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FIGURE 4 - INAPPROPRIATE CONNECTIONS
MAKING CONNECTIONS
Snap hooks and carabiners used with this equipment must be double locking and/or twist lock.
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.
SAFEWAZE™ connectors (snap hooks and carabiners) are designed to be used only as specified
in each product’s user’s instructions. See figure 4
for examples of inappropriate connections. Do not
connect snap hooks and carabiners:
• To a D-ring to which another connector is attached.
• In a manner that would result in a load on the gate (with the exception of tie back hooks).
• NOTE: Large snap hooks must not be connected to objects which will result in a load on the
gate if the hook twists or rotates, unless the snap hook complies with ANSI Z359.1-2007 or ANSI
Z359.12 and is equipped with a 3,600 lb (16 kN) gate. Check the marking on your snap hook to
verify its compatibility.
NOTE:
Large throat snap hooks must not be connected to standard size D-rings or similar objects which
will result in a load on the gate if the hook or D-ring twists or rotates, unless the snap hook complies with
ANSI Z359.1-2007 or ANSI Z359.12 and is equipped with a 3,600 lb (16 kN) gate. Check the marking on
your snap hook to verify that it is appropriate for your application.
• 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.
• To each other.
• By wrapping the web lifeline around an anchor and securing to lifeline except as allowed for Tie Back models.
• To any object which is shaped or sized in a way that the snap hook or carabiner will not close and lock, or that
roll-out could occur.
• In a manner that does not allow the connector to align properly while under load.
