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This guide must be translated by the dealer into the language of the country of use, except if the translation is provided by the manufacturer. For your

safety, comply strictly with the instructions for use, verification, maintenance and storage.

KRATOS SAFETY cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect accident occurring as a result of use other than provided for in this notice; do not

use this equipment beyond its capabilities!

USE AND PRECAUTIONS:

The KRATOS SAFETY temporary lifeline is a temporary and transportable anchorage device in accordance with EU Regulation 2016/425; it must be

assigned to a single user by name (but can be used by 2 to 4 people at the same time, depending on the length installed - see detail below). KRATOS

SAFETY certifies that this anchorage device has been tested in accordance with standards EN 795:2012 Type C and TS 16415:2013 Type C.

This lifeline was designed to protect the safety of users anywhere there is a risk of falls. It must not be used to lift equipment.

User safety relies on the effectiveness of the equipment and full understanding of the safety instructions contained in this user guide. It is available as a

single version: FA 60 007 04 - 45m lifeline supplied with 4 shuttle anchors enabling users to pass one another without having to unhook the lifeline, for

added safety. The lifeline must not be used for lengths of less than 5m. It MUST be installed in a straight line (no bends). It MUST be installed above the

head, the fall arrest system installed on it must operate at fall factor 0.

Depending on the length of the installation, it can be used by 2, 3 or 4 people at the same time:

• Between 5m and 25m, it can be used by 4 people;

• Between 5m and 30m, it can be used by 3 people, 1 shuttle should be used as an intermediate piece and placed in the middle of the span;

• Between 5m and 45m, it can be used by 2 people, 2 shuttles should be used as intermediate pieces and placed at 1/3 and 2/3 of the range.

It has a tension indicator on the tensioner (see photo below).

User safety relies on the effectiveness of the equipment and full understanding of the safety instructions contained in this user guide. The readability of

the product’s markings must be checked regularly.

WARNINGS:

1. Minimum breaking strength of the anchorage points: these must be sized as follows: breaking strength = 2 times the impact generated during

the fall*

Example:

According to the graph on page 4:

- if the lifeline is installed over 5m and used by 4 people, the breaking strength of the anchorage points must be at least: 18kN;

- if the lifeline is installed over 45m and used by 2 people, the breaking strength of the anchorage points must be at least: 8kN.

In all cases, the anchors on which the lifeline is installed must comply with EN 795 and have a min strength according to the calculation explained above.

2. Useful clearance under the lifeline:

this will be calculated as follows: lifeline defl clearance of the fall arrest system.

Example:

According to the graph on page 4:

- if the lifeline is installed over 5m and used by 4 people, the lifeline deflection is 1.45m + clearance of a 2m absorber lanyard used at factor 0: 5m =

6.45m clearance for the system;

- if the lifeline is installed over 45m and used by 1 person, the lifeline deflection is 7.83m + required clear distance under the feet of the user of a self-re

tracting fall arrester FA 20 502 02 used at factor 0: 1.36m = 9.19m clearance for the system.

Installation:

For safety reasons, it is essential to check the clearance on the work site before each use and during use, to be sure that there will be no collision with

the ground or an obstacle in the event of a fall.

Case 1:

There are anchorage points available (EN 795:2012 Type A) with a resistance >18 kN. The lifeline will be connected directly to them using the

connectors supplied with the lifeline (FA 50 301 23 – R>25kN). This is the preferable installation type, each time it is possible.

Case 2:

There is no anchorage point on the structure. The lifeline will be connected using the connectors supplied with the lifeline (FA 50 301 23

– R>25kN) on anchorage straps (compliant with EN 795:2012 Type B – R>18kN) installed directly on the structure. In this type of installation, the

anchorage straps should not be installed on sharp edges and should be adequately protected. If an installation using anchorage straps is not possible/

desirable, the lifeline can be installed on another type of anchorage point, as long as users check its compliance (EN 795:2012 Type B), its resistance

(R>18kN) and the direction of application of forces.

In all cases, the lifeline should be positioned horizontally, with a maximum angle of 15° from the horizon line. It is prohibited to use the device with

Tensioner

Intermediate

pieces

Attachment

shuttles

Stainless steel end

swivel

End knot

Tension

indicator

Principal tension adjustment bolt

Tension indicator