KRATOS SAFETY FA 60 007 03, Manual

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Tension adjustment:
Once the lifeline has been installed, the tension must be preset: Pull the cam lever, pull the dead line of the green rope slightly taught by hand to take up
the slack (fig. 9). Then, using a spanner, work the tension adjustment bolt (fig. 10), taking care to follow the instructions below. This corresponds to a
pre-tension of approximately 1 kN (about 100 kg).
Lifeline from 5 to 8 m = 1 turn Lifeline from 8 to 12 m = 1.5 turns Lifeline from 12 to 14 m = 2 turns
Once the tension has been correctly applied to the lifeline, lock the lifeline by folding down the cam lever (2) as shown in Fig. 10.
Withdrawal:
To uninstall the lifeline, pull on the cam lever (2) (Fig. 11). Unhook everything and repack it in its original bag.
Under normal use, you do not have to open these two plates, but this opening is necessary during verification operations.
To do this, remove the central screw (fig. 2) with an Allen key and then loosen the locking wheel (fig. 3). The plate will now pivot (fig. 4) to enable
verification.
Do not leave the lifeline installed after an intervention; it must be installed for no more than one day of work.
For safety reasons, make sure that no obstacles are impeding the normal operation of the fall arrest system, connected to the anchorage point, before each
possible use. Ensure that the general set-up limits swinging in the event of a fall, and that the work is performed to limit the risk and the height of a fall.
This equipment must only be used by trained, competent and healthy persons or under the supervision of a trained and competent person.
Warning!
Certain medical conditions may affect user safety, if in doubt please contact your doctor.
Be aware of the hazards that could reduce the performance of your equipment and, therefore, the safety of the user in the case of: exposure to extreme
temperatures (< -30°C or > 50°C); prolonged exposure to the elements (UV rays, moisture) or to chemicals; electrical constraints; the system becoming
twisted when in use; or sharp edges, friction, cuts, etc.
Before and during use, we recommend that you make the necessary arrangements for a safe rescue, should this be required.
Check before each use : the condition of the rope (no cuts, no burns, no abrasion, no core/sheath slippage, no significant core deformation), the condition
of the cam, the plates and the lever (no deformations, no sharp edges, no signs of oxidation). Also check the condition of the connectors (no deformation,
no sharp edges, no traces of oxidation) and in particular check the operation (closure AND locking). In case of doubt regarding the condition of the
device, the lifeline should no longer be reused and/or should be returned to the manufacturer or to a competent technician, approved by the manufacturer.
After a fall, or in case of doubt, the product should not be reused and should be marked “OUT OF SERVICE” (see paragraph entitled “INSPECTION”).
The readability of the product’s markings must be checked regularly.
Do not remove, add or replace any component of the product.
Chemicals : do not use the device in the event of contact with chemicals, solvents or fuels that could affect its operation.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Material: Tensioner: Galvanized steel. Rope: Polyester.
Weight: 9.27 kg.
Static load strength of the system > 18 kN.
KRATOS SAFETY certifies that the lifeline has been tested in accordance with standards EN 795:2012 Type C & TS 16415:2013 Type C.
COMPATIBILITY FOR USE:
This equipment is for use with a fall arrest system as defined in the product data sheet (see standard EN363) to guarantee that the dynamic force exerted
on the user during the arrest of a fall is no greater than 6 kN. A fall arrest harness (EN361) is the only body support device that may be used. It can be
dangerous to create one’s own fall protection system in which each safety function can interfere with another safety function. Therefore, it is important
to read the recommendations on using each component in the system before use.
INSPECTION:
The recommended service life of the equipment is 10 years (in accordance with the annual examination by a competent person authorised by Kratos
Safety), but it may be increased or reduced according to use and/or the results of the annual inspections.
The equipment must be systematically checked if in doubt or after a fall and at least every twelve months by the manufacturer or a competent person* and
in strict compliance with the manufacturer’s periodic examination procedures (and in particular the Inspection Guides ref. GI XX-XXXXXX-XX), in
order to ensure its strength and therefore the safety of the user. The product data sheet should be completed (in writing) after each verification. The date of
inspection and date of the next inspection must be indicated on the data sheet. It is also recommended to put the date of the next inspection on the product.
*: refer to the definition of a competent person on our website under: Info/Technical Advice
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE: (These instructions must be strictly observed)
During transportation, keep the equipment away from any cutting edges and keep it in its packaging. Clean with water, wipe with a cloth and hang in
a ventilated room to dry naturally, ensuring that it is away from any direct light or source of heat; the same applies for elements that may have got wet
during use. The system must be stored in its packaging in a cool, dry and ventilated room.
Allen key
Locking
screw
Fillister head screw
Cam
Pulley
Cam
lever
Tensioner
plate