– Whenever possible, the anchor point should be
vertically above the user. The potential for, and con-
sequences of pendulum swings shall be managed at
all times.
– Check the structure to which you fasten the anchor
device as to whether or not it is of suitable and suf-
ficient strength for the purposes of supporting any
foreseeable loading in cluding that in an emergency
contingency. Prior to using it have the anchor device
checked by a competent person. The product can
be used as a belay for the rescuer after a single
fall – this must only be done if a suitable structural
anchor (tree / branch) is chosen. (After all, in the
type examination, dynamic loading was tested twice
without making any readjustments of or other cor-
rections to the anchor device.) The structural anchor
(tree / branch) must withstand more than 12 kN.
– Always attune the length of the anchor device to the
object it is looped around.
– A work positioning system must always be main-
tained as taut as possible from the anchor point to
the belayed person (avoid rope slack).
Warning:
When working with fall arrest note that
– an energy absorber according to EN 355 is needed
that reduces dynamic forces to max. 6 kN.
– the lanyard including fall arrest systems and connec-
tion elements must not exceed 2 m.
– a clearance of 7m underneath the user is needed to
avoid ground impact.
MODES OF USE
This anchor device can be used in
double strand configuration:
pic.1) Double strand
No use as a single strand!
3. LIMITATIONS OF USE
Never carry out work with this product if, as a result
of your physical and mental condition, your safety
might be compromised in scenarios of normal use
or in emergencies!
Care should be taken to ensure that the rope (or
any other part of the system) is routed away from
surfaces that may damage the rope (or any other
component), or that suitable and sufficient protection
is appropriately placed to ensure the rope and other
components are protected. Keep away from surfaces
which may cause damage to the the work equipment.
Do not run the product over sharp edges!
Care should be taken to ensure that the rope (or
any other part of the system) is routed away from
surfaces that may damage the rope (or any other
component), or that suitable and sufficient protection
is appropriately placed to ensure the rope and other
components are protected.
Keep away from surfaces which may cause damage
to the the work equipment. The anchor device shall
be used for personal protective equipment and not
for lifting devices - as in rigging operations!
The product meets the requirements of the ANSI
Z133-2017 standard for hitch cords (MBL ≥ 24,02kN
for the doubled hitch cord)
4. TO BE OBSERVED
PRIOR TO USE
Prior to every use, this product must be subject to
a visual inspection in order to verify its integrity,
readiness for use and proper functioning.
Once the product has been subject to a fall, its use
must be discontinued immediately. If the slightest
doubt remains, the product must be retired or may not
be used again until a duly compentent person, having
subjected such product to the required testing and
inspections, has approved its further use in writing.
It must be ensured that the recommendations for
use with other components be complied with: ropes
need to meet EN 1891, while carabiners need to
meet EN 362.. Further PPE components must meet
the harmonized standards under the regime of
regulation (EU) 2016/425.
Be sure to observe the recommendations provid-
ed in this instructions for use document and the
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