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5.4
General Installation Requirements:
The Type A, B, C and D D-Ring Extenders are designed to enable easier connection to the FBH, or for
attaching an EAL or SRL to an anchorage structure. See paragraph 4.5.1.
NOTE:
The requirement for approved fall protection during installation of this extender applies to all extender models covered in this
manual.
5.5
Use the Type A, B, and C D-Ring Extenders as Extensions:
Type A and Type D:
Attach the snap hook on the D-Ring extender to the dorsal D-Ring of the FBH only. Ensure the snap hook closes and
locks completely. At the work location, attach the extender to the appropriate connecting device, either an EAL or SRL by connecting the
attachment end connector to the D-Ring at the end of the extender. Consult the EAL or SRL manufacturer’s instructions for proper use.
See Figure 6.
A
Dorsal D-Ring on Full Body Harness (FBH)
B
D-Ring Extender with Snap Hook (Type A or Type D)
C
User Option with Shock Absorbing Lanyard (EAL)
or
Only one active Connector may be used with a D-Ring Extender per application
D
User Option with Self-Retracting Lifeline(SRL)
B
(extender) must be connected to
A
(dorsal D-ring):
either
C
(EAL) or
D (SRL) may be connected to
B
(extender)
Figure 6: Suitable Use of D-Ring Extender Type A and Type D
Type B:
To attach to the FBH, pass the web loop through the dorsal D-Ring on the FBH, then pass the D-Ring on the extender through the
web loop. Choke the extender down on the dorsal D-Ring. See Figure 7.
A
Place Extender Loop Through the Dorsal D-Ring on the Full Body Harness (FBH)
B
Push D-Ring Extender Through Loop
C
Pull Extender D-RIng Completely into Choked Position on Dorsal D-Ring
Figure 7: Attaching Choke Loop Extender Type B to Dorsal D-Ring
