ERGODYNE 3197 Manual Del Usuario página 5

COMPATIBLE CONNECTIONS
Compatibility of Components: Unless otherwise noted,
Ergodyne safety equipment is designed for use with
Ergodyne approved components and subsystems only.
Substitutions or replacements made with non-approved
components or subsystems may jeopardize compatibility
of equipment and may affect safety and reliability of the
complete system, potentially resulting in severe injury or
death.
Compatibility of Connectors: Connectors are considered
compatible with connecting elements when they
have been designed to work together such that their
shapes and sizes never cause any gate mechanisms to
inadvertently open, regardless of how the connectors
become oriented while in use. Connectors (snap hooks,
carabiners and D-rings) must be capable of supporting
at least 5,000lbs (22 kN) and must be compatible with
the anchor point and other system components.
Never use equipment that is not compatible. Non-
compatible connectors may unintentionally disengage and
prevent fall arrest resulting in serious injury or death in the
event of a fall. Self-locking snap hooks and carabiners are
required by ANSI Z359 and OSHA and all connectors must
be compatible in size, shape and strength.
Making Connections: Use only self-locking snap
hooks and carabiners with this equipment. Only use
connectors that are suitable to each application. Ensure
all connections are compatible in size, shape and strength.
Do not use incompatible equipment.
Snap hooks and carabiners are designed to be used only
as specified in each product's user instructions, ensuring
the connector gate is closed and locked to a D-ring or
anchor point as shown in (fig. 6) below:
FIG. 6
While in use, the snap hook must be free to align with the
applied load as intended, regardless of the size or shape
of the mating connector. Inability of the snap hook to align
with the applied load may result in gate loading or a
roll-out disconnection.
FIG. 7
FIG. 10
Inappropriate Connections: See (fig. 7-13) below for
examples of inappropriate connections. Snap hooks
and carabiners should never be connected: To a D-ring
to which another connector is attached (fig. 7). In any
manner that results in a load on the locking gate (fig.
8). In a false engagement, where features that protrude
from the snap hook or carabiner catch on the anchor and
without visual confirmation seem to be fully engaged to
the anchor point (fig. 9). To each other (fig. 10 and 11).
Directly to webbing or shock-absorbing or rope lanyard
or tie-back (unless the manufacturer's instructions for
both the lanyard and connector specifically allow such
a connection) (fig. 12). To any object which is shaped or
dimensioned such that the snap hook or carabiner will
not close and lock, or that roll-out could occur, or to an
anchorage object in any manner that prevents the gate
from fully closing and locking (fig. 13).
WARNING! FALL ARREST ANCHORAGE MUST BE
INDEPENDENT OF WORKER SUPPORT AND BE
ABLE TO SUPPORT A MINIMUM OF 5,000LBS
PER ATTACHED WORKER.
WARNING! ALL SYSTEM COMPONENTS MUST MEET
GOVERNMENT STANDARDS FOR INTENDED JOBSITE
USE AS DETERMINED BY A COMPETENT PERSON,
AS DEFINED BY OSHA.
WARNING! THE ATTACHMENT OF ANOTHER OBJECT
TO ANY D-RING MAY PREVENT OR FALSELY
INDICATE SNAP-HOOK ENGAGEMENT.
FIG. 8 FIG. 9
FIG. 11 FIG. 12
FIG. 13
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