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H-50.2 fall protection rail 
System components 

 
 
Professional access technology for 
building construction and wind 
turbine generators

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guided fall arrester 
including fixed guide – System H-50.2 

  

  

 

 

 

EN 

2022-11 

1134319 

V02R00 

DIN EN 353-1:2018 · AS/NZS 1891.3:2020 · ANSI Z359.16-2016 

Information brochure - Original document 

Summary of Contents for H-50.2

Page 1: ...il System components Professional access technology for building construction and wind turbine generators Guided fall arrester including fixed guide System H 50 2 EN 2022 11 1134319 V02R00 DIN EN 353 1 2018 AS NZS 1891 3 2020 ANSI Z359 16 2016 Information brochure Original document ...

Page 2: ...cribed stored in a storage medium or translated into any language or computer language Copyright infringement may also affect the product support by Hailo Wind Systems for this equipment Hailo Wind Systems reserves the right to make changes to this manual and the product it describes without prior notice The content of this manual does not include any contractual or other obligations by Hailo Wind...

Page 3: ... 4 5 Safety intervals on the system 18 5 Assembly 19 5 1 Safety instructions for assembly 19 5 2 Transport and storage 19 5 3 Overview of system components 20 5 4 Information on assembly 22 5 5 Tightening torques 23 5 6 Access ladder assembly dimensional specifications 24 5 7 Information on attachment of the access ladder to the structure 25 5 8 Access ladder assembly example 26 5 9 Assembly using...

Page 4: ...em 41 6 6 Attachment devices 42 6 7 Conduct following a fall 43 7 H 50 2 fall arrest system assembly log 44 8 Inspection and maintenance 46 8 1 Information on inspection and maintenance 46 8 2 Inspection plan for recurring inspections of the H 50 2 fall arrest system 48 8 3 Results 49 8 4 H 50 2 fall arrest system inspection log 52 9 Appendix 56 9 1 EU Declaration of Conformity 56 9 2 UK Declarati...

Page 5: ... about the location To be completed by the operating company Name operating company Phone number Address Post code Place E mail Date of first use Date Signature of the operating company 1 3 Information about the system To be completed by the assembly supervisor Access equipment Ladder version Ladder system Hailo AL aluminium Ladder system on site VA stainless steel ST galvanised steel Other Signat...

Page 6: ...oved for securing the user Because it is easy to thread onto the fall protection rail has a self locking mechanism in the event of a fall and slides smoothly along the fall protection rail without obstructing the user it guarantees safe ascent and descent NOTE Please read this information brochure in entirety and observe all safety instructions before starting assembly work and using the H 50 2 fa...

Page 7: ...lead to serious injuries or death if not avoided WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially dangerous situation which could lead to serious injuries or death if not avoided CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially dangerous situation which could lead to minor injuries if not avoided ATTENTION ATTENTION indicates a possible dangerous situation which could lead to property damage if not avoided Presenta...

Page 8: ...ection in accordance with ANSI The inspection for the United States of America in accordance with ANSI was performed by INTEREK 3933 US Route 11 Cortland New York UKCA The full UK Declaration of Conformity can be found in the appen dix 3 2 Warranty and limitations of liability Warranty The manufacturer s warranty for the H 50 2 fall protection rail System comonents totals 1 year pro vided that the...

Page 9: ...ealth and Safety Act before selecting and using personal protective equipment To perform an assessment of the equipment available to choose from for rescue measures in accordance with 2 of the PPE Usage Regulation Only personal protective equipment that is endorsed with the CE label may be selected for rescue measures Responsibility of the user It is the responsibility of the user to use the fall ...

Page 10: ...dustrial Safety and Health when using work equipment Betriebssicherheitsverordnung BetrSichV BGV A1 Accident prevention regulations Principles of Prevention BGI 694 Operation instructions for handling ladders and steps BGR GUV R 198 Rules for the use of personal protective equipment for rescues from heights and depths EN 353 1 Personal fall protection equipment Guided fall arresters including fixe...

