Component Specifications - 3M AC40 Series User Instruction Manual

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Before using this equipment, record the product identification information (see Figure 12) in the "Inspection and
Maintenance Log" Table 2 at the back of this manual.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Figure 1 illustrates the 3M™ Protecta
used only with approved vertical anchor lifelines and approved lanyards. Together, the fall arrester, with the vertical lifeline
and lanyard, is intended to be used as part of a personal fall arrest or restraint system.
The Rope Grabs in this Instruction Manual are not designed for use as a direct connector to a tensioned horizontal life line
system.
Figure 10 illustrates components of the Rope Grab. See Table 1 for Component Specifications.
Model Description
AC4000
Protecta Viper™ LT Rope Grab with Carabiner
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5009067
AC4001
Protecta Viper™ LT Rope Grab with Web Lanyard
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5009068
AC4002
Protecta Viper™ LT Rope Grab with Shock Absorber
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5009070
12,5 mm (~1/2" in.) diameter Kernmantle type Rope. XXm indicates the length of rope.
AC40XX
Example: AC4010 = 10 m (32,81 ft.) rope length.

COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS

Figure 1 Reference: Description:
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Materials:
Body Component:
Carabines:
Hooks:
Ropes:
Webbing:
Shock Absorber
Viper™ LT Rope Grab Fall Arrester. The Rope Grab is a fall arrest device which is to be
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Table 1: Protecta® Viper™ LT Rope Grab and Rope
Rope Grab Body Component
Carabiner AJ501/0
Web Extension
Carabiner Snap Hook
Shock Absorber
Kernmantle type Rope
Carabiner 2000117 11/16"
Rope Length
Aluminum Alloy
Steel - 22 kN (4 946 lbf) Minimum Tensile Strength
Alloy Steel, Aluminium, Zinc Plated - 22 kN (4 946 lbf) Minimum Tensile Strength
Nylon - 25 kN (5 620 lbf) Tensile Strength
Nylon - 22 kN (4 946 lbf) Tensile Strength
Nylon
Lifeline Requirements
For use with 12,5 mm (~1/2" in.)
diameter Kernmantle type Rope
Figure 10
Description:
Reference:
A Identification - See Figure 12
B Cam/Clamp
C Pivot Pin
D Body
E 12,5 mm (~1/2" in.) Rope Lifeline
F Button
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