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The device must be withdrawn from service and destroyed (physically) if it was involved in arresting a fall.
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PROTEKT
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:
ø1
2 mm
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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