DBI SALA 8001717, 8001718, Tripod Anchorage Connectors, 8000000, 8000010 User Instruction

© Copyright 2002 DB Industries, Inc.

User Instruction Manual

Tripod Anchorage Connectors

This manual is intended to meet the

Manufacturer's Instructions as required by

ANSI Z359.1 and ANSI A10.14, and
should be used as part of an employee
training program as required by OSHA.

The 8000000 and 8000010 Tripods
are Classified by Underwriters
Laboratories Inc. as to the 350 lb.
load capacity only.

WARNING:

This product is part of a personal fall arrest, work positioning,
personnel riding, material handling, or rescue and evacuation system. The
user must read and follow the manufacturer's instructions for each
component or part of the complete system. These instructions must be
provided to the user of this equipment. The user must read and understand
these instructions or have them explained to them before using this
equipment. 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 any
questions on the use, care,
application, or suitability for
use of this safety equipment,
contact DBI/SALA immediately.

IMPORTANT :

Before using this
equipment, record the product
identification information found
on the ID label of the tripod on
the inspection and maintenance
log in section 9.0 of this
manual.

* If additional information on

this product is necessary ,
supplemental instructions
will be included.

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Figure 1

8001717 and 8001718 Parts Identification

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Figure 2

8000000 and 8000010 Parts Identification

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DESCRIPTIONS

8001717 Tripod: 7 ft. maximum height to eye bolt, 5 ft. minimum. Aluminum

construction with adjustable locking legs and safety chains. Fitted rubber
safety shoes with spiked edges.

8001718 Tripod: 9 ft. maximum height to eye bolt, 7 ft. minimum. Aluminum
construction with adjustable locking legs and safety chains. Fitted rubber
safety shoes with spiked edges.

8000000 Tripod: 7 ft. maximum height to eye bolt, 5 ft. minimum. Aluminum
construction with adjustable locking legs and safety chains. Fitted rubber
safety shoes with spiked edges. Includes head mount pulley assembly and
mounting bracket for DBI/SALA Salalift® Winch or Self Retracting Lifeline.

8000010 Tripod: 9 ft. maximum height to eye bolt, 7 ft. minimum. Aluminum
construction with adjustable locking legs and safety chains. Fitted rubber
safety shoes with spiked edges. Includes head mount pulley assembly and
mounting bracket for DBI/SALA Salalift® Winch or Self Retracting Lifeline.

IMPORTANT: For special (custom) versions of this product, follow the
instructions herein. If enclosed, see attached supplement for additional
instructions to be followed when using a custom product.

1.0 APPLICATIONS

1.1 PURPOSE: DBI/SALA tripods are to be used as part of a work

positioning, personnel riding, personal fall arrest, material handling, or
rescue and evacuation system. The tripod is a support structure or
anchorage for these systems.

1.2 LIMITATIONS: The following application limitations must be
considered before using this product. Failure to observe product
limitations could result in serious injury or death.

A. INSTALLATION: The tripod must be properly installed in

accordance with the requirements stated in section 3.0 of this
manual.

B. CAPACITY: The maximum working load for this product is 350 lbs.

(160 kg).

C. PERSONAL F ALL ARREST SYSTEMS: Personal fall arrest

systems used in combination with the tripod must meet applicable
state and federal regulations and the requirements in section 3.3.

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D. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENT AL HAZARDS: Use of this

equipment in areas containing physical or environmental hazards
may require that additional precautions be taken to reduce the
possibility of damage to this equipment or injury to the user.
Hazards may include, but are not limited to; high heat (welding
metal cutting); strong or caustic chemicals; corrosive environments
(seawater); high voltage power lines; explosive or toxic gases;
moving machinery; or sharp edges. Contact DBI/SALA if you have
any questions about the application of this equipment in areas
where physical or environmental hazards are present.

E. TRAINING: This equipment is to be installed and used by persons

who have been trained in its correct application and use.

1.3 Refer to national standards, including; ANSI Z359.1, ANSI A10.14,
ANSI Z117.1, and applicable local, state, and federal (OSHA)
requirements, including 29 CFR 1910.146, for more information on the
application of this and associated equipment.

2.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

2.1 COMP A TIBILITY OF COMPONENTS: DBI/SALA equipment is

designed for use with DBI/SALA approved components and
subsystems only . Substitutions or replacements made with non­approved components or subsystems may jeopardize compatibility of
equipment and may effect the safety and reliability of the complete
system.

2.2 COMPA TIBILITY 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. Non-compatible connectors may
unintentionally disengage. See Figure 3. 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,

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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 4 for inappropriate connections. DBI/SALA snap hooks and
carabiners should not be connected:

A. T o 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

Figure 3 - 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.

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.

Small ring or other
non-compatibly
shaped element

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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 STRUCTURAL STRENGTH: The structure (mounting surface) onto
which the tripod is erected (floor , tank top, roof, etc.) must meet
minimum strengths given below for the applications selected:

Fall Arrest: From ANSI Z359.1; “The structure (mounting surface)
selected for personal fall arrest systems (PF AS) shall have a strength
capable of sustaining static loads in the direction(s) permitted by the
PF AS when in use of at least (A) 3,600 lbs. (16kN) when certification
exists (see ANSI Z359.1 for certification definition), or (B) 5,000 lbs.
(22.2kN) in absence of certification. When more than one tripod is
installed on a structure for fall arrest, and the systems will be used
simultaneously , the strengths set forth in (A) and (B) above shall be
multiplied by the number of systems attached to the structure.” From
OSHA 1926.500 and 1910.66; “Anchorages (mounting surface) used
for attachment of personal fall arrest systems (PF AS) shall be
independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend
platforms, and capable of supporting at least 5,000 lbs. (22.2kN) per
user attached, or be designed, installed, and used as part of a
complete PF AS which maintains a safety factor of at least two and is
under the supervision of a qualified person.”

Figure 4 - Inappropriate Connections