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Connectors ( hooks, carabiners, and D-rings) must be capable of supporting at least 5,000 lbs. (22.2kN).

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 2. Connectors must be

compatible in size, shape, and strength. Self locking snap hooks and carabiners are required by ANSI Z359.1,

OSHA, and CSA Z259.12.

2.3

Making Connections: Only use 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 equipment that is not compatible. Ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked.

DBI/SALA connectors (snap hooks and carabiners) are designed to be used only as specified in each product's

user's instructions. See Figure 3 for inappropriate connections. DBI/SALA snap hooks and carabiners should not

be connected:

A. To a D-ring to which another connector is attached.

B. In a manner that would result in a load on the gate.

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.

C. In a false engagement, where 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.

D. To each other.

E. Directly to webbing or rope lanyard or tie-back (unless the manufacturer's instructions for both the lanyard

and connector specifically allows such a connection).

F. 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.

2.4

ANCHORAGE

STRENGTH:

Anchorages selected

for the Rescumatic®

Emergency Escape

Device shall have a

strength capable of

sustaining static

loads, applied in the

directions permitted by

the rescue system of

at least 3100 lbs

(13.8kN) for

connection of rescue

system only, or meet a

factor safety of 5:1

based on the static

load placed on the

system when the

system is designed,

installed and used

under the supervision

of a Qualified Person, as per OSHA definition. The anchorage point should be as close as possible to a vertical

descent path. No more than one Rescumatic® Device may be connected to a single anchorage. Anchorages used

to support a guide cable, when applicable, must be sufficiently strong to withstand the forces generated in the

guide cable during descent. See section 3.3 (C).

Figure 3 - Inappropriate Connections