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PROT-4 work positioning device is an addition to the protective equipment against falls from height while working on poles, trees, building structures, etc. The device is indispensable 
whenever work positioning is required. 
The device conforms with the EN 358  Personal protective equipment for work positioning and prevention of falls from height. Work positioning belts and preventing from falling and 
work positioning ropes. 
It is designed for use with textile core ropes AC 301 with 12 mm in diameter certified with the device (Ref. No. AC 301 xx). 

CONSTRUCTION

- polyester strapping rope with a 12 mm diameter;
- length adjusting element .

NOTE!

PROT-4 work positioning device can be equipped only with certified snap hooks conforming to EN 362. 

braided core 

polyester rope 

ø12

 mm

rope marking

free end of the rope

length adjusting 

element

Instruction manual

CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTION 
MANUAL BEFORE USING THE DEVICE

EN 358:1999

WORK 
POSITIONING 
DEVICE

PROT-4

Ref. No.: AF 104

1.name of the device
2. reference number 
3.type and diameter of the rope use
4. length of the rope used
5. date of manufacture
6. before use, thoroughly read and understand the instructions for use
7. serial number
8. number and year of the European standard 
9. CE mark and number of the notified body responsible for overseeing the production of the device
10. marking of the device manufacturer or distributor
11. drawing of the correct placement of the mechanism to the rope

PERIOD OF USE  

The device can be used for 5 years from the date of first release of the equipment for use. After the first 5 
years of the device operation it must undergo 

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a factory inspection. 

Factory inspection can be conducted by:
- device manufacturer;
- person authorized by the manufacturer;
- a company authorized by the manufacturer.
During factory inspection a strapping line will be replaced and period of use until the next factory inspection 
will be determined.
The device must be withdrawn from service and destroyed (physically) if it was involved in arresting a fall.

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EN 358:1999

Date of manufacture: mm/yyyy

Serial No: 00000001

DESCRIPTION OF THE ADJUSTABLE DEVICE MARKING 
(ENGRAVING ON THE ADJUSTABLE DEVICE)

PROT-4

Ref. No. AF 104

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a full body harness

 (conforming to EN 361)

 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 1

2

 kN. 

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t 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.

IDENTITY CARD

SERIAL NUMBER

USER NAME

DATE OF MANUF.

DATE OF PUTTING 

INTO OPERATION

DATE OF PURCHASE

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER ORGANISATION TO PROVIDE THE IDENTITY CARD AND TO FILL IN THE DETAILS REQUIRED.

  

THE 

IDENTITY CARD SHOULD BE FILLED IN BEFORE THE FIRST USE BY A COMPETENT PERSON, RESPONSIBLE INTHE USER ORGANIZATION FOR 
PROTECTIVE  EQUIPMENT.

 

ANY  INFORMATION    ABOUT  THE  EQUIPMENT  LIKE  PERIODIC  INSPECTIONS,  REPAIRS,  REASONS  OF 

EQUIPMENT'S WITHDRAWN FROM USE SHALL BE NOTED INTO THE IDENTITY CARD BY A COMPETENT PERSON. 

 

THE IDENTITY CARD 

SHOULD BE STORAGED DURING A WHOLE PERIOD OF EQUIPMENT UTILIZATION.

 

DO NOT USE THE EQUIPMENT WITHOUT THE IDENTITY 

CARD.

 

ALL RECORDS IN THE IDENTITY CARD CAN BE FILLED IN ONLY BY A COMPETENT PERSON.

MODEL AND TYPE OF EQUIPMENT 

REF. NUMBER

PERIODIC EXAMINATION AND REPAIR HISTORY 

DATE

REASON FOR 

ENTRY PERIODIC EXAMINATION

OR REPAIR

DEFECTS NOTED, 

REPAIRS CARRIED OUT

AND OTHER REVELANT INFORMATIONS

NAME AND SIGNATURE 

OF COMPETENT PERSON

PERIODIC 

EXAMINATION

NEXT DUE DATE 

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Notified body, at which the European certification 

was performed and which 

supervises 

the production of the equipment: 

APAVE SUDEUROPE SAS - BP 193 - 13322 MARSEILLE CEDEX 16 - FRANCE 

DESCRIPTION OF THE ROPE MARKING:

AC 301 xx*

WORKING ROPE FOR WORK 

POSITIONING DEVICE PROT-4

Date of manufacture: 02.2012

Serial number: 00001

LENGTH: xx m

DIAMETER: 

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2 mm

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*) xx - code of length 
    for example: xx=03 - length 3 m

xx=20 - length 20 m

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rope protecting tube

PROTEKT, 93-403 LODZ, ul. Starorudzka 9, POLAND

 

TEL:  (48 42) 680 20 83
FAX: (48 42) 680 20 93
www.protekt.com.pl

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