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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.
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.
© Copyright 2002 DB Industries, Inc.
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Summary of Contents for DBI SALA 8001717
- Page 1 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. WARNING: This product is part of a personal fall arrest, work positioning, personnel riding, material handling, or rescue and evacuation system.
- Page 2 Figure 1 8001717 and 8001718 Parts Identification...
- Page 3 Figure 2 8000000 and 8000010 Parts Identification...
- Page 4 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.
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Page 5: System Requirements
D. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL 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);... - Page 6 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.
- Page 7 Figure 4 - Inappropriate Connections manufacturer’s instructions for both the lanyard and connector specifically allows such a connection). 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.
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Page 8: Operation And Use
Work Positioning: The structure (mounting surface) selected for work positioning applications must sustain a static load of at least 5,000 lbs. applied in the directions permitted by the work positioning system when in use. Each tripod installation must independently sustain this load. - Page 9 PLANNING: Plan your work positioning, personnel riding, personal fall arrest, material handling, or rescue and evacuation system before starting your work. Consider all factors that affect your safety at any time during use. Some important points to consider when planning your system are: A.
- Page 10 WARNING: Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the personal fall arrest equipment selected for use with the tripod. IMPORTANT: For free fall and rescue applications, body belts are not recommended for use. Body belts increase the risk of injury during fall arrest in comparison to a full body harness and drastically reduce the tolerable suspension time compared to a full body harness.
- Page 11 Figure 5...
- Page 12 IMPORTANT: The tripod must be positioned so the working line will be directly over the intended work area. It must be positioned to ensure a safe working area for the operator. WARNING: Do not use the tripod if one or more of the legs are not locked into the erect position (completely spread out).
- Page 13 Figure 8 C. QUICK-MOUNT BRACKET: Figure 8 shows the tripod quick-mount leg bracket 8005048 (optional on 8001717 and 8001718 models). To install the quick-mount bracket to the tripod leg, assemble as shown in Figure 8. Adjust bracket to desired position on the leg and tighten bolts to 15 ft.-lbs.
- Page 14 pulley because of possible cable rubbing on the tripod leg, and uneven winding of the cable onto the winch drum. F. SALALIFT® WINCH: When using the Salalift winch (8101000 series) with the tripod, the winch must be mounted to the leg in-line with the head mount pulleys.
- Page 15 Figure 9 Two Salalift® Winches Mounted to Tripod Lifelines routed through Head Mount Pulley and Leg Mount Pulley...
- Page 16 Figure 10 Salalift® Winch and Self Retracting Lifeline Mounted to Tripod Lifelines routed through Head Mount Pulley and Snatch Block Pulley...
- Page 17 WARNING: If the tripod has been subjected to fall arrest or impact forces, it must be immediately removed from service and inspected. If the tripod fails to pass the inspection, do not use; the equipment must be destroyed or sent to DBI/SALA for possible repair.
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Page 18: Specifications
MAINTENANCE, SERVICING, STORAGE Periodically clean the exterior of the tripod using water and a mild detergent solution. Clean labels as required. Replacement parts and additional maintenance and servicing procedures must be completed by a factory authorized service center. An authorization and a return number must be issued by DBI/SALA. Clean and store the body support and associated system components according to separate instructions provided with that equipment. - Page 19 • These tripods meet ANSI Z359.1, ANSI A10.14, and OSHA requirements. • The 8000000 and 8000010 are U.L. classified. See product label for details. LABELING The following labels must be present and fully legible: Specification Label Models 8001717 and 8001718 Warning Label Warning Label Overtighten Specification Models 8001717...
- Page 20 Figure 11 Geometric Requirements...
- Page 21 INSPECION AND MAINTENANCE LOG SERIAL NUMBER: _______________________________________________ MODEL NUMBER: _______________________________________________ DATE PURCHASED: _____________________________________________...
- Page 23 WARRANTY Equipment offered by DBI/SALA is warranted against factory defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from date of installation or use by the owner, provided that this period shall not exceed two years from date of shipment. Upon notice in writing, DBI/SALA will promptly repair or replace all defective items.