SYNTHETIC ROPE HORIZONTAL LIFELINE
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Direct connection of a snap hook to horizontal lifeline.
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Two (or more) snap hooks connected to one D-ring.
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Two snap hooks connected to each other.
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A snap hook connected back on its integral lanyard.
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A snap hook connected to a webbing loop or webbing lanyard.
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Improper dimensions of the D-ring, rebar, or other connection point in
relation to the snap hook dimensions that would allow the snap hook
keeper to be depressed by a turning motion of the snap hook.
*Rollout: A process by which a snap hook or carabiner unintentionally
disengages from another connector or object to which it is coupled. (ANSI
Z359.0)
C
C
OMPATIBLE
ONNECTIONS
I
C
NCOMPATIBLE
NO!
NO!
S
NAP HOOKS AND
Snap hooks and carabiners used in the Synthetic Rope Horizontal Lifeline,
marked with the ANSI Z359.1-07 or ANSI Z359.12-09 standard, are self-locking
with a minimum tensile break strength of 5,000 pounds (22.2kN), and a 3,600
pound (16kN) gate rating.
ONNECTIONS
NO!
NO!
C
ARABINERS
USER INSTRUCTIONS
NO!
NO!
NO!
NO!
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