Husqvarna Multi Sling, Operator'S Manual

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b) With a carabiner in a suspension eye on the
harness and the eye end connection on the
product. (Fig. 8)
To use the product in a fall arrest system
The product is applicable for use in fall arrest systems
as described in the standard EN 363. A shock absorber
and a fall arrest harness are required together with the
product. The shock absorber must comply with EN 355
and reduce the dynamic forces to a maximum of 6 kN.
WARNING:
Do not use the product
without a shock absorber in a fall arrest
system.
WARNING:
Use only a fall arrest
harness as a body support device in a fall
arrest system.
WARNING:
Keep a clearance of 7 m
below the operator to prevent injuries if a fall
occurs.
1. Read the manufacturer's instructions supplied with
the shock absorber. Make sure that the product
and the shock absorber are compatible and that the
configurations used are applicable.
2. Attach the shock absorber (A) to the eye end
connection of the product (B) with a carabiner (C).
(Fig. 9)
3. Attach the other end of the shock absorber (A) to an
anchor device or an anchor point. Refer to To select
an anchor device or anchor point on page 7 .
4. Attach the other end of the product to a suspension
eye on the fall arrest harness. The applicable
suspension eye is marked with the letter "A" on the
fall arrest harness.
To select an anchor device or anchor point
An anchor device is a component. An anchor point is
a position in the support structure or system where
the product is attached. In the steps below, the term
anchor device refers to an additional component, not the
product.
• Make sure that the anchor device or anchor point
can hold a force of 10 kN.
• Make sure that the anchor device or anchor point is
always at or above the waist level of the operator.
• Select a position of the anchor device or anchor
point that keeps the free fall and fall height to a
minimum.
• Select a position of the anchor device or anchor
point that prevents pendulum motions if there is a
fall.
• If the product is used in a work positioning system,
make sure that the anchor device or anchor point
prevents slack in the product.
• If the product is used in a work positioning system,
make sure that the anchor device or anchor point
prevents movement of more than 0.6 m.
• If the product is used in a restraint system, select
an anchor point at a safe distance from the fall-risk
edge. It must be impossible for the operator to reach
the fall-risk edge during operation of the product.
• If the product is used in a fall arrest system, make
sure that the anchor device or anchor point meets
the requirements for the fall arrest system.
To use the product as a Prusik loop
The product complies with these standards: EN
566:2017 for mountaineering and ANSI Z133-2017 for
Prusik loops in arboricultural operations. The breaking
load at the time of manufacture is 22 kN.
• Tie the product in a Prusik knot around the climbing
rope. (Fig. 10)
WARNING:
If the product is
not applied exactly as shown in the
illustration, the required clamping effect
and breaking load is reduced. Knots in
the product also reduce the breaking
load.
Product inspection
WARNING:
Do the product inspections
at the intervals given below. There is a risk
of serious injury or death if defects are not
identified.
Note:
Refer to national regulations for other product
inspection intervals.
Product inspections must always be done before and
after each use. The operator can do these inspections.
If the product is used for equipment in occupational
health and safety according to EN 365, a product
inspection must be done at least each 12 months. This
inspection must be done by a competent person or the
manufacturer. The detailed instructions must be obeyed
and the findings written on the inspection sheets. Refer
to Product inspection record sheet on page 8 and
Written inspection record sheet on page 8
.
To do a product inspection before each
use
• Do a visual inspection of the product.
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