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EN

  0158

  EN 353-2:2002

User Manual

FALLSTOP

®

 FS BK

Summary of Contents for FALLSTOP FS BK

Page 1: ...EN 0158 EN 353 2 2002 User Manual FALLSTOP FS BK ...

Page 2: ...er is required Maximum number of users 1 person Application temperature 20 C to 60 C All other uses are deemed improper The company BORNACK will not be liable for any ensuing damages The user bears the sole risk FUNCTION Pulling once on the connecting band upward toward the anchor point moves the fall arrester upwards on the rope If a force is applied downwards on the connecting band e g in the ev...

Page 3: ...y stops the fall arrester on the safety rope by clenching the device EQUIPMENT The FALLSTOP FS BK fall arrester rope shortener made of aluminium that arrests falls acc to EN 353 2 Type FSBK03 also Panic lock blue connecting band made of poly ester length 0 5 m information incl pivot lever and connector acc to EN 362 flexible guide manufactured made of modern polyamide fibres BORNACK kernmantel rop...

Page 4: ...r acc to EN 362 Rope end stitching or splice with label Red limit ball Blue connecting band FALLSTOP FS BK02 Fall arrester with identification Flexible guide Safety rope Pivot lever Rope end securing knot with cable tie or end splice FALLSTOP FS BK02 ...

Page 5: ... Panic lock Spring as safety reserve for unlocking FALLSTOP FS BK03 Fall arrester with identification Shrink hose FALLSTOP FS BK03 Pivot lever Rope end stitching with identification Red limit ball flexible guide Safety rope Rope end securing knot with cable tie or end seam ...

Page 6: ...e protector ROPE PROTECTOR OPTIONAL The optional rope shortener is located between the fall arrester and shrink hose type FSBK02 and or between the fall arrester and the spring as safety reserve for unlocking type FSBK03 ...

Page 7: ... and connectors acc to EN 362 show no obvious signs of damage and are not bent Fasteners of the connec tors acc to EN 362 and their locks are functional No knots in the safety rope Exception if the rope end securing on a safety rope needs to be a knot this must be in place Red limit ball is on the safety rope and cannot be moved The last inspection by an expert was carried out within the past 12 m...

Page 8: ...e end securing ATTENTION When the fall arrester type FSBK03 blocks ensure that there is enough space for unlocking B Also on type FSBK03 This device can also be blocked by the panic lock In the event of a fall the user may try to grab the device and press the panic lock with their hand the device blocks FALLSTOP FS BK IN USE A B ...

Page 9: ...E When unlocking the fall arrester the thumb should never be below the pivot lever or connecting band In the event of a fall the thumb would be injured and or type FSBK02 the blocking function of the device is restricted CAUTION RISK TO LIFE Take your hand from the device again after adjusting the safety length LOCKING TYPE FSBK02 D To unlock keep the safety rope taut E Open the pivot lever of the...

Page 10: ... toward the anchor point this unlocks the device Now the device can be moved on the safety rope again and the safety length can be adjusted CAUTION RISK TO LIFE Take your hand from the device again after adjusting the safety length ATTENTION When the fall arrester type FSBK03 blocks ensure that there is enough space for unlocking G The safety rope of the FALLSTOP FS BK type FSBK03 has a spring on ...

Page 11: ...on of kinks and damage These kinds of damaged ropes need to be replaced ATTENTION The FALLSTOP FS BK safety rope may only be used in combination with the supplied FALLSTOP FS BK fall arrester Other runners are not allowed CAUTION RISK TO LIFE The conditions of wet or frozen areas may vary There is little to no braking effect on wet or frozen ropes FALLSTOP FS BK IN USE H I ...

Page 12: ...and or DGUV Regulation 112 198 CAUTION RISK TO LIFE When selecting the attachment point minimise the fall height and or the free fall K Protect the connector acc to EN 362 against shearing forces bending CAUTION RISK TO LIFE The FALLSTOP FS BK may not be used in a noose or cow hitch Instead create an attachment point with a tape sling e g PROTEC S Read the User Manual of the connector according to...

Page 13: ...serves to protect the rope on edges roof ridges pipes scaffolds etc The rope shortener is positioned so that the affected rope section is covered by the rope short ener Moving the rope shortener MKeep the rope taut Move the rope shortener to the required position do not pull ...

Page 14: ... front or rear D ring of the full body harness marked with A It is recommended using the front D ring if the work position allows this CAUTION RISK TO LIFE No further lanyards may be used between the connector EN 362 of the connecting band and the D ring of the fall arrester O Two individual securing systems FALL STOP BK may not be used in parallel FALLSTOP FS BK IN USE O N ...