Page 11: ... system The personal protective equipment PPE should remain the personal property of the respective person and only be used by this user Use by an extended group of persons cannot be considered advisable Compliance with all scheduled inspections and maintenance is mandatory Local regional and national regulations and ordinances must be observed and fully complied with The safety function of the H ...

Page 12: ... use of other components cannot be avoided this requires the written permission of Hailo Wind Systems if there is no potential equalisation on electrically conductive components without the daily check of the H 50 2 fall arrest system and the Hailo PARTNER H 50 2 fall arrester using the relevant information brochure in extreme climate conditions exposure to chemicals or mechanical influences on th...

Page 13: ...nal fall protection equipment may only be used for the intended purpose and by persons who have been instructed on how to use it safety and have the corre sponding knowledge Only safety harnesses in accordance with EN 361 Europe and AS NZS 1891 1 2007 Australia New Zealand are permitted in combination with the Hailo PARTNER H 50 2 fall arrester on the H 50 2 fall arrest system If a combination of ...

Page 14: ...nspected for damage by an expert or authorised person The result of this inspection must ascertain the safe condition and safe function of the system beyond any doubt If this is not the case the corresponding repair measures must be performed correctly The combination with components from other manufacturers can lead to failure of the entire system The safe function of an item of equipment or asse...

Page 15: ...rial aluminium may only deviate from the vertical by 3 15 A maximum of 10 persons may climb the fall arrest system at the same time at a minimum interval of 6 m Less than the minimum interval between persons is permitted in the event of an emergency or rescue When using the H 50 2 fall arrest system near moving machinery and electrical systems more caution is required IMPORTANT Dates and intervals...

Page 16: ...plate Information on the H 50 2 fall arrest system Inspection of the access ladder at least once a year by an expert documented by an in spection tag 4 Nameplate for the H 50 2 fall protection rail 5 Fall protection rail batch number 6 Marking for the barrier for non approved fall arresters at a height of max 3 m above the access level IMPORTANT The H 50 2 fall arrest system must be marked by a na...

Page 17: ...Safety Information brochure H 50 2 system components V02R00 1134319 2022 11 17 1 4 6 3 ...

Page 18: ... the bottom area of the access equipment 3 m from the upper edge of the access level NOTE The operating company using the system must affix a corresponding warning notice see chap ter Markings and information on the H 50 2 fall arrest system Page 16 to the structure which explains the safety interval to the user be yond any doubt The access point of the H 50 2 fall arrest sys tem must be marked wi...

Page 19: ...t be guaranteed by planning and assessment by an engineering agency that factors in the technical rules It must also ensured that in the event of a fall the dynamic load of 6 kN and static load of 15 kN that are produced can be absorbed by the overall system If the required verifications of safe absorption of forces on the structure are not kept then a claim of manufacturer liability in the event ...

Page 20: ...erview of system components Fig 4 Fall protection rail Fig 5 System components Fig 6 Fall protection rail assembly kit 1 Fall protection rail 2 Fall protection rail assembly kit 3 Hinged rest platform 4 Rail connector 5 Barrier for non approved fall arresters 6 End stop at top and bottom ...

Page 21: ... fall arresters Fig 10 End stop at top and bottom Fig 11 Plug in access aid Fig 12 Flexible rail connector Fig 13 Rail connector compensation piece NOTE The figures are examples and depending on the version the images shown may be different More information about the version and article no of the in dividual products can be found at www hailo windsys tems com ...

Page 22: ... another struc ture must be used in accordance with EN 795 Information on assembly on concrete structures Only anchor plugs approved under the building regulations may be used for concrete structures In the case of undefined substrata the attachment system must be implemented in consultation with the structural engineer Requirement for concrete a minimum concrete grade of C20 25 is required Inform...

