AC040 is a guided-type fall arrester device sliding on a
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12 mm rope. AC040 is a component of the personal fall
arrest equipment and complies with EN353-2.
The device is a protection for the one person only.
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rope grab is made of stainless steel. It could be used only
with ropes of diameter 12 mm.
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working rope (
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12 mm polyester kernmantle rope).
The endings of the rope are equipped with the loops with
plastic thimble.
BASIC EQUIPMENT
working rope
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12
mm
working rope identity label
top end
of the working rope
(the loop with the thimble)
rope grab
bottom end
of the working rope
(the loop with the thimble)
GUIDED-TYPE FALL ARRESTER
ON FLEXIBLE ANCHORAGE LINE
Rope grab ref. number: AC 040
Instruction Manual
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
THE EQUIPMENT
AC 040
Working rope ref. number: AC 200 XX
EN 353-2:2002
AC 200 XX*
WORKING ROPE
EN 353-2:2002
Date of manufacture: 02.2018
Serial number: 00001
LENGTH: XX m
POLYESTER
DIAMETER:
ø12 mm
1.
2. reference number
3. European standard (number/year).
4. CE marking and number of a notified body controlling
manufacturing of the equipment (art. 11).
5. year of manufacture.
6. number of manufacturing serie.
name (type) of the device.
7. caution: read the manual
8. marking of device manufacturer of distributor.
9. material of which the device is made of.
10. diameter of the rope.
11. length of the rope.
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*) xx - code of length
for example: xx=03 - length 3 m
xx=20 - length 20 m
EN 353-2:2002
Date
of manufacture: 2018
USE
ONLY WITH ROPES
OF DIAMETER
ø1
2 mm
Serial
number: 00001
GUIDED-TYPE FALL ARRESTER
Ref. AC 040
MARKING
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personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use immediately when
used again until confirmed in writing by equipment manufacturer or his representative after carried out the detailed inspection.
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personal protective equipment must be withdrawn from use immediately and destroyed when it have been used to arrest a fall.
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a full body harness is the only acceptable body holding device that can be used in a fall arrest system.
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in full body harness use only attaching points marked with big letter "A" to attach a fall arrest system.
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the anchor device or anchor point for the fall arrest system should always be positioned, and the work carried out in such a way, as to
minimise both the potential for falls and potential fall distance. The anchor device/point should be placed above the position of the user
. The shape and construction of the anchor device/point shall not allowed to self-acting disconnection of the equipment. Minimal static
strength of the anchor device/point is 15 kN. It is recommended to use certified and marked structural anchor point complied with
EN795.
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it is obligatory to verify the free space required beneath the user at the workplace before each occasion of use the fall arrest system, so
that, in the case of a fall, there will be no collision with the ground or other obstacle in the fall path. The required value of the free space
should be taken from instruction manual of used equipment.
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there are many hazards that may affect the performance of the equipment and corresponding safety precautions that have to be
observed during equipment utilization, especially:
- trailing or looping of lanyards or lifelines over sharp edges;
- any defects like cutting, abrasion, corrosion; - climatic
exposure;
- pendulum falls;
- extremes of temperature;
- chemical reagents;
- electrical conductivity.
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personal protective equipment must be transported in the package (e.g.: bag made of moisture-proof textile or foil bag or cases made
of steel or plastic) to protect it against damage or moisture.
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the equipment can be cleaned without causing adverse effect on the materials in the manufacture of the equipment. For textile products
use mild detergents for delicate fabrics, wash by hand or in a machine and rinse in water. Plastic parts can be cleaned only with water.
When the equipment becomes wet, either from being in use or when due cleaning, it shall be allowed to dry naturally, and shall be kept
away from direct heat. In metallic products some mechanic parts (spring, pin, hinge, etc.) can be regularly slightly lubricated to ensure
better operation.
Other maintenance and cleaning procedures should be adhered to detailed instructions stated in the manual of the equipment.
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personal protective equipment should be stored loosely packed, in a well-ventilated place, protected from direct light, ultraviolet
degradation, damp environment, sharp edges, extreme temperatures and corrosive or aggressive substances.
any doubt arise about its condition for safe use and not
connector
of the rope grab
SafetyLiftinGear.com
Unit R1D Rockingham Gate Poplar Way
West Cabot Park Bristol BS11 0YW
Tel: 0808 123 69 69 Fax: 0117 9381 602
[email protected]
Notified body, at which the European certification was Iissued
and which supervises the production of the equipment:
APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS - 8 rue Jean-Jacques Vernazza -
CS-60193 – 13322 MARSEILLE Cedex 16, France - No. 0082
PRODUCENT: PROTEKT, 93-403 LODZ, ul. Starorudzka 9, POLAND,
TEL: (48 42) 680 20 83, FAX: (48 42) 680 20 93, www.protekt.com.pl
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
The device must be inspected at least once every 12 months from
the date of first use. Periodic inspections must only be carried out by
a competent person who has the knowledge and training required
for personal protective equipment periodic inspections. Depending
upon the type and environment of work, inspections may be needed
to be carried out more frequently than once every 12 months. Every
periodic inspection must be recorded in the Identity Card of the
equipment.
MAXIMUM LIFESPAN OF THE EQUIPMENT
The maximum lifespan of the device is 10 years from the date of
manufacture. The device must be withdrawn from use immediately
and destroyed when it has been used to arrest a fall or it fails to pass
inspection or there are any doubt as to its reliability.
ATTENTION:
The lifetime of the device depends on the intensity of
usage and the environment of use. Using the device in rough
environment, marine environment, contact with sharp edges,
exposure to extreme temperatures or agressive substances, etc. can
lead to the wthdrawal from use even after one use.
