Yates A Frames were originally developed and approved for the Short
Haul Programs for Electric Utility's, DOJ, CAMP, BLM, NPS and USFS. Yates A-Frames are now
utilized my Electric Utility short Haul Programs. Yates A-Frame is now
constructed with offset double locking snap hooks(5,000 lbf mbs) that
allow the user to attach to both sternal and waist level D rings on
their full body harnesses at the same time. The sternal attachment is
designed to take the primary load while the user is suspended thus
allowing the waist attachment to be utilized as a backup attachment.
Upper
three stage A-Frame carabiner that is connected to the short haul line
is rated at 50 kN. 10,000 Webbing is used on individual A-frame legs. WLL 500 lbf. per set. Over all length of A-Frames: Long side 68”, Short Side 60”. New Full length Zipper on vinyl covering now makes daily inspection easier. Short offset portions are covers with vinyl using velcro attachment on the coverings.