Making Connections - Silverline 252190 Manual Del Usuario

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• Connect to appropriate D-rings on work
positioning or restraint system (refer to
manufacturer's recommendations)
WARNING: Karabiners and other
connectors must ALWAYS be used with the
gate closed and securely locked.
Clearance
• Fall clearance:
Before use, it is essential to verify the
clearance required beneath the user. This
clearance must be sufficient to prevent the
user from hitting the ground or another
obstacle, in the event of a fall (see Fig. C)
• Swing falls:
WARNING: The force of striking an
object in a swing fall may cause serious
injury or death.
Swing falls occur when the anchorage is
not located directly above the point where
a fall occurs (see Fig. D). Minimise swing
falls by working as close as possible to
the anchorage. DO NOT enter a situation
where a swing fall could occur, if it is
likely to result in an injury
Note: The risk of swing falls significantly
increases the clearance required when
using a self-retracting lifeline or another variable length connecting system.
Compatibility
• This product is compatible with miscellaneous fall arrest systems
and safety gear, including but not limited to the following Silverline products:
• 251483 Premium Restraint & Fall Arrest Harness
• 251657 Wide Back Support Belt
Notes:
• Connecting hardware must be compatible in size, shape, and strength.
Non-compatible connectors may accidentally disengage and lead to serious
injury or even death
• Only use connectors, such as D-rings, snaphooks, karabiners and other
equipment with a minimum rating of 22kN
• ALWAYS take the length of connectors into consideration, when planning the
layout of a fall arrest system, as it will influence the total length of the fall
WARNING: Always verify that the connecting karabiner and the D-ring on the
harness or anchorage connector are compatible.
Operation
Note: This equipment must ONLY be used by competent operators. All users
must be trained in its safe use. Inexperienced users must receive instruction
prior to using this equipment. A risk assessment must be carried out before
undertaking any operations requiring fall arrest equipment.
WARNING: ALWAYS wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the
work area and type of activity, including but not limited to eye protection, gloves,
hard hat, protective shoes and hearing protection.
Opening and closing the screw gate karabiner
• To open, turn the knurled locking sleeve anticlockwise until the gate opens
• Push the gate inwards to open the karabiner
• To close, release the mechanism, let the gate return to its closed position, and
turn the knurled locking sleeve all the way clockwise, into the locked position
WARNING: This karabiner must ALWAYS be used with the gate closed and
fully locked. To check whether the gate is securely locked, ensure that the locking
sleeve has been turned clockwise all the way, so it prevents the gate from
opening when pushed.
6
Fig. C
2m
Maximum
2m 6.75m
1.5m
1m
Fig. D
Swing
Fall
Hazard
Opening and closing the
scaffold hook
1. Push the locking lever (see Fig. E: "1")
towards the hook's spine
2. The gate (see Fig. E: "2") is now
unlocked and can be pushed in to open
3. Release gate and locking lever to close
WARNING: This scaffold hook must
ALWAYS be used with the gate closed and
fully locked. To check whether the gate is
securely locked, try pushing the gate open
from the outside; it must not open without the locking lever being operated first.

Making connections

(see Fig. B)
WARNING: Never apply multiple loads to a single karabiner.
• When using a karabiner to connect to an anchorage, or when connecting
components of a fall arrest system together, ensure that accidental
disengagement ('rollout') cannot occur
Note: Rollout is possible when interference between a karabiner
and the mating connector causes the karabiner's gate or keeper to
accidentally open and release.
• DO NOT use connectors that will not completely close over the anchor point
• DO NOT make knots in a lanyard
• DO NOT hook a lanyard back on to itself
• DO NOT attach two or more karabiners to each other
• DO NOT attach two or more karabiners into one D-ring
• DO NOT attach karabiners directly to a horizontal lifeline
WARNING: ALWAYS follow the manufacturer's instructions supplied with
each system component.
Proper alignment of the karabiner under load
• The karabiner must be installed so that the loads are applied in the area
designed for greatest strength (see marking on the product and FIG. F+G)
• The anchorage or anchorage connector
should be seated in the radius of the
karabiner opposite the gate
• DO NOT apply loads across the gate
• The karabiner must be able to move
freely and without interference during
use. ANY constraint or external pressure
is DANGEROUS
• Be aware that some equipment
combinations may reduce the effective
strength of the karabiner (e.g. when
connecting to wide straps)
Fig. G
Note: Regularly check connections with other equipment in the system during
use, and ensure various system components are correctly positioned with respect
to each other. This may save your life!
Rescue plan
WARNING: A suitable and sufficient risk assessment must be carried out
before commencing with any kind of work at height, or any work that requires
Fig. E
1
2
Fig. F
Direction of Load
Anchorage
or anchorage
connector
Connecting
Subsystem
Direction of Load