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2.12 SwING FALLS: Swing falls occur when the anchorage point is not directly above the point where a fall occurs (see
Figure 4). The force of striking an object in a swing fall may cause serious injury. In a swing fall, the total vertical fall
distance will be greater than if the user had fallen directly below the anchorage point, thus increasing fall clearance
required to safely arrest the user. (See Section 4.4) Minimize swing falls by working as directly below or adjacent to the
anchorage point as possible. Never permit a swing fall if injury could occur.
Ensure adequate clearance exists in the fall path to prevent striking an object during a fall.
A minimum setback distance of .9 m is required when using nano-Lok edge Self Retracting Lifelines
incorporating WrapBax attachment.
2.13 COMPAtIBILItY OF COMPONENtS: Unless otherwise noted, Capital Safety equipment is designed for use with Capital
Safety approved components and subsystems only. Substitutions or replacements made with non approved components
or subsystems may jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may affect safety and reliability of the complete system.
i Read and follow manufacturer's instructions for associated components and subsystems in your
personal fall arrest system.
2.14 COMPAtIBILItY OF CONNECtORS: Connectors are considered to be compatible with connecting elements when
they have been designed to work together in such a way that their sizes and shapes do not cause their gate mechanisms
to inadvertently open regardless of how they become oriented. Contact Capital Safety if you have any questions about
compatibility.
Connectors used to suspend the SRL must comply with EN362. Connectors must be compatible with the anchorage or
other system components. Do not use equipment that is not compatible. Non-compatible connectors may unintentionally
disengage. Connectors must be compatible in size, shape, and strength. Self-locking snap hooks and carabiners are
required. If the connecting element to which a snap hook or carabiner attaches is undersized or irregular in shape,
a situation could occur (see Figure 9) where the connecting element applies a force to the gate of the snap hook or
carabiner (A). This force may cause the gate to open (B), allowing the snap hook or carabiner to disengage from the
connecting point (C).
2.15 MAKING CONNECtIONS: Snap hooks and carabiners used with this equipment must be self-closing and self-locking.
Ensure all connections are compatible in size, shape and strength. Do not use equipment that is not compatible. Ensure
all connectors are fully closed and locked.
Capital Safety connectors (snap hooks and carabiners) are designed to be used only as specified in each product's user
instructions. See Figure 10 for examples of inappropriate connections. Do not connect snap hooks and carabiners:
A. To a D-ring to which another connector is attached.
B. In a manner that would result in a load on the gate.
C. In a false engagement, where features that protrude from the snap hook or carabiner catch on the anchor, and
without visual confirmation seems to be fully engaged to the anchor point.
D. To each other.
E. By wrapping cable lifeline around anchorage and securing to lifeline except as allowed for WrapBax models.
(See Section 4.8)
F. To any object which is shaped or dimensioned such that the snap hook or carabiner will not close and lock, or that
roll-out could occur.
G. In a manner that does not allow the connector to align properly while under load.
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