DBI-Sala 2000112 User Manual

Instructions for the following series products:

SNAP HOOKS AND CARABINERS

(See back page for speciﬁ c model numbers.)

User Instruction Manual

Snap Hooks and Carabiners

This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s Instructions as required by ANSI Z359.1 and should be used

PART NUMBER

MANUFACTURER’S ID

YEAR OF MANUFACTURE

LANYARD/

LIFELINE EYE

3/4 IN. THROAT OPENING

as part of an employee training program as required by OSHA.

Figure 1 - Snap Hooks and Carabiners

GATE

9503175

NOSE

“GATE MUST CLOSE”

WARNING

LOCK

“GATE MUST LOCK”

MANUFACTURER’S ID

YEAR OF MANUFACTURE

GATE

PART NUMBER

GATE

2108403

3/4 IN. THROAT OPENING

NOSE

LANYARD/ LIFELINE EYE

NOSE

NOSE GATE

OPTIONAL

RETAINING PIN

2000108

2 3/16 IN. THROAT OPENING

NOSE GATE

2000112

11/16 IN. THROAT OPENING

PART NUMBER MANUFACTURER’S ID YEAR OF MANUFACTURE

NOSE

GATE

OPTIONAL

RETAINING PIN

NOSE

GATE

OPTIONAL

RETAINING PIN

1 3/16 IN. THROAT OPENING

PART NUMBER MANUFACTURER’S ID YEAR OF MANUFACTURE

2000114

2 3/16 IN. THROAT OPENING

PART NUMBER MANUFACTURER’S ID YEAR OF MANUFACTURE

2000106

DESCRIPTION

Snap Hooks: Snap hooks are self closing/self locking connectors. The snap hooks provide an eye for permanent attachment of a lifeline or lanyard. For speciﬁ cations see section 7.0.

Carabiners: The self locking carabiners are self closing/self locking connectors. The 2000106, 2000108, and 2000114, include a pin that may be used to retain a permanently connected lanyard or lifeline. For speciﬁ cations see section 7.0.

DEFINITIONS

ANCHORAGE: A properly selected means, such as a structural beam or member, to which the system is

anchored.

ANCHORAGE CONNECTOR: A component, such as a connector or subsystem, speciﬁ cally intended for coupling

the system to an anchorage.

CONNECTOR: A component or element used to couple parts of the system together, such as a lifeline to an

anchorage using a carabiner as an anchorage connector.

COMPONENT: An assembly of parts which cannot be disassembled without mutilating, or without the use of

special tools, intended to perform one function in the system. Examples of components include a full body harness, lanyard, and connector.

WARNING: This product is part of a personal restraint, work positioning, suspension, or rescue system. These

instructions must be provided to the user and rescuer (see section 8.0 Terminology). The user must read and understand these instructions or have them explained to them before using this equipment. The user must read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for each component or part of the complete system. Manufacturer’s instructions must be followed for proper use and maintenance of this product. Alterations or misuse of this product or failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death.

IMPORTANT: If you have questions on the use, care, or suitability for use of this safety equipment, contact

DBI-SALA.

1.0 APPLICATIONS

1.1 PURPOSE: DBI-SALA snap hooks and carabiners are designed to be used as anchorage connectors or connectors for fall arrest, restraint, work positioning, suspension, or rescue systems. Following are descriptions of these applications. See Figure 2.

A. FALL ARREST: Fall arrest systems typically include a full body harness and a connecting subsystem,

such as a self retracting lifeline. Maximum permissible free fall is 6 feet. This type of system is used where a free fall is possible before the fall is arrested.

B. RESTRAINT: Restraint systems typically include a full body harness and a lanyard or restraint line used

to restrain the user from reaching a hazard (leading edge roof work). This type of system is used where no vertical free fall is possible.

Figure 2 - Snap Hook & Carabiner Applications

C. WORK POSITIONING: Work positioning systems typically include a full body harness and lanyard to

position or support the user at the work position. Maximum permissible free fall is 2 feet.

D. SUSPENSION: Suspension systems typically include a full body harness, chair, and lanyard that is used

to suspend or transport the user vertically.

E. RESCUE: Rescue systems typically include a full body harness, and a connecting subsystem, such as a

lanyard, that is used to retrieve a victim in a rescue application.

WARNING: Do not use these snap hooks or carabiners for material handling applications.

1.2 LIMITATIONS: The following application limitations must be considered before using this product: A. COMPATIBILITY: These snap hooks

and carabiners must be connected to a compatible connection, such as a properly

Figure 3 - Connection Compatibility

CORRECT CONNECTIONS

sized D-ring. Failure to do so could cause disengagement (roll-out), or damage to snap hook or carabiner (see section 2.2). Self locking snap hooks and carabiners reduce, but cannot eliminate, the possibility of roll-out. See Figure 3 for examples of correct and incorrect connections.

