Falltech D-Ring User Manual

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Instruction Manual
D-Ring Extenders
Warning!
THE USER OF THIS EQUIPMENT, AND THE USER’S EMPLOYER MUST READ AND COMPLY WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS. FURTHERMORE, THE USER AND THE USER’S EMPOLYER MUST READ AND COMPLY WITH
ALL INSTRUCTIONS, LABELS WARNINGS AND MARKINGS INCLUDED WITH EACH COMPONENT OF THE FALL
ARREST SYSTEM OF WHICH THIS PRODUCT IS A PART. FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY WITH
THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE UNCLEAR TO YOU, PLEASE CONSULT A COMPETENT PERSON. SHOULD
THESE INSTRUCTIONS BECOME LOST OR DAMAGED, OR SHOULD ANY LABELS, INSTRUCTIONS OR
MARKINGS BECOME ILLEGIBLE, PLEASE CONTACT FALLTECH FOR REPLACEMENTS. SHOULD YOU NEED
FURTHER ASSISTANCE WITH UNDERSTANDING THE PROPER EMPLOYMENT OF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE
CONTACT FALLTECH FOR ASSISTANCE:
Alexander Andrew, Inc. (dba FallTech)
1306 South Alameda Street
Compton, CA 90221, USA
1-800-719-4619
1-323-752-0066
www.falltech.com

Falltech D-Ring Specifications

General

Brand	Falltech
Model	D-Ring
Category	Extender
Language	English

Summary

Section 1: Warnings and Advisories

Do's and Don'ts

Essential usage guidelines and prohibitions for safe operation of fall arrest equipment.

Section 2: ABCD's of Fall Arrest

2.1 Anchorage

2.2 Body-wear

2.3 Connectors/Connecting Devices

2.4 Deceleration Devices

2.5 Fall Arrest

2.6 Fall Restraint

2.7 Work Positioning

2.8 Free-Fall

Defines the distance a user falls before the arrest system engages.

2.9 Clear-Fall

Explains the total vertical distance required to safely arrest a fall.

2.10 Swing-Fall

Section 3: Use and Limitations

3.3 Restricted Applications

Details applications where D-ring extenders should not be used to ensure safety.

3.4 Installation and Use – Full Body Harness

Step-by-step instructions for attaching the extender to a full body harness.

3.5 Installation and Use – Anchorage Connector Extension

Instructions for using D-ring extenders with anchorage connectors.

3.6 Installation and Use – Anchorage Connector

Procedures for using D-ring extenders as anchorage connectors.

Section 4: Product Selection

Section 5: Anchorage Considerations

Section 6: Employer and User Training

6.1 Special notes for the Employer

6.2 User Training

User responsibilities for understanding and using fall protection equipment correctly.

Section 7: Fall Protection Plan

7.1 The Fall Protection Plan

7.2 Rescue Plan

Section 8: Product Inspection

8.2 Daily/Incidental Use

Requirements for inspecting equipment before each use to ensure proper function.

8.3 Mandatory Semi-Annual Inspection