting element that a snaphook (shown)
or carabiner attaches to is undersized or irregular in
shape, a situation could occur where the connecting
element applies a force to the gate of the snaphook
or carabiner. This force may cause the gate (of either
a self-locking or a non-locking snaphook) to open,
allowing the snaphook or carabiner to disengage from
the connecting point.
1
Small ring or other
non-compatibly
shaped element
Force is
applied to the
Snaphook
2
The gate
presses
against the
connection
ring
3
The gate
opens,
allowing the
snaphook to
slip off.
Figure 4 - Inappropriate Connections
To a D-ring to which another
A.
connector is attached.
In a manner that would result in a
B.
load on the gate.
In a false engagement, where
C.
features that protrude from the
snap hook or carabiner catch on
the anchor, and without visual
confirmation seems to be fully
engaged to the anchor point.
To each other.
D.
Directly to webbing or rope lanyard or
E.
tie-back (unless the manufacturer’s
instructions for both the lanyard and
connector specifically allow such a
connection).
To any object which is shaped or
F.
dimensioned such that the snap hook
or carabiner will not close and lock, or
that roll-out could occur.
NoTe:
Large throat opening snap hooks should not be
connected to standard size D-rings or similar objects which
will result in a load on the gate if the hook or D-ring twists
or rotates. Large throat snap hooks are designed for use on
fixed structural elements such as rebar or cross members
that are not shaped in a way that can capture the gate of
the hook.
INsTALLATIoN ANd use
WARNING:
Do not alter or intentionally misuse this
equipment; your safety depends on it. Consult with
Capital Safety if using this equipment with components
or subsystems other than those described in this manual.
Some subsystem and component combinations may
interfere with the operation of this equipment.
WARNING:
Consult with your doctor if you doubt your
fitness to safely absorb the shock from a fall arrest. Age and
fitness can seriously affect your ability to withstand falls.
Pregnant women and minors must not use this equipment.
PLANNING:
Plan your system before
installation. Review the “Requirements”
defined in this instruction. Consider all
factors that will affect your safety during
use of this equipment. Important points
to consider when planning your system
include the following:
Select an anchorage that meets
A.
the requirements specified in
“Requirements - Anchorage”.
Avoid working where system
B.
components may be in contact with,
or abrade against, unprotected sharp
edges. Inspection frequency should
be increased when an anchorage
connector is installed around sharp
edges.
Components which have been
C.
subjected to the forces of arresting
a fall must be removed from service
and destroyed
The employer must have a rescue
D.
plan when using this equipment. The
employer must have the ability to
perform a rescue quickly and safely.
INSTALLATION & USE:
Figure 1
illustrates typical Fall Arrest and Restraint
applications of the Vertical Lifeline.
anchorage and subsystem connections are
illustrated in Figure 5. General procedures
for installing and using the Vertical Lifeline
system are as follows:
Prior to Each Use:
1.
Inspect all
components of the Vertical Lifeline
system per the “Inspection
List” (Table 1). Do not use the
Vertical Lifeline system if inspection
reveals an unsafe condition.
Connect to Anchorage:
2.
Connect the
Snap Hook (A) on the Vertical Lifeline
(B) to a rigid Anchorage Point (C)
that meets the requirements defined
in “Requirements - Anchorage”. To
ensure safe reliable connections,
observe the guidelines in “Connector
Compatibility” and “Making
Connections”.
Attach the Rope Grab:
3.
Attach
the Protecta Rope Grab (D) to
the Vertical Lifeline (B) per the
instructions in the Protecta Rope Grab
User Instruction Manual.
Don the Full Body Harness:
4.
A Full
Body Harness should always be used
with the Vertical Lifeline. Inspect and
don the Full Body Harness per the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Connect the Shock Absorbing
5.
Lanyard:
Connect the Snap Hook
on the Shock Absorber end of the
Lanyard (E) to the back Dorsal D-Ring
(F) on the Full Body Harness. Connect
the Snap Hook on the other end of
the Lanyard to the Attachment Eye
(G) on the Protecta Rope Grab.
Move the Rope Grab along the
6.
Vertical Lifeline as you work:
See the Protecta Rope Grab User
Instruction Manual for instructions.
