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For this purpose or as an alternative, the IK G 1, IK G 2 (basic versions) and IK G 3 B can be equipped with
an integrated retaining function by means of two retaining eyelets on the sides; they are identifi ed by a „W“
in front of the version or type code. The retaining function has been tested and approved in accordance with
EN 358:2000.
Users of this IKAR GmbH Safety Harness
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must ensure that the maximum nominal load of 136 kg is not exceeded;
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must be instructed about usage and test procedures prior to use;
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must ensure that the safety harness is only used with a personal fall protection system in accordance with
EN 363 so that the potential fall height is kept to a minimum. Suffi cient clearance below the operator must
be ensured before using the fall protection system, so that impact with the ground or other structures is not
possible before the system has safely arrested the fall. The specifi cations from the instruction manuals for
the individual components of the specifi c fall protection system in use must be observed in order to determine
the required clearance. Where individual components of the fall protection system are combined, it must be
ensured that the functionality of each individual component is retained without restriction and that combined
components do not cause mutual interference;
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disregarding the instruction manual and the safety instructions can be fatal. In case of a fall, it must be ensured
that the person in question is not left suspended for longer than 15 minutes (shock hazard);
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must not use it if they have any conditions which may aff ect their safety in standard and emergency
deployment;
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must ensure that an emergency plan is in place when the safety harness is used as a fall arrest system;
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must not make any changes, enhancements or repairs to the safety harness;
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must ensure that the safety harness is not used outside the restricted areas; that it is used solely for its
intended purpose and that the user has been instructed in its use;
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must ensure the compatibility of other personal protective equipment (PPE) components used with this safety
harness when mounted on to a fall arrest system;
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must ensure that suitable accessories such as shoulder pads and tool bags do not impair the safe functioning
of the safety harness;
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must ensure that tool bags are only attached to the eyelets provided for this purpose on the back support;
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must ensure that the material carried in the tool pockets does not exceed a weight of 15 kg and that the
nominal load of 136 kg including user is not exceeded;
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must also comply with the instructions of the other components;
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must ensure that the use of several PPE components does not present a hazard that could interfere with or
impede the safe functioning of any of the components;
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must ensure that the safety harness is in working order before use;
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must immediately withdraw the safety harness from service if there are concerns about its condition for safe
use or if it has been subjected to a fall;
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must identify hazards which may impair the eff ectiveness of the safety harness or cause it to malfunction; these
sources of danger include:
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extreme temperatures (below -15°C and above +50°C)
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aggressive environmental conditions, such as
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sand and grit
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hot surfaces
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open fi re
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welding fl ames
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sparks
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high-frequency interferences
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contact with sharp edges
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abrasive surfaces
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chemicals;
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must stop using the safety harness immediately if it has been exposed to or damaged by any of the above
hazards, until it has been inspected by a qualifi ed person;
Instructions for use
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