System Requirements - 3M DBI SALA 5908549 User Instruction Manual

2.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

2.1 PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM COMPONENTS: The Sayfline
horizontal lifeline must be used with 3M Fall Protection approved
components and subsystems. Non-approved components may
be incompatible, and could affect the safety and reliability of the
complete system. Personal fall arrest components used with this
system must meet all applicable OSHA and ANSI requirements. A
full body harness must be used with this system.
2.2 PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM CONNECTORS: Connectors
used to attach to the attachment O-ring on the horizontal lifeline
(hooks, carabiners, D-rings) must support at least 5000 lbf (22.2
kN). Connectors and attachment elements must be compatible
in size, shape, and strength. Non-compatible connectors may
unintentionally disengage (roll-out). Do not use non-locking
connectors with this system.
2.3 ANCHORAGE CONNECTORS: Connectors used to attach the
horizontal lifeline to end anchors must be compatible with the
connection point. The connection must be positive; and, with
connecting elements, capable of sustaining a 5000 lbf (22.2 kN)
load without failure.
2.4 STRUCTURE LOAD: Structural anchorage points must be rigid,
and capable of supporting at least 5000 lbf (22.2 kN) along the axis
of the horizontal lifeline. Anchorages must also support at least 3600
lbf (16 kN) applied in all potential directions of fall arrest that are
perpendicular to the axis of the horizontal lifeline. See Figure 3.
WARNING: Anchorages must be rigid. Large deformations of
the anchorage will affect system performance, and may increase
the required fall clearance below the system, which could result
in serious injury or death.
2.5 CONNECTING SUBSYSTEM: The connecting subsystem is the
portion of the personal fall arrest system that is used to connect
between the horizontal lifeline subsystem and harness fall arrest
attachment element. The connecting subsystem must limit forces
applied to the horizontal lifeline to 900 lbf (4kN) or less.
5000 lbf (22.2 kN) Minimum
3600 lbf (16 kN) Minimum in all potential directions of fall
arrest that are perendicular to the axis of the lifeline
Figure 3 - Strength Requirements
Anchorage Strength Requirements
5000 lbf (22.2 kN) Minimum
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