Connector Compatibility Limitations - Malta Dynamics C7002-G2 Instruction Manual

CONNECTOR COMPATIBILITY LIMITATIONS

Malta Dynamics equipment must be coupled only to compatible connectors that
are suitable to your application. Ensure all connections are compatible in size,
shape and strength. Ensure all connectors are fully closed and locked. OSHA 29
CFR 1926.502 prohibits the use of snap hooks to engage to objects unless the
following requirements are met:
• Snap hook must be a locking type snap hook.
• Snap hook must be explicitly designed for such a connection. "Designed
for" means that the manufacturer of the snap hook specifically created
the snap hook to be used to connect to the equipment in question.
Use of a non-locking snap hook can result in rollout (a process by which a snap
hook or carabiner unintentionally disengages from another connector or object
to which it is coupled. Malta Dynamics connectors (snap hooks and carabiners)
are designed to be used only as specified in each product's user's instructions.
Avoid the following types of connections:
• Connection of two (or more) snap hooks or carabiners to one D-ring.
• Connection of a snap hook back to its integral lanyard.
• Direct connection of a snap hook to horizontal lifeline.
• Connection in a manner that results in a load on the gate. NOTE: Large
throat opening snap hooks should not be connected to standard size
D-rings or similar objects, as such use 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 structural elements such as rebar or cross members that are
not shaped in such a way that they may capture the gate of the hook.
• False engagement connections, where protruding features of the
snap hook or carabiner may catch on the anchor and seem to be fully
engaged to the anchor point. Always confirm engagement.
• Connection to snap hooks or carabiners.
• Direct connection to webbing lanyard, webbing loop, rope lanyard
or tie-back (unless the manufacturer's instructions for both the
lanyard and connector specifically allow such a connection).
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