DBI-Sala 2101630 User Manual

The Ultimate in Fall Protection

This manual is intended to meet the Manufacturer’s Instructions as required by ANSI Z359.1
and should be used as part of an employee training program as required by OSHA.

User Instruction Manual

D-Ring Anchorage Connector

Models: 2101630, 2101632, 2101633, 2101634,

2101636, 2101638, 2109870

WARNING: This product is part of a personal fall arrest, restraint,

work positioning, personnel riding, or rescue system. The user must
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for each component of the
system. These instructions must be provided to the user of this
equipment. The user must read and understand these instructions
before using this equipment. Manufacturer’s instructions must
be followed for proper use and maintenance of this equipment.
Alterations or misuse of this equipment, or failure to follow these
instructions, may result in serious injury or death.

Figure 1 - D-Ring Anchorage Connector

D-Ring

Anchorage

Plate

IMPORTANT: If you have questions on the use, care, or

suitability of this equipment for your application, contact DBI-SALA.

IMPORTANT: Record the product identifi cation information
from the ID label in the “Inspection and Maintenance Log” at
the back of this manual

DESCRIPTION

Model D-Ring Anchorage Plate Mounting Hole Dia.

2101630 Forged Steel Stainless Steel 9/16 in (1.4 cm)
2101632 Forged Steel Forged Steel, Painted Black 9/16 in (1.4 cm)
2101633 Forged Steel Stainless Steel 9/16 in (1.4 cm)
2101634 Forged Steel Forged Steel 9/16 in (1.4 cm)
2101636 Stainless Steel Stainless Steel 9/16 in (1.4 cm)
2101638 Stainless Steel Stainless Steel 9/16 in (1.4 cm) / Weld On
2109870 Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Welld On (no holes)

1.0 APPLICATIONS

1.1 PURPOSE: The D-ring Anchorage Connector is designed for use as an attachment of a personal fall arrest,
restraint, work positioning, personnel riding, or rescue system to an anchorage. See Figure 2 for application
illustrations.

A. PERSONAL FALL ARREST: The D-ring Anchorage Connector is used as a component of a personal fall

arrest system to protect the user in the event of a fall. Personal fall arrest systems typically include a
full body harness and a connecting subsystem (energy absorbing lanyard). Maximum permissible free
fall is 6 feet (1.8 m) .

B. RESTRAINT: The D-ring Anchorage Connector is used as a component of a restraint system to prevent

the user from reaching a fall hazard. Restraint systems typically include a full body harness and a
lanyard or restraint line. No vertical free fall is permitted.

C. WORK POSITIONING: The D-ring Anchorage Connector is used as a component of a work positioning

system to support the user at a work position. Work positioning systems typically include a full body
harness, positioning lanyard, and a back-up personal fall arrest system. Maximum permissible free fall is
2 feet.

D. PERSONNEL RIDING: The D-ring Anchorage Connector is used as a component of a personnel riding

system to suspend or transport the user vertically. Personnel riding systems typically include a full body
harness, boatswains’s chair or seat board, and a back-up personal fall arrest system. No vertical free fall
is permitted.

E. RESCUE: The D-ring Anchorage Connector is used as a component of a rescue system. Rescue systems

are

confi gured depending on the type of rescue. No vertical free fall is permitted.

WARNING: Do not use the D-ring Anchorage Connector for applications not addressed in this manual.

Form No: 5902134 Rev: J © Copyright 2013, Capital Safety

Anchorage

SRL

Figure 2 - Applications

D-Ring Anchorage
Connector

Anchorage

D-Ring Anchorage

Connector

Restraint Lanyard

Fall Arrest

Anchorage

Backup

Fall Arrest

System

Work Positioning

D-Ring Anchorage
Connector

Restraint Lanyard

D-Ring Anchorage
Connector

D-Ring Anchorage

Anchorage

Restraint

Anchorage

Connector

Backup

Fall Arrest

System

Seat

Board

Personnel Ridingl

Anchorage
D-Ring Anchorage
Connector

Suspension
Line

1.2 LIMITATIONS: Consider the following application limitations before using this equipment:

A. CAPACITY: The D-ring Anchorage Connector is designed for use by persons with a combined weight

(clothing, tools, etc.) of no more than 310 lbs (141 kg)1. No more than one personal protective system
may be connected at one time. Note: For emergency rescues it may be acceptable to connect

more than one system if the anchorage will support the anticipated loads.

B. FREE FALL: Personal fall arrest systems used with this equipment must be rigged to limit the free fall

to 6 feet (1.8 m) per ANSI Z359.1. See the personal fall arrest system manufacturer’s instructions
for more information. Restraint systems must be rigged so that no vertical free fall is possible. Work
positioning systems must be rigged so that free fall is limited to 2 feet (0.6 m) or less. Personnel riding
systems must be rigged so that no vertical free fall is possible. Rescue systems must be rigged so that
no vertical free fall is possible.

C. FALL CLEARANCE: There must be sufficient clearance below the user to arrest a fall before the user

strikes the ground or other obstruction. The clearance required is dependent on the following factors:

• Deceleration Distance • Movement of Attachment Element

• Free Fall Distance • Elevation of Anchorage Connector

• Worker Height • Connection Subsystem Length

See the Personal Fall Arrest System manufacturer’s instructions for more information.
D. SWING FALLS: See Figure 3. Swing falls occur when the anchorage point is not directly above the point

where a fall occurs. The force of striking an object in a swing fall may cause serious injury or death.
Minimize swing falls by working as close to the anchorage point as possible. Do not permit a swing fall
if injury could occur. Swing falls will significantly increase the clearance required when a self retracting
lifeline or other variable length connecting subsystem is used.

1 Capacity: 310 lbs (141 kg) is the maximum capacity recommended by ANSI. This product has been tested to the OSHA recommended capacity of 420 lbs (191 kg).

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E. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Use of this equipment in areas

with environmental hazards may require additional precautions

Figure 3 - Swing Falls

to prevent injury to the user or damage to the equipment.
Hazards may include, but are not limited to: heat, chemicals,
corrosive environments, high voltage power lines, gases, moving
machinery, and sharp edges. Contact DBI-SALA if you have
questions about using this equipment where environmental
hazards exist.

F. TRAINING: This equipment must be installed and used by

persons trained in its correct application and use. See section 4.0

Swing
Fall
Hazard

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
DBI-SALA if you have any questions about compatibility.

Connectors (hooks, carabiners, and D-rings) must be capable of supporting at least 5,000 lbs. (22kN).
Connectors must be compatible with the anchorage or other system components. Do not use equipment that
is not compatible. Noncompatible 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.

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 specifi ed in each
product’s user’s instructions. See Figure 5 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 fi xed 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.capture the gate
of the hook.

Figure 4 - Unintentional Disengagement Figure 5 - Inappropriate Connections

If the connecting element to which a snap hook (shown) or carabiner attaches
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.

Small ring or other
non-compatibly
shaped element

A. B. C. D.

Force is applied to the
Snap Hook.

The Gate presses against
the Connecting Ring.

The Gate opens allowing
the Snap Hook to slip off.

E. F. G.

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