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Step 9

When safely at the top of the ladder only detach from the 

shuttle once safely behind the ladder safety bar and there is 

no risk of a fall.

Step 10

 

– When descending the ladder, keep body close to the ladder 

allowing shuttle to descend freely.

 

– If shuttle locks whilst descending, release unit by lifting the 

cam and lowering the shuttle.

Any damage to harness gear or static line system during use MUST 
be reported to the workplace manager and removed or tagged out 
of service until recertified by a competent height safety inspector.

Step 11

Remove the shuttle unit from the cable on completion by 

reversing the process, steps 2 to 6.

Copyright, trademarks and product codes are property of Kattsafe. Patents and 
design registrations may apply to these products.

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Kattsafe / Vertical fall arrester / Operation manual

Summary of Contents for SL228

Page 1: ...Manual must be read and understood prior to use VERTICALFALL ARRESTER OPERATIONMANUAL SL228...

Page 2: ...ders Arrester for personnel accessing heights using a harness and fall arrest ladder protection system Find all related products and resources on our website kattsafe com au Operation manual Vertical...

Page 3: ...afe recommendations fulfill current workplace requirements for the safety of building maintenance subcontractors employees and the general public For more information please contact Kattsafe kattsafe...

Page 4: ...there is any deterioration or deformation of any components or structure to which the system is attached 9 If the safety system is damaged or has arrested a fall discontinue use until it has been ful...

Page 5: ...urer and legislative requirements 5 The structural requirements for the ladder to which the vertical fall arrester is connected to must be able to withstand the loads applied in the event of a fall wh...

Page 6: ...ttle onto its side and insert cable into horizontal port Step 4 Return shuttle to vertical position which will locate shuttle onto cable Shuttle must be used with a tear web energy absorbing lanyard c...

Page 7: ...arness Ensure carabiner screw gate is locked Step 7 Check the shuttle is functioning correctly and all carabiner screw gates are secure Step 8 Climb ladder using care at all times Copyright trademarks...

Page 8: ...the cam and lowering the shuttle Any damage to harness gear or static line system during use MUST be reported to the workplace manager and removed or tagged out of service until recertified by a compe...

Page 9: ...completed confirming maintenance and recertification of the system Failure to follow all warnings operation and maintenance instructions may result in serious injury or death 6 Harness gear and equip...

Page 10: ...Y N Corrective action Completion date Must be no deterioration of ladder fixing bracket integrity to support structure and ladder fixing Must be no visible deterioration or damage to ladder Must be no...

Page 11: ...designed to conform with requirements of Australian and New Zealand Standards AS NZS 1891 4 2009 and codes of practice and guidelines Testing Testing and performance based on requirements of Australia...

Page 12: ...vellers fall arresters etc will void warranty Systems components used for purposes other than their intended use will void warranty General wear and tear is expected and will depend on the frequency o...

Page 13: ...00 301 755 sales kattsafe com au kattsafe com au Find all related products and resources on our website kattsafe com au Operations manual Vertical fall arrester Installation manual Vertical fall arres...

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