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Use in Accordance With Regulations and Incorrect Use
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The use in accordance with regulations and incorrect use are described below.
Definition "Authorised Person"
A person is deemed to be an authorised person if they have been authorised to work on or with the
Weightanka system in accordance with these instructions.
Use in Accordance With Regulations
The Weightanka system is a mobile deadweight anchor system. It is a component part of a
personal protection system for the prevention of falls from heights and may be used only in
conjunction with the relevant personal protective equipment (Lanyards etc.)- See section 0.2
“Compatibility” – page 0-2. The user must seek guidance from, and follow the instructions supplied
by, the manufacturer of such equipment. The Weightanka system is deemed to be used in
accordance with regulations only when all
the following conditions are met.
For use in fall arrest situations, only one person may be connected to The Weightanka system
at any time.
Where the combination of the Weightanka position and the PPE supplied ensures that no user
is able to reach a position within 0.5 metres of any roof edge, roof opening or other fall hazard
(i.e. use as fall RESTRAINT only), a maximum of two users may be connected simultaneously.
All users must be equipped with a means of ensuring that the forces applied to the body (and
therefore to the anchor device) during the arrest of a fall does not exceed 6kN. Where the
weight of the user, with clothing, personal protective equipment and, if necessary, tools, may
exceed 100 kg. when secured to the system, it should be ascertained that the 6kN maximum
force will not be exceeded (by reference to the manufacturer of the energy absorber or other
force limiting equipment).
The potential danger that arises when The Weightanka system is used in conjunction with fall
arrest equipment to EN 360, or energy absorbing devices (to EN 355) must be assessed.
Important: Read the notes in section 2.6, page 2-16
All component parts must be used for the assembly of the system .The number of weights
necessary for the various types of roof surfaces on which the Weightanka system may be
installed are shown in section 2.5 pp 2-11. The total number of weights used to assemble the
Weightanka system must at all times be in accordance with the table at section 2.5 page 2-11.
No part of The Weightanka system is to be placed closer than 2.5 metres from the edge of a
roof or open void or any other fall hazard.
A clearance height of at least 250 mm must remain above the highest component of the
system.
The Weightanka system is designed only for use on roofs of the types shown at section 2.5 pp
2-11, with a maximum slope of the roof surface of 5°.
The Weightanka system may only be used when the supporting base is free from snow and
ice. Do not use if there is the risk of frost or in freezing conditions.