B. CAPACITY: These snap hooks and

INCORRECT CONNECTION

Tight Fit

carabiners are designed for use by persons with a combined weight (person, clothing, tools, etc.) of no more than 420 lbs. Only one personal protective system may be connected to the connectors/anchorage connectors (2000106, 2000108, 9503175) at any time except for emergency situations.

C. PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM: Personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) used with these snap hooks

and carabiners must meet the system requirements as stated in section 2.0.

D. FREE FALL: PFAS used with these snap hooks and carabiners must be rigged in such a way as to

limit the free fall to 6 feet (see ANSI Z359.1). See associated connecting subsystem manufacturer’s instructions for further information.

E. FALL CLEARANCE: Ensure that enough clearance exists in your fall path to prevent striking an object.

The amount of clearance needed is dependent upon the type of connecting subsystem used (energy absorbing lanyard, self retracting lifeline, etc.), and the anchorage location. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions of the connecting subsystem or component for more information on fall clearance.

F. RESTRAINT, WORK POSITIONING, SUSPENSION, AND RESCUE SYSTEMS: Restraint, work

positioning, suspension, and rescue systems selected for use with these snap hooks and carabiners must meet the requirements given in section 2.0.

G. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Use of this equipment in areas with physical or

environmental hazards may require additional precautions to reduce the possibility of injury to the user or damage to the equipment. Hazards may include, but are not limited to: heat, severe cold, chemicals, corrosive environments, high voltage power lines, gases, moving machinery, and sharp edges. Contact DBI-SALA if you have any questions about using this equipment where physical or environmental hazards exists.

H. CORROSION: Use near seawater or other corrosive environments may require more frequent

inspections or servicing to ensure corrosion damage is not affecting the performance of the product.

I. CHEMICAL HAZARDS: Solutions containing acid or caustic chemicals, especially at elevated

temperatures, may cause damage to this equipment. Consult DBI-SALA if doubt exists concerning installing this equipment where chemical hazards are present.

J. ELECTRICAL HAZARDS: Do not install snap hooks or carabiners where they, or the user, may come

into contact with electrical power lines.

K. TRAINING: This equipment is intended to be installed and used by persons who have been properly

trained in its correct application and use.

1.3 Refer to national Standards including ANSI Z359 (.0, .1, .2, .3, and .4) family of standards on fall protection, ANSI A10.32, and applicable local, state and federal (OSHA) requirements governing occupational safety for more information about work positioning systems.

2.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

2.1 COMPATIBILITY OF COMPONENTS: DBI-SALA equipment is designed for use with DBI-SALA approved components and subsystems only. Substitutions or replacements made with non-approved components or subsystems may jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may effect the safety and reliability of the complete system.

2.2 COMPATIBILITY OF CONNECTORS: Connectors are considered to be compatible with connecting elements when they have been designed to work together in such a way that their sizes and shapes do not cause their gate mechanisms to inadvertently open regardless of how they become oriented. Contact DBISALA if you have any questions about compatibility.

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

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 4. Connectors must be compatible in size, shape, and strength. Self locking snap hooks and carabiners are required by ANSI Z359.1 and OSHA.

FIGURE 4 - Unintentional Disengagement (Roll-out)

If the connecting element that a snap hook (shown) or carabiner attaches to is undersized or irregular in shape, a situation could occur where the connecting element applies a force to the gate of the snap hook or carabiner. This force may cause the gate (of either a self-locking or a non-locking snap hook) to open, allowing the snap hook or carabiner to disengage from the connecting point. For ANSI Z359.1-2007 compliant hooks, there are no restrictions on the size or shape of the mating connector provided the snap hook is free to align with the applied load as intended.

Small ring or other non-compatibly shaped element

1. Force is applied to the snap hook.

2. The gate presses against the connecting ring.

3. The gate opens allowing the snap hook to slip off.

2.3 MAKING CONNECTIONS: Only self-locking snap hooks and/or carabiners shall be used with this equipment. Ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked and compatible.

DBI-SALA connectors (snap hooks and carabiners) are designed to be used only as speciﬁ ed in each

product’s user instructions. See Figure 5 for inappropriate connections. DBI-SALA snap hooks and carabiners should not be connected:

A. To a D-ring which another connector is already attached. B. In a manner that would result in a load on the gate.

NOTE: Large throat 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, unless the snap hook complies with ANSI Z359.1-2007 and is equipped with a 3,600 lb gate. Check the marking on your snap hook to verify that it is appropriate for your application.

C. In a false engagement, where features that protrude from the snap hook or carabiner catch on the

D-ring, and without visual confirmation seems to be fully engaged to the anchor point.

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