Design and function ..........................5 2.1 Design and capacity of the Lanyard and Adapter Strap for KNIPEX tools up to 3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg) ......5 2.2 Design and capacity of the Lanyard and Adapter Strap for tools up to 13 lbs. (6 kg) ......... 5 2.3 Function 5...
• KNIPEX Tethered Tool Lanyards and Adapter Straps are for tool tethering only. They are not for human support, nor are they intended to be part of a human fall protection system. The tethering system may not be used for human support.
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Do not use the loop for abridged connection to tether tools (See Figure 8). • All incidents of dropped tools should be reported to supervisory or safety personnel. Lanyards, Adapter Straps, TetheredTool Clips and KNIPEX Tethered Tools involved in any such incident must be inspected for damage (See Section 4 Inspection). •...
Flat belt loop for abridged connection (only for 13 lbs. (6 kg) Lanyard) Function Tools within the capacity for any component and which have a captive tethering point can be tethered with the KNIPEX Lanyards and Adapter Straps. Stand: 05.02.24...
To connect a KNIPEX Tool with tethering to the 13 lbs. (6 kg) Lanyard (KNIPEX 00 50 12 T BKA) you must use the 3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg) Adapter Strap (KNIPEX 00 50 06 T BKA) (Figure 5). The cord of the 13.2 lbs. (6 kg) version is too thick to thread through the tether point on the tools.
Connecting the 3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg) Lanyard and / or Adapter Strap when using the KNIPE TEND TetheredTool Clip (TTC) and the KNIPEX Engineered Tether Point – Part # 00 50 05 T BKA & 00 50 06 T BKA KNIPEX Fixed Tethered Tool Attachment...
plus the length of the Adapter Strap if used, plus the tool itself. Add an additional safety factor to ensure an adequate clearance between where the Lanyard is anchored and the nearest person or object. Using the abridged connection point The 13 lb.
Note: For battery operated tools, the battery should also be attached to the tethering system. Inspection KNIPEX Tethered Tool System equipment and components must be thoroughly inspected before each use. Any KNIPEX Tethered Tool System component that has damage, deformities, unusual wear, or deterioration must be immediately removed from service and destroyed.
KNIPE TEND TTC Adapter Strap 13 lbs. (6 kg) KNIPEX Tethered Pliers 00 50 13 T BKA and KNIPE TEND TTC Tools max. 13 lbs. (6 kg) with engineered captive tether point Figure 14: Compatibility to KNIPEX Tools with Tethering...
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