Klein Tools Wire Rope Anchorage Connector - Manual (Page 4)

How to Use Klein’ Klein’s Wire Wire Rope Anchorage Connector Connector
1.
Read all warning tags and instructions provided with
the Wire Rope Anchorage Connector. They provide
important information on usage and care. Keep all tags and
instructions for future reference.
NOTE: Highly durable warning and instruction tags and/or
labels are permanently attached to each Klein Wire Rope
Anchorage Connector. If any of these tags or labels become
unattached, lost, or damaged, contact the Klein Tools
T T Sales
Department toll-free at 1-800-553-4676 for information on
how to have them replaced.
2.
For proper attachment, determine the distance around
the fall-arrest anchorage (such as a horizontal I-beam,
pipe, or structural member) which has been selected by a
competent person, as defined by OSHA, at the job site.
NOTE: The fall-arrest anchorage must support a
minimum of 5,000 lbs. (22.2kN) per attached worker and
be independent of worker support. Select the best size
Wire Rope Anchorage Connector which will wrap around the
anchorage and freely engage the locking snap-hook.
Klein offers two sizes of Wire Rope Anchorage Connectors.
The difference between the two sizes of anchorage
connectors is the length of the aircraft cable portion. The
cable length for Cat. No. 87480 is 36 inches and Cat. No.
87481 is 54 inches. Lengths are measured between bearing
points of the aircraft-cable eyes. Never attempt to rig the unit
in any manner other than as shown in Figure 1 (see page 1),
and Figures 2 and 3. Never splice or add to cable length. If a
special length Wire Rope Anchorage Connector is required,
contact your local Klein Distributor.
3.
To attach the Wire Rope Anchorage Connector to the
fall-arrest anchorage, pass the cable over the fall-arrest
anchorage (Figure 2) and attach the ring on the end of the
cable back onto the Klein-Lok snap-hook (Figure 3). Never
solely rely on the feel or sound in attempting to determine
that a snap-hook is engaged.
Make sure by visual
inspection that the snap-hook freely engages the ring
and that the keeper is closed completely after each hook-
up. Make sure snap-hook is positioned so that its keeper
(latch) is never load bearing.
4.
The D-ring on the end of the nylon webbing of the Wire Wire
Rope Anchorage Connector now becomes your new
fall-arrest attachment point. Always keep anchorage at or
above shoulder height. If not practical, keep anchorage as
high as possible and obtain the proper length lanyard to
minimize fall distance.
5.
When using the Wire Rope Anchorage Connector in a
fall-arrest system, a connecting device meeting
government standards for fall-arrest, such as a lanyard or
deceleration lanyard, is required. Before starting the job, the
locking snap-hook on the connecting device should be
attached to the rear fall-arrest D-ring on your OPE harness.
Attach the locking snap-hook on the free end of your fall-
arrest connecting device to the D-ring on the end of the nylon
webbing of the Wire Rope Anchorage Connector (Figure 1).
Make sure by visual inspection that both snap-hooks of
the connecting device freely engage both D-rings and
that keepers are closed completely after each hook-up.
6.
Rig to avoid contact with structures below in the
event of a fall. The free-fall distance must not exceed
6 feet (1.8m). If using a deceleration unit, add 3-1/2 feet (1m If using a deceleration unit, add 3-1/2 f If using a deceleration unit, add 3-1/2 f )
to the potential fall distance to allow for unit extension.
7.
Finally, give the entire system a tug to confirm
connection.
Figure 2
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Figure 3
Whenever there is a risk of a fall, a
personal fall-arrest protection system must be used.
Therefore, when working at an elevated position,
always attach the fall-arrest D-ring located in the
back of the harness to a suitable anchorage with a
suitable lanyard or other connecting device. When
not possible, use alternative fall protection.
Never attempt to repair or modify any
part or component of this Wire Rope Anchorage
Connector or any other OPE equipment.
It is imperative that a competent
person, as defined by OSHA, select OPE system
components to fit the specific job requirements.
Incorrect component choices can cause serious
injury or death.
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