Climbing Technology by Aludesign S.p.A. via Torchio 22
24034 Cisano B.sco BG ITALY
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IST52-7H142CT_rev.1 05-21
ENGLISH
The instruction manual for this device consists of general and specific instructions,
both must be carefully read and understood before use.
Attention!
This leaflet
shows the specific instruction only.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS EN 361.
This note contains the necessary information for a correct use of the following
product/s: work harnesses Work Tec / Work Tec QR.
1) FIELD OF APPLICATION.
EN 361:2002 - Personal protective equipment
against falls from a height / Full body harnesses. This product is a personal pro-
tective device (P.P.E.) against falls from height; it is compliant with the Regulation
(EU) 2016/425.
Attention!
This product is intended to be integrated into fall
protection systems, for example connectors and ropes.
Attention!
For this product
the indications of the standard EN 365 must be respected (general instructions
/ paragraph 2.5).
Attention!
For this product a periodic thorough inspection is
compulsory (general instructions / paragraph 8.)
2) NOTIFIED BODIES.
Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph
9 / table D): M2; N1.
3) NOMENCLATURE
(Fig. 2)
.
A) Movable closure buckle; B)Fixed closure buckle;
C) Shoulder straps; D) Buckle to adjust shoulder straps; E) Strap to adjust shoulder
straps; F) EN 361 chest attachment point; G) Capital letter A, denoting EN 361
attachment points; H1) Self-locking leg loop buckles; H2) Quick release leg loop
buckles; I) Thigh strap; L) Shoulder strap padding; M) Elastic link for shoulder strap
comfort; N) Back support; O) Elastic leg-loop support; P) EN 361 back attachment
point; Q) Label; R) Equipment-carrying loop. S) Support webbing for Hook Rest.
3.1 - Main materials
. Refer to the legend in the general instructions (paragraph
2.4): 1 (attachment points and buckles); 7/10 (straps and sewing).
4) MARKING
. Numbers/letters without caption: refer to the legend in the general
instructions (paragraph 5).
4.1 - General
(Fig. 2). Indications:1; 2; 4; 6; 7; 8; 11; 12; 17; 18; 30) Pic-
togram showing how to close and fasten both closure and adjustment buckles;
31) Pictogram showing incorrect attachment point (Equipment-carrying loop); 32)
Pictogram showing correct EN 361 attachment points; 33) Signal of danger;
34) Correct insertion direction of the buckle A into the buckle B; 35) Indication of
webbing intended only for the insertion of the Hook Rest support; 36) Area to fill
in for the identification of the device.
4.2 - Traceability
(Fig. 2)
.
Indications: T2; T3; T8; T9.
5) CHECKS.
Further to the checks listed below, comply with what indicated in the
general instructions (paragraph 3).
During each use: it is important to check regularly the buckles and/or the adjust-
ment devices.
6) SETTING.
Choose a harness of a suitable size, by consulting the chart (Fig.1),
containing the following data: A) Height of the user; B) Circumference of the belt;
C) Circumference of leg loops. Before first use, perform a test for fitting and ad-
justability in a safe place, in order to make sure that the harness is of the correct
size, it enables adequate adjustment and it has an acceptable level of comfort
for its intended use.
6.1 - Use of closure buckles.
The harness is provided with a pair of buckles (A-B)
allowing its opening and closure. In order to close the harness, the mobile buckle
A must be inserted inside the fixed buckle B, as indicated (Fig. 3.1÷3.3). The
arrow marked on the buckle A shows the correct direction of insertion.
Attention!
Verify that the buckle is correctly inserted (Fig. 3.4) and that consequently no sig-
nal of danger is readable (Fig. 3.5-3.6). Execute the sequence in reverse order
for opening the harness (3.3÷3.1).
6.2 - Worn of WORK TEC model
. Open the harness operating on the closure
buckle. Wear the leg loops (Fig. 4.1) and after the suspenders (Fig. 4.2).
6.3 - Worn of WORK TEC QR model
. Open the harness by means of the closure
buckle. Put on the shoulder straps. Open the quick release buckle of one leg loop,
pass the webbing of the leg loop around the leg, ensuring that there are no ab-
normal twists in the webbing. Finally, close the quick release buckle. Repeat the
same operation for the other leg loop.
6.4 - Closure and regulation.
Close the harness by using the closure buckle (Fig.
4.3). Adjust first the suspenders and then the leg loops (Fig. 4.4÷4.5), through
the corresponding adjustment buckles (Fig. 5-6), in such a way that the EN 361
chest attachment point is positioned at the correct height (Fig. 7) and the harness
fits perfectly to the body, without being too tight. Insert the webbing that is possibly
exceeding into the apposite loops.
7) INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE.
Any work at height requires the use of Personal Pro-
tection Equipment (PPE) as a protection against the risk of a fall. Before accessing
the work station, all the risk factors must be evaluated (environmental, concomi-
tant, consequential). In these instructions you find some non-exhaustive examples
of usage: scaffolding work (Fig. 9.1), work from a ladder (Fig.9.2), work on a
horizontal platform (Fig. 9.3).
7.1 - EN 361:2002.
These connection elements, sternal (F) or dorsal (P), are indi-
cated by the letter A (G), and they are intended to connect a fall arrester provided
for the EN 363 (for example: energy absorber, guided type fall arrester, etc). A full
body harness against falls from a height is a component of a fall arrester system,
and it must be used in combination with anchorages EN 795, shock absorbers
EN 355, connectors EN 362 etc.
Attention!
To connect to a reliable anchor point
or to a connection subsystem, only use EN 362 connectors.
Attention!
Please
check the value of the clearance distance of the fall arrester in the instruction
manual).
Attention!
Only anchor points that comply with the EN 795 standard
can be used (minimum strength 12 kN or 18 kN for non-metallic anchors) that
do not have sharp edges.
Attention!
The user must always be positioned below
the anchor point.
7.2 - Additional warnings.
1) Gear loops are to be used only to hang materi-
als. Do not use for any other purposes (belaying, lowering etc.).
Attention!
The
horizontal webbing located on the shoulders are designed exclusively to insert the
Hook Rest support (Ref. No. 6V522) and should not be used for other purposes
(Fig. 8.3). The Hook Rest support is exclusively designed for the positioning of a
fall arrester lanyard while not in use. (Fig. 10.1-12). It is designed to release the
connector if subjected to a load exceeding a few kilograms, so that it does not
interfere with the opening of the energy absorber in the event of a fall (Fig. 12.3).
2) Inert suspension in the harness can cause serious physiological injuries and, in
extreme cases, fatality.
Attention!
Take all the necessary precautions to minimize
the likelihood of an inert suspension and its duration.
