Branach FEU-FC, User Instructions

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Inspection Before Use
As a minimum, the following items should be
inspected before every use, or after the ladder
is dropped or impacted.
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Cracked or damaged fibreglass rails.
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Damaged or missing steps/rungs.
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Damaged feet and rope.
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All rivets and bolts are in place.
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The ladder inspection date has not passed.
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The entire ladder is free from contaminants such as dirt,
oil, grease, paint, etc.
Accessories
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Descender Locking Latch on the Fall Control System
is working and not damaged or loose.
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Tether Rope or fixtures are not damaged or frayed.
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Safety Harness is compliant.
DO NOT USE THE LADDER AND FALL CONTROL
DEVICE IF ALL ITEMS HAVE NOT PASSED THE
INSPECTION PROCESS. ORGANISE REPAIR BY
AN AUTHORISED PERSON.
System Guidelines
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The maximum total load without fall control device,
including tools and equipment: 150kg.
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The maximum total load with fall control device,
including tools and equipment: 120kg. The maximum
load of the system may be limited by the rating on
the harness. The fall control device supplied with this
system is rated to 120kg.
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System must always be tethered to prevent the risk of
ladder slip back.
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Before doing any work from the ladder, the user must
attach the work positioning hook to the nearest rung
eyelet to constrain the rope line.
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DO NOT USE A LANYARD BETWEEN HARNESS
AND ROPE GRAB.
TerrainMaster
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TerrainMaster legs must always be deployed to
their widest position allowing for 300mm +/-15mm
step height to ground.
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