Compatibility Of System Parts; Compatibility Of Components And Subsystems; Compatibility Of Connectors; Anchorages And Anchorage Connectors - MSA Arneses estilo V-FLEX Instrucciones De Uso

2.6

Compatibility of System Parts

2.6.1
MSA Harnesses are designed to be used with MSA approved components and connecting subsystems. Use
of MSA Harnesses with products made by others that are not approved in writing by MSA may adversely affect
the functional compatibility between system parts and the safety and reliability of the complete system.
Connecting subsystems must be suitable for use in the application (e.g. fall arrest or restraint). MSA produces
a complete line of connecting subsystems for each application. Contact MSA for further information. Refer to
the manufacturer's instructions supplied with the component or connecting subsystem to determine suitability.
For fall arrest applications using the harness, the maximum fall arrest force must not exceed 1,800 LBF (8 kN).
Contact MSA with any questions regarding compatibility of equipment used with the harness.
2.6.2
Do not rely on feel or sound to verify proper snaphook or carabiner engagement. Ensure that gate and keeper
are closed before use. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
Connectors, such as D-Rings, snaphooks, and carabiners, must be rated at 5,000 LBF (22 kN) minimum
breaking strength. MSA connectors meet this requirement. Connecting hardware must be compatible in size,
shape, and strength. Non-compatible connectors may accidentally disengage ("rollout"). Always verify compat-
ibility of the connecting snap hook or carabiner with harness D-Ring or anchorage connector. Use only self-
closing, self-locking snaphooks and carabiners with the harness.
2.7

Anchorages and Anchorage Connectors

Personal fall arrest system anchorages and connectors must be capable of supporting a static load, applied in
all directions permitted by the system, of at least:
a) 3,600 lbf (16 kN) when certified as defined by ANSI Z359.18
b) 5,000 lbf (22.2 kN) when uncertified
Anchor structures and anchorage connecting devices for personal fall arrest systems must have a minimum static
strength of 5000 lbf (22.2 kN) in all directions of load permitted by the system; or they must be part of a complete
system for fall arrest that is designed, installed and used under the supervision of a Qualified Person and maintain
a safety factor of at least two (2) as required by OSHA. When more than one person is attached to an anchor,
the minimum anchor strength must be multiplied by the number of personal fall arrest systems attached.
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Use

DO NOT alter this equipment or intentionally misuse it. DO NOT use fall protection equipment for purposes
US
other than those for which it was designed.
Failure to follow this warning can result in serious personal injury or death.
3.1

Planning the Use of Systems

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Compatibility of Components and Subsystems

Compatibility of Connectors

WARNING!
WARNING!
Free Fall
Deceleration Distance
Total Fall Distance + 3 ft. (0.9m) safety margin
User height
Minimum Clearance Required
MSA Harness