PPE and take any steps needed to carry rescue in total
safety. In the event of your product being contaminated,
consult the manufacturer or his agent. If you have any
doubts regarding the safety of the product, or if the product
has been used to arrest a fall, it is essential for your safety
that the PPE be withdrawn from service and either returned
to the manufacturer or to a qualified repair centre for chec-
king or destruction. Never try to modify or repair a piece of
PPE yourself; only the manufacturer or a repair centre are
able to carry out these repairs. These instructions must be
kept with the product.
IMPORTANT
These instructions must be kept with the product. This
PPE must be examined at least once a year by the manu-
facturer or by an approved person and the check must be
logged in the logsheet supplied in the appendix. It is esti-
mated that the average life duration is 5 years. However,
the following factors may reduce the performance of the
product and the life duration: incorrect storage, incorrect
use, fall arrest, mechanical deformation, contact with che-
micals (acids and alkalis), exposure to high sources of heat
> 60°C.
Anchorage point :
It is preferable to use an anchorage point situated above
the user. If possible, use structural anchorage points that
conform to the standard EN795 intended for this purpose.
The resistance of the anchorage point must, in all cases,
be superior to 10KN and :
• be situated above the operator
• in the vertical axis to the work surface.
(maxi. angle +/- 30°)
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Good maintenance and appropriate storage of your PPE
will prolong the working-life of your product, while guaran-
teeing your safety.
Be sure to comply with these recommendations:
• The harness should be cleaned with water and a mild
soap. Never use acid, solvents or anything based on
this.
• Leave it to dry in a well-ventilated area, away from sour-
ces of heat. Store the harness away from humidity and
ultraviolet light.
• Avoid any corrosive atmosphere and excessive heat or
cold.
CARABINER
Connector Conform to the Norm EN 362
When the carabiner is used to fix to an anchorage point,
check that the anchorage point:
• is situated ABOVE the user
• has a minimum resistance of 10 KN
AT THE MOMENT OF CONNECTION TO THE CARABI-
NER, CHECK THAT THE LOCKING SYSTEM IS COR-
RECTLY IN PLACE.
ATTENTION
The carabiner is an essential element for your safety. We
therefore recommend that you:
• attribute the connector to one person in particular,
where possible;
• check the carabiner before each use in order to safe-
guard against any distortion, any sign of use and to
verify the good functioning of the locking system.
• do not attach and remove it several times during a day’s
work if it is provided with a manual lock.
IN THE SAME WAY, IF THE CARABINER HAS BEEN
USED TO STOP A FALL, IT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SAFETY
REASONS TO RETURN IT FOR CHECKS.
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