GB
30
Table 1
- System Requirements
Component
EN
Anchorage connector standard
EN 795 and / or TS 16415
Harness Standard
EN 361
Connectors Standard
EN 362
Minimum structure strength
12 kN
Table 2
- Pre-use checks and periodic examination
Pre-use checks
Completed prior to each use. Tag “unusable” and pass to a Competent person
1
if pre-
use checks are not passed.
Labels
Ensure labels are legible
Examination date
Ensure date of next examination has not elapsed
4
Product life
Ensure product has not reached the end of its service life
Load indicator
Ensure attachment bracket has not been deployed (Figure 1)
General condition
Examine for signs of excessive damage, wear, corrosion or contamination. Check
pouch for signs of cuts, abrasion, fraying / broken strands, tears, burns, mold,
discolouration or chemical attack. Inspect the web and verify that it has no broken,
frayed, cut, abraded, or missing threads. Verify there are no reductions in width or
thickness of the web. Verify there are no smooth, discolored, shiny, hardened, or
glazed areas that indicate exposure to heat or chemicals. Ensure correct operation of
connectors.
Retraction
Hold the device vertically, pull lifeline out and ensure retraction is smooth and
unhesitant (maintain a light tension on the lifeline whilst it retracts)
Lock-on
Pull sharply on the lifeline – ensure device locks
Harness
connection
Ensure pin is fully housed between bracket and harness webbing and no red marking
is visible
Table 3
- Materials
Component
Material
Case
Polycarbonate
Drum
Polycarbonate / Aluminium
Locking mechanism, pawls, swivel assembly
Stainless steel
Main spring
Steel
Lifeline
1.00” (25.4mm) wide / 0.14” (3.6mm) thick HMPE /
Kevlar
®
Blend
Connectors
Steel or Aluminium
Energy absorber
HMPE
Energy absorber pouch
Polypropylene / Polyester