Page 15: ...Q Hook the connector acc to EN 362 of the fall arrester into the front D ring of the full body harness R When climbing the fall arrester also needs to be moved smoothly on the rope CAUTION RISK TO LIFE Ensure that the fall arrester also moves during climbing and that there is no slack rope Slack rope extends the fall path FALLSTOP FS BK IN USE Q P R ...

Page 16: ...able circumstances that the legs will hit the ground when the fall is arrested CAUTION RISK TO LIFE The conditions of wet or frozen areas may vary There is little to no braking effect on wet or frozen ropes FALLSTOP FS BK IN USE 1 0 m 3 0 m 1 0 m 0 5 m Safety reserve Minimum Braking path Fall arrester Maximum Länge Verbindungsmittel a a a b 0 5 m Double length Connection strap b a S ...

Page 17: ...e of the secured person Other wise the person could bang into parts or a wall WWhen working on the fall edge posi tion the arresting device on the safety rope so that the user can just reach the fall edge but cannot fall X Avoid slack rope ATTENTION Always keep the safety rope taut A fall over the edge should be ruled out Do not set the rope length in the moment when the user moves toward the fall...

Page 18: ...h respect to the function and safety Compatibility must be assessed during the risk analysis Only combine with personal protective equip ment that bears a CE symbol If you have any questions about compatibility or you require help with the risk analyses feel free to contact BORNACK FALLSTOP FS BK IN USE ...

Page 19: ...ce with the accident prevention guidelines UVV the users of personal protective equipment against falls Category III must attend a theoretical training course and a practical training course Make use of the training competence of the BORNACK training centres info bornack de Clothing and shoes must be suitable for the task at hand and the weather conditions Only use if fully fit and healthy Health ...

Page 20: ...tal conse quences Before starting work the responsible person must draw up a plan of rescue measures that defines how to rescue casualties quickly and safely and ensures first aid measures Casualties must be rescued within 20 minutes BORNACK can help you draw up tailor made rescue concepts and includes these in the necessary training courses E mail hotline info bornack de The local safety guidelin...

Page 21: ...least once a year by an expert in compliance with DGUV Principle 312 906 The result must be documented in the test card at the end of this User Manual SALES The dealer must ensure that the User Manual is supplied in the language of the designated country The respective translation must be authorised by BORNACK SERVICE If you have any further questions about this PPE or other BORNACK services such ...

Page 22: ...hat is clean and well looked after will last longer CLEANING Dry damp personal protective equip ment in the air not on artificial heat sources Dry metal components with cloths Clean soiled textile components e g arrester harnesses and ropes with lukewarm water and a little detergent for delicates Then rinse carefully and allow to dry in the air Other cleaning agents are not allowed If disinfection...

Page 23: ...y means of regular expert inspections and the replacement of age related worn parts e g ageing of textile components For reasons of safety intensive use and or extreme application conditions such as sharp edges chemical influences UV radiation etc will reduce the usage period The company owner needs to take this into account in the workplace risk analysis The company owner must ensure compliance w...

Page 24: ...aggressive substances e g oils grease acids chemicals Precision mechanics oils may be applied to moving metallic parts during mainte nance Always ensure that textile PPE components do not come into contact with the oil Do not store personal protective equipment close to aggressive substances see above because even the vapours of aggressive substances can have a negative effect on the strength of t...

Page 25: ...IFICATION The following identification is on the product Identification fall arrester type FSBK02 permanently connected to the safety rope OTHER Type Product name Product category Article no Charge Serial no CE symbol and number of the test office Data matrix Production date ...

Page 26: ...Charge Serial no Production date Data matrix Identification safety rope permanently connected to the fall arrester EN norm Observe read the User Manual Manufacturer address Type Product name Product category Article no Charge Serial no CE symbol and number of the test office Data matrix Production date ...

Page 27: ...EN EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...

Page 28: ..._________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Date Signature Next inspection Reason for inspection Type FALL...

Page 29: ...l components in place Rope undamaged Seams undamaged Rope end connections undamaged No mechanical damage No chemical soiling No deformation of metal parts No corrosion damage Condition of the springs rivets axles OK Connectors acc to EN 362 in place and functional Continued on the next page ...

Page 30: ...moved Function test free movement without load blocking with and without the load of a person in the arresting direction Function test also on type FSBK03 Blocking unlocking of the panic lock Identification legible User Manual available OK Blocked TEST CARD FOR ANNUAL MONITORING Please complete ...

Page 31: ...EN Notes ...

Page 32: ...sent Status 07 2021 GAL Art No 8000004_EN anh BORNACK GmbH Co KG Bustadt 39 74360 Ilsfeld Germany Tel 49 0 70 62 26 90 0 0 Fax 49 0 70 62 26 90 0 550 info bornack de www bornack de FALLSTOP Safety equipment for securing and rescuing at heights and depths SAFEPOINT Planning and assembly of stationary securing systems ...

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