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Main rules for using of the Mobile Man Anchor
IM 101
1. The Mobile Man Anchor
IM 101 is designed for attaching an personal protective equipment for arresting falls from height.
2. Every user of the Mobile Man Anchor
should be familiar with this operating manual. The use of the device contrary to the manual poses a
threat to life. This manual should always be available for inspection. Only persons trained in the use of the fall arrest equipment can operate
the device.
3. The Mobile Man Anchor
IM 101 cannot be used by people whose health condition may affect the safety during normal use and during rescue
operations. Prepare a rescue plan, which will be used if necessary.
4.
The Mobile Man Anchor
can only be used to arrest falls from heights, in accordance with the instructions set out in this manual. In particular,
the system cannot be used at work in suspension.
5. Before use ensure about the compatibility of items of equipment assembled into a fall arrest system. It is forbidden to use combinations of items of
equipment in which the safe function of any one item is affected by or interferes with the safe function of another.
6. The Operating Sheet is an integral part of this manual. It is used for recording periodic inspections and repairs. The card should be
completed and kept with this manual and shall be submitted to the manufacturer or a service technician authorized by the manufacturer at
every request. An institution, which utilizes the device is responsible for updating the records in the Operating Sheet. The institution should
require that the technicians servicing or repairing the system make the relevant entries in the Operating Sheet.
7. Follow the operating manual of the equipment used along with the Mobile Man Anchor, as referred to in this manual. In addition, follow all
general occupational health and safety rules, particularly those, which apply to working at height.
8. After each 12 months of use the IM 101 must be withdrawn from use to carry out periodic inspection. If there are some factors which can
influence the condition of the device
like hard conditions of use, or very often use of the device, periodic inspection should be carried out
more often. The periodic inspection must be carried out by a qualified person responsible for safety equipment in user’s company in
accordance with the manufacturer’s periodic examination procedures. The periodic inspection can be also carried out by or the manufacturer
or his certified representative.
9. The Mobile Man Anchor can be used for 5 years. After 5 years of use the IM 101 must be a subject to detailed manufacturer's inspection.The
inspection can be carried out by the device manufacturer or his certified representative only.
10. During this inspection will be established admissible time of the beam clamp use till next manufacturer's inspection.
11. The results of inspections must be recorded in the operational sheet.
12. Before each use, check that the date of the next technical inspection of the system has not expired. After that date, the system cannot be
used. Before and after each use, visually check the completeness and the correct technical condition of the device. In case of any defects or
shortcomings in the system do not use it. In order to resolve doubts, please contact the manufacturer’s or authorized manufacturer's service
department.
13. Periodic inspection details:
Ensure the system has not been modified/tampered with by unauthorised persons.
Check the legibility of the product markings
Visually inspect the complete system installation.
Check all components for distortion or dents. Ensure that this does not affect the fitting of the weight or steel connector.
Check metal plate for distortion or cracks.
Look for signs of cracks in metal.
Check all the bolts and nuts. Ensure that they are properly tighten.
Check for any general corrosion.
Check the weights for distortion, cracks or any mechanical damage. Check fixing of steel pad of the weight.
14. It is essential for safety that the Mobile Man Anchor IM 101 should be withdrawn from use immediately if any doubt arise about its conditions
for safe use or it have been used to arrest to fall. The device should not be used again until confirmed in writing by a competent person that it is
acceptable to do so .
15. Modifying, repairing by unauthorised person or replacing the original components of the system with other parts is forbidden.
16. The IM 101 can be used as a fall arrest system with retractable type fall arresters (EN360), energy absorbers with lanyards (EN355) and
guided type fall arresters (EN353-2) manufactured by PROTEKT company.
17. Users intend to combine the IM 101 with retractable type fall arresters or energy absorbing lanyards coming from a different manufacturer
must check all potential dangers because these devices haven’t been tested together as a complete fall arrest system.
18. Combining any fall arrest personal protective equipment (PPE) with the IM101 requires from a user checking all requirements and guidances
coming from fall arrest PPE manufacturer.
19. It is mandatory to check the clearance under the work place, if there is a risk of a fall, to avoid hitting objects or a surface located below,
before the protective equipment to arrests the fall.
20. While using the Mobile Man Anchor
IM 101 pay special attention to the dangerous phenomena affecting the operation of protective
equipment or safety of the user, in particular: looping and shifting of lanyards on sharp edges, pendular falls, electricity, extreme
temperatures, damaging the equipment, adverse weather conditions, chemicals, pollution.
21. This device can not be used in an explosive environment.
22.
The device must be transported in the package (e.g.: bag made of moisture-proof textile or cases made of steel or plastic) to protect it
against damage or moisture.
23. The device must be cleaned and disinfected in order to avoid damaging the material (raw material) it is made of. It can be cleaned manually. Plastic
and rubber elements can only be cleaned with water. Equipment which becomes wet during cleaning or while in operation must be carefully dried in
natural conditions, away from heat sources. Metal parts and mechanisms (springs, hinges, catches etc.) can be periodically greased in order to
improve their operation.
24. The device should be stored in loose packaging in well-ventilated dry rooms and protected against the impact of light, UV radiation, dust, sharp
objects, extreme temperatures and caustic substances.
25. It is essential for the safety of the user that if the product is re-sold outside the original country of destination the reseller shall provide user’s
instructions in the language of the country in which the product is to be used.
