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2 Caution
a) The AVANTI Fall Protection System (hereafter named as FPS) shall
only be operated by users trained in daily inspection, use and work at
heights.
b) A user is trained on the correct usage of the AVANTI Fall Protection
System (FPS) and is familiar with the following standards: EN 353-1, EN
363 and EN 365.
c) A certified technician has successfully participated in the AVANTI Fall
Protection course.
d) A certified technician is qualified personnel authorised by AVANTI to
perform installation, inspection and maintenance tasks.
e) The installation, maintenance and testing of the FPS may only be per-
formed by a certified technician.
f) Users are obliged to read and understand this User’s Manual.
g) A copy of the User’s Manual shall be handed out to the FPS users and
shall be available for reference.
h) If more than one person is trusted with one of the above tasks, the
employer shall appoint a supervisor in charge of operation.
i) If the FPS is re-sold outside the original country of destination, the
reseller shall provide instructions for use, for maintenance, for periodic
examination and for repair in the language of the country in which the
product is to be used.
j) The ladder system shall be capable of supporting 15 kN. This shall be
verified by calculations made by a qualified engineer or by static load
testing.
k) The FPS shall not be used by persons under the influence of alcohol or
drugs that may jeopardise the safety.
l) The FPS shall not be used by persons affected by vertigo, heart or lung
disorders, or other known weakening diseases/conditions.
m) The FPS users shall be aware of the dangers of suspension trauma
should a fall occur.
n) Owner shall ensure that a rescue plan is in place and that the users are
familiar with it. The rescue plan shall deal with any emergencies that
could arise during ascent and descent with the FPS.
o) No warranty is provided against damage resulting from reconstruction
or modification of equipment or use of non-original parts which are not
approved by the manufacturer.
p) The runner shall be handed out and treated as a personal protection
equipment.
q) The weight of the user, excluding tools and equipment, shall not be less
than 40 kg. The weight of the user, including tools and equipment, shall
not exceed 136 kg.
r) The maximum number of multiple users in the ladder system is 3.
The fall arrester must be attached to no more than one personal fall-
arrest system.
s) In the first two meters above the ground level, the user may not be
protected against hitting the ground if a fall occurs.. Other additional
safeties shall be provided for this purpose.
t) Prior to the first use of the FPS, a certified technician must inspect and
approve the complete FPS.
u) If oil, grease or the like has leaked onto the safety rail – wipe it off.
v) If oil, grease, chemicals or the like has leaked onto the shock absorber
or in any kind been in contact with the webbing, have an AVANTI FPS
certified technician replace the shock absorber.
w) The shock absorber has a limited life. Its date of expiration is printed
on the shock absorber label.
x) The operation temperature of the FPS is -30º / +60º Celsius.
y) The FPS shall only be used in connection with a full body harness that
is approved according to EN 361.
z) The FPS has been tested and approved according to EN 353-1:2014.
aa) The type-examination of the FPS has been performed by: FORCE
Certification A/S, EC Notified Body 0200, Park Allé 345, DK-2605
Brøndby.
ab) The production control of the FPS is performed by the same notified
body.
ac) These instructions shall be kept together with the permanent installed
parts of the FPS (i.e. the rail system).
Owner shall verify the need for FPS inspections with the
local authority and comply with the standards specified.
ad) When working at heights, the user shall minimise both the risk of
potential falls and the potential fall distance.
ae) In order to avoid collisions with the ground or obstacles should a fall
occur, the user shall verify the free space required beneath his/her
actual position taking into account sharp edges, electrical conductivity
and pendulum falls.
af) The safety of the users depends upon the continued efficiency and
durability of the FPS. Thus, regular periodic inspections shall be car-
ried out, minimum every 12 months.
ag) All the FPS parts have been especially developed and tested for
AVANTI´s FPS. Thus, they shall not be used as part of other Fall Pro-
tection Systems.
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