Edition: 10.08.2021
Instruction manual for HHOP adjustable positioning & restraint lanyard
type HELI 6, certified according to EN 358:2018
Thank you for choosing VERTIQUAL®! You have purchased a high quality product that will reliably protect you and will be your companion for a long time when
working at heights and depths. This manual must be read and understood before using the product! This product will be used with other equipment (components) thus
forming a system for working at heights. Please refer to the instruction manual of each component in your system for compatibility and correct use! Following these
instructions accordingly is essential for your safety. Failure to do so can result in serious or even fatal accidents! Keep these instructions together with the product,
accessible to all users, so they can consult them whenever is needed!
WARNING! These instructions are a basic comprehensive guide to the safe use of the purchased equipment. They contain general information about the product,
intended to help the user, but cannot cover all the situations that may occur in the daily activities and cannot in any case replace the specialized training courses for
safety at heights. This PPE against falls from heights can only be used by well-trained users, who are familiar with the relevant legislation and who have successfully
completed a special safety training course for working at heights.
WARNING!
For works with risk of falling from heights or in depths, a risk assessment must be carried out in advance in accordance with current regulations and legal
provisions (EN standards or specific national rules) that will provide adequate measures for safety and rescue!
WARNING!
Instructions for use are updated when technical or legislative changes occur. The latest version of the instructions overwrites previous versions and is the
only valid version. Please make sure you follow the instructions of the most recent version. You can download the most recent instructions from our website
by accessing the section of each product. For help or additional questions, please contact us at
0365/882143.
WARNING!
The user must be medically fit and capable to ensure his own safety and act accordingly in possible emergency situations! Seek medical approval according
to the national legislation in force!
WARNING!
If the product is re-sold outside the original country of destination, the reseller must provide these instructions manual in the language of the country where
the product will be used.
DESCRIPTION
The adjustable positioning & restraint lanyard type HELI 6 for HHOP (Helicopter Hoist Operators/ Pilots) is made of 45mm and 28mm high tensile PES webbings. The
length of the lanyard can be adjusted by means of an aluminum buckle. The adjustable part of the lanyard consists of two layers of webbing and it is covered by a mesh
sleeve which will prevent entanglement. The free end of the webbing is rolled using an aluminum piece and secured by an elastic string. The lanyard is also equipped
with a quick release buckle, which the user can deploy when it is safe to disconnect, without the need to reach the connector at the opposite end of the lanyard. The
release buckle can deployed only voluntarily, following a set of successive actions. The two ends are equipped with EN 362 certified connectors.
FIELD OF USE
Work positioning & restraint lanyards belong to the category of personal protective equipment (PPEaF) and are intended to protect the user while working at heights or in
depths. These lanyards can be used only with certified positioning belts according to EN 358 or other complex harnesses that integrate a positioning belt (eg: combined-
full body harness according to EN 361 + EN 358 or multifunctional harnesses according to EN 361 + EN 813 + EN 358). These products must be used in usual
environments with temperatures between -30°C and +50°C, without potentially explosive atmospheres, far away from flames, sparks or hot metal splash. Avoid contact
with sharp edges, electricity, chemicals, corrosive solutions and substances, excessive heat, oils, paints or any other contaminants. The structures used for anchoring
have to meet the requirements of EN 795-2012, must have NO sharp edges, must be capable to withstand minimum 12kN and must NOT allow accidental disconnection
of the lanyard or carabiner.
These lanyards are intended for exclusive use in positioning systems and restraint systems. It is strictly forbidden to use them as shock absorbing lanyards (for arresting
a fall)!
The positioning system allows the user to support his / her body by keeping the lanyard in tension, in such way that any free fall is prevented. The user must
chose/adjust the length of the lanyard in such way that if any fall occurs, the fall distance will not exceed 0,6m!
The restraint system prevents the user to reach areas where the risk of falling exists. The user will chose / adjust the length of the lanyard in such way that the he or she
cannot reach any area where a fall from height can occur.
WARNING! Positioning & restraint equipment must NOT be used in fall arrest applications! If the risk of falling from height cannot be completely eliminated, the
positioning / restraint system must always be supplemented with a fall arrest system! For the additional fall arrest system, suitable components must be used, including
an EN 361 certified harness!
WARNING! This product is developed as a Personal Protective Equipment against Fall (PPEaF). Bringing modifications to it or assigning other uses are strictly forbidden!
Each user shall use his own PPEaF as well as his own rescue equipment. The user must know the performances and limitations of his equipment! In case of uncertainty
regarding the equipment seek advice from the manufacturer or distributor.
WARNING! For work positioning applications it is essential for your safety to use only suitable anchor points, placed above your waist level!
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