Page 23: ...log 5 The assembly supervisor for the H 50 2 fall arrest system must concluded by documenting assembly in clear and in delible writing in the assembly log 5 5 Tightening torques Value for tightening torque unless otherwise specified Stainless steel screw Max tightening torques MA Nm at a to tal friction coefficient of µ 0 10 µ 0 10 is equivalent to a dry surface without oil Steel screw Max tighten...

Page 24: ...rers that complies with the respective stand ards and regulations see fig Access ladder with fall protection rail installed in the middle Page 24 In the event of installing H 50 2 fall protection rails on ladders made by other manufacturers the spec ifications of page 28 attachment interval must be observed chapter Standards and regulations Page 10 The following specifications apply for distance A...

Page 25: ...ervals must be agreed beforehand with Hailo Wind Systems The anchorage points must be positioned in pairs at the right and left of the ladder respec tively at the same level The substrate for the structure for the anchor age points must be sufficiently dimensioned and be suited for the aforementioned loads Suitable substrates are Steel structures with threaded bushes min M 12 fig Access ladder ass...

Page 26: ... 8 Access ladder assembly example Fig 18 Assembly on a ladder rung middle Example Above ground structure Fig 19 Assembly on a ladder rung middle Example Wind turbine generator Intervals for the rest platforms EN ISO 14122 4 12 m DIN 18799 1 10 m EN 503308 9 m wind turbine generators ...

Page 27: ...hammer head screw in the opening in the rail profile Only this way is a secure connec tion guaranteed 3 Check that the slot mark on the ham merhead screw X is in a horizontal position 4 Tighten both nuts The minimum tightening torque for the nuts during initial assembly to tals 27 Nm IMPORTANT The fall protection rail material alumin ium may only deviate from the vertical by 3 15 once installed Du...

Page 28: ...50 2 fall arrest system All ladder must satisfy the respective standards and regulations see chapter Stand ards and regulations Page 10 Assembly on ladder rung aluminium access ladder Assembly on ladder rung steel stainless steel access ladder Assembly of the fall protection rail using ham merhead screw and rung clamp in the middle of the access ladder see chapter Assembly using hammerhead screw P...

Page 29: ...nd of the rail at the top and bottom respectively IMPORTANT The fall protection rail must be attched to the access ladder on the first rung after the beginning of the rail or end of the rail at the top and bottom respectively The attachment intervals in between must be adhered to even if they are smaller than the max imum specifications permitted A replacement rail section within the access route ...

Page 30: ... hinged rest platform must be installed on the access ladder every additional 10 m A maximum distance of 9 m between 2 rest ing folding platforms is permitted in wind turbine generators in accordance with DIN 50308 A maximum distance of 12 m is permitted be tween 2 hinged rest platforms in accordance with EN 14122 4 Installation of the hinged rest platform two section surface on the ladder rung Al...

Page 31: ...r X must also be positioned in the open ing of the rail profile This is the only way to ensure a secure connec tion see chapter Assembly using hammerhead screw Page 27 Interval between the fail protection rails rail joint 0 mm to max 4 mm A maximum air gap of 4 mm can be left at the rail joint to allow for length compensation due to temperature fluctuations IMPORTANT At each rail joint the fall pr...

Page 32: ...at least one ladder bracket e g not a flange transition piece Gap upon installation of the flexible rail connector max 0 1 mm The use of the flexible rail connector is recommended for long ladder routes 100 m or towers that sway significantly Installation should be performed around half way along the access route 1 Insert the flexible rail connector into the fall protection rail from above 2 Apply...

Page 33: ...ection rails instead of a normal rail connector when the gaps are too large 1 Turn the hammerhead screw in the fall protection rail profile and use the square neck of the hammerhead screw to position it in the opening in the rail profile 2 Insert the rail connector with the lug protruding from it into the same open ing 3 Position the rail connector so that the compensation piece is supported by th...

Page 34: ... made by third parties can be used If necessary the barrier is installed at the beginning of a fall protection rail at a height of approx 1 5 m from the begin ning of the rail The marking label on the barrier may be af fixed at a maximum distance of 3 m from the access level floor The hammerhead screw must be turned in the profile of the fall protection rail and positioned with the square neck in ...

