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PORTA
BASE
The substrate of the structure on which the
product is placed must be able to sustain the
loads specified for the device in all orientations
permitted, including a safety factor of at least 2
Never exceed the number of allowable users
Never adjust the product whilst a person is
attached to it
Only use designated anchor points for the
attachment of fall protection devices
Ensure that any fall protection system
components being used are compatible and
meet the requirements of applicable standards
When using this product ensure that there is a
rescue plan prior to starting work and ensure
that users are trained in the correct execution
of the plan and have all necessary rescue
equipment to hand
Where required by regulation, each installation
must be approved by a qualified person
Always wear appropriate PPE when installing,
setting up, dismantling and using this
equipment
Misuse of this product could result in serious
injury or death
Warning
For fall protection applications the maximum
user weight is 150kg or the weight allowed by
the lowest rated piece of equipment in the fall
arrest system
Ensure that you have read and understood the
maximum force tables for each anchor point on
the corresponding davit selected to be used
with the Porta Base. This varies (is reduced) as
the Davit radius increases
When using for fall protection, only use one
fall arrest device with each pulley/sheave and
make sure they never cross paths with each
other
When using the product in conjunction with
another manufacturers fall protection products,
ensure that you have read the instructions for
use of those products to ensure their suitability
and any restrictions for use. Only use approved
brackets for the connection of winches and self
retracting lifelines
It is essential for safety that the product is
withdrawn from use immediately and not be
used again until confirmed in writing by a
competent person should;
1. Any doubt arises about its condition for
safe use or;
2. It has been used to arrest a fall
3. It has been used for any other purpose,
other than as a component of a personal
fall protection system
IRATA [International Rope Access Trade
Association]
This product is suitable for rope access and
has been tested to 15kN static load as per test
requirements of IRATA international code of
practice (ICOP).