| RI-22-02 LIFELINE TENSION (2022-12-02) |
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| Q1: | What does “total deflection caused by the force straight down and straight up must not exceed 8 inches” mean? |
| A1: | It means the deflection from a straight line between the stanchions exit holes must not exceed 4 inches up and 4 inches down for a total of 8 inches. In practice, the deflection up is assumed to be the same as the deflection down and the downward deflection is measured. When a force of 11.2 lbs (5 kg) of tension is applied, the deflection from a straight line between the stanchions exit holes must be less than or equal to 4 inches. |