Page 35: ...Assembly Information brochure H 50 2 system components V02R00 1134319 2022 11 35 Fig 29 Installation of the end stop Fig 30 Barrier for non approved fall arresters Fig 31 Positioning of the end stop ...

Page 36: ...r rung to attach the fall protection rail when doing so 3 Then screw the distance bolts X 8 by hand 4 Insert the end stop X 2 the pressure springs X 3 and the reinforcement X 4 5 Place the cover X 5 on it and addi tionally secure the cover with 2 ham merhead screws X 6 6 Attention The top edges of the cover X 5 and the fall protection rail Y must be flush 7 Screw the entire coupling unit together ...

Page 37: ...Assembly Information brochure H 50 2 system components V02R00 1134319 2022 11 37 Fig 33 Assembly and use of the plug in access aid ...

Page 38: ...Rescue harnesses rescue loops rescue hoists descender devices shock absorbers connect ors and anchorage systems Only approved rescue harnesses may be used Safety harnesses in accordance with EN 361 for Europe AS NZS 1891 1 2007 for Aus tralia New Zealand and OSHA ANSI North America can also be used as rescue harnesses Rescue harnesses feature at least one attachment point for connection of a shock...

Page 39: ...sk of falling if the user is incorrectly po sitioned on the fall protection rail Avoid a position on the fall protection rail directly above the fall arrester see Fig 1 Safety harness fit WARNING Danger of injury A loose safety harness that has not been fitted tight to the body Fig 4 5 may cause injury to the user when using the fall arrest system Ensure that the safety harness fits the body tight...

Page 40: ...er Safety intervals on the system Page 18 The protection afforded by the system cannot be guaranteed if the user is at the bottom area of the access ladder 4 Before starting work find out about an emergency plan with any rescue measures re quired and how to initiate and implement them from the operating company 5 Also find out about the local circumstances to allow any potential danger spots to be...

Page 41: ...hment point in accordance with EN 795 There are entry and exit points at the beginning and end of the access route as well as at the platforms along the fall arrest system in accordance with local circumstances The Hailo PARTNER H 50 2 fall arrester is used to enter and exit the fall arrest system directly at the fall protection rail There is an end stop 1 at the entry and exit points at the begin...

Page 42: ...approved attachment point 2 in accordance with EN 795 on the building or another structure 1 Snap hook 2 Attachment point The system operator is responsible for a sufficient number of attachment points The position of attachment points and attach ment devices using within an access system must be chosen so that the freefall and the fall height are kept to a minimum The attachment point must be wit...

Page 43: ...the Hailo PARTNER H 50 2 fall arrester to the manufacturer for an inspec tion or for repair Only original parts may be used on the Hailo PARTNER H 50 2 fall arrester Defective or worn parts may only be replaced with Hailo Wind Systems spare parts Information on first aid measures 1 Crouched position IMPORTANT Arrange for a medical examination and care for the person injured with immediate effect t...

Page 44: ...otection rail overhang at the top bottom ladder rung min 80 mm max 140 mm 4 Attachment interval of the Hailo H 50 2 fall protection rail to a Hailo access ladder 1 400 mm 5 rung intervals 5 Attachment interval of the Hailo H 50 2 fall protection rail to an ac cess ladder already installed 1 120 mm 4 rung intervals 6 Installation of the rail connectors in accordance with the specifica tions gap per...

Page 45: ...installed Gap max 1 mm 15 Inspection of the compensation piece if installed Gap max 4 mm 16 Test run using the Hailo PARTNER H 50 2 fall arrested performed without problems 17 Marking see fig Markings and information on the H 50 2 fall arrest system Page 16 Ladder identification plate Designation of the H 50 2 fall protection rail H 50 2 fall arrest system sticker Sticker for the approved fall arr...

Page 46: ... compliance with the specifications at all times Documentation is required for all components and for every system part or system In addition a recurring inspection according to the environmental conditions that prevail re spectively must be carried out This may result in inspection and maintenance intervals that are correspondingly shorter If a fall occurs the H 50 2 fall protection rail System c...

Page 47: ...e relevance and severity of defects identified in preceding inspections The results of the inspection and maintenance must be documented in the inspection log Proof of regular inspection is required for warranty claims IMPORTANT Regular inspection of the equipment is mandatory The safety of the user depends on the effectiveness and durability of the equipment ...

Page 48: ...a ladder sec tion 4 Rail connectors including flexible rail connector compensation piece if in stalled Technical condition firmly secured 5 Rail joint transitions Distance between rails max 4 mm Rail attachment before and after each rail joint 6 End stops Attachment secure positioning technical condition firmly secured installed on each entry and exit point 7 Barrier for non approved fall arrest e...

Page 49: ...nd maintenance Information brochure H 50 2 system components V02R00 1134319 2022 11 49 8 3 Results 1 Inspection 2 Inspection 3 Inspection 4 Inspection 5 Inspection OK Not OK OK Not OK OK Not OK OK Not OK OK Not OK ...

Page 50: ...ladder sec tion 4 Rail connectors including flexible rail connector compensation piece if in stalled Technical condition firmly secured 5 Rail joint transitions Distance between rails max 4 mm Rail attachment before and after each rail joint 6 End stops Attachment secure positioning technical condition firmly secured installed on each entry and exit point 7 Barrier for non approved fall arrest ers...

Page 51: ... and maintenance Information brochure H 50 2 system components V02R00 1134319 2022 11 51 Results 6 Inspec ti 7 Inspection 8 Inspection 9 Inspection 10 Inspection OK Not OK OK Not OK OK Not OK OK Not OK OK Not OK ...

Page 52: ...serial number Year of manufacture expiration Manufacturer Hailo Wind Systems GmbH Co KG Kalteiche Ring 18 35708 Haiger Germany info hailo windsystems com Date Reason for inspection Inspection result 1 Inspection Recurring inspection Repair 2 Inspection Recurring inspection Repair 3 Inspection Recurring inspection Repair 4 Inspection Recurring inspection Repair 5 Inspection Recurring inspection Rep...

Page 53: ... H 50 2 system components V02R00 1134319 2022 11 53 Use this double page as a template to copy for additional entries Date of purchase Date of first use Other information Repair performed Comment Inspector and company signature Next inspec tion date ...

Page 54: ...anufacture expiration Manufacturer Hailo Wind Systems GmbH Co KG Kalteiche Ring 18 35708 Haiger Germany info hailo windsystems com Date Reason for inspection Inspection result 6 Inspection Recurring inspection Repair 7 Inspection Recurring inspection Repair 8 Inspection Recurring inspection Repair 9 Inspection Recurring inspection Repair 10 Inspection Recurring inspection Repair ...

Page 55: ... H 50 2 system components V02R00 1134319 2022 11 55 Use this double page as a template to copy for additional entries Date of purchase Date of first use Other information Repair performed Comment Inspector and company signature Next inspec tion date ...

Page 56: ...Appendix Information brochure H 50 2 system components V02R00 1134319 2022 11 56 9 Appendix 9 1 EU Declaration of Conformity ...

Page 57: ...Appendix Information brochure H 50 2 system components V02R00 1134319 2022 11 57 9 2 UK Declaration of Conformity ...

Page 58: ...Appendix Information brochure H 50 2 system components V02R00 1134319 2022 11 58 9 3 EU type examination certificate ...

Page 59: ...Appendix Information brochure H 50 2 system components V02R00 1134319 2022 11 59 Notes ...

Page 60: ...onents Product name 2 H 50 2 system components Product name footer Information brochure Document type Original document Original document Hailo Wind Systems GmbH Co KG Kalteiche Ring 18 D 35708 Haiger Germany Phone 49 2773 82 1410 Fax 49 2773 82 1561 E mail info hailo windsystems com www hailo windsystems com ...

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