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adjustment has been made to it, suspension tests and
retention tests on each hooking and rescue points must
be carried out in a safe place to validate the comfort and
expected effectiveness.
USE :
- For safety, it is essential for the anchor point to always be correctly
positioned as close as possible in order to minimise the risk of
falling and the height of any fall. The anchor point on the structure
where the fall-arrest system will be fixed must be above the user.
It must also comply with the minimum resistance requirements
specified in the EN795:2012 standard (R ≥ 1200 DaN).
- Before every use, the empty space (clearance) required under
the user must be verified so that, in case of a fall, there is no
collision with the ground, or with a fixed or moving obstacle that
is within the fall trajectory.
- Try not to distance yourself too much from this anchor point in
order to limit the impact of a possible pendulum fall.
- The use of the harness with a fall-arrest subsystem must be
compatible with the instructions for use of each component of
the system and with the standards: EN353-1 / EN353-2 / EN 355
/ EN360 / EN 362.
- For mobile fall-arrest systems including a rigid (EN353-1) or
flexible (EN353-2) belay support, it is recommended to connect
the harness using the sternum anchor points.
- For energy absorbers (EN355) or self-retracting fall-arrest systems
(EN360), connect the harness to the dorsal anchor point.
- The tool holders must not be used as hooking points under any
circumstances.
- When used in the work support and restraint position (EN
358:2018) via a lanyard, the anchorage point of the lanyard must
be at or above waist level. This lanyard must be kept tight. Both
lateral hooking D-rings must systematically be used together
when connected to this lanyard. Note that these connections
are established using a connector that complies with the EN 362
standard.
- Ventral attachment points (EN 813:2008) allows using the ILE’O
harness in suspension with a rope access system (EN 12841). In
this case, the anchor point must be located above the user.
- Despite the lining of the thigh-straps, numbness and pinching
may occur at the top of the thigh, thus resulting in a risk of
suspension trauma. To avoid this phenomenon, it is necessary
to regularly take a break from being suspended, or if this is not
possible, to shift the suspension strain alternatively from one leg
to the other and use movements to relax the leg muscles with
the freed leg.
- The lateral (EN 358:2018) ventral points (EN 813:2008) hooking
D-rings are not designed for and must not be used as a fall-arrest
system. A belt should not be used if there is a foreseeable risk that
the user will be suspended or exposed to uncontrolled tension
by the belt. It may be necessary to combine the work positioning
and restraint systems with fall-protection systems, either collective
(e.g. safety net) or individual (fall-arrest system compliant with
EN 363). Please note that in a fall-arrest system, only an EN361-
compliant fall-arrest harness may be used for gripping a body.
- The ILE’O harness is approved for use by a person weighing
140 kg or less (The weight includes the user, his tools and his
equipment). Attention, the associated shutdown systems must
meet the normative requirements to stop a fall with a mass of at
least 140 kg.
- The attachment elements of a rescue harness must not be used
as a body restraint system in a fall arrest system.
- During use, regularly check the harness fastening and
adjustment parts; These components must be protected from
any environmental stress: mechanical stress (impacts, sharp
edges, etc.), chemical stress (splashing of acids, bases, solvents,
etc.), electrical stress (short-circuit, electric arcs, etc.) or thermal
stress (hot surfaces, blowtorches, etc.).
- Authorised temperature limits: No contraindications for use
between –30 and +50°C.
- If this product is to be resold outside the first destination country,
the reseller must provide this instructions manual, drafted in the
language of the country in which the product will be used.
TRANSPORTATION/PACKAGING/STORAGE :
- The equipment must be protected when not in use, in a rot-
proof protective packaging.
- During transportation, protect it from impacts or pressure that
may result from the immediate environment.
- Store it in a dry, ventilated room that is sheltered from ultraviolet
rays, frost and corrosion.
VERIFICATIONS :
- Via a visual inspection, verify before, during and after use that
the equipment is in good condition and that there are no faults:
condition of the straps, seams, adjustment buckles, D-rings and
associated lanyards. - Ensure that there is no cuts, wear and tear,
fraying, incipient fractures, traces of rust or discoloration and
ensure that the markings are readable (identification and/or
date of validity). Ensure that the buckles are clean and that they
function properly.
- If there is any doubt on the reliability of the equipment, do not
use it without getting the written authorisation of a person who is
authorised to decide on its reuse.
- During assembly with other safety components, check their
compatibility and ensure that all of the recommendations and
European standards in force (EN) are applied.
- In particular, ensure that no safety function of any component
is affected by the safety function of another component and that
they do not interfere with each other.
MAINTENANCE/REPAIR :
To preserve the properties of this equipment, the maintenance
recommendations must be followed:
- The equipment must be cleaned and disinfected only with
cold water and a neutral soap; never use detergents or chemical
products.
- Dry in a ventilated area, far from any flame or a direct source
of heat.
Any modification or repair is forbidden and this equipment
must not be used for any purpose other than what it has been
designed for or pushed beyond its limits. The equipment that has
been through a fall must be destroyed to prevent it from being
reused.
PERIODIC EXAMINATION :
- Service life: The equipment is designed to last for several
years under normal conditions. The service life depends on the
frequency of use and the circumstances.
- Certain particularly aggressive, marine, siliceous or chemical
environments can reduce the service life of the equipment to only
a few uses. In these cases, special care must be taken regarding
the protection and the inspections before use. Ensure that the
necessary markings are readable.
- A periodic inspection carried out by a competent inspector is
necessary to ensure the safety of the user, which is connected
to the maintenance of the effectiveness and resistance of the
equipment. A mandatory annual inspection will check the
condition of the equipment and it can only continue to be used
on obtaining a prior written agreement. As concerns what has
