User Manual
Securope 2012 horizontal
DOC039-UK-19.07.15
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9.
User manual
9.1.
Preliminary check
The following checks are mandatory before using the SecuRope Lifeline.
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The user of the lifeline must be in good physical condition, and not prone vertigo or giddiness.
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The user must have received adequate training for the following
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Use of the fall protection equipment,
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Working with the SecuRope lifeline,
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Use of the rescue equipment in the event of fall.
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A minimum of two people is required to work together on the lifeline, so that each can assist
the other in the event of an incident.
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A rescue plan must be in place to evacuate the person who fell within 15 minutes. The rescue
material must be easily accessible and be located in the vicinity from the lifeline.
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No more than four people may be connected to the cable at the same time; however, the
manufacturer’s label clearly states the maximum number of people who may be connected to
the lifeline simultaneously, namely 1, 2, 3 or 4 persons.
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Each user must be equipped with :
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A suitable harness with two anchoring points, one at the back and one at the chest , in
conformity with the EN 361 standard,
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The chest anchor point is the preferred point for anchoring the harness, the dorsal
anchoring point being used for rescue operations.
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An energy absorber lanyard in conformity with EN 354/355 standard.
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Two karabiners twist lock type in zinc plated steel, according to EN 362 and having the
following characteristics, length 105 mm, width 58 mm, wire diameter 10 mm, opening
20 mm, breaking strength 23 kn.
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On arrival in the work area, or whenever the user attaches to the cable, he is required to
check :
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That the manufacturer’s label is in place, and that it mentions the maximum number of
users who can connect to the lifeline simultaneously
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That the fall indicator has not been activated.
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That the glider, the harness and the lanyard are in good, working condition
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That there is no obstruction under the walk way that could reduce the clearance
specified on the manufacturer’s label
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The system must be immediately put out of service if the user notes one or more
anomalies to the points indicated above.
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Checking the Fall Indicator
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The fall indicator is installed on the end anchor equipped with an energy absorber. The
user can normally reach the side of the final anchor.
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The indicator is a spherical steel part, which rests on an elastic seat.
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In the event of fall, the spherical part penetrates into the elastic seat.
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If the user sees that the sphere is no longer visible, he must inform a qualified person
of the situation before using the line.
