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Instructions for the Proper Use and Care of
Klein
Occupational Protective Connecting Devices
®
Introduction
(B) Body Wear
Save these instructions. Klein
connecting devices must NOT be
used by anyone who has not read, understood and
followed all instructions and inspection procedures
contained in this booklet. Failure to observe these
warnings, instructions, and inspection procedures
could lead to serious injury or death. Training and
instruction review should be repeated at regular
intervals by the user and his or her employer.
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(A) Anchorage
(C) Connecting Devices
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These instructions apply to all Klein rope
lanyards, aircraft-cable lanyards, nylon webbing
lanyards, deceleration lanyards, deceleration
units, and V-sling harness attachments.
NOTE: For clarity, illustrations in this instruction
booklet do not show any warning tags or labels,
which are attached to each product. Warning
information for V-slings and all lanyards is printed on
a durable label wrapped around the product.
Klein makes a full line of Occupational Protective
Equipment (OPE). Each OPE product is part of an
OPE system for fall arrest, positioning, suspension,
retrieval, or combination application.
Follow the A-B-C Rule when assembling an OPE
system. All personal OPE systems are made up of
three (3) major components: (A) Anchorage,
(B) Bodywear (for example, a full body harness),
and (C) Connecting Device(s).
Klein's Lanyard Connecting Devices are used to
attach the harness (the "B" component) to a suitable
anchorage (the "A" component) in order to provide
one of the four OPE functions (Fall Arrest, Positioning,
Suspension, and Retrieval).
Note: A personal fall-arrest system only becomes
active in a fall. If equipment is required to help hold
or place a worker in position, you must use other
OPE systems in addition to the fall-arrest system.
A personal fall-arrest system is designed only to aid
a worker once a fall occurs, and must be used
whenever there is a danger of falling. Where there is
a danger of being killed or injured from a fall, only
use equipment specifically designed for fall arrest.
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Summary of Contents for Klein Tools 87475
- Page 1 Instructions for the Proper Use and Care of Klein Occupational Protective Connecting Devices ® Introduction These instructions apply to all Klein rope (A) Anchorage lanyards, aircraft-cable lanyards, nylon webbing lanyards, deceleration lanyards, deceleration units, and V-sling harness attachments. NOTE: For clarity, illustrations in this instruction booklet do not show any warning tags or labels, which are attached to each product.
- Page 2 Introduction (continued) • in a positioning system, where it is necessary to When using any OPE system, you must be sure the have your hands free while working on an elevated entire system meets OSHA regulations. Be sure the surface; primary anchorage is identified and evaluated by a competent person, as defined by OSHA, at the job •...
- Page 3 Types of Klein OPE Connecting Devices Rope Lanyards Rope Lanyards are designed for use in positioning, is ideal for use around live electrical lines, energized suspension, or retrieval systems. They are made of equipment and other electrical OPE applications. long-filament nylon or safety-orange polypropylene However, take care to keep metal snap hooks away and are available in fixed or adjustable lengths.
- Page 4 Types of Klein OPE Connecting Devices (continued) Deceleration Lanyard The Deceleration Lanyard is designed solely On Klein deceleration lanyards, for use in fall-arrest systems. It features an the uncovering of a red-lettered energy-absorbing inner core made of polyester, warning label indicates that the unit was protected by an outer shell made of orange tubular subjected to a severe impact force;...
- Page 5 Types of Klein OPE Connecting Devices (continued) Deceleration Units with Dual Lanyards of Nylon Rope or Nylon Webbing Deceleration units with dual lanyards are designed solely for use in fall-arrest systems, and they can be used when 100% tie-off is required.
- Page 6 Construction of Klein Connecting Devices and deceleration units is made of 7/32" (5.6 mm) ① Nylon rope used in Klein rope lanyards, deceleration diameter galvanized steel cable that is vinyl covered units, rope grabs and V-slings is a 1/2" (13 mm) for protection against abrasion.
- Page 7 * Due to the wide variety of conditions in the workplace, this chart should only be considered as a general guide, and a qualified person should evaluate the specific applications and hazards to which the material will be exposed. For more information, call Klein Tools at 1-800-553-4676. 1.800.544.2843 www.calcert.com...
- Page 8 Choose the Proper Length Lanyard for the Job Note: Before choosing proper length webbing lanyards in addition to fixed-length rope connecting-device lanyard, you must determine the and webbing lanyards.) distance between the work position and the Another factor that influences the impact force is the anchorage.
- Page 9 How to Size an OPE Connecting Device (continued) Any free-fall distance (slack in the connecting device) must also be added to this 3.5 feet (1 m) connecting- device extension factor to determine the minimum distance to any structure below. To determine the free-fall distance, subtract the distance between the harness and anchorage connector bearing points (X) from the undeployed connecting device length (Y).
- Page 10 How to Use an OPE Connecting Device anchorages include approved pad eyes, bolt holes, Read all warning labels and instructions provided life lines, beams, pillars, or other approved structural with or attached to Klein connecting devices for members.) In fall-arrest applications, keep the important information on use and care.
- Page 11 Connecting Device Inspection Procedures to the reverse twisting often seen in a telephone handset cord. This can be caused by a repetitive twisting movement such as normal hand rotation in hooking and unhooking a lanyard dangling freely, or by using the lanyard to suspend equipment. Preventative measures include: (1) never using a Inspect stitching and webbing.
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Page 12: Maintenance Procedures
Maintenance Procedures A written log of all servicing and inspection dates for Inspect and lubricate all snap hooks after this equipment should be maintained by the company cleaning to make sure they operate properly and safety officer or other competent person. close securely. - Page 13 Never use an aircraft-cable lanyard equipment without the proper by itself for fall protection. Always instructional materials and training could result use a deceleration device with aircraft cable. in serious injury or death. Klein Tools will supply additional instructional material, warning tags or labels, or will answer questions Never tie knots in lanyards.
- Page 14 Warnings: Klein OPE Connecting Devices (continued) • Snap hooks attached onto D-rings must have less Read, understand and follow all information than 3/4" (19 mm) throat opening. Never attach contained on warning tags, labels and literature ladder or rebar hooks onto D-rings. furnished with all Klein OPE equipment.
- Page 15 Warnings: Klein OPE Connecting Devices (continued) • Never wrap a rope lanyard around a beam or other • Never allow a V-sling to straddle a beam or any sharp structure. The rope can be cut or damaged. other anchorage. Instead, use an aircraft-cable lanyard or a webbing •...