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USER 

 

INSTRUCTION 

 

MANUAL

 

G

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Saver II

 

Retractable Fall Arrest Lifeline & Retrieval System

 

EN360

 

EN1496: Class B

 

Globestock Ltd

 

Mile Oak Industrial Estate, Maesbury Road, 

 

Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8GA, UK

 

 

+44 (0) 1691 654 966

 

www.globestock.co.uk

 

Summary of Contents for G.Saver II

Page 1: ...MANUAL G Saver II Retractable Fall Arrest Lifeline Retrieval System EN360 EN1496 Class B Globestock Ltd Mile Oak Industrial Estate Maesbury Road Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8GA UK 44 0 1691 654 966 www...

Page 2: ...Connectors 5 4 3 Attaching the User 5 5 Instructions for Use 6 6 Assessing the Working Environment 7 6 1 Fall Arrester Anchored Vertically Overhead 7 6 2 Fall Arrester Anchored Horizontally 8 6 3 G T...

Page 3: ...a fall INCORRECT USE could lead to SERIOUS or FATAL INJURY Only one person should be attached to the G Saver II The equipment user should never be left to work on their own There must always be anoth...

Page 4: ...hat it extracts and retracts from the unit ensuring that there is no slack rope This enables the user to move freely while helping to keep the potential fall distance to a minimum In the event of a fa...

Page 5: ...e swivel eye and the hook highlighted in the image by the arrow will show red Test Test the Fall Arrest Function With the retrieval arm disengaged test the fall arrest function by pulling sharply on t...

Page 6: ...used a mounted vertically overhead b with a diverter pulley to provide safe overhead fall protection and provision for rescue c for roofing applications in conjunction with a suitable roof anchor wher...

Page 7: ...minimum strength of 2240kg 22kN These must not be used in contact with sharp edges or rough abrasive surfaces that may cause damage Lanyards must not be used to extend the length of the wire rope Wher...

Page 8: ...only be used or subjected to temperatures within the range of 50 to 30 centigrade Always position the anchorage or choose an anchorage point that minimises the fall distance Ensure there is enough cl...

Page 9: ...ide only They can never replace the requirement for a formal assessment of each application by a suitably competent person A plan of work and emergency rescue procedure must be in place The work emerg...

Page 10: ...ut from underneath the fall arrester See figure 2 Beware of swinging into obstructions 6 2 Fall Arrester Anchored Horizontally The fall arrest brake mechanism will operate with the unit mounted in any...

Page 11: ...the wire rope The User could be in MORTAL DANGER if the above points are ignored The anchorage must be situated so as to minimise the potential fall distance taking special notice of swing falls See f...

Page 12: ...e G Tripod for protection when entering or working in confined spaces See section 9 for set up instructions There must always be someone top side to operate the G Saver II and retrieve the user in an...

Page 13: ...ieval destination and the manner of retrieval must be determined during a pre use assessment The user must not be left suspended for extended periods of time The G Saver II s retrieval mechanism may b...

Page 14: ...ice Re Certification The G Saver II must be returned for servicing annually and in the event of a fall arrest Only a Globestock approved servicing agency can be used for this On completion of a servic...

Page 15: ...e the G Saver II s shackle 3 Fit the upper and lower mounting brackets onto the tripod fixed leg approx metre apart 4 Remove the Hand Nut from the lower mounting bracket Fit the G Saver II anchorage h...

Page 16: ...the rope through the guide slot below the pulley Rotate the Lock Ring to secure the rope 9 Ensure all locking Levers and Hand Nuts are tight and secure The tripod can now be adjusted to the desired he...

Page 17: ...The G Saver II Retractable Fall Arrest Lifeline Retrieval System 15 Notes...

Page 18: ...G Saver II Retractable Fall Arrest Lifeline Retrieval System 0 Issue No 007 Date 14 11 2019 EC Type Examination By SGS United Kingdom Ltd Weston Super Mare BS22 6WA United Kingdom Notified Body No 01...

Page 19: ...ates Fall indicator not activated if present Free of damage corrosion Free of damage cracks Fasteners present secure Labels present legible Engages disengages Winds down up Smooth firm operation Pull...